Museum of Prehistoric Thira - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Oia Castle - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
Athinios Port - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 9 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Zafora - 3 min drive
Boozery - 3 min drive
Καφέ της Ειρήνης - 3 min drive
Why Not! Souvlaki - 14 min walk
Onar - 13 min walk
About this property
Hotel Katerina's Castle
Hotel Katerina's Castle is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 16
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking within 328 ft
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–noon
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Mountain biking
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet-skiing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
Built in 1978
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Spa services
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
Rocka Cafe Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves breakfast and brunch.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 20 per person
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1167Κ011A0321300
Also known as
Hotel Katerina's Castle
Hotel Katerina's Castle Santorini
Katerina's Castle
Katerina's Castle Hotel
Katerina's Castle Santorini
Hotel Katerina's Castle Hotel
Hotel Katerina's Castle Santorini
Hotel Katerina's Castle Hotel Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Katerina's Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Katerina's Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Katerina's Castle?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Katerina's Castle?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Katerina's Castle?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Katerina's Castle?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Katerina's Castle and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Hotel Katerina's Castle also has spa services.
What's the area around Hotel Katerina's Castle like?
Hotel Katerina's Castle is a short 9-minute drive from Thira (JTR-Santorini National) and 4 minutes' walk from Santorini Caldera.
Hotel Katerina's Castle Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
I recently stayed at the katrina’s castle hotel in Santorini and couldn't be happier with my experience. The location is unbeatable, offering stunning views and easy access to all the key attractions. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, going out of their way to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Santorini!
sneha
sneha, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Minerva
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Really good customer service from the owner, clean, safe, very good location!!!
Minerva
Minerva, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
4 Sept 2023
Property shot downs after sunset while every other place was open and lit up. Not amenities at all. If something happens nobody was there to help you. The only good thing was the sunset view. The town was safe but not the hotel. Poor management. We were the only guest over there. Scary experience.
Marcela
Marcela, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2022
Overall, a very comfortable stay. The owner and staff were attentive and warming.
Bianca
Bianca, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2022
Incredible stay at Katerina’s castle, staff were amazing and the views incredible, would recommend everyone to stay here, great connections to Oia and Fira. Also the catamaran excursion organised through the hotel was amazing the sunset was beautiful.
If you come to Santorini you have to stay here!!
Thomas the best!
Laura
Laura, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 Aug 2021
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2017
Would definitely stay here again!
Myself and my partner loved staying at Katerinas Castle. The views were absolutely incredible and the hotel owner Thomas and his family treated us like we were family and went out of their way for us on a daily basis. I will definitely be staying here again on my next visit to Santorini and recommend it for anyone else looking to stay in Imerovigli!
Jenna Alexia
Jenna Alexia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 Jul 2017
Great view, small uncomfortable rooms, poor staff
The view is one of the best on the island but that is about the only positive aspect. We had a tiny room in which you could hardly move, even smaller bathroom which got soaked everytime you have a shower. 2 single beds pushed together instead of a double. A window in the top of the room which opened into a passage which was noisy. No breakfast included. Not even a welcome drink. The owner only spoke to us when trying to sell tours (which we found much cheaper elsewhere).
Ed
Ed, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Jun 2017
Wonderful family run place with excellent service
The hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Santorini with amazing views of the Caldera and the ocean. The hotel is nice and well run. The owner Thomas and his Father are always there to make sure they can provide anything you might need. They are really friendly and really made us feel like we were visiting family or old friends.
The rooms are a bit small due to the nature of these non-standard buildings but it totally did not bother us as we spend most of the time wandering around the island, however the excellent service we received and even the help from the owners doing reservations for tours, transportation and transfers totally make up for that. We overall loved our stay and would definitely be back.
Marco
Marco, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2016
Nice Place
This is a small hotel runs by a family. We stayed here for 5 days and very much enjoyed it. The hotel has caldera view and you can see the volcanoe, far away town of Oia and the Skaros Rock. You can also see Thirasia island as well.The trail to Fira and Skaros rock is within few steps from the hotel. The convenience store is just 5 mins walk uphill. You can get beers, wines, bottle of water and snacks at very reasonable price there. The bus stop to Oia and Fira is in the same area as well. You can also enjoy sunset from the hotel. And the older gentleman who works at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. He gave us general information about santorini and where to visit. Every morning he served us very good coffee and tasty small bites for free. At one time, he even gave us a big bottle of water for free. I highly recommend this place.
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6/10 Good
19 Oct 2015
Great place to stay if Jimmy is working.
Jimmy really understands how to take care of his guests. Thomas not as much. The hotel is charming but doesn't have the amenities of other establishments. On the other hand it is clean, well taken care of and is a great value for cost.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2015
Good value rooms at the edge
We had two rooms for 4 nights. The beds are cheap and hard so we put the blanket under us for padding. Only one room had a fridge, the twin bed room wouldn't fit one. Rooms are small, but have the traditional cave character. It can be a bit noisy at times in the corridors and you can hear people walking on the path above.
There is a private terrace with a great view of the caldera. Thomas and his father, Dimitri are lovely hosts and their staff are friendly, too.
Overall, good value for the position.
Karen
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6/10 Good
8 Jul 2015
shower was a little wonky. Would have liked a hotel with options of balconies. Otherwise was great.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
3 Jul 2015
Okay hotel with an excellent view!
The hotel is well located and has an amazing view! The room itself was quite small, cramped and without windows, unless you count the unusual chimney window where some natural light (and sounds from the cafe area) come in. Thomas and his father was very friendly and helpful with information about the island and suggestions for transport. The hiking route to Skaros starts just a few hundred meters down the slope and there is a bus stop (most cost effective way to get around) a short walk from the hotel. This is a good hotel choice if you just want a place to sleep and shower and spend the rest of your time exploring the island.
Liezel
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 Jun 2015
don't expect a lot
it has to be admitted that the sea view of the shared balcony is extraordinary and fantastic but, what a pity, there is no private balcony as described.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Jun 2015
expensive for a night without pool and wifi
+ beautiful view
+ good cleanliness
+ friendly
+ I get the best room with windows which have good ventilation.
- rooms are small and other rooms without windows. Very damp which full of smell and without ventilation.
- poor wifi which cant connect all the time. Only at certain common areas.
- no swimming pool.
- very simple continental breakfast. Should provide at least scramble eggs or omelette.
Overall too expensive just for a beautiful view which can get the same price and same view from Oia or fira with pool and workable wifi.
Eva
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2014
Best caldera sunset view with best host in town
We highly recommend this place, we enjoyed our breakfast every morning of our 3 days stay. The staff and owner are commendable and very friendly and helpful. Whilst everyone else is running around to get the best sunset view, we just sat on our balcony with our cold drinks and enjoy the peace each evening.
Conchita
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jul 2014
Friendly budget hotel in fantastic location
This is a small family run hotel in a traditional cave structure hollowed out of the hills of Santorini. The rooms are, accordingly, quite small and do have an earthy character. The family team running the hotel are exceptionally warm and friendly and added to our experience of Greece. Katerina's Castle has a wonderful location and there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. Do not book this hotel if you are looking for 5 star accommodation. However, if you are looking for a cheaper and interesting alternative you could not go past this hotel. We also think you may be more comfortable in the front rooms which have windows to the caldera. All in all well worth it for the view and people alone.
Aussies
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Jul 2014
Irina Pikina
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jul 2014
Stay at Katerina's Castle
This was a lovely hotel. The rooms are small but very clean, and you likely won't spend much time in them. There is wifi on the balcony with a beautiful view. Thomas and his father are both very friendly and welcoming. We stayed three nights and were able to experience much of what Santorini has to offer. The bus stop is located only about 1-2 minute walk from the hotel and will take you wherever you need to go.
Rachel
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2/10 Poor
11 Jun 2014
Excellent view.Unique experience.
Absolutely disapointed of the room.No related to the photo I was shown in your site.I recomend you to check every detail of the hotels that you propose.The island of Santorini is magnifisant, espesially at this spesific location of Imerovigli and also at Ia location.People are very nice and kind but the prices need to be better.Finally I would like to say that my experience was almost satisfying thanks to my company and to the amazing view , enviroment and food that I tasted.
Voula
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 May 2024
Horrible à fuiiiiiiiiiiiir
À fuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir de l’eau chaude une fois sur deux le jaccuzzi sale et toujours fermé, mal insonorisé, un lit tout petit avec une petite couverture, ils changent pas des serviettes et la chambre est super froide le chauvage ne fonctionne pas, les draps n’ont pas été changé horrible passé votre chemin.