Dora's Studios & Apartments

Hotels
9.7 (25 reviews)
Megas Gialos , Megas Yialos-Nites , gr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic host
Great location
Excellent service
Delicious food

Categories

Cleanliness
9.96
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Dora and her family were very kind, generous, and welcoming, providing excellent service.
Location
9.93
Easily accessible by public transport and close to the beach.
Room Quality
9.47
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.42
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Amazing food and coffee available at the accommodation.
Overall Experience
9.96
Our stay exceeded expectations, making it a special experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 14:03

Property Description

Beachfront Property with Stunning Sea Views

  • Rooms with air conditioning and private bathroom
  • Balcony, free parking, free WiFi
  • Terrace with sea views, kitchenette, flat-screen TV

Delicious Breakfast and Snack Bar

  • Fresh pastries, juice, and cheese for breakfast
  • Snack bar and packed lunches available

Family-Friendly Amenities

  • Baby safety gate, children's playground
  • Bicycle and car rental services available

To experience seaside luxury and family-friendly amenities, book your stay at Dora's Studios & Apartments today!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: JSY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.96
Service: 10
Location: 9.93
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.96
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michela extended_group it
10
Dora nel cuore
Pros:

Dora è una proprietaria fantastica e ci ha accolte come se fossimo a casa! Super apprezzati i suoi consigli dell’isola,tra spiagge e taverne tipiche!

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Jessica extended_group au
10
More than we could have hoped for!
Pros:

Our stay at Dora’s exceeded our expectations! Dora and her family were so kind, generous and welcoming. As soon as we arrived Dora sat down with us and gave us all the tips and tricks of the island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, from the proximity to the beach, to the amazing food and coffee available at the accommodation. We enjoyed being on the quieter side of the island but it was also very easy to get around on the local buses. We would highly recommend staying at Dora’s Hotel and will most definitely come back. We already miss her beautiful smile and nurturing energy. Thank you Dora for making our stay with you so special.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
B
Bret couple us
9
Pros:

Dora and George were great.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children ie
7
A lovely homely atmosphere
Pros:

Homely feel, right at bus stop so easily accessible by public transport

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Manar family with young children kh
9
Superb
2024-10-01 via Nuitee
Γιώργος young couple gr
10
Exceptional
2024-08-18 via Nuitee
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Emre family with young children tr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Dora and her daughter welcomed us in kindest way possible, they guided us and gave tricks about all island (nice restaurants, shops and places to see and swim. They were helpful and also very nice chatting people. In addition when we needed pharmacy they contacted with locals and found us open pharmacy and its location at weekend.

2024-08-15 via Nuitee
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Fen' young couple de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Dora and Anna are extraordinary hosts who are warm-hearted, kind and always available for their guests' requests. They know everything about the island and their recommendations for restaurants, beaches and places to see were always perfect. The small hotel is a lovely place and a good starting point for excursions around Syros.

2023-09-24 via Nuitee
J
Jansen family with young children gb
10
aDORAable stay!
Pros:

Dora and her daughter Anna were so warm, kind and hospitable and made us feel so at home. So much love has gone into this place; the apartment was spotless and spacious, the cafe area is so lovely to sit under a giant Bougainville and enjoy a cold beer or coffee. Our kids loved the play area and the fact we could walk to the beach in 2 minutes (a great beach for kids with shallow water and natural shade is just across the road). We had a better time here than many 4 or 5 star hotels. Thank you so much Dora, we will come back!

2023-08-15 via Nuitee
A
Amelissa young couple fr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The apartment is just in front of a little beach (not the best of Syros) and the bus stop.
Dora was so so sweet, so kind. She give us so many tips for our stay at Syros.
The apartment was so clean and charming.
If I have to come back to Syros, I will definitely come to Dora’s Studios again.
Not far to this; there is a tavern “the talaras” who was so Yummi.
The coffee in the morning was one of the best we had in Greece.

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2023-08-13 via Nuitee
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Georgios family with young children dk
10
Exceptional
2023-07-15 via Nuitee
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Cynthia solo traveller de
10
Such hospitality, warmth and beautiful surroundings, you'll want to return
Pros:

It's a beautiful place in a beautiful, quiet area. It has everything you need to cook, relax and really feel at home. You can feel the extra effort Dora and her family and staff put into the property to make it comfortable, special, and relaxing. Importantly, you can see the extra measures that are taken for cleanliness. Everyone is genuinely friendly, very personable, and respectful.

Don't forget to try the homemade food. I actually planned on cooking, but Dora's pies and salads were what I craved. I generally don't eat capers or onions, but those in the salad were sweet and really delicious. All ingredients local. There's also a beautiful breakfast spread for a very reasonable price with homemade marmalades and fresh ingredients. She also keeps the fridge at reception well stocked with drinks and snacks.

I got the seaview room, which was simple and perfect. Hot water all day, if you need it. Good water pressure. Fresh towels and linens. Small tables to eat inside and outside. I think from all the rooms you can hear the waves at night. There are two small beaches about a 1-min walk from the property. One is sandy the other rocky. Both super chill. Bus stop is right in front.

WiFi is excellent. I could have videocalls, so if you're thinking of a place to work from for a week or so, this was more than I could imagine. Having a swim on my lunch break was paradise.

Most of all, the hospitality. It's just a warm place with such good energy. I'm definitely going to return.

Cons:

I wish I stayed longer.

2022-09-24 via Nuitee
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David young couple gb
10
Dora’s was just great. By the beach, no crowds & lovely owners
Pros:

Quiet, good breakfasts, lovely staff

Cons:

Fairly remote

2022-09-15 via Nuitee
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Michelle young couple lb
10
exceptional and peaceful, amazing host
Pros:

the owner is so friendly, she made our stay so pleasurable and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
the hotel is super cute, right on a beautiful beach and very close to a bus stop. the cheese and spinach pies made by Dora were amazing, would definitely recommend.

Cons:

not the property - if you stay in Syros it is highly recommended to rent a car or a moto, or else just be very patient with the public transportation system as it is not very reliable and does not run all day (hard to find a bus after 5-6)

2022-09-11 via Nuitee
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Ilias family with young children gr
8
We really enjoyed our stay in this warm and welcome family hotel.
Pros:

A nice, quiet well located place. The personnel (owners) were very friendly and helpful, providing lots of info for what to see and do in Syros island.

Cons:

A bit smallish bathroom. Not enough cutlery for all family.

2022-09-02 via Nuitee
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Mireia young couple my
10
A wonderful place!
Pros:

We had a wonderful holiday. Beautiful place, perfect to rest and enjoy time with the family. Dora and Anna have given us the best recommendations for touring the island. The best choice!

2022-09-02 via Nuitee
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Danijel family with young children hr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Family run hotel, they accept my family like some distance relatives, exceptionally kind and helpfull owners- Mustaka family, we feel like we are at home, perfect location for familly with small kids, 50 meters to peeble and sand beach, good bus connection to other places on the island etc.,etc......

Cons:

We stay only one week........

2022-08-31 via Nuitee
S
Sarah group ch
10
welcoming and relaxing stay :)
Pros:

Dora was really kind and welcoming to us. She always had time for their hosts :) The first day she gave us some maps and told us lots of tips about beaches, restaurants and things to visit in the town of Syros. Our apartment was always clean (shower curtain disinfected at the arrival, frequent change of towels,...). They really take care of us in a lovely way!
It's possible to have some delicious handmade snacks (pizza, panini, spinach pie, greek salad) prepared from Dora and to eat them in the terrace of the hotel. Spinach pie was the best for me !!
In case of daily trips, Dora prepared for us a breakfast box :)
We loved the little beach near the hotel :)
Thank you very much for all dear Dora and a big thank you also to all the collaborators ;) Hope we will come back soon !
Sarah and Brunella

Cons:

All was perfect for us !

Pay attention that the bus passes twice per hour in front of the hotel, but it needs some patience because time of arrival of the bus is flexible. Just relax and take it easy, it will come ;)
Otherwise a taxi can get you where you want ;)

2022-08-27 via Nuitee
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Adriaan family with young children nl
9
It was great!
Pros:

Dora and her daughter are perfect hosts! They made you feel at home immediately and do their utmost to make you have a good vacation.
The breakfast was decent, just what you need.
All in all our vacation was perfect, partially due to our stay with these great people!

2022-08-25 via Nuitee
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Leandra group de
10
We had the best stay at Dora’s sweet hotel - she and her family are really wonderful hosts!
2022-08-11 via Nuitee