Our Favorite Paros Hotels
– Five-Star: Saint Andrea
• 4-Star: Kallisti
• Boutique: Stelia Mare
• Inexpensive: Villa Isabella
• Beach Accommodation: Poseidon
• For Couples: Parilio
• For Family Units: Poseidon
• Parikia: Argonauta
• Naoussa: Senia • Paliomylos
1. The Argonauta hotel is highly recommended. • 2. Another excellent choice is the Parilio hotel. • 3. Those seeking a luxury stay should consider the Saint Andrea resort. • 4. Nature lovers will feel right at home at the Paliomylos hotel. • 5. Conveniently located in the town center is the Senia hotel. • 6. Families will find everything they need at the charming Villa Isabella. • 7. Budget travelers have a pleasant option at the Kallisti hotel. • 8. Waterfront views await guests at the Stelia Mare hotel. • 9. Sea lovers can`t go wrong with the beachfront Poseidon hotel
Staying in Paros – Tips & Advice
- Inquiring on the most suitable towns and beaches to experience on Paros? Staying in Parikia or Naoussa presents a great mix of walkable access, dining options, nightlife entertainment, shopping venues, and proximity to quality beaches. Opting to stay on Antiparos or Chrissi Akti secures an idyllic beach getaway at a slower pace. Residing in Livadia allows exploration of natural marvels surrounding the region, like the nearby Kolymbithres Beach and Paros Park. Choosing accommodations found in fishing villages such as Piso Livadi, Aliki, or Drios ensures authentic Greek hospitality, wonderful locally sourced meals, and proximity to excellent beaches. Parikia and Naoussa offer the best choices if vehicle rental is not part of travel plans.
- Booking.com is the optimal site for scheduling hotels in Paros.
- See Also: High-quality Accommodations in Paros • Family-friendly Lodging in Paros • Coastal Accommodations in Paros • Noteworthy Beaches in Paros • Accommodations in Antiparos
Table of Contents
Best Places to Stay in Paros?
- Best Hotels in Paros
Poseidon of Paros Hotel & Spa • Saint Andrea Seaside Resort • Parilio - Best Hotels for Couples
Parilio • Hotel Senia • Lilly Residence – Adults Only - Best Hotels for Families
Poseidon of Paros Hotel & Spa • Saint Andrea Seaside Resort - Best Cheap Hotels
Margarita Studios • Villa Isabella Apartments and Suites • Pension Sofia
- Top Area for Novice Visitors: Naoussa
The charming coastal town of Naoussa is the best location for first-time visitors to the island of Paros to remain. An ancient partially submerged Venetian castle anchors its picturesque Old Port, with fishing and pleasure boats secured in its natural bay. A water taxi connects Naoussa to three gorgeous beaches: Kolymbithres (renowned for its lunar-like landscape), Monastiri (part of Paros Park nature preserve), and Laggeri (a rustic, clothing-optional beach). Over a dozen small chapels and churches dot the harbor and roads, several open solely to pedestrians. The island`s sole winery sits on a hillside at the edge of the village. Certainly quaint but additionally sophisticated, Naoussa`s winding stone walkways host numerous high-quality dining restaurants, trendy cocktail lounges, modern hotels, and luxury boutiques offering apparel and accessories from Greek and international designers. Two beaches, Piperi and Agioi Anargyroi, frame the village. Both are organized beaches with sunbed/umbrella sets, casual snack bars, and hotels onsite or a brief distance away. - Best for Sightseeing: Parikia, Naoussa, and Livadia
Parikia is home to the prominent Byzantine church Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of 100 Doors), the Frankish castle ruins, and an archaeological museum). Naoussa’s Old Port is home to a mostly submerged Venetian castle and a winery. Livadia is the closest area to the natural wonder of Kolymbithres Beach and Paros Park nature preserve. - Best Places for Living Like a Local: Piso Livadi, Ambelas, Aliki, and Drios
These four naturally beautiful angling towns each have a small harbor, authentic restaurants serving fresh-caught sea meals, and lovely little beaches. Piso Livadi is the busiest of the four with a larger harbor and more beach clubs, while Ambelas and Aliki are best for families, and Drios is nearly always calm, barring the peak travel month of August. - Best Beach with Hotels: Chrissi Akti or Antiparos
Chrissi Akti (also called Golden Beach) has an elongated stretch of soft sand, turquoise waters, beach clubs, a dive center, and water sports facilities. Antiparos is a relaxed island (easily seen from Paros) with several idyllic sandy beaches enveloping its coastline.
Staying in Parikia
Parikia is the primary town of Paros and where most travelers will arrive and depart. This lively village is home to the island`s most important historical landmark, Panagia Ekatontapiliana (Church of 100 Doors), a Byzantine church dating back to the 4th century AD and believed to have been founded by St. Helene, mother of Emperor Constantine. Near the church is a small archeological museum, and the remains of a 13th century Frankish fortress built by the Venetians out of an already ruined 6th century BC temple. Heading south along the waterfront, you’ll find a string of lively bars and casual eateries with unblocked sunset sea views. Some of Paros` best restaurants, bars, craft workshops, and local product shops can be found in the village’s maze of pedestrian pathways. The main ferry port is in the middle with marinas and beaches on either side. Livadia Beach in the northeast is the primary beach of Parikia, though Parasporos to the southwest is the best beach in the area.
The Best Hotels in Parikia
- One recommended hotel is located on the Greek island of Paros:
- Argonauta Hotel
- Pension Sofia
- Apollon Boutique Hotel
Staying in Naoussa
Cosmopolitan Naoussa holds a more modern atmosphere than Parikia but remains equally charming. The village is set within a natural inlet on the north end of the island with fishing vessels docked and a partially submerged 12th-century Venetian castle in the Old Port. From the old port, a water taxi connects Naoussa to Kolymbithres Beach (known for its moon-like rock formations), Monastiri Beach (family-friendly as part of Paros Park), and Laggeri Beach (a popular beach permitting nudity). Several picturesque seafood eateries and cocktail lounges line the shore. Venturing inland reveals a typical Cycladic tangle of pedestrian roads filled with colorful bougainvillea, boutiques, places of worship, and a winery. Dining, nightlife, and lodging here tend to offer trendier and more luxurious options than in Parikia, though plenty of casual choices still abound.
The Best Hotels in Naoussa
- Hotel Senia
- Hotel de SPA Paliomylos
- Lilly Residence – Adults Only
- Kanale’s Rooms & Suites
- Stelia Mare Boutique Accommodation
- Kallisti Rooms & Apartments
Staying in Livadia
The Livadia neighborhood, not to be mixed up with Livadia Beach in Parikia, is a high-end resort area between Naoussa village and Kolymbithres Beach. This place was once the site of a Mycenaean acropolis, and newer developments here have all been upscale hotels and villas. Ideal for romantic escapes or family trips, Livadia provides tranquil, relaxing nights with easy access to the dining, shopping, and nightlife of Naoussa and the natural attractions of Kolymbithres Beach’s granite rock formations and Paros Park’s sandy beaches and hiking paths. There are no eateries or markets here, so it’s a good idea to stay at a hotel with a shuttle into Naoussa and Kolymbithres (there are plenty here) or to lease a car.
The Best Hotels in Livadia
- Saint Andrea Seaside Resort
- The Parilio property.
- Angels Villas
- The Mirage
Staying at Chrissi Akti Beach & Nea Chrissi Akti Beach
Chrissi Akti Beach, also known as the Golden Beach, is one of the finest beaches located on Paros Island. Its lengthy expanse of delicate, soft sand literally sparkles in the sunlight owing to its glass-like texture. The shallow waters extend far from the shore, making this a popular spot among families with younger children. Several beach clubs, hotels, tavernas, and water sports centers (offering lessons and equipment rentals) are spread along the beach. Like many beaches in the Cyclades, Chrissi Akti experiences strong meltemi winds, but its placement on the east side of the island facing the nearby island of Naxos compresses the wind and amplifies its strength, ranking this the top beach for windsurfing and kitesurfing on Paros. Every August, the annual Professional Windsurfing World Cup takes place at Nea Chrissi Akti Beach (also known as New Golden Beach or Tseredakia Beach – approximately 850 meters north along the coastline), so those planning to visit during this timeframe should make lodging reservations in advance.
The Best Hotel at Chrissi Akti Beach
The Best Hotel at Nea Chrissi Akti Beach
Staying at Parasporos Beach
About 3 km from the ferry port (a 30-minute walk), Parasporos Beach is the best beach located near Parikia. Though only around 250 meters long, this small beach is busy all summer thanks to its two beach clubs offering all-day music, late-night dancing, and peak summer parties. The beach mostly contains sand with pebbles starting at the water`s edge and extending into the sea for a couple meters; the water is emerald and turquoise colors, calm similar to a pool, and fantastic for swimming. Lodging is a mix of luxury and budget hotels and a campground. The crowd skews younger here with many partiers in their 20s and early 30s.
The Best Hotels in Parasporos Beach
Staying in the Fishing Villages
For a taste of local life, remain in one of Paros` fishing villages, with the best being Piso Livadi, Ambelas, Aliki, and Drios. All of these villages boast easily accessible, sandy beaches suitable for swimming; casual, waterside seafood eateries (many owned through the fishermens` families); and small marinas where local fishers depart early each morning to catch the seafood delights served fresh locally or sold in the larger island villages. Though small, Piso Livadi on the east side is the busiest and most charming of the villages, with a larger marina and 3 lively beaches; numerous guests enjoying the food and beaches here are on day trips from near Naxos Island. Aliki in the southwest is the largest of the fishing villages, popular for windsurfing during summertime`s peak and ideal for families with numerous restaurants, beaches, affordable lodging, a playground, and the Museum of Cycladic Folklore, a tiny museum run through a fisherman-turned-artist who makes miniature replicas of traditional boats. Family-friendly Ambelas offers a quiet stay with a shallow, sandy, calm beach, though its convenient location just 3.5 km from Naoussa makes enjoying the village for dining and nightlife very easy. Drios at the south end of the island is the quietest of the four villages and only truly becomes bustling during August for its windsurfing (Chrissi Akti Beach is on the outskirts of Drios).
The Best Hotels in Piso Livadi
The Best Hotels in Aliki
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The Best Hotels in Ambelas
The Best Hotels in Drios
Staying in Lefkes
Lefkes is a classic, hilltop village in central Paros in the greenest region of the island, perched at the highest altitude, boasting breathtaking views to the sea and Naxos island. Lefkes served as the island’s capital during the medieval period, and its past grandeur is reflected in its 15th-century places of worship and blend of Venetian, neoclassical, and Cycladic architecture. Its most iconic landmark is the Church of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), constructed in 1830. Several smaller churches, primarily built after the 17th century, are scattered around the village. Once the agricultural hub of Paros, Lefkes is presently largely a tourist destination with wonderful boutiques, tavernas, museums, and galleries. A popular hiking route, the Byzantine Road, is an ancient stone footpath dating back to approximately 1000 A.D. and connecting Lefkes with Prodromos village, about 3.5 km away. Though Lefkes can get crowded, especially when a tour bus or two is in town, most people don’t stay overnight. There are only a few small hotels and guesthouses here.
The Best Hotels in Lefkes
Staying in Antiparos
The nearby island of Antiparos is ideal for completely escaping, surrounded by sandy beaches and crystal clear water, filled with authentic taverns, and home to a handful of family owned boutique hotels. The main village, simply called Antiparos Town, sits at the northern end of the island with its small harbor on the eastern edge and ruins of a Venetian castle at its center. On the southeast side of the island is the resort area of Agios Georgios, the next largest settlement. Though there are a couple of beach clubs and casual seaside restaurants, most of the beaches here are left natural and serene. Take a ferry to the uninhabited island of Despotiko to enjoy even quieter beaches and glimpse the ancient remains of a sanctuary believed to be dedicated to Apollo (excavations are currently underway). Antiparos has garnered some attention more recently as a favorite retreat of celebrities, including Tom Hanks, who owns a villa here.
