Where to stay in Sifnos Greece

Are you interested in Sifnos and wondering where to stay in Sifnos Greece? This guide will help you decide on the best area to stay on Sifnos for you and the best hotels on Sifnos for a comfortable stay.

 

Sifnos is not a massive island (74 sq kms) but there is enough variety in locations offering accommodation to give you a good choice of where to stay in Sifnos Greece. There are beach locations, historical settlements and villages to choose from, all with different pros/cons and appealing to different preferences.

 

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Best areas to stay on Sifnos

Where to stay in Sifnos Greece – Platys Gialos Sifnos

Platys Gialos is a small village based around the harbour and beach in the south east of the island. It has grown into a popular base with well known restaurants such as Omega-3 for more modern eating and To Steki for the traditional favourites. There is a good range of accommodation options here. Also makes a good base to get around the island if you have a car.

Platys Gialos Attractions

  • Wide and safe sandy beach, some organised
  • Many restaurants and bars
  • Attractive harbour

Best for:

  • Families, especially with young children
  • Anyone who likes being able to walk to a good beach and restaurants 

Platys Gialos – places to stay

Cheaper Rate
  • Aegean Harmony
  • Studios Margarita
  • Petradi Sifnos
  • Irini Pension
  • Lodge Narlis
  • Gerani Suites
Higher Rate

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Platis Gialos Sifnos
Platis Gialos Sifnos

Where to stay in Sifnos Greece – Artemonos Sifnos and Apollonia Sifnos

Apollonia is the capital of Sifnos and the key centre away from the beach settlements with shopping, restaurants and bars to keep the visitors occupied. Artemonas is the next door village and can really be considered with Apollonia for a stay on Sifnos. Definitely an area to consider when thinking about where to stay in Sifnos Greece.

 

More on Artemonas

 

Apollonia and Artemonas attractions

  • Cyclades alleyways with shopping outlets
  • Many restaurants and bars (Mosaic, Botzi Bar, Flaros)
  • Attractive old houses and mansions

Best for:

  • Those without a car
  • Hikers
  • Those who prefer to be away from the beaches for their stay
  • Those who prefer the ‘rooms’ style of accommodation

Apollonia – places to stay

  • Ancient Meropia Eden
  • Geronti Moscha Apartment
  • Casa Centrale 2
  • Apollonion House
Artemon – places to stay
  • Astarte Luxury Apartments
  • Aila Luxury Villa
  • Blue Calm Luxury Villa
Mosaic Artemonas Sifnos
Mosaic Artemonas Sifnos

Where to stay in Sifnos Greece – Faros Beach Sifnos

Faros Beach is becoming more popular each year as a quieter beach location to stay. There are more accommodation options each year to go with the lovely beach and more eating options to supplement the ever-reliable Limanaki Fish Tavern.

 

Faros Beach attractions

  • An attractive and safe beach
  • Several restaurants and bars (Limanaki, Pelicanos)
  • Betty’s Bakery!
  • Way Cup Roaster nearby at Chrisopigi for best coffee

Best for:

  • Families with a car
  • Those who like the quieter locations

Faros – places to stay

  • Sofia Sea View
  • Nos Hotel and Villas (luxury)
  • Sifanto Mare Apartments

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Where to stay in Sifnos Greece – Vathi Beach Sifnos

Vathi Beach is another relaxed beach location to stay. Elie’s Resort is the largest accommodation but there are plenty of other choices to stay and enjoy the Vathi experience.

Things to do at Vathi Beach Sifnos

 

Vathi Beach attractions

  • A lovely sandy beach
  • Several restaurants and bars (Idroussa, Okeanida, Bola)
  • Boat trips to nearby beaches and other islands

Best for:

  • Families with young children, couples
  • Those who like the quieter locations

Vathi – places to stay

  • Elies Resorts
  • Aerides Boutique Rooms
  • Mirsini Apartments

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Vathi Beach Sifnos
Vathi Beach Sifnos

Kastro Sifnos

Kastro is the historical centre of Sifnos with the Venetian fortress walls still visible and the village providing a panoramic view to the east. Also here you’ll find the much photographed Church of the Seven Martyrs as well as the much-hyped Cantina restaurant.

 

Kastro attractions

  • The old village and its old houses
  • The view

Best for:

  • Singles, hikers
  • Those who like the historical 

Kastro – places to stay

  • Verina Astra
  • Agnanti
  • Aegean Eye
Where to stay in Sifnos Greece