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Some of the best hotels for families in Greece have been awarded by TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards. In this post, we have listed the family-friendly hotels that were selected by real travelers. For more information, click on the hotels in the list. Best hotels for families in Greece In their 21st edition, the Travelers’ Choice Awards listed some of Greece’s most family-friendly hotels. To curate the Best of the Best list, TripAdvisor analyzed 12 months of review data (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) from real travelers covering more than 1.5 million hotels. These insights were instrumental to determine travelers’ highest-rated accommodations of the…

Greece’s Top Hotels for 2023 are included on the list of the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. This list unveils the Best of the Best Hotels based on reviews from real travelers. Running the 21st edition of the Travelers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor honored Greek hotels in five subcategories including Top Greek Hotels, Top Greek Luxury Hotels, Top Greek All – Inclusive Hotels, Top Greek B&Bs and Inns, and Top Greek Small Hotels. Greece’s Top Hotels for 2023 Here below are Greece’s 25 top hotels. We have highlighted (bold) the hotels that are suitable for families. These hotels have family rooms and family facilities. The lists that follow were compiled by analyzing 12…

Athens city break? Yes! The Greek capital is once again among the 10 best-value cities for travel in Europe this year, according to the UK’s annual Post Office City Costs Barometer for 2023. The barometer identifies the European cities offering the best value for money in terms of travel accommodation and food prices. Athens City Break Athens is a great city for a visit with the family. The Greek capital is full of world-famous monuments such as the Acropolis and the Ancient Greek Agora. The archaeological sites and museums of Athens display some of the most important archaeological findings of the Ancient Greek world. Read also:…

The Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Greece is Ikos Dassia Corfu. This all-inclusive family luxury resort is located on Corfu in the Ionian island group. The resort is mentioned in several lists on this website, including in the 20 Best Family Hotels in Greece 2023 and the Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Greece 2023. This year, Ikos Dassia Corfu claimed the award for Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Greece during the Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards. All-Inclusive Hotel in Greece: Ikos Dassia Corfu With an incredible set of family accommodations, pools, and a beautiful private sandy beach in the…

When I became a mom, there were not many kid-friendly hotels in Athens and no English language directories or blogs. Luckily, this has changed a lot. Not only are there several family travel blogs and websites for Athens, but there are also more family-friendly hotels in the city. This post is about the latest new family-friendly hotel in Athens. New family-friendly hotel in Athens One&Only is an award-winning resort company with ultra-luxury hotels around the world. Until now, there was one in Greece, located on the Greek island of Kea in the Cyclades. Another is set to make its debut…

Travel in the Greek world, then, just as today, was considered an important way to broaden the mind, learn about other, older civilizations or contemporary cultures and see for oneself the places made so famous by literature; to finally see first-hand the exciting and exotic places one has read and heard so much about. I truly believe that traveling is one of the greatest gifts that you can give your children. And if you are a history-loving family, you will enjoy traveling to Greece. Are you ready to explore? In this post, we listed the best archaeological sites and museums…

Family Hotels in Heraklion | The best Family Hotels in Crete | Family-Friendly hotels in Crete | Where to stay in Crete with Kids | Best Hotels with water parks in Greece Heraklion is located on the eastern side of Crete, between Rethymno and Lassithi. Home to two of the most important monuments in Crete, Knossos Palace, and Phaistos Palace, it is a very popular region for vacations. The Heraklion area coastline is sandy, and many beaches are awarded Blue Flags. Ranging from lively stretches in Malia to the rugged bays of the deserted island, of Dia. You may also…

Elounda is located in eastern Crete, just north of Agios Nikolaos. Originally a picturesque fishing village it is now a great vacation destination for those wanting to escape to somewhere with crystal clear seas, stunning coastline, and shaded beaches. The island of Spinalonga (the settling for Victoria Hislops book, The Island) is definitely worth a visit. Best Family Hotels in Elounda and Agios Nikolaos We have hand-picked and selected the best family hotels in Elounda and Agios Nikolaos, in East Crete. We stayed for a vacation at the last hotel of this last. Agios Nikolaos is close to Elounda and…

Lefkada is a Greek Island in the Ionian Sea that is connected to the mainland by a causeway. With stunning blue waters, dramatic clifftops, and stunning beaches it is a great choice for a family vacation. The island has traditional villages, vibrant towns as well as some beaches renowned for windsurfing. Inland there is dense forest ideal for horseback riding and mountain biking.  Family hotels in Lefkada In 2023, the editors of Condé Nast Traveller listed Lefkada, or Lefkas, one of the best Greek islands for family holidays. If you are looking for a family-friendly hotel in the Ionian Sea, you can…

Kefalonia is the largest Greek Island in the Ionian Sea and is also one of the most beautiful. The Telegraph ranked it as the most beautiful in Greece in the 2023 list of best Greek beaches. “It’s a scene you can easily picture in your mind: A gentle curve of a bay, with the water in it a certain shade of blue—steady in color, but light enough that you can distinguish the sand in it. There is a wooden boat, rocking gently in the tide, and a stone pier next to it, on which there are taverns and tables, small groups…

Santorini features on many people’s bucket lists and for a good reason. The stunning white-washed houses perched on cliffs perfect for admiring the sunset, volcanic sand beaches and some superb hotels make it a fantastic place to visit as a family. Fira is the capital of the island and along with Firostefani and Imerovigli is the main focus of the island. However, there is plenty of other places to visit on Santorini, such as the multi-colored sand of the south coast and water sports on the east coast.  5 Star Family Hotels in Santorini In our post The Best Family…

Before I moved to Athens, I spent five wonderful summers in a small beach resort near Chania in Crete. With Agia Marina as my base, I worked as a tour guide and accompanied excursions to museums, archaeological sites, and other landmarks in the area of Chania and the rest of Crete. Anastasia, this blog’s partner, lives with her family in Galatas, outside Chania. Together with her kids, she is always out and about searching for new family accommodations and activities. Being well-traveled parents of young kids, and having personally visited all the accommodations that we recommend, we truly believe that…