The Cyclades – Island hopping in style

Best hotels for island hopping in the Cyclades, Greece

The Cyclades are ideal for island hopping, combining quieter islands with more iconic stops.

This is a curated selection of design-led hotels across eight of the most compelling islands in the archipelago, from Sifnos to Mykonos.

Sifnos

A couple of hours from Athens, Sifnos makes for a quiet opening to the Cyclades. Verina Astra welcomes with its cliffside setting and sunset views over the Aegean.

🗝️ Verina Astra

Milos

On Milos, striking beaches are framed by lunar-like volcanic landscapes. Domes White Coast pairs minimalist design with expansive coastal views.

🗝️ Domes White Coast Milos

Folegandros

Rugged and quiet, Folegandros feels worlds away from the busier Cyclades. Gundari blends into the landscape, with natural materials and warm, earthy tones.

🗝️ Gundari

Santorini

Whitewashed villages carved into the caldera, Santorini is the Cyclades at its most iconic. Canaves Oia Suites offers a calm refuge, with soft interiors and views.

🗝️ Canaves Oia Suites

Naxos

Naxos is a larger island with a local, more authentic feel. Naxian offers spacious suites above the coast and a barefoot-chic spot by the beach.

🗝️ Naxian Collection

Paros

Paros blends village life with a chic, contemporary edge. Set just outside the buzz of Naoussa, Parilio is a calm, design-led retreat.

🗝️ Parilio

Antiparos

Smaller and more low-key, Antiparos moves at a gentle pace. The Rooster is a place to tune into nature, with earthy materials and a barefoot feel.

🗝️ The Rooster

Mykonos

As lively as Mykonos can be, it remains an island of style. When the sun sets and the tavernas light up around town, Kalesma offers a laid-back retreat.

🗝️ Kalesma Mykonos

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