Syros, GreeceVaporia
Castro Hotel Syros
Frescoed neoclassical mansion
Frescoed neoclassical mansion
The 1857 residence holds just nine rooms, running like a private manor under restored Italian ceiling frescoes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom furnishings set beneath nineteenth-century painted Italian ceilings and exposed stone arches.
Notable
An 1857 Italian mansion preserving its original facade balcony ironwork and painted ceilings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It was built in the 19th century for its wealthy Italian owner, and has always had a flashy streak; in its current incarnation as a luxury boutique hotel it’s every bit as dramatic.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Vaporia's neoclassical mansions line the surrounding streets, with marble-paved Miaouli Square just a short walk away.
The rooms
Custom furniture fills the high-ceilinged bedrooms, and bathrooms sit behind decorative trellis doors.
The hammam
The subterranean bath suite contains a sunken whirlpool tub and a steam room lit by pinpoint fiber-optic stars.
Cellar 1857 Wine Bar
The subterranean bar sits under original stone barrel arches, pouring Greek wines around a long communal wooden table.
Ousyra Cycladic Restaurant
The dining room serves contemporary Cycladic dishes beneath a textured ceiling, and wooden tables line the street outside.
How it began
Italian owner Matias Barabino built the mansion in 1857, forging his initials directly into the balcony ironwork.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.