Hotels of Greece
Hydra
Hydra, in the Saronic Gulf is one of the closest islands to Athens and is perhaps the most beautiful harbor in the Greek Islands. It was home to Leonard Cohen and its waterfront cafes have hosted celebrities from all over the world including Henry Miller who sang its praises in The Colossus of Marousi. Famous for its nightlife, fine restaurants, BnB style hotels, villas, gold shops and traditional architecture, Hydra is a favorite weekend destination for Athenians because it takes little over an hour to get there from Pireaus on high-speed ferry. And what makes it even more special is that there are no cars on the island. For more information see Matt Barrett's Guide to Hydra.
Click on the links below to see my recommended hotels followed by other highly rated accommodations. You can also use the Hydra Hotel Search if the choices here seem too overwhelming or if you are looking for a particular hotel. A great way to plan your trip is my Create-an-itinerary page which allows you to put together a custom itinerary with the help of a travel agency with no obligation to book. You can find recommended travel agencies on Matt's Travel Agencies and Tours Page. Because there are so many WONDERFUL HOTELS in Crete don't just focus on my suggested hotels.
