Alkyon

The Alkyon Hotel is ideally situated for touring around Skiathos. The hotel faces the harbor and deserves to be a 5-star hotel due to the location alone. Our spacious en-suite room had a balcony overlooking the gardens with a comfortable bed and included all the usual facilities. The room was cleaned every day with a change of towels provided. All the staff are fantastic, friendly and eager to help, providing useful information for boat trips, car hire and general sightseeing. Anna in particular, directed us to places of interest around the Old Town and further afield in Skiathos, also recommending Koukounaries beach as being the best to visit. The food at the hotel was delicious, with a vast selection of traditional Greek food available and a wonderful breakfast display of hot and cold food to satisfy everyone. We were booked in on a half-board basis and the evening meal choices did not disappoint with an excellent set 3 course menu or al-a-carte menu. The waiters were courteous and polite, especially Dimitris who always had a warm welcome to everyone. There are plenty of places to eat with brilliant Tavernas within short walking distance of the hotel. There is a small pool with limited sun beds, but if sunbathing and relaxing is a major choice, then there are plenty of beaches in perfect locations that will also satisfy. Travelling around Skiathos is so easy, as there is an excellent bus service that costs 3 euros and will take you all along the coast. The main bus terminus is a short walk to the square, opposite the harbor. The hotel also provides a free minibus service to selected beaches. There are also many car and scooter hire companies. Our 2 week stay at the Alkyon Hotel was perfect in every way and we will definitely stay here again. We have no hesitation in saying this hotel is highly recommended.

We were in Skiathos for a week. Alkyon hotel was really something special. Room was spotless, every day cleaned, fresh towels, even clothes folded nicely. Breakfast was great, nothing was missing. The staff behind reception desk were incredibly nice, they took full care of us, they advised us how to visit Skopelos the best way possible, greet us everyday with a smile and a kind word. On the last day we had late flight home, they kindly store our laugage for the day and gave us permission to use all hotel facilities like pool, shower, bar and even room to fresh up before heading to the airport. If going to Skiathos, this is the place to stay. You will not regret it!