39 Best Hotels in The Peloponnese, Greece

A 19th-century neoclassical mansion on a quiet square has been delightfully transformed into a petite family-run B&B with extremely comfortable guest rooms and alluring public spaces. Each room has a small balcony from which to enjoy the comings and goings below and the sight of the Palamidi above. The top-floor room with the large terrace is one of the nicest accommodations in town.

Sea views fill every window in the airy, stylish, and contemporary guest rooms here, all of which open to teakwood decks—though the Old Town is just a few steps away, you may feel as if you're in the middle of the sea on a ship, and a pretty swanky one at that. Mattresses are remote-controlled to conform to the shape of your body, curtains open at the push of a button, bathrooms are equipped with jetted tubs, some showers double as steam rooms, and a maid comes twice daily. Guests may use the pool at the sister hotel, the Nafplia Palace. The in-house Circle restaurant is a refined, dress-for-dinner kind of place.

One of the region's most popular eateries also provides attractive and character-filled guest rooms, all with balconies overlooking the countryside. These very comfortable accommodations, along with a relaxing swimming pool, allow guests to enjoy a country retreat while visiting the ruins, just 3 km (2 miles) away. Family rooms come with a Jacuzzi.

A great deal of charm prevails here, with its simple but tastefully decorated rooms. The building used to be a Russian Embassy during Nafplion's brief stint as a capital. Turkish carpets, dark woods, and the odd sloping, beamed ceiling set a dignified tone, with the large family rooms particularly impressive. The location at the top of the Old Town, up the street from the church of Ayiou Spiridona, means that many rooms have views of the hilltop fortress but this also necessitates plenty of steps to climb. Great value for the views.

Like many stays in Monemvasia, Byzantino is spread across a half-dozen of old stone buildings in the Old Town. All are different and full of character, typically embellished with stone- and tile work and other distinctive decorations; some are multilevel. Less expensive rooms do not have terraces or sea views, but are still quite charming. Bathrooms in most units are fitted into medieval recesses and are quite small. Breakfast at the hotel's café, near the main square, costs extra. Open year round.

This neoclassical mansion in the heart of town bursts with style—thanks to stone and hardwood floors, antiques, and old kilims—and the large, high-ceilinged guest rooms have been brought efficiently up to date with good lighting and well-equipped bathrooms. The lobby lounges and dining room are delights and make for welcome retreats from the busy city center.

This vast complex incorporates two adjoining resorts, the Westin and the slightly more upscale Romanos. Both sprawl along a swath of coast in the southwestern Peloponnese, providing sparkling rooms—some with their own pools—and a long list of amenities, including more bars and restaurants than most guests will have time to sample and two impressive golf courses, making this Greece's leading resort for duffers. For all the worldly polish, the resorts also do justice to the surrounding environment, with beautiful eco-conscious landscaping and extensive outdoors programs that encourage guests to explore the natural wonders of the region.

A working farm near a village 45 minutes outside of Sparta provides a rare chance to experience rural Greece, while enjoying handsome bunglow accommodations, homecooked organic meals, yoga sessions, and easy excursions to Monemvasia and other places of interest in the southeastern Peloponnese. Guests are invited to partake in olive picking, grape stomping (August and September), and other activities on the farm, which has been in the family since the 1890s. Of course, if you'd rather, you can simply enjoy the serene surroundings and a glass of the farm's own natural wine.

This extremely elegant retreat, tucked into the sprawling multihotel Olympia Riviera Resort on the coast beneath the ancient city, pampers guests with handsome and comfortable suites in a luxurious Mediterranean-style villa and in lavish bungalows tucked into lush seaside gardens. The resort amentities here include a choice of fine dining, a private beach, and the services of one of the largest spas in Europe as well as superbly attentive service that puts a high polish on Greek hospitality.

White stucco, pine, and red tiles are handsome accents to gracious guest rooms that are all extremely large, with queen-size beds in many, marble bathrooms, and small terraces; most have sunken sitting areas and face either the pool, which is set in an olive-shaded garden, or the countryside. The summertime, outdoor taverna here is a good choice for an alfresco meal on a warm night, and the Greek fare in the handsome, year-round indoor restaurant is excellent.

This handsomely restored old house, just off the waterfront in the center of town, feels like a well-appointed private home, and the extremely comfortable guest rooms are graciously appointed and have sparkling bathrooms; all have views of the bay or a palm-filled square. The top-floor suite is especially spacious, with sloping ceilings and two balconies. A light breakfast with homemade cakes is served in a pleasant bar-café that opens onto a narrow lane of the Old Town; drinks are served here throughout the evening.

Suzanna and Theo Spiliopoulou and their family set the gold standard for small hotels, providing stylish and comfortable rooms that have wood floors, overlook the nearby mountains, and have small terraces. Among the various delights here, Suzanna, a well-known chef, teaches cooking lessons and serves a Peloponnesian feast for the evening meal, a treat not to be missed. A welcoming breakfast room is warmed by a large fireplace in cooler months, and the hospitality extends to dispensing information about Ancient Olympia and other locations in the Peloponnese.

Surrounded by orange groves, this hilltop retreat is just a few minutes outside Nafplion but provides a resortlike getaway, with handsome, contemporary-style rooms and large terraces overlooking a shimmering pool and, in the near distance, the Gulf of Argolis. Large lounges invite guests to linger, snacks and drinks are available throughout the day, and a home-cooked evening meal is on offer for an extra charge. The country setting and pool provide a cooling refuge after summertime visits to all the surrounding sites, while in-room fireplaces and homey public spaces make this an appealing choice in winter, too.

Accommodations in this old monastery (kellia means "cells") are fairly simple, but they are extremely appealing and face an airy square above the sea. Many are two floors, with sleeping lofts above a sitting room; most have sea views and pleasant terraces; and some have fireplaces.

A countryside Ottoman estate has been brought back to life as one of Greece's most distinctive hotels, where courtyards, terraces, domes, vaulted ceilings, arches, stone work, fireplaces, and other architectural elements are put to dazzling effect. An outdoor dining room overhangs a centuries-old cistern and a pair of swimming pools that wind through the garden. The suites and rooms overlook acres of orange groves, vineyards (private tastings are available), and, some 32 km (20 miles) of walking trails. A well-equipped spa enhances the general air of pampering, and special mention goes to the excellent restaurants, Mourie and Sterna, which serve some of the best high-end dining in the area. Away from the property, the hotel has its own private stretch of beach, 1.5 km away, in Livardia for the use of guests, as well as a boutique shop in Gefira worth checking out.

The Kyrimis family have lovingly restored a welcoming assemblage of 19th-century stone warehouses into a beautiful retreat, with comfortable guest rooms furnished with antiques and a tasteful mix of traditional and contemporary pieces; many have balconies and sleeping lofts. The outdoor dining room, pool, and terraces are so close to the sea that you'll think you're on a yacht. The chef prepares a sophisticated and satisfying menu, including a lavish breakfast buffet, and serves it outdoors for much of the year.

Four plain but comfortable rooms above Lela's famous taverna have soothing sea views and handsome furnishings that include extremely comfortable Cocomat beds; all have balconies, and the terrace below is a pleasant place to lounge when the restaurant is not serving.

The refined amenities here (the best place to stay if you need to spend a night in Tripoli), include a tasteful mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings, silk fabrics in the guest rooms, and large marble bathrooms. Ask for a room in the front of the hotel and enjoy a balcony overlooking Areos Square. The hotel's café on the square is one of a handful of people-watching spots that fills up quickly.

A complex of restored buildings at the far edge of the Old Town (reached on a trek over sometimes steep and uneven pavement) provides atmospheric and comfortable lodgings tucked into nooks and crannies under cane-and-wood or vaulted brick ceiling. Each is decorated with good beds and handsome contemporary furnishings, along with a smattering of patchwork rugs, embroidered tapestries, and antiques. Many rooms have terraces and sea views, and some have fireplaces.

The sleek style here begins in the modern marble lobby and extends through fittingly spartan yet handsome guest rooms, with their contemporary, light-wood furnishings and soft, soothing colors. All rooms have balconies. The restaurant, Zeus, serves such specialties as arni araxobitiko (lamb with onions, cheese, red sauce, and walnuts), and a café serves lighter fare.

The pool sparkling in the leafy courtyard is a welcome sight after a hot day of exploring the ruins of nearby Mystras, and the well-equipped guest rooms have a degree of business chic about them. Public spaces, including a restaurant adorned with classical plaster reliefs, are especially grand.

If first impressions are everything, spare a moment for the Nafplia Palace, which is bizarrely reached via a dark, graffitied tunnel leading to a trio of battered elevators. Yet these whisk you up from the Old Town to another world entirely, where extensive grounds, spacious villas, and luxurious suites sit perched high above Nafplion on the ruins of the Frankish fortification atop Acronafplia. At first glance, the public spaces tend to be cavernous and austere, but the delightful pine-scented terraces and infinity pools seem to hang in midair, high above the city and bay. Rooms in the old hotel wing, in what was a state-run hotel in the 1970s, have recently undergone much-needed renovations. The real lure are the bungalows and villas, however, equipped with sumptuous bathrooms, sliding glass walls, and chic modern furnishings; some even have private pools and huge terraces.

Even if you're not staying here, it's worth the rickety elevator ride to visit the bar, which sits on a pine-scented terrace high above the town and is a prime spot for a sunset cocktail.

These bright, handsome stone cottages, owned by the couple behind Lela's Taverna, lie scattered across hillside gardens. Their insides are furnished in handmade, bleached-wood pieces and attractive muted fabrics. Each unit also has a large terrace overlooking the sea and kitchens are well equipped. The hospitality of Giorgos and Maria is as warm and embracing as everything else about this lovely spot. Stays are a three-day minimum.