Paros Hotels: Where to Stay

Paros is a Cycladic island with a busy ferry port, a whitewashed harbor town, long sandy beaches and quiet east coast villages. Choosing the best hotels in Paros starts with choosing the right part of the island. This guide covers where to stay in Paros, how the main towns differ, and five hotels we checked against several independent listings. We name only facts we could confirm. Where we could not confirm a detail, we say so plainly. Rates change by season, so we give no prices. Check live rates before you book.

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Best Hotels in Paros: Where to Stay on the Island

Where to Stay in Paros: Towns and Beach Areas

Paros is small enough to cross by car in a short drive, but each area feels different. Your base shapes your days, your evenings and how you reach the ferry. Most visitors pick between Parikia, Naoussa and the quieter east coast. Golden Beach and the inland village of Lefkes suit narrower tastes.

Independent guides agree on the broad picture. Parikia is the main port town with a local feel. Naoussa is the lively north coast favorite. Piso Livadi and Logaras are calm resort villages on the east coast. Golden Beach draws wind and kite surfers. Lefkes is a hill village for guests with their own transport.

Hotels in Parikia

Parikia is the capital and the main port. A guide from Explore Naxos and Paros calls Parikia the easiest base for ferries and the airport. Dave’s Travel Pages suggests Parikia for a short stay of two or three nights. The old town holds the Byzantine church of Ekatontapiliani, a small archaeological museum and a Venetian castle. Livadia Beach sits close to town, with Krios and Marcelo beaches to the north.

Hotels in Parikia work well if you arrive by ferry and want to walk to dinner. The guesthouses, cafes and restaurants here give the town a lived-in feel rather than a resort feel. Sunset View Hotel, described below, sits on the cliff just outside the center and looks over Parikia Bay.

Hotels in Naoussa

Naoussa is the second largest town and the island’s most popular area. The Explore Naxos and Paros guide lists many guesthouses, resorts and boutique hotels here. The same guide calls Naoussa the most expensive place to stay, so compare options before you commit. The harbor has Venetian castle ruins and fishing boats. The Moraitis winery is nearby. Piperi Beach is walkable from town, and Santa Maria and Kolymbithres lie a short drive away.

Three of our five hotels sit in the Naoussa area. Naoussa Hills Boutique Resort and Cove Paros are close to town. Parilio sits near Kolymbithres Beach, a few kilometers from the center.

Piso Livadi, Logaras and Punda Beach

The east coast suits guests who want calm. Piso Livadi is a quiet village with seafood tavernas, cafes and boat departures to nearby islands. Logaras lies a ten to fifteen minute walk away and has a long sandy beach with shallow water, which suits families. Punda Beach is nearby and known for beach clubs. The traditional villages of Lefkes, Marpissa, Marmara and Prodromos are a short drive inland.

Summer Senses Luxury Resort sits on this coast. Hotels in this area give you space and a beach setting, but you will want a car or taxi for evenings in Parikia or Naoussa.

Golden Beach, Lefkes and Santa Maria

Golden Beach, also called Chrisi Akti, is a long sandy beach on the southeast coast. Guides note windsurfing and kitesurfing here, with cafes and beach bars along the shore. Few hotels operate near Golden Beach, and the area offers little beyond the beach and the water sports. We did not verify a hotel here for this guide.

Lefkes is a pedestrian village in the center of the island with sea views and local tavernas. Most lodging in Lefkes is larger villas rather than hotels, which suit groups and families. An old Byzantine trail of about 3.5 kilometers links Lefkes to Prodromos. Santa Maria is a beach near Naoussa, and guides mention only the beach and not hotel options.

Best Hotels in Paros We Checked

We checked five hotels from our earlier guide against current listings and, where possible, the hotel’s own description. Each property appears on at least two independent sources. Opening dates for the coming season are not confirmed for every hotel, so confirm dates before you book. Most Paros hotels run seasonally.

Summer Senses Luxury Resort near Punda Beach

Summer Senses Luxury Resort sits on the east coast near Punda Beach. The Michelin Guide and a travel booking listing both describe a resort of 100 rooms and suites. The Michelin listing gives check-in at 3 pm and check-out at 11 am. The booking listing places Punda Beach about a four-minute walk away and Logaras Beach about nine minutes away. Michelin gives a two-minute walk to Punda Beach, so allow a few minutes on foot either way.

The amenities are broad. The listings name three outdoor pools, a children’s pool, a spa, a sauna, a gym, two restaurants, two bars, room service and a concierge. One restaurant, Galazia Hytra, serves Greek cuisine. Breakfast is a buffet. Valet parking, bike rental and electric vehicle charging also appear in the Michelin listing. Pets are not allowed, and extra beds are not available. The outdoor pool is seasonal.

This resort suits guests who want a self-contained beach stay with a spa and several pools. The Paros airport is roughly 18 kilometers away by the listing, and a paid airport shuttle is available. We could not confirm the exact street address or the closing date for this season.

Naoussa Hills Boutique Resort

Naoussa Hills Boutique Resort is a small adults-only property in the Naoussa area. Two separate booking listings agree on 14 rooms. Guests find an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a garden and an outdoor tennis court. One listing also names a hot tub, a sauna, sunbeds, a restaurant, a poolside bar and barbecue grills. Free parking is available on site.

Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Breakfast is served daily and the listing gives 8:30 to 10:30 am. One listing places Naoussa Harbour about 2.8 kilometers away and Piperi Beach about 2.6 kilometers away. The listing also says Parikia port and Naoussa Harbour are each within a 15 minute drive.

The adults-only rule appears in the property name. One listing says guests must be 18 or older to book, while another says guests under 12 are not permitted. Contact the hotel to confirm the age rule. We could not verify a street address, and we could not confirm whether the hotel is open now.

Cove Paros near Agioi Anargyroi Beach

Cove Paros is a seafront hotel directly in front of Agioi Anargyroi Beach. Insights Greece reported the opening in August 2021 and describes 45 suites on about 20 acres. The designers are the Athens firm eDje, and the style is minimalist with earthy materials. Five signature suites have private pools.

Two sources place the hotel close to Naoussa. Insights Greece gives about 700 meters to the center of town. An Expedia listing describes a three-minute walk to the beach, a walk of about 14 minutes to Naoussa Harbour and a walk of about 10 minutes to the Moraitis Winery. Piperi Beach is a short drive away.

Amenities include an infinity pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, a beach bar, the Rada Restaurant with Cycladic dishes, a spa, free parking, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is cooked to order and runs until 11 am. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Pets are not allowed. Reviewers on the listing describe the walk to Naoussa as short in daylight but poorly lit at night, so plan a taxi back after dinner. We could not confirm the closing date for the season.

Sunset View Hotel in Parikia

Sunset View Hotel stands on a small cliff in the Klimata area, just outside the center of Parikia. Friendly Planet and Hotels.com both give the address as Klimata, Parikia, with the postal code 84100 or 84400. The view takes in Parikia Bay and the islands of Sifnos and Serifos.

Friendly Planet lists 20 rooms, each with a terrace or balcony, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite television, a safe and a refrigerator. The hotel has a pool with sunbeds and the Horizon Bar and Restaurant, which serves Mediterranean dishes. Hotels.com lists the Port of Parikia as a one-minute walk, the Frankish Castle at two minutes and the church of Ekatontapiliani at three minutes. The two sources describe the distances differently, so treat the walking times as approximate.

Our earlier guide called this hotel the best choice for families. We could not find a family policy to support the claim, so we dropped the claim. The phone number from Friendly Planet is +30 22840 24285. We could not confirm check-in times or whether the hotel is open now.

Parilio near Kolymbithres Beach

Parilio is a member of Design Hotels and sits near Kolymbithres Beach. Caractere says the beach is about 300 meters away and Naoussa about 3 kilometers away. An Expedia listing gives the address as Kolympithres, Naoussa. Our earlier guide spelled the name with a macron, but the hotel appears everywhere as Parilio.

All 33 rooms are suites, and the Sun Suite has a private pool. Caractere lists an outdoor pool, a gym, the Elios Spa, bike rental and free parking. The Paron restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and the Circe bar serves drinks and snacks. Expedia adds free cooked-to-order breakfast from 8 to 11 am and a seasonal pool open from April to October.

Caractere states the hotel opens in late April and closes in late October. Late October is when the season ends. Check the hotel’s dates before you plan a late trip. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Pets are not accepted. Airport and port transfers are available for a fee paid on site.

Motels and Budget Stays in Paros

Motels in the American sense are not common on Paros. We found no motel to recommend, and we will not invent one. Guests who want a cheaper bed usually look at guesthouses and pension-style apartments instead. Guides mention many guesthouses in Parikia and Naoussa, and pension-style apartments in Piso Livadi.

All five hotels above sit in the resort or boutique category. Our earlier guide used a cheap hotels keyword, but none of these hotels are budget options by description. Use the Expedia link at the top of this page to filter by your own budget and dates.

Getting to Paros and Around the Island

Paros has a ferry port in Parikia and an airport about ten kilometers from the capital. A 2022 Ferryhopper guide lists daily ferries from Piraeus, with summer sailings from Rafina and connections from Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, Syros, Ios and Antiparos. The same guide lists flights from Athens taking about 40 minutes. Schedules change each season, so check the operators before you travel.

Distances matter when you pick a hotel. Parikia port sits about a 15 minute drive from Naoussa Hills, according to its listing. Parilio quotes Parikia at about 8 kilometers from the hotel. Summer Senses on the east coast lies farther from the port. Several of these hotels offer a paid shuttle, so ask at booking.

How to Choose Among the Best Hotels in Paros

Match the hotel to the trip. For a short stay with ferry connections, choose a hotel in Parikia and walk to dinner. For restaurants, boutiques and nightlife, choose a hotel in Naoussa or near Naoussa. For a calm beach week with a spa and pools, choose the east coast.

Check the season first. Pools on Paros are seasonal, and several hotels close in winter. Check the airport transfer, the parking policy and the adult-only rules before you pay. Read recent reviews for night walks, noise and signage. Then compare the hotels on the Expedia page above.

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Conclusion: Best Hotels in Paros

The best hotels in Paros depend on where you want to spend your days. Parikia gives ferry access and a walkable old town. Naoussa gives dining and boutique hotels. The east coast gives calm beaches and large resorts. We verified five hotels across these areas and dropped claims we could not support. Check opening dates and current rates, then book through the Expedia link above.

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