5 Best Hotels in Nafplion, The Peloponnese

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.

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.

Amymone and Adiandi guesthouses (owned by the same family) have long been popular stays among the boutique-heavy B&Bs of Othonos Street. Set in centuries-old buildings, their oak wood floors, stylish mural headboards, and all-round design offer a welcome dose of style as opposed to their fustier rivals in the city. The newer Amymone Suites has similar design elements running through its veins, except the rooms are larger. It's still good value, however, and its fine breakfasts are held nearby in the excellent Wild Duck restaurant and bar, on the quayside.

Nestled amid one of the most likable streets in the old town, this estimable pension has charm to spare. High-ceilinged rooms make the most of its 19th-century neoclassical townhouse setting, with some accommodating up to four people—a rarity in the city's pensions. Owner Ute also has a choice of apartments elsewhere in town, so there's a good choice for larger families. Sun-speckled balconies overlook one of the city's better areas for a quiet night out, and in the morning some of the best breakfasts in town (homemade and imaginative) are served in the bistro downstairs. 

The 200-year-old property seems to be on top of the world, tucked away at the very summit of the Old Town, just below the Acronafplia. From here its breezy balconies and gardens gaze out to the sea. It's been in the Zoltas family for over 40 years, and one of the brothers is always on hand to extend familial hospitality that extends to fresh-squeezed juice from the family orchards and homemade cakes and jams. Aside from being convenient to the sights (and the beach is short walk away), this homey perch is full of shady nooks and crannies that are tailor-made for relaxation, while the terrace has fantastic views at breakfast. Grab a stay in one of the lower stone-floored rooms for something a bit special.