Hotel Byzantino

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Independent
8.8 (41 reviews)
Monemvasia Castle, Monemvasia, Peloponnese, 23070 , Monemvasia , GR
30-27320-61351

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location in the castle with great views
Friendly, attentive and helpful staff
Charming, well-decorated rooms and authentic historic character
Rich and varied breakfast
Quiet terraces/balconies and picturesque setting
Clean rooms (frequently noted)
Cons:
Small or poorly maintained bathrooms reported by some guests
Stairs/multi-level layout between bed and bathroom can be awkward
Low bathroom ceilings/doors uncomfortable for tall people
Construction noise reported in at least one room
Short duration of hot water mentioned by a guest

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple guests describe rooms as very clean and well cared for; one review mentions a poorly maintained bathroom which slightly lowers the score.
Service
9.1
Consistently praised — staff described as friendly, attentive and helpful (moved guests promptly when rooms had issues, provided recommendations).
Location
9.4
Repeatedly highlighted as exceptional — located in the castle, at the entrance, with beautiful views and immediate access to sights.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms are charming and well renovated with unique historical features, but several guests report issues: small or multi-level bathrooms, low ceilings/doors and some maintenance problems.
Amenities
8.8
Breakfast, terraces and balconies are praised; limited mention of other amenities and a few complaints about bathroom facilities/hot water reduce the rating to the target level.
Value for Money
8.8
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews — assigned the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast described repeatedly as rich, varied and a highlight of the stay.
Overall Experience
8.6
Generally very positive stay with excellent location, service and charm; minor negatives (bathroom issues, occasional noise) slightly reduce the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-03 19:35

Property Description

Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Indulge in a meal at Byzantino or grab snacks at the coffee shop. Room service and a bar/lounge are also available for your convenience.

Featured Amenities:
Benefit from dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge.

Comfortable Rooms:
Relax in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The private bathrooms feature designer toiletries. Safes, daily housekeeping, and ironing facilities are also provided.

With a stay at Hotel Byzantino in Monemvasia, step into history near Monemvasia Castle and Mitropolis. Book now to experience the charm for yourself.

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KLX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.6
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filina • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Orestis • couple • gr
8
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfast and room were excellent.

Cons:

It is difficult to prevent water from the shower spilling over in the rest of the room.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde Graarud • couple • no
10
Helt fantastisk opphold. Vil savne dette stedet. Utrolig spesielt og unikt, det må virkelig oppleves!
Pros:

Arkitekturen og beliggenheten. Utrolig flott sted!

Cons:

Ingenting.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Nynne Toft • solo_traveller • dk
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jerupa • couple • fr
8
Superbe emplacement
Pros:

L'emplacement est superbe : dormir dans l'enceinte de la forteresse est un must, même s'il faut pour cela garer sa voiture assez loin du portail principal (toute la citée est piétonne) et acheminer ses bagages au travers des ruelles pavées. Il ne faut pas être trop chargé mais l'hôtel met à disposition du personnel pour vous aider le cas échéant.
Ne pas oublier de monter à l'église Sainte Sophie et de profiter de la plage en contrebas des remparts.
La chambre est spacieuse et joliment décorée.
Le personnel est très accueillant.

Cons:

La salle de bain est vraiment, vraiment minuscule et n'est pas vraiment propre à cause de la vétusté.
Le petit déjeuner, servi dans un bar à quelques pas de la chambre, est médiocre avec des produits de petite qualité.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
B
Bart • couple • nl
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ine • couple • be
8
Enjoyable Stay in the Old Town
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay in the heart of Monemvasia. The location is perfect, with everything within walking distance. Keep in mind that you have to park your car outside the old town, but that’s part of the unique experience of staying inside the castle.

The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were always happy to help and did everything they could to make our stay as comfortable as possible.

Our room was very spacious, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. Although the room was a bit dated, that’s exactly what you would expect from accommodation in the historic old town, and it added to the charm.

Overall, we had a fantastic stay thanks to the exceptional hospitality, stunning views, and unbeatable location.

Cons:

There were only a couple of minor downsides. The shower could definitely use some renovation, and the light above the bed stayed on throughout the night, which was a bit disturbing while sleeping.

Breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. The only disappointment was the coffee. Considering the price per night, we expected freshly prepared coffee made to our preference rather than coffee from a small Nespresso machine with cold milk, which made it lukewarm almost immediately.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Zaharula • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
K
Kleandros • solo_traveller • gr
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
9
Amazing place - rustic but wonderful for a night or two
Pros:

Amazing location - right in the heart of Monemvasia. Rooms were rustic but well equipped. The whole experience of living in Monemvasia is very special. Heartily recommend Byron's wine tasting bar. The sea swim off the rock platform below is a must (but it is not a beach).

Cons:

Not much to not like. This is not your typical hotel. Reception is a shop just inside the castle gate but all the rooms are spread throughout the village. The check in process is like nothing you will ever have imagined. If you are driving then drive up to the main castle gate and unload there while sending someone into reception (through gate, 30m on left)

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • us
4
Pros:

the location and the view from the balcony

Cons:

one of the twin beds had a sagging mattress and both beds were rather old. The room was run-down - not kept up as well as could be.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • it
10
Uno di quei posti in cui l’hotel è parte della vacanza.
Pros:

La struttura storica preservata e reinventata

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Ventsi • extended_group • nl
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Panos • solo_traveller • gr
8
Pros:

Τέλεια θέα και βολική τοποθεσία κοντά στην πύλη της Μονεμβασιας.

Cons:

Το μπάνιο ήταν πολύ μικρό και η πόρτα δεν έκλεινε καλά. Διαπιστώσαμε πως δεν απεικονιζόταν καθόλου στις φωτογραφίες του καταλύματος.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Arie • couple • nl
4
Mooi historisch geheel maar commercieel en logistiek in alle opzichten eennhistorische ramp Gewoon een middag bezoeken e
Pros:

De historie van het byzantijnse schiereiland

Cons:

Geen value for money zelfs niet in een junior suit. Geen parkeer gelegenheid en geen uitleg over hoe er te komen Telefoon was de hele middag in gesprek
5x 15 minuten naar auto en terug gelopen omdat shuttle bus niet op tijd reed in de zinderende hitte bij 32 graden Celsius
Ontbijt en junior suit voldeden niet aan de verwachting en alles behalve value for money € 205 voor 1 overnachting is 50% teveel

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
S
Stefano • couple • it
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • nl
8
Mooie kamer in een prachtig Middeleeuws pand.
Pros:

De locatie was fantastisch midden in Monemvasia-stad. Het ontbijt was in een straatje tegenover onze kamer. Was prima.

Cons:

De badkamer was minimalistisch. Kwam waarschijnlijk ook door het middeleeuwse pand. De kamer werd niet dagelijks gedaan, dat hadden we dan moeten vragen. Na opmerking vlot hersteld.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • couple • us
8
We wanted the castle-like experience and it gave us that!
Pros:

It was in the middle of everything. There was a view of the sea, small but there. It had a very rustic feel, a lot like a cabin.

Cons:

The air condition didn’t seem to cool the room down at night.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
K
Konstantina • couple • gb
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee