“Historic, family-run guesthouse-style hotel in the midst of the buzzing port action. Inside, wood and stone set the tone of rustic elegance, and every room offers a seaview balcony. A welcoming home cooked breakfast and helpful local guidance await each morning courtesy of your friendly hosts”
“Historic, family-run guesthouse-style hotel in the midst of the buzzing port action. Inside, wood and stone set the tone of rustic elegance, and every room offers a seaview balcony. A welcoming home cooked breakfast and helpful local guidance await each morning courtesy of your friendly hosts”
Hotel Review
Claiming to be the first hotel on Hydra and housed within a 1930s building on the waterfront, the family-operated Hotel Sophia is owned and run by a pair of sisters. With each room opening out onto a seaview balcony, waking up to the bustle of the Hydra port is a lovely start to the day: take your coffee and watch boats bobbing in the sun and donkeys patiently being loaded up with supplies (no cars are allowed on Hydra). Inside, elevated beds on mezzanines are nestled just below the original ceiling beams. Breakfast is a homemade affair, with ingredients harvested from the island to make jams and apple pies, and the friendly sisters will be happy to talk you through some of the sights is most proud of – from the heritage book shop just moments away to the iconic Jeff Koons sun sculpture majestically glittering on the coast’s edge.
Written by John Ovans
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Wake to Hydra's vibrant port from a balcony room, steeped in history and a stone's throw from island adventures
- Great walks
- Bask on serene beaches, from sandy Mandraki to pebbly Spilia, each a unique oasis of tranquility​
- Sights nearby
- Relish a nocturnal voyage, sipping cocktails under the stars on a night boat ride from Hydra's port
- Total relaxation
- Awake to the serene sight of boats gently swaying at Hydra's port, a stone's throw from Hotel Sofia
- Diving
- Embark on an aquatic adventure with scuba diving sessions, guided by local experts near the hotel
- Museums
- Stroll to nearby museums for a cultural journey through Hydra's vibrant art and history scene
- Other Activities
- Dive into history with donkey rides along cobblestone paths, echoing Hydra's car-free charm
- Views
- House party feel
- Full of character
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Family Suites
- Owner managed
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Traditional
- On an island
- Historic
Facilities
- Walking distance restaurants
- Savor the island's flavors at waterfront cafes, mere steps from your cozy retreat at Hotel Sofia
- Outdoor dining
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Family Suites
- Air conditioning
- Views
- Wifi
- Satellite / Cable TV
Activities
- Great walks
- Bask on serene beaches, from sandy Mandraki to pebbly Spilia, each a unique oasis of tranquility​
- Sights nearby
- Relish a nocturnal voyage, sipping cocktails under the stars on a night boat ride from Hydra's port
- Diving
- Embark on an aquatic adventure with scuba diving sessions, guided by local experts near the hotel
- Museums
- Stroll to nearby museums for a cultural journey through Hydra's vibrant art and history scene
- Other Activities
- Dive into history with donkey rides along cobblestone paths, echoing Hydra's car-free charm
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