Hotels in Hydra
Hydra has a number of small, charming hotels in restored 19th-century buildings. In addition to the following choices, you might try the 19-unit Hotel Greco, Kouloura (tel. 22980/53-200; fax 22980/53-511), in a former fishing-net factory in a quiet neighborhood; the 20-unit Misral Hotel (tel. 22980/52-509), a restored island home off the harbor; or the 27-unit Hotel Leto (www.letohydra.gr; tel. 22980/53-385), which is airy and bright, with large bedrooms, a garden courtyard, and one wheelchair-accessible room. If you're traveling with friends, you might investigate the Kiafa, once a 19th-century sea captain's mansion, now a boutique hotel with a pool, in the Historic Hotels of Europe group, that rents to groups of up to nine people (www.yadeshotels.gr; tel. 210/364-0441). In season, doubles start from 75€, with prices considerably higher on weekends and in August.
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Bratsera Hotel
This hotel received an award for its conversion of a 19th-century sea-sponge industry building and we'd say they deserve one for hospitality as well. It retains the traditional Hydriot architecture, with liberal amounts of wood and high ceilings and also has a pool in the courtyard…$$$Port
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Cotommatae 1810 Boutique Hotel
In the early 1900's, a band of brothers named the Cotommatae, ship-owners and merchants, criss-crossed the Mediterranean, trading for fine porcelain, European clothing, art objects, luxury furniture and other expensive goods. One of them was named Dimosthenes Kotommatis, and he…$$Hydra Town - Hotel
Hotel Mira Mare
These bungalows are just yards from the sea on the beach at Mandraki, 1.5km (1 mile) from town (30 minutes on foot, 10 minutes via water taxi).They have standard-issue pine furniture and flagstone floors. The owners have their own boat and run island tours for guests. They also…$$Mandraki Beach - Hotel
Mistral Hotel
This traditional stone mansion houses elegantly decorated rooms that vary considerably in size. Each room is equipped with a minifridge, and a truly fabulous breakfast is served each morning in the courtyard. Special kudos to the staff, who are wonderfully accommodating and eager to…$$Port of Hydra Town - Hotel
Phaedra Hotel
All hail Hilda! Sh's the mastermind behind this this charming little hotel, set a former tapestry factory, and her welcome may be the warmest on Hydra. In the morning Hilda and her staff put out a superb spread of thick Greek yogurts, fresh fruits, home baked goods and more;…$$$Port
