Where to Stay in Paros: Pick Your Neighborhood, Pick Your Trip

If you are researching where to stay in Paros, then chances are you are probably confused with the weird names of the island’s towns, the different pros and cons each area has, or even wondering if Parikia or Naoussa is better to stay in.

• Best Place To Stay In Paros (Overall)
• Parikia or Naoussa
• For the First Time
• For Families & Kids
• For Couples
• For Honeymoon
• For Solo Travellers
• For Seniors
• For Nightlife
• For Beaches
• For Winter
• For Budget Hotels
• Without a Car

As in every Greek island pretty much, the place and the area you will stay in Paros can really make or break your holidays on this very hyped (rightfully so) Greek island.

Where to go in Paros

Paros is a relatively small island, but with a lot of accommodation choices. In the last 5 years, Paros has become the best alternative Greek island to visit as it is probably less touristy than Santorini and Mykonos, but it is equally beautiful and picturesque in many cases.

The great thing about Paros is that it doesn’t have a super expensive area (like Santorini has Oia, for example) and then less expensive areas, so hotels are scattered throughout the island

So, to put it simply:

• If you want the vibes, the nightlife, the restaurants, and the transport hubs, then stay in Parikia and Naoussa.

• If, on the other hand, you want a quieter area, stay up on the hill in Lefkesvillage.

• If you want the beach life, stay as close as possible to Chyrssi Akti, Pounda, or Livadia.

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Best Place To Stay In Paros (overall)

The best restaurants (and bar-restaurants) in Paros are also located in Naoussa, and this old fishing village is now transformed into one of the cutest destinations in the Cyclades and one of the most hyped towns in Greece after Santorini and Mykonos, so it might be a bit busy in July and August. Naoussa nowadays is full of cute little boutique shops, trendy fine dining restaurants by the sea/port, and lots of walkable, cute alleys.

Naoussa is also very well connected to the rest of the island by the local Paros buses, which during the summer are very frequent.

BEST HOTEL IN NAOUSSA:Kandiani Bleu

Parikia or Naoussa?

Naoussa, on the other hand, is super cute, with a lovely seaside strip full of fine-dining restaurants and cocktail bars that stay open till late at night.

Stay in Parikia if:

• You are visiting any month between November and April, as most other places on the island will be deserted and closed (businesses in Naoussa included)

• You want more budget-friendly options in accommodation and food

• You don’t have a car

Stay in Naoussa if:

• You want to have the best nightlife in Paros

• You want to be close to the best beaches on the north side

• You want to experience the best Paros has to offer in restaurants and bars

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Best Place for First Time

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Best Place for Families and Kids

I recommend the northern beaches, such as Kolybithres, Livadia, and Monastiri, as they are less windy than Chryssi Akti or Nea Chryssi Akti and less busy than Pounta beach on the west side. However, the best family hotel in Paros is located close to Chryssi Akti, and it is Poseidon.

BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN PAROS:Poseidon

Best Place for Couples in Paros

The great thing about Paros island is that it is ideal for many occasions, and visiting the island with your other half is one of them. Paros is a relatively small island with very cute and romantic towns, but also some extremely well-designed and romantic hotels all over the island.

The great thing about it is that there is a very good hotel for any budget, from luxury boutique hotels to very decent family-run B&Bs. If you want to avoid the Santorini crowds and the wealthy kids of Mykonos, then Paros is the place to go with your other half.

BEST HOTEL FOR COUPLES IN PAROS:Summer Senses

Best Place for a Honeymoon in Paros

There is no more romantic and cute place in Paros than Naoussa, with its white-washed alleys and the restaurants on the fishing port itself. If you are thinking of having your honeymoon in Paros, then Naoussa is the place to stay, and Senia is the perfect hotel for such an occasion, as it has pretty much everything: well-designed rooms with stunning views and some of the best private pools on the island.

BEST HOTEL FOR HONEYMOON IN PAROS:Senia

Best Place for Solo Travellers in Paros

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BEST HOTEL IN PARIKIA:Argonauta

Best Place for Seniors

I strongly believe that Paros is ideal for seniors and old couples’ holidays because it is flat overall, it has great amenities and restaurants without being extremely busy and crowded, such as Santorini or Mykonos. It is also ideal for middle-aged couples looking to get away from the tourist crowds of the other Greek islands, as it can be driven easily, it has great food, it has its own domestic flights airport, and it has excellent amenities overall.

BEST HOTEL FOR OLD COUPLES IN PAROS:PAROCKS Luxury Hotel

Best Place for Nightlife

If you want to be as close as possible to all the nightlife of the island, then you should stay in Naoussa.

Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of clubs and bars in Parikia and, back in the 90s, Parikia used to be the clubbing hub of the Cyclades (after Mykonos, of course…). Paros nightlife in general is pretty serious! Still, nowadays, Naoussa is where you must be if you want to be next to the best cocktail bars and clubs in Paros.

BEST HOTEL IN NAOUSSA:Kandiani Bleu

Best Place for Beaches

BEST BEACH HOTEL IN PAROS:Saint Andrea

Best Place for the Winter in Paros

The main reason for that is that Parikia is pretty much the only place that stays busy during the winter months.

Winter in Paros is considered the following months: November, December, January, February, March, and April

So, the best thing you can do is stay in the liveliest town, which is, by far, Parikia. There will still be open restaurants and hotels all year round in Parikia.

The great thing about winter in Paros (and in every Greek island, to be honest) is that you can expect to pay far less for your accommodation as prices are considerably lower.

But the weather can be windy and cold (5 degrees Celsius, for example), though it might be sunny!

Read Also: Best Hotels in Parikia

Best Place for Budget Hotels in Paros

I had great fun in any of these two towns, but in general, you should expect to pay more for everything in Naoussa. All the best cheap hotels in Paros island are located in Parikia.

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Where To Stay in Paros Without A Car

So, if you don’t want to drive in Paros, then you should stay in Naoussa because it is much closer to the north side beaches of Monastiri and Kolybithres. I am not saying it’s the easiest hike in the world, but it’s doable. Also, if you don’t want to go to Kolibithres, you can even walk to at least 3 more beaches nearby that are sandy and not windy at all, such as Agioi Anargyroi and Piperi.

The local buses in Paros can take you anywhere, and it’s the best way to move around on the island, but as on any Greek island, your vehicle will give you more flexibility and time.

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