Hotels in Nafplion
Nafplion has some of the best hotels in the Peloponnese, ranging from small boutique hotels to large luxury establishments. Be sure to make a reservation if you want a view of the harbor or if you will be here during a performance at Epidaurus, when tour groups reserve entire hotels. Otherwise, Nafplion has enough hotels that you can usually find a room, although you may end up on the outskirts in high season. Warning: Many hotels are up steep streets and have no elevators and no parking.
If you arrive without a reservation and have trouble finding a room, try the Municipal Tourist Office, 25 Martiou (tel. 27520/24-444), across from the bus station. They can sometimes find rooms in small pensions. In addition to the hotels below, here are a few other possibilities. Nafplion's 172-room Amalia (www.amaliahotels.com) had declined dreadfully, so it's good to say that it is spruced up after a renovation in 2008. If you don't mind being outside of Nafplion itself and want to relax in a big swimming pool, think Amalia. Like all Amalia Hotels, this one has extensive gardens; large, comfortable rooms; large bathrooms; efficient, attentive service -- and lots of tour groups and wedding parties. Doubles start from 150€.
If you feel like a splurge, check out the 42-unit Amphitryon, transformed from its down-at-the-heels days into a five-star member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World (www.amphitryon.gr, or www.helioshotels.gr; tel. 27520/70-700). The Amphitryon has gorgeous flower arrangements, enormous bathrooms with fiendishly clever showers, pool privileges up the hill at the Nafplia Palace Hotel, and promises "romantic moments in an ambience of privileged scenery." Doubles start at 250€.
If, like me, you'd prefer the ambience of the pleasant residential neighborhood around Ayios Spiridon church, try the 21-unit Pension Acronafplia (www.pensionacronafplia.gr; tel. 27520/24-481). The pension occupies five restored town houses whose congenial accommodations range from simple (small room, no private bathroom) to elegant (large room, private bathroom, and balcony with harbor view). Doubles range from small and simple, with no view, 45€, to large, very comfortable, with a grand view over Nafplion, 130€. If you want to stay with trendy young Greeks, try the jointly owned very artsy Amymone and Adiani boutique hotels, with 15 rooms in two buildings just off the harbor. This is the place to try if you've always wanted to sleep in a bed with a giant fly or the Blues Brothers painted on the headboard (www.hotel-adiandi-com; tel. 27520-22073, doubles from 90€-200€).
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Aetoma
A lovely neoclassical mansion, this intimate B&B has just 5 high-ceilinged rooms. Each have unique features like a pretty, antique chandelier in one, a heavy ornate armoire in another. All boast balconies looking up to the Palamidi Fortress, and the penthouse has a wraparound…$$Old Town
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Amphitryon Hotel
Set in a converted factory, the Amphitryon has a contemporary look to it, with sleek lines, flatscreen TV's and teakwood decks off most of the guest rooms. The public spaces, too, are chic yet welcoming; the lounge is one of the city’s best night spots. That being said, we wish the…$$$Old Town - Hotel
Family Hotel Latini
This stylish little guest house in a former sea captain’s mansion has a prime location, one of the best in town, near the port and steps from Syntagma Square. Rooms are large, bright, and surprisingly quiet, and many have balconies and sea views. A top-floor suite tucked under the…$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Byron
This old-fashioned inn on the back streets near the Church of Agiou Spiridona has long been a favorite of repeat visitors to Nafplion (including many of the archeologists who work here). Some of the rooms are small, but all have character (sunny terra cotta or yellow walls,…$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Epidavros
Not too long ago this simple inn in the center of the Old Town was one of the very few hotels in Nafplion. Other hotels may be fancier and offer more amenities, but for the budget-conscious, these clean, spartan rooms still fit the bill.$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Perivoli
A hillside planted with citrus and olive groves is a magical setting for this smart, comfortable little resort. The handsome rooms all open to terraces and balconies facing a pool and, sparkling in the distance, the Gulf of Argos. Nafplion is just a few minutes’ drive away, but…$$Outskirts - Hotel
King Othon
This neoclassical mansion near the sea has comfortable if plain-looking rooms; most are reached via a graciously curved staircase. Breakfast is served in a side garden; even later in the day, it's welcome retreat after a day of visiting the nearby ruins.$Old Town - Hotel
Marianna Hotel
On a perch high above the old town, just below the Acronafplia, this delightful hotel has extremely attractive and comfortable rooms. Most are view-filled, and many have stone walls and other character-rich architectural touches. The setting is enhanced by the hospitality of the…$Around Town - Hotel
Nafplia Palace
The best thing going for this luxury hotel, tucked into the Acronafplia ruins, is its dramatic perch high atop the city. The spectacular views and pine-scented grounds are best appreciated from one of the new villas or renovated rooms in the main building, equipped with sumptuous…$$$Acronafplia
