Picolo recommends · Hotel in Imerovigli, Santorini
Astra Suites
Bright suites spread down the slope in Imerovigli, a pool that faces the caldera and the kind of personal welcome big luxury hotels rarely manage.
Morning in Imerovigli is slow. At Astra Suites the pool sits in the middle of the slope, and the suites and apartments fan out around it, each with a terrace pointed at the caldera.
The rooms are plain and full of light rather than showy, and many have a small kitchen. It is a place that feels run by people rather than a brand, which is exactly what it is.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Astra Suites
We chose Astra for couples who plan to stay a week and want the caldera view with more space and less formality than the big names. A kitchen of your own makes long stays easier and cheaper.
As on the rest of the rim, there are steps to manage, and there is no beach close by. Imerovigli is quiet in the evenings, so you will likely take a taxi or bus to Fira for a wider choice of restaurants.
What you get
- Pool with caldera views
- Bright suites and apartments
- Kitchens in many suites
- Terraces facing the caldera
- Short ride to Fira
A day at Astra Suites
- Morning
- Coffee made in your own kitchen and taken out to the terrace.
- Midday
- A swim while the light is still soft on the caldera.
- Afternoon
- A bus or taxi to Fira for shops and a long lunch.
- Evening
- Back for sunset on the terrace, with something simple from the kitchen.
Location
Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Astra Suites
Do rooms at Astra Suites have kitchens?
Many of the suites and apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette, which suits guests staying for a week or more.
Is there a beach near Astra Suites?
No. Imerovigli sits high on the caldera rim, and the island's beaches are on the other side, best reached by car or bus.
How far is Astra Suites from Fira?
Fira, the island's main town, is a few minutes away by taxi or bus, with the widest choice of restaurants and shops.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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