Hotel Leto Hydra

Douskos Port House

"Hydra ( pronounced Eedra) is a fantastic place to spend a relaxing few days . DOUSKOS port house is a wonderful location . We stayed in a junior suite ( room 1) and the view over the port was spectacular . Just what we wanted . You definitely stay here for the location and the views . The room was simple and comfortable but not luxury . Bed small and quite hard but there is also a sofa bed in the room if you need more space . Shower room is basic but fine . There’s a sink , coffee machine and under counter fridge which is useful . There is free bottled water but you need to ask for it . Breakfast is served on the roof and it’s a great spot . Breakfast basic but good and you can choose as much as you like from the menu . You can also sit up there during the day and there are big umbrellas shade . The staff were great - Angelega, Julietta and Fofo were fab and happily tried to teach us Greek each morning !! The downsides ? 1 . Tell visitors that access to the hotel is only by flights of irregular and very steep steps ( one set without handrail) . Trying to carry luggage is almost impossible and would be for anyone aged or with the slightest mobility issue . However you can get a porter at the ferry to assist ( approx 20 euros ) . We only found this out after a very difficult experience . It would be great if hotel told you in advance so you were prepared and perhaps even arranged a porter to meet you at the ferry . We booked a porter at hotel for the return to the ferry and it made life so much easier and stress free . Also , don’t be misled by the stars de from the ferry to the hotel . We were told by the hotel when we contacted them before arrival that it was “ a few metres from the ferry “ . It’s not . It’s a 5-10 minute walk around the port on a flat level but cobbled street ( not great for luggage in wheels) , past lots of restaurants and people . Again , get a porter or manage your expectations. That being said , we solved the only real issue and next time it would not be a problem . Hopefully knowing this may save you a little stress ! Would strongly recommend the island and the hotel . Ps the walk to Mandraki is not 29 minutes , nor is it 1 km . Do not be told otherwise ! It’s 2.3km each way , with some steep inclines . It’s stunning and do it if you can , but again it’s good to know in advance so you can gauge if it’s something you can do . The Mandraki hotel ( which owns the only Sandy beach on the island ) shut last week for winter . So no water shuttle either . Sadly no one told us that so we didn’t get s swim but the walk was great . A little better communication all round would make this trip perfect !!"

Hydra Hotel

"Wonderful hotel, clean, well decorated, comfortable, great breakfast, up from the harbour made it quiet with nice view. Best, Mara, running the hotel and her staff, friendly, creative, helped out in any way needed"

Achilleas Pension

"Really excellent choice. Staff were really helpful, the room was good and the location was perfect. Near enough to everything but far enough away to be peaceful. The only criticism was that the wifi was weak and it took forever to send emails, don’t think about downloading anything."

Hotel Miranda

"The homestay is a 6-minute walk from the pier. Service and hygiene are particularly good Friendly attitude Room facilities are good"

Douskos Guesthouse

"We arrived to find the place deserted. There was a number to call at the reception but no one responded. We later learned this was the “summer number”. Finally we went to the shop next door and the shopkeeper called the owner who contacted the housekeeper. After wasting 3 hours of our half day in Hydra we finally got our room. It was very basic. Very expensive for what we got."

Cotommatae Hydra 1810

"That is the place to stay at Hydra. The rooms as neatly decorated, updated and comfortable. Every room has its own personality. Personnel is a bit more laid back than you would expect from this level of hotel, but we were off season. View is not a main feature of this hotel, but it still has plenty to offer as a place of rest."

Mandraki Beach Resort - Adults Only

"We spent several days at the hotel but didn’t stay there - we had a villa nearby. The dinner we had at the Captain M restaurant was excellent, and I would definitely suggest coming here even just for a meal. The hotel is meticulously and impeccably maintained. Everything was clean and in order although it was the end of the season and there were only a handful of guests. The staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. The location and atmosphere are unparalleled- in a small bay just a 20 minute walk from Hydra town. A sea shuttle is available if you don’t want to walk… this is a great beach resort on a lovely Island."

Maison Muse