Galini Hotel
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About this hotel
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are onsite. Galini Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
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Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(289 Reviews)
10.0
The hospitality of the staff at Hotel Galini was beyond amazing! We arranged for a transfer to and from the ferry port and the reponses from the hotel staff to arrange the services were fast. We were greeted at arrival by front desk and we were informed of all the nearby landmarks and even guided to our room and informed of all the amenities and complimentary items. Front staff went above and beyond in their care.
Right outside our room is a shared balcony that provided a beautiful view of the caldera and sea. If you don't want to see a sunset at the crowded Oia, you can comfortably watch from your room. The room is slightly small and difficult to open and close large suitcases but we were aware of this. The room looked exactly as the pictures online.
The popular authentic greek food restaurant Aktaion is right outside the hotel. The walk to Fira to the bus station is 15minutes max from the hotel. I would consider restaying at this location in the future.
2.0
Great place, gorgeous views, clean and comfortable. Stayed in the most expensive suite and it was lovely but not exceptional. The staff were polite and accommodating but it didn't have a warm feel to the service. Lots of food options. The deck upstairs didn't have sufficent shade to use as we were expecting.
3.0
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location with beautiful 180 " views of Caldera, right in middle of Caldera, near Fira. Nice restaurant on top with good choices and very good breakfast and service. Few other real nice restaurants just few steps away. We had a room with private balcony which was very comfortable with beautiful views. My only suggestion is to update the bathroom and shower, otherwise very comfy.
8.0
Ideal location and beautiful view. Clean, quiet, and very comfortable bed. The complementary breakfast was delicious! A short walk to Thira, and a short bus ride away to Oia. The only thing we can complain about was the size of bathroom, and especially how the shower is oriented which causes water to go all over the floor. Otherwise, the staff were very helpful and extremely friendly.
10.0
My wife and I stayed in the Junior Villa in late July 2023. This property provided an incredible and efficient experience for us. The Villa itself is in a perfect location with beautiful views from the balcony and terrace of the sea and the volcano. The private terrace has a tub and can view the sunset. Breakfast was individually ordered and delivered to the balcony in the morning. The interior of the Villa we found very cozy with the stone structure entering the rooms and shower. The staff was amazing. Messaged us every day on whatsapp to make sure we had everything we needed, arranged our transfers to/from airport, and also arranged activities for us. The general area for the hotel and villa is in the "quieter" part of the city which was exactly what we were looking for. Overall, the experience made our trip to Santorini as perfect as it could get. Highly recommended!
5.0
The staff was amazing and made us feel right at home. The location is beautifully situated, with convenient access to restaurants and spectacular views. Our breakfasts each morning in Galindo Cafe were a highlight of our stay! Highly recommend.
3.0
Our stay was amazing. We were in the family villa.
On arrival, you are not able to drive too close to the unit, the final portion is down a few minutes of steps, but the gentleman who delivered our luggage was amazing and handled it with ease.
Further he delivered breakfast to our unit each morning exactly as planned and orderred.
The unit was amazing, the hot tub exactly as shown with a ridiculous view of the caldera.The arched ceiling in the unit and cave like rooms and bathroom were special. Would recommend to anyone.
The only issue was our hot water did not work on the forst night, but when notified, the same gentleman who delivered our bags, actually ran to our unit and had it working in just minutes.
I have no idea why this is shown as a 2 star hotel, it is a 5 star treatment and facility without a doubt. Book it with ease.
4.0
There is nothing specific that I didn't like; for its price point, this wonderful. I don't rate it the full five stars only because there are establishments that are possibly better at higher price points.
If the mantra of the hotel industry is "location location location", then this is really really good. The views from just outside my room was outstanding, and the hotel itself is a minute's walk away from where the taxi dropped me off.
3.0
We stayed in the jr. villa and absolutely loved it. It was priced so reasonably for how spacious it was. It had a bedroom, closet, bathroom, living room, kitchen and a private rooftop deck with sun chairs and a hot tub. The service was amazing and the location was great!
5.0
Fabulous staff! Fantastic location!
5.0
I stayed a couple nights in their Premier Room. I was greeted by Dennis, who checked me in and was kind enough to give me a brief overview of Santorini, and how to get around. The room was small, yet cozy and clean. Great view of the Caldera and sunset.
The included breakfast in the Galini cafe above was also delicious!
Would def recommend if looking for something semi luxurious, without the higher price that comes with amenities like an Infinity Pool/hot tub.
5.0
Everything was "right" about this hotel; The convenient and quiet location in the center of Firostefani, the intuitive and knowledgeable front desk staff, Dennis and Yulie (sorry if I spelled that wrong!)...the absolute serenity of our balcony (room 104) at sunset...the room was small but well-appointed, and everyday, housekeeping returned the room to an untouched state!..We spent four nights in Santorini, exploring, and before long, we realized our favorite place to be was the Hotel Galini, and the Galini Cafe...If someone said I had to spend the rest of my life in one chair, I would choose the corner table in their rooftop cafe, just staring at the caldera, my cappacino being refilled by Yolena and Vula, two of the hardest working girls in Greece! It might sound shallow that the high point of my two weeks in that beautiful country was breakfast there, but I can't ignore my feelings! Compared to Fira, there are far fewer dining options, but directly behind the hotel is Aktaion, a family restaurant celebrating 100 years of simple perfection. All in all, a flawless experience.
5.0
View was breathtaking, perfect location if you’re looking for a quiet stay but short walk into Fira where all of the bars/restaurants are, and a 15 min walk to bus station. Staff was kind and helpful!! Highly recommend!
5.0
Did not expect the service to be that exceptional since it’s only 2 star hotel! Front desk was very helpful, provided complimentary map and advised on area, transportation, parking details. The lady that did room cleaning is amazing! She did such a great job!Also the complimentary breakfast at Galini Cafe - did not expect to be that delicious! Just make sure you do reservation for breakfast the night before at the front desk and you will get the best tables with exceptional view. Hotel located right next to Firostefani Square and it takes minutes to get to nearest restaurants. We had an amazing time with my husband, I highly recommend Galini Hotel
3.0
Awesome service,
so friendly and perfectly situated.
The view and the restaurant are to die for.
5.0
We had an absolutely brilliant time at Galini. Before we even arrived the helpful reception staff helped reserve us fantastic dinners and an ATV to explore the island. We had lovely tables at all those restaurants as they helped us book in advance. We stayed in the room with a balcony over the caldera and it was hands down the most incredible view I have ever had from a hotel room. It was not only stunning but took the pressure off us getting to see the view throughout our time in Santorini with all the crowds as we knew we had an amazing view to go home to! The room itself is very small but it has everything you’ll need. Galini Cafe upstairs has lovely food and they reserve tables with the best view for guests to enjoy for breakfast and dinner. Fresh breakfasts with large servings set us up well for the day. The rooms have smart TVs and fast wifi. Oh and the hotel also organised us a transfer from the ferry port to the hotel when we arrived in the island - I recommend you do this too as it can be chaotic at the port! Overall we could not recommend Galini higher.
5.0
Best location in proximity to other areas of interest. By far the nicest and most helpful staff.
5.0
Staff very welcoming. The room was big and bed comfortable. Also, super clean. Very close to restaurants and shops.
4.0
The views are by far the best part of this hotel. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Their breakfast is good and the waitresses very kind and professional. It was a pleasure having breakfast there every morning. The food was good, as were the beverages; freshly squeezed orange juice every day, coffee, and tea.
The rooms were nice, but do need a little sprucing up. There was a musty odor that apparently was attributed to humidity in the room, and they had a dehumidifier running. I do not believe that is sufficient. Rooms need to be freshly painted, and this issue should be corrected. Other than that they provide bottled water every day of your stay.
Nice place that can be made so much better if the issues I just mentioned are addressed. The views from the balconies are breathtaking without a doubt.
4.0
👍
5.0
Beautiful property with a wonderful staff and great restaurant. But like many hotels on the Caldera there is no pool. There is a pool that you can use nearby for 15 euro. I highly recommend this hotel
5.0
The view from our balcony was incredible. We could sit watch the islands, blue water and boats moving constantly for hours.
5.0
Beautiful views. Great staff. Delicious food.
5.0
I can't say enough about The Galini and staff. They are the nicest people they go out of their way to make sure you're stay is comfortable. The views are just what you see in the photos. The food and staff at the restaurant are exceptional. I'll be back for sure.
5.0
The view incredible and the room was nice! I will stay there again next time.
5.0
Had an amazing time at Galini hotel! The team there helped us with everything from cabs, to planning our hike, to reservations at local restaurants. The free breakfast is great and the location is ideal walking distance to many local shops. Would definitely recommend!
3.0
Location, Location, Location! Galini Hotel is located in the best location on Santorini, in Fiostefani, which is adjacent to Fira, the Island's capital. Not so crowded but within walking distance. The views are spectacular. Galini's team is very friendly and helpful, from the manager, through the receptionists to the housekeeper. It is highly recommended! Not cheap, but good value.
5.0
Serenity and the view
5.0
The staff was incredible. Very accommodating and friendly. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Santorini.
3.0
This place is amazing! The location is so convenient and walkable to both Fira and Imerovigli. The walk way to both in the afternoon will have fabulous sunset view. There are plenty restaurants, bars and cafe nearby. Actually the Galini cafe is one of the best in the area with great sea view. We were living in the junior village. The village is so good 5-start hotel standard equipped. We stayed in three different village during the holiday. This villa is not the most expensive one but it is the one best in our view. The room is so comfortable and clean. We have been serving breakfast in our balcony every morning. You can choose what you like to have for your breakfast, such as home made omelette with your own choice of filling, fresh fruit salad, bread and jam, tea and coffee, fresh made juice of your choice, greek yogurt with different topping and etc. Absolutely five start hotel standard. Highly recommend!!!
4.0
This a small and clean Hotel , rooms are very small specially the bathroom but very clean the restaurant and breakfast was very good the view was great, but the amenities were very limited the staff was very attentive and helpful
5.0
Reception staff was very helpful and caring, friendly polite and professional. Genuinely cared about our needs. Location is excellent with stunning views. Very clean
5.0
Perfect location, lovely staff and room. It was a little piece of heaven on earth!
5.0
Beautiful hotel with amazing views. Spotlessly clean, great staff and excellent cafe.
5.0
Wonderful friendly staff. Cozy room. Great location. Terrific breakfast. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Galini is an absolute steal! We had the most incredible balcony view right in front of the sunset and we’re surrounded by the classic white and blue buildings but also in the heart of the sea. The staff were incredible as well. This is the perfect hotel for an authentic and perfect Santorini experience.
3.0
Excellent stay, very friendly staff always eager to help! Definetely recommended!
5.0
Included breakfast was great. View was amazing, quiet and more than expected. staff extremely nice and helpful.
5.0
Can't say enough good things about our stay at Galini. The location was perfect for us - in Firostefani, so not as hectic as Thira, but still close to everything. We stayed in the Junior Suite - every part of the room was spotless and comfortable and the views were amazing. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay at Galini Hotel again given the chance.
3.0
Very cute hotel, amazing sunset views. The cafe serves delicious food and wine, while watching the sunset. Would def stay here again!! Also great location and easy to find.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Thera?
The average price for a rental in Thera is $230 per night. This rental is $88 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Galini Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Galini Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Galini Hotel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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