Hotels in and Around Nafplion

There are plenty of Hotels in Nafplion. If you are coming in the summer then book in advance because the hotels in the city and the resort  and beach areas nearby fill up fast. If you are coming in the winter you may also want to book in advance because some of them are not even open and those that are fill up with Athenians especially during the weekends and holidays. Try to stay in the old part of town.

Our first overnight trip We stayed at the Hotel Byron (photo) which for us was expensive ($100), but not as expensive as my phone bill there after downloading and sending five days worth of e-mail. But the rooms were magnificent, the airconditioning perfect and plenty of water pressure in the shower. I would definately stay there again. In fact if someone else would foot the bill I would live there permanently. The Byron is a carefully restored historical building at #2 Platanos street just above the Platia of Agios Spiridion a few steps from the best restaurants in Naphlion. My wife always wants to stay at the King Othon Hotel right in the center of town because that's where she used to stay 30 years ago. But unfortunately whenever we have tried to book it has been full. You may be luckier.The next time we stayed at a dive of a hotel that I won't even mention because I am too nice and I don't want to get sued. But in their defense we made the mistake of booking last minute on a weekend and they had one room in the basement which was, well it was what you would expect from a room in the basement. Dark, wet and smelly. The reason I even mention it is to let you know that just because you may think that Nafplion is an undiscovered gem of a destination, think again. Weekends and in the summer you are unlikely to get a room because the Athenians love this town and take them all.

The last time we came we called George at Fantasy and asked him to book us a hotel, knowing that George always wants to make a good impression on me and always picks up the bill. This is good because I stay in hotels that I would never stay in if I had to pay for them. Since some people only stay in these kids of hotels then it is important that I check it out for them. This time George put us in the Nafplion Palace which is actually built on the runis of the Acropolis of Nafplion, overlooking the town and the bay. The view (photo) rivaled some of the clifftop hotels in Santorini. I could have sat on my balcony drinking raki and watching the weather all day. There was a large swimming pool, a big bar and several restaurants. To get to the hotel we parked below and walked into a cave cut in the mountain and took an elevator up to the hotel entrance. Its an impressive place. In 2007 it was undergoing rennovations. Some rooms a were finished and some were waiting til next season. Ask for a new room. We had an old room because George wanted us to have the best view in the house. The decor was like being in a James Bond movie, Sean Connery era. By 2008 it should be fully rennovated so you won't be able to stay in one of the old rooms. They also have some villas on the property each with its own private swimming pool. The cost? If you have to ask then you probably won't want to stay here.

Below the Nafplion Palace is the sister hotel called the Hotel Amphtryon which is completely rennovated. Andrea's cousins say this is the best hotel in town. This also has a terrific view and sits just above the cafes in the harbor overlooking the Bourtzi fortress. I went in to check it out partly out of a sense of responsibility but actually because I had to use the bathroom and I did not want to have to walk back to the cave and up the elevator to use the one in my room. Since Amphtryon guests are allowed to use the pool at the Nafplion Palace while there's is being rebuilt, I figured we guests of the Nafplion Palace should be allowed to use their bathrooms. If the rooms are half as nice as the toilets you will be quite happy here.

The Hotel Grande Bretagne  is right on the square in the port and offers old world luxury and a terrific view like the hotel of the same name in Athens (though not as much luxury and nowhere near as expensive).

The Hotel Nafsimedon is a refurbished neoclassical building in the old city, opposite the park with a view of the Palamidi castle. The interior is furnished with antiques and every room has air-conditioning, telephone, bathroom, TV, safe and mini bar.

The Acronaphlia Pension is actually four properly modified neoclassic buildings, decorated traditionally. Each room has bathroom, air-conditioning and TV. All four buildings are located in the Old City.

The Rex Hotel on Bouboulinas street is in a newer building, two blocks from the park, near the center of Naphlion. There are 42 rooms and suites, each with private bath, TV, mini bar and air-conditioning.

The Amalia Hotel of Naphlion has 175 fully air-conditioned rooms, all with private baths, three restaurants, lounges, coffee shop and a large swimming pool. There are conference facilities, plenty of parking and beautiful gardens.

Tolon

The King Minos is for those people who don't want to stay in the city but still would like to be close enough to enjoy its nightlife. It is located in a superb position, enjoying a wide panoramic view of Tolon Bay. It has a large swimming pool, spacious longe, pool bar, conference room and private parking. All rooms have satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, direct-dial phone and balcony.

The Flisvos Royal is a few steps from Tolon's beautiful sandy beach. It has 41 rooms all with mini-bar, satelite TV, air-conditioning, telephone and internet-connections. There is a hotel bar, and conference facilities for up to 150 people.

The Minoa  is right on the beach. All rooms have  TV, mini-bar(on request), hairdryer, safe, direct-dial phone and balcony. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, snack-bar and elevator and is suitable for disabled visitors.

To book Hotels in Naphlion, Tolon and nearby contact Dolphin Hellas through their website at www.greecetravel.com/dolphin or Fantasy Travel at www.fantasytravelofgreece.com

To see many more hotels and descriptions go to www.hotelsofgreece.com or you can use Matt Barrett's Hotel Search for Nafplion
 
If you are planning to rent a car and drive from Athens to Nafplion check out Swift Rent-a-Car . They will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and drive you to the National road and let you by-pass the notorious Athens traffic. See their website at www.greektravel.com/swift

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