Santorini, GreeceFirostefani
Homeric Poems
Caldera cave suites
Firostefani Santorini, Greece
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
Caldera cave suites
The hotel is a collection of cliffside cave suites modeled on Homer's Odyssey, looking straight across the volcanic caldera.
What it’s good at
Notable
Arched cave suites with minimalist Cycladic curves, styled with Karavias family heirlooms.
Notable
An entrance marked by Santorini's first registered boat, honoring a local seafaring lineage.
Listed
Private terrace breakfasts overlooking the caldera, with plunge pools perched over cliff edges.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its architecture and design make liberal use of regulation white and blue, but there’s a sparseness and a simplicity to its interiors that feels more carefully considered than most.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The footpaths of Firostefani wind past the entrance, and central Fira is a ten-minute cliffside walk away.
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The rooms
Cave Suites curve under arched whitewashed ceilings, and the Grand and Honeymoon suites add private cliffside plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor infinity pool sits on the cliff edge, looking straight out over the caldera and volcanic islands.
Spa treatments
Therapists bring massages and herbal compresses directly to guest rooms or out onto private terraces.
At the table
The restaurant serves Greek fine dining and cocktails on an open-air terrace looking out toward the caldera sunset.
How it began
Chrysanthos Karavias founded the hotel in 1994, inspired by his grandfather's journey from the island of Ithaca to Santorini.
Santorini
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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.