Istoria Hotel

We stayed 2 nights at Istoria and had a pretty mixed experiance. Our first night was at the Cliffside property and, honestly, we were quite dissapointed. The area felt very touristy and the service just wasn’t at the same level we were expecting. It also felt like the property was still working out a few of the kinks since it had only been open a few months. Looking back, I wish we had skipped the Cliffside altogether. For our second night we moved over to the Beachside property and it was a completly different experience. This is the one that truly deserves the Michelin Key. The atmosphere was calm, the property is beautifull, and the management team was excellent. Everyone was warm, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The second night really made up for the first, and we left with a much better impression of Istoria. If you’re deciding between the two, I would absolutely recommend staying on the Beachside.

My wife and I came for a cocktail by the pool of Istoria, and ended up staying the afternoon drinking and conversing with Stelios, the great bartender of Istoria. Simply by talking he was able to know which drinks were made for us. I want to come back to Istoria just to catch up with Stelios and drink until sunset. He made our stay remarkable. We wish you all the best. Laura (mamacita) & Brian

Best experience I’ve had staying at a hotel, period. The staff was incredibly kind, generous, and very accommodating. After spending time in Oia and Fira, I would not stay anywhere else in Santorini except Istoria. Exceptional all around.

My wife and I shared three incredible days at the Istoria Hotel on Santorini in September 2025. There is a lot of hype about Oia and Fira but you can take a car/taxi to visit those places which we found to be very touristy and crowded. The Istoria Hotel is in a much more peaceful location and Perivolos Beach is literally steps away (the pool is even closer if that's your preference). If you are looking for a relaxing place at a hotel that will assist you with anything you need, the Istoria Hotel is the place for you. The room had all the amenities we needed. The staff is what stands out the most. They were not only accommodating but we really did feel like family by the time we left. There were plenty of hugs on the last day. From the front desk, to the dining, to the bar - all the staff were amazing. With only 12 rooms, there is plenty of time for them to pamper you with attention. Radula and the rest of the wait staff really stood out for their friendliness and service. Stelios at the bar was also a standout for his friendly banter and excellent drinks. He also gave us an excellent dinner recommendation - Rosemary in Pyrgos. Wonderful sunset without all the people in Oia! We can't say enough about all of them - we wanted to stay another week! We would recommend staying here and doing day trips to other places around the island. We stayed for three days and had no problem getting to them all but had nice quiet relaxation when we were at the hotel.

Honestly, the most incredible place. The staff are incredible - they can’t do enough for you. The room was beyond perfect, the facilities are stunning, the location is perfect and the food was incredible. 10 out of 10 and can’t wait to go again!

Istoria is a fantastic hotel. It only has 12 rooms, but everything about the experience felt like a big hotel stay. The pool was often our own (just the four of us), and the restaurant was perfection, especially at breakfast. We enjoyed the movie night with our children (14&18), and were well taken care of by Stelios when we wanted drinks by the pool. His attention to service and recommendations for good local restaurants were excellent. He seems to know everyone. Maritea, Manos and the other staff members treated us so well and left us wanting for nothing. We'd love to come & visit again.

Istoria is a stunning hotel. With only 12 rooms we felt like we had a private experience. We loved our room and the private jacuzzi on our patio. The pool was beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing there daily. We were on our honeymoon so the lowkey vibe was just what we wanted. Steios was a hidden gem. His attention to service and recommendations were excellent. The food was delicious. Mario and the other staff members treated us so well and left us wanting for nothing. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.

This is the second time I have stayed in Istoria as I stayed in 2024 and now 2025 and I must say I was disappointed the second time around after a fantastic stay last year. The restaurant and bar staff were incredible this time so I don’t want to include them in this. I found the reception staff quite strange/awkward to deal with and also the perks that used to be there last year definitely weren’t there this year, eg free bottles of prosecco in your room. Breakfast here is amazing and one of the bests in terms of choice and quality I’ve had globally.