Sifnos, GreeceApollonia
Stamna Sifnos
Cycladic pottery guesthouse
Cycladic pottery guesthouse
This hillside guesthouse runs at an unhurried pace, shaped by island clay traditions and produce picked straight from the garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vathi-crafted pottery and clay-pot dishes inspired by Sifnos culinary traditions at Pilós.
Listed
Terraces overlooking the Aegean, with organic Greek olive-oil toiletries and port transfers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Set amid fragrant gardens overlooking the sea, it’s a modern escape with minimalist interiors outfitted in materials sourced around the Cyclades.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Apollonia is a ten-minute walk away, where stone footpaths wind past pottery workshops and quiet tavernas.
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The rooms
Rooms open onto private garden terraces facing the Aegean Sea, and select suites include their own plunge pools.
The saltwater pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved saltwater pool rests along the stone terrace, looking out across the valley to the Aegean Sea.
The outdoor gym
The outdoor gym sits under a shade sail, looking across the hillside landscape toward the water.
At the table
Tables sit beneath reed pergolas along dry-stone terraces, serving island cheeses and produce gathered from the on-site garden.
How it began
Twin brothers Nikos and Costas Antimissaris spent a decade planning the property, naming it after Sifnos's traditional clay jug.
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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.