If you are researching where to stay in Amorgos, you are already in a perfect place, as you are looking to visit one of the most underrated Greek islands. Hopefully, my guide will help you decide the best place to stay on Amorgos Island in Greece, and my maps will assist you visually in picking the best area.
Amorgos has few accommodation options, as there are three main towns on the island: Katapola, Aegiali, and Chora.
- BEST HOTEL IN AMORGOS:Aegialis Hotel & Spa
BUT ALSO CHECK:
- For Beach: Aegialis Hotel & Spa
- For Families:Aquapetra
- For Couples: Vigla
- Budget:Soil Amorgos
- All-Inclusive: **no all-inclusive in Amorgos**
- In Aegialis:Aegialis Hotel & Spa
- In Tholaria (above Aegiali):Plori
Amorgos is a very unique island with a very rough terrain and one of the cutest capitals (Chora) in the Cyclades, full of traditional cafes (called “kafeneia”), brunch restaurants, and small tavernas nested in its white-washed narrow alleys. As in every Greek island, the accommodation or the place you stay depends on your situation. So, this is where to stay in Amorgos (Jump quickly with the links below or keep reading):
- Best Place To Stay In Amorgos (Overall)
- Katapola or Aegiali
- For the First Time
- For Families & Kids
- For Couples
- For Honeymoon
As in every Greek island, the place and the area you will stay inAmorgos can make or break your holidays on this very hyped (rightfully so) Greek island.
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Where to stay in Amorgos
Amorgos is a relatively small island with few accommodation options. Its rough terrain made it world-famous after Luc Besson shot The Big Blue here in 1988, putting Agia Anna beach and the cliffside Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa on screen.
The great thing about Amorgos is that it is not expensive compared to other Greek islands. Still, it has lovely beaches, a relatively quiet nightlife mostly with small bars and restaurants in Chora, and great vibes overall.
So, to put it simply, in Amorgos, this is where to stay:
- If you want to be close to a beach, stay as close as possible to Aegiali or Agios Pavlos.
- Stay in Chora if you wish to experience the vibes, the nightlife, the cafes, and the restaurants.
- If, on the other hand, you want the main port, the fastest ferry from Athens and the shortest drive to Chora, stay in Katapola.
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VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
- Best Place To Stay in Amorgos: Aegiali – it has the best beach on the island, it’s close to Tholaria and Lagada (two hill villages above the bay; Lagada is also written Lagkada and Langada), and it takes a direct ferry from Piraeus, though that crossing is over three hours longer than the one into Katapola
- How to Book a Hotel for Amorgos:Go to Booking.com and make your choice with the right filters. Airbnb has far fewer rooms and villas for Amorgos and all the Greek islands.
- Best Views in Amorgos: if you are looking for views in Amorgos (why wouldn’t you?) then you must probably stay in Aegialis Hotel & Spa that has stunning views on the Aegiali bay and beach but in general Amorgos has spectacular sea views (from Hozoviotissa monastery for example) but it is hard to find accommodation with those views, because the best viewpoints sit in remote spots
- Katapola or Aegiali: Katapola is quieter than the other two and has no beach worth the trip, so most visitors prefer Aegiali for swimming or Chora for eating and walking. Katapola still wins on three counts: it takes the fastest ferry from Athens, it holds most of the island’s cheapest rooms, and it is the closest base to Chora and the monastery.
- Beaches: If you want to be close to a beach, then Aegiali or Agios Pavlos are the best places to stay. In general, Amorgos beaches can be remote and challenging to reach, but these two are fantastic and very easy to experience. They are also perfect for families with kids.
- Cheapest Hotels: You will find most of the best budget hotels of the island in or around Katapola.
- Best Family Place in Amorgos: Aegiali, with its long sandy beach and restaurant strip, is a great place to stay if you visit Amorgos with a family or kids.
- Most Romantic Place to Stay in Amorgos: Chora of Amorgos is one of the most romantic and artistic towns in the Cyclades, so it’s ideal for that reason
- Steps and stairs: forget about Chora with its millions of steps and small hills, and better stay in Aegiali, which has a flatter surface and a lovely beach
- Best Alternative Places to Stay in Amorgos: In my opinion, Tholaria and Lagada are two super cute villages close to Aegiali that are a bit more remote and overall can be great places to stay if you don’t want to stay in any of the other main towns
- Amorgos Bus: Taking the local bus to get around on Amorgos is an excellent option as they are reliable, relatively frequent, and on time. The network is run by Amorgos Bus Company, registered in Aegiali (840 08), and both ports have stops; most services run Aegiali to Chora to Katapola, with separate runs up to Tholaria and Lagada and out to the monastery. Fares run roughly €1.80 to €4.00 depending on the route, with a surcharge on night departures. Published transcriptions disagree on the Chora-Katapola fare (€1.80 in one, €3.50 in another), so check the operator’s 2026 price list or simply ask the driver. However, taking the bus means you waste more time waiting and planning. A car will always give you more flexibility to move around on the island.
Where to stay in Amorgos at a glance
Amorgos has four realistic bases and they are not interchangeable. Stay in Katapola for the fastest ferry from Athens, the cheapest rooms and the shortest run to Chora; in Aegiali for the island’s best sandy beach; in Chora for the restaurants, bars and architecture; and in Tholaria for quiet and a view over Aegiali bay.
| Base | Best for | To Chora | Beach on the doorstep | Ferry from Piraeus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katapola (main port) | Fastest arrival, budget rooms, sightseeing | 5.5 to 7 km, 10 to 15 min | Small harbour beach only | Yes, from €42, fastest 4 hr 35 min, 3 to 7 sailings a week |
| Chora (capital) | Restaurants, bars, walking, the monastery | You are there | No, nearest is Agia Anna | No port, arrive at Katapola |
| Aegiali | Swimming, families, beach days | 15 km, about 30 min | Yes, long sandy bay | Yes, from €42, fastest 7 hr 45 min, 3 to 5 sailings a week |
| Tholaria | Quiet, views, hiking | About 18 km | No, 3 km down to Aegiali | Via Aegiali or Katapola |
| Agios Pavlos | Families wanting a calm shallow beach | Between Aegiali and Chora | Yes | Via either port |
The trade-off almost nobody states: both ports cost the same from Piraeus, but choosing Aegiali as your arrival port can add more than three hours at sea for the identical fare. That is the single fact most likely to change which town you book.
Best Place To Stay In Amorgos (overall)
The best place to stay in Amorgos is Aegiali because it has the best beach on the island, along with excellent restaurants and cafes. It is also a 10-minute drive from the cute villages of Tholaria and Lagada.
However, the best restaurants, wine bars, and shops in Amorgos are located in Chora, so if you are looking for a cuter and slightly busier place (but without any beach), this is the place for you. Both Aegiali and Chora can be very busy in August, but they are generally much quieter than other Greek islands in any other month, even in July or September.
- BEST HOTEL IN AEGIALI:Aegialis Hotel & Spa
- BEST HOTEL IN THOLARIA:Plori
Katapola or Aegiali?
Katapola is the main port of Amorgos and Aegiali is the second one. Both take ferries from Piraeus at the same starting fare, but they are not equivalent: Ferryhopper lists 3 to 7 Piraeus-Katapola sailings a week with a fastest crossing of 4 hr 35 min, against 3 to 5 Piraeus-Aegiali sailings a week and a fastest crossing of 7 hr 45 min (checked 16 August 2026). However, Aegiali and Chora have much more to offer anyone visiting Amorgos, as they have a lovely and lively beach life that cannot be found anywhere else on the island.
- BEST HOTEL IN AEGIALI:Aegialis Hotel & Spa
Which port should you arrive at?
Arrive at Katapola unless an Aegiali sailing happens to fit your dates. Katapola is the main port, takes more sailings, has the fastest crossing from Athens and sits closest to Chora and the monastery.
| Route from Athens | Fare from | Fastest crossing | Sailings a week | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus to Katapola | €42 | 4 hr 35 min | 3 to 7, year round | Blue Star Ferries, Seajets |
| Piraeus to Aegiali | €42 | 7 hr 45 min | 3 to 5, year round | Blue Star Ferries |
If you are island-hopping rather than sailing from Athens, the arrival port is often decided for you by the route rather than by preference.
| Arriving from | Lands at | Fare from | Fastest crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koufonisia | Katapola | €5.50 | 25 min |
| Naxos | Katapola | €10.50 | 25 min |
| Naxos | Aegiali | €10.50 | 2 hr |
| Santorini | Katapola | €11.50 | 1 hr 15 min (Feb to Oct) |
| Paros | Katapola | €11.50 | 1 hr 10 min |
| Astypalea | Aegiali | €9.00 | 1 hr 35 min |
| Donousa | Aegiali | €5.00 | 15 min |
You can also move between the two ports by sea. Small Cyclades Lines runs Katapola to Aegiali from €4.50, taking about 50 minutes, on 2 to 6 days a week. That is slower than the roughly 40-minute drive across the island, but it is useful if you land at one port and your room is at the other with luggage in tow.
For June, July and August, Ferryhopper advises booking 2 to 3 months ahead for both passenger and vehicle tickets. In spring and autumn a few days is usually enough.
Best Place for First Time in Amorgos
I think Chora in Amorgos is the cutest place to stay, which is probably why this island needs to be visited (along with its famous monastery and Agia Anna beach…). If you want to experience the vibes of Amorgos for the first time, then you need to stay in Chora and rent a car to move around on the island, as you need to visit a beach during the summer months. Even better, if you want to experience both worlds, you can stay 3 days in Chora and another 3 days in Aegiali to live on the beach for a bit.
Best Place for Families and Kids in Amorgos
Being a father to two lovely (but cheeky…) girls has taught me one thing: the best playground in the world is a beach! The closer you are to a beach in Greece, the better time your kids will have during the holidays. So, if you are anything like me and visiting Amorgos with your young kids, staying close to a beach is the best thing you can do.
I highly recommend you stay as close to Aegiali beach as possible. There are many excellent hotels and villas around the sandy beach of Aegiali. If you cannot afford a room at the Aegialis Hotel & Spa, I highly recommend staying at Agios Pavlos beach and the Aquapetra Hotel.
- BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN AMORGOS:Aquapetra Hotel
Best Place for Couples in Amorgos
The great thing about Amorgos is that it can be an excellent place for couples who want to go off the beaten path (aka Santorini, Mykonos, Crete). Amorgos is a relatively small island with one of the cutest capital towns (Chora) but poorly designed hotels (which is probably a good thing). However, I highly recommend staying in Chora, because over the last ten years, there has been an abundance of cute restaurants, shops, and bars that have been developed and now make Chora ideal for a romantic night out.
- BEST HOTEL FOR COUPLES (in Tholaria, a 10-minute drive above Aegiali):Vigla
Best Place for a Honeymoon in Amorgos
Split a honeymoon between Chora and Tholaria. Chora gives you the evenings out, and Tholaria gives you the view and the quiet, without the beach-town noise of Aegiali or the working-port feel of Katapola.
Amorgos does not have the sunset-caldera hotel scene of Santorini, and honeymooners who arrive expecting it are usually disappointed. What it has instead is quiet: a capital you can walk end to end after dinner, a cliffside monastery, and hill villages where the loudest thing after midnight is the wind. Three or four nights in Chora followed by two or three in Tholaria covers both halves without a long transfer, since the two sit on the same road roughly 18 km apart.
One practical warning: Chora is built on steps. If either of you is arriving with a heavy suitcase, a recent injury or limited mobility, book the flatter ground at Aegiali instead and drive up to Chora for dinner.
Amorgos hotels by village: which hotel is actually where
Amorgos hotel names do not tell you which village they are in, and the island’s two best-known small properties are routinely filed under the wrong one. Vigla Hotel and Plori Studios are both in Tholaria, a hill village about 3 km above Aegiali port and roughly 18 km from Chora. Book either one expecting to walk to a Chora wine bar and you will need a car.
| Property | Village | Suits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegialis Hotel & Spa | Aegiali | Beach stays, spa, views over the bay | Two restaurants, indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool, the Lalon Idor spa; rated 4 out of 5 from about 1,310 Tripadvisor reviews |
| Vigla Hotel | Tholaria, not Chora | Couples, hikers, quiet with a view | Family-run, above Aegiali bay; rated 4 out of 5 from about 564 Tripadvisor reviews |
| Plori Studios | Tholaria, not Chora | Self-catering, longer stays | About 3 km north of Aegiali port and 1.5 km from Levrossos beach; roughly 18 km from Chora |
| Aquapetra Hotel | Agios Pavlos | Families wanting a calm beach | Sits between Aegiali and Chora, with a pool, bar and restaurant |
| Soil Amorgos | Katapola | Budget stays, early ferries | In the centre of Katapola, about 50 m from the harbour |
Two consequences follow. First, there is no large hotel inside Chora itself; the capital runs on studios, rooms and small guesthouses, which is why “hotels in Chora” searches return properties several kilometres away. Second, if a listing simply says “Amorgos”, check the village before you book, because the main towns are strung along one winding road and the wrong village can cost you an hour a day. For a property-by-property comparison rather than an area one, see our guide to the best hotels in Amorgos.
Getting between the villages
You can reach every main village on Amorgos by bus, but the timetable decides your day. A rental car or scooter is what turns a two-base trip into a one-base trip.
| Leg | Distance | By road | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katapola to Chora | 5.5 to 7 km | 10 to 15 min | Sources differ slightly on the distance; both agree it is the shortest hop on the island |
| Chora to Aegiali | About 15 km | About 30 min | Buses stop in Chora and sometimes near the monastery |
| Katapola to Aegiali | About 21 km | About 40 min | Also runs by sea, from €4.50 in about 50 min |
| Aegiali to Tholaria | About 3 km | Under 10 min | Its own short bus route |
| Chora to the monastery | Short hop | Own bus route | Panagia Hozoviotissa sits on the cliff above Agia Anna |
Full timetables for every route are on our Amorgos bus schedule page, and the operator publishes its own 2026 price list at amorgosbuscompany.com.
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FAQs
What is the best place to stay in Amorgos?
The best place to stay in Amorgos is Aegiali because it has the best sandy beach on the island, excellent restaurants, and is close to the traditional villages of Tholaria and Lagada. If you prefer nightlife, cafes, and traditional architecture over being near a beach, Chora is the best option.
Should I stay in Katapola or Aegiali?
Stay in Aegiali for the beach and in Katapola for everything else. Aegiali has the island’s best sandy beach and a lively restaurant strip. Katapola takes the faster ferry from Athens (fastest 4 hr 35 min against 7 hr 45 min to Aegiali, same starting fare of €42), holds most of the cheapest rooms, and is 5.5 to 7 km from Chora against Aegiali’s 15 km.
Where is the best place to stay in Amorgos for families?
The best place to stay in Amorgos for families with kids is Aegiali or Agios Pavlos. Aegiali has a long, flat sandy beach and a convenient restaurant strip, making it very easy and safe for children. Agios Pavlos is also a great, quiet alternative with easy beach access.
Where is the most romantic place to stay in Amorgos for couples?
Chora is the most romantic place to stay in Amorgos for couples. It is one of the most artistic and picturesque towns in the Cyclades, filled with traditional kafeneia, narrow white-washed alleys, and excellent wine bars, making it perfect for a romantic getaway.
Where should I stay in Amorgos for the first time?
For first-time visitors, Chora is the best place to stay to experience the authentic vibe of Amorgos. However, because Chora does not have a beach, you will need to rent a car to visit the beaches and the famous Hozoviotissa monastery. Alternatively, splitting your time with 3 days in Chora and 3 days in Aegiali is highly recommended.
Which village are the best hotels in Amorgos actually in?
Aegialis Hotel & Spa is in Aegiali, Soil Amorgos is in Katapola, Aquapetra is at Agios Pavlos, and both Vigla Hotel and Plori Studios are in Tholaria, a hill village about 3 km above Aegiali and roughly 18 km from Chora. Chora itself has no large hotel, only studios, rooms and small guesthouses.
Last updated 16 August 2026. This update corrected the villages listed for two hotels (Vigla Hotel and Plori Studios are in Tholaria, not Chora), replaced a vague claim about Aegiali ferry frequency with the current sailing counts and crossing times for both ports, added the 2026 bus operator and fare range, and added the missing honeymoon section. Ferry fares and frequencies were taken from Ferryhopper on 16 August 2026 and are starting prices that change with season and demand; confirm before booking.
