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.

Set in a magnificent and very scenic setting, the hotel has various rooms overlooking the small town of Monemvasia. We had a beautiful room overlooking the town with a balcony, excellent WiFi, good beds and a nice bathroom. Communications before our arrival were excellent and the costs were very reasonable. The staff were very professional and helpful and the room itself very clean and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed finding our way around this beautiful town. You do have to be mindful that it is cobbled streets throughout and steep climbs to some of the rooms in the hotel and around the town. The only slight downside was that we thought the breakfast was limited with too many sweet choices so not really to our taste. Would definitely recommend a stay here if you visit Monamvasia and would also book again if we return. Thank you for a very welcoming stay 😊