Istoria Hotel

There are so many positive things to say about Hotel Istoria it’s hard to know where to begin! First the room, which was quiet and tranquil, with the largest and most comfy bed. We had an outside rooftop terrace and enjoyed sitting out each evening before bed. We loved the privacy of the pool, unlike other hotels along the seafront, you’re completely secluded from the road. And what’s not to love about walking across the road to the beach, with premium sun loungers and umbrellas, towel service etc. As other reviews have mentioned, the breakfast is amazing. Lots of options, relaxed and a lovely setting. But what really makes a stay at this hotel so special is the guest experience. The front of house staff can’t do enough for you, answering your questions day and night via WhatsApp, making recommendations and booking restaurants and trips. They helped us to have an amazing week in Santorini. We had a hire car and parked in the hotel car park and it was easy to get around the entire island from Perivolos. I also had a spa treatment whilst at the hotel and Irini was lovely, made me feel really comfortable and the Greek yoghurt facial literally left my skin glowing. We would love to return some day, it really is a special place!

The staff and property were outstanding. The staff were warm and friendly, helpful, and attentive. The hotel room was large and elegant with a private courtyard and the common areas were beautiful and relaxing. Hope to make it back soon!

It was a great experience with Irini She did a great job with me at the spa and her massage is very good She did the best that she can to make sure that I was relaxed and was professional I recommend going to Irini for the spa experience

Amazing experience with the nicest staff ever. A really great way to experience Greek hospitality. I would definitely recommend this place. Beds are amazing and breakfast and lunch are very nice too.

For me there’s no other hotel to stay at while I’m Santorini. The location can’t be beaten, we had the tranquility of the beach and vibes of the bars near and at the same time we were only 30 min away from Oía and Fira whenever we wanted to go for dinner or bars options. Istoria is a little 12 room hotel, all the facilities are lovely and stay very loyal to their history of being a horse stable formerly. The rooms are amazing, we had a plunge pool room and we loved all about it! It was always super clean, amazing details and great decor and style. The team and staff is also one of the best we have experienced, Katarina at Mr. E made our dinner so special! Isabella at the reception took care of every tiny detail and request we might have had and of course Stelios at the bar make sure our glass was never empty! Istoria also made a beautiful decoration in the room for my birthday and made me feel so special on this day. Thank you very much for all the attentions! We will come back 100% sure! Hopefully soon!

Excellent hotel. Staff was wonderful, pool is beautiful. Very comfortable breeds. Plunge pools were excellent and made for a very private experience when you did not want to sit by the pool. Drinks were a bit over priced.

Very beautiful place, perfectly located in front of the black sand beach. Design rooms with space. Food at Mr E. disappointing as some of the items on the menu were not available during our stay. In addition to that, a few were different but with no notice. It seemed the kitchen team was under staffed. Housekeeping did not come 2 days for night service during our stay. Nevertheless, the team was very kind and helpful to get the best of the island! Sure it will be better for next guests.

My husband had a fantastic experience at Hotel Istoria. We were there in early September to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. From pre-arrival communication, to check in and ongoing help with activities, the hotel was fantastic and super communicative. We stayed in 3 different hotels in Greece and the beds and service at the Istoria were the best. The hotel is right on the beach with lovely beds to sit on and the pool is gorgeous and relaxing with a great bar next to it. The breakfast is divine and indulgent and very filling so my husband and I were able to just do 2 meals a day - late brunch and dinner. I did a spa treatment and had a great experience. The hotel is generous with thoughtful touches like delicious welcome drinks, champagne in your room, fruit and cookie platters, a great turn down service etc. Its easy to communicate with them during your stay via WhatsApp. Hands down recommend the Istoria and they set the bar on what good boutique hotels look/feel like. In terms of location, they are on the beach and there are a ton of restaurants, cafes and small shops to go to or walk through.

We loved the hotel and the staff, especially Pavlos who helped us make many last minute bookings. The chat service was very convenient. Food was amazing, bed was very comfortable and toiletries were so good from Korres. If I could pick this hotel up and place it in a more remote location that would be amazing. From the pictures I imagined it would be very private and in a natural setting. But the hotel is in the middle of a town, surrounded by many beach resorts that don’t have the same vibe as Istoria.