Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Santorini: A Guide to the Best Areas
Caldera views, beach towns and quieter villages — how the island's areas differ, and which suits the trip you're planning.
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Where to Stay
Choosing the right base changes a trip more than almost anything else. These guides describe areas and what they suit — not rankings.
Areas by destination
Italy
- Rome — Centro Storico — First visits
- Rome — Trastevere — Evenings and dining
- Florence — Oltrarno — Romantic stays
Greece
- Athens — Plaka & Monastiraki — First visits
- Santorini — Imerovigli — Quiet caldera views
- Santorini — Oia — Iconic views
France
- Paris — Saint-Germain — First visits
- Paris — Le Marais — Dining and galleries
- Provence — Luberon villages — Slow countryside stays
Iceland
- Reykjavík — Arrival and departure nights
- Vík — South Coast touring
- Höfn — Glacier lagoon area
Alberta, Canada
- Banff Town — First visits
- Lake Louise — Early mornings at the lakes
- Canmore — Value and quieter evenings
British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver — Downtown & Coal Harbour — First visits
- Vancouver — Kitsilano — Beaches and a local feel
- Whistler Village — Mountain stays
Aruba
- Palm Beach — Activity and dining
- Eagle Beach — Space and calm
- Oranjestad — Short stays and value
African Safari
- Masai Mara conservancies — Fewer vehicles
- Central Serengeti — Year-round wildlife
- Ngorongoro Crater rim — One-night stops
We describe areas rather than recommend specific properties, and we don't take payment for placement. Always confirm current details with the accommodation before booking.
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