Byzantino Boutique Hotel

We loved this beautiful hotel. We specifically requested a room with few stairs and a sea view, and we were given exactly that—an antique-filled Ottoman style room (A1) with a balcony overlooking the main square and the sea—perfect for us. We had been worried about having to park outside the town gate and drag our luggage through town, but the reception area is only a few meters inside the gate, and the hotel supplied an amazing porter to carry the baggage to our room. We especially appreciated the comfortable bed with good reading lights, and the drying rack on the balcony. Despite its central location, the room was surprisingly quiet at night, and we could not believe the zillions of stars above. The folks in reception were very helpful and gave us an excellent map and great advice. Breakfast was in a separate building and there was a huge variety of delicious items. Most of the town’s restaurants are only a few steps away from the rooms. We particularly liked Matoula for its great service and beautiful sea view and ate there several times. Galera Gelato was another favorite for their irresistible ice cream. The town is very small and walkable but is not easy for anyone with mobility challenges; the cobblestones and stairs require extra caution. It’s definitely worth a hike up the cliff to see the Upper Town, and outside the east wall to visit the lighthouse. This beautifully preserved town is absolutely magical, and the Byzantino Hotel is the perfect place to stay to soak up its historical atmosphere.

A little magical gem that you dont realize is occurring until you take the time to spend a few days here (stay 3 nights!). Explore little narrow stone alleyways walking on marble stones/ Have your leisurely meals on the restaurants’ rooftops to take in the expansive seaview. Watch the feral cats/ walk to Mateos on the aminland and he’ll show you the fresh-caught fish he will grill for you….It’s all a world-apart that you’ll only know by crossing into the tunnel.

Like stepping back 400 years in time. Room beautifully decorated. Spectacular porch to watch the sea. Fantastic breakfast! Magical medieval setting. Very easy to reach once you enter the village gate (just 10 meters roughly). Spending the night lets you experience the magic of twilight evenings.

Absolutely amazing, stunning location! We got the last, tiny room on the island but we were delighted with it. What a gem of a place! Definitely worth staying inside the fortress, it's a unique experience in a unique place. We loved every second of it!

Room was a good size with views of square and the sea. Bathroom was a bit small, but understandable for an old renovated house, not an issue for us. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Season only starting in March, so restaurant options a bit limited. But the advantage is that village is not over-run with other tourists. Monemvasia itself is spectacular: the lower village with its stone buildings, alleyways (no cars), old city walls. There is a stiff climb to upper fortified town on top of hill, but worthy the effort. Spring flowers also a highlight. We parked the car on the approach road to the town and left it there for 2 days, no problems.