Katikies Garden Santorini
Santorini, Greece
Fira
Vibe
Tucked away from Fira's bustling alleys, the quiet cloisters offer a serene sanctuary shaded by leafy foliage and arched stone passageways.
“Cloistered monastery sanctum”
Whitewashed vaulted arches framing a bougainvillea courtyard, paired with emerald green accents and dark parquet floors.
Spacious suites with private plunge pools, Aegean sea views, attentive concierge planning, and nightly turndown service.
A restored 18th-century Catholic monastery in Fira featuring preserved cloisters, high-arching whitewashed passageways, and historic wine caves.
In Fira's historic Venetian quarter, steps from the cloisters, cliffside paths, and central town squares.
“High-arching whitewashed passageways open onto a charming central courtyard — home to the hotel’s stylish restaurant and wine bar — with palm trees, colorful bougainvillea, and an antique tiled fountain.”
Rooms
Dark wood floors contrast with emerald accents and private patios, while select suites add open-air jetted tubs or secluded plunge pools.
Wellness
A rooftop infinity pool overlooks the caldera, complemented by intimate spa suites providing restorative Mediterranean bodywork and Ligne St. Barth therapies.
Backstory
The property occupies a restored 18th-century Catholic monastery, preserving historic cloisters and subterranean wine-storage caves in Fira.
Eat & drink
Courtyard dining at Selene pairs refined Greek cuisine with local vintages poured inside centuries-old subterranean wine caves.
The neighborhood
Set in Fira's quiet Venetian quarter, the grounds sit just steps from cliffside caldera paths and lively town squares.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.