Whitewashed houses and bougainvillea on the Santorini caldera cliffs

Cheap hotels in Santorini

Santorini’s caldera-view villages are some of the most photographed places in Greece, and rooms with a view cost a premium. For better deals, stay a little inland or on the black-sand beaches of the east coast.

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Santorini is a tender port: cruise ships anchor in the caldera and passengers are ferried ashore to the old port below Fira.

Where to find cheap rooms in Santorini

Fira

The island’s main town on the caldera rim, with the widest choice of hotels and the bus hub.

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Oia

Famous sunsets and whitewashed cave hotels — the most expensive place to stay.

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Imerovigli & Firostefani

Quieter caldera villages just north of Fira, with romantic views.

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Kamari

A beach resort on the east coast with better-value hotels.

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Perissa

Long black-sand beach and some of the island’s cheapest rooms.

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Map of cheap hotels in Santorini

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When to book a cheap hotel in Santorini

May–June and September–October balance warm weather with fewer crowds; many hotels close in winter.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the cheapest place to stay in Santorini?

Beach villages on the east and south coasts, such as Kamari and Perissa, are usually much cheaper than the caldera towns.

Is it worth paying for a caldera view?

For a special trip, many think so — but staying on the coast and visiting Oia for sunset saves a lot.

When do Santorini hotels close?

Many hotels close from roughly November to March; Fira has the most year-round options.