Picolo recommends · Hotel in Oia, Santorini
Katikies Santorini
Whitewashed arches stacked down the cliff at Oia, with one pool above the next and nothing but the Aegean beyond the last of them.
Look down from the path in Oia and Katikies is the picture you already know: white walls and arches stacked on top of each other, and blue pools scattered between them, all the way down towards the sea.
The look is pure Cyclades, with curved rooflines, whitewash and very little else to distract from the water. Each level has its own pool, so even in summer you can usually find a quieter corner.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Katikies Santorini
We chose Katikies for travellers who want the Santorini of the photographs and are happy to pay for it. It is a calm, adult hotel, and the pools on different terraces spread the guests out.
Many rooms are far down the cliff, and every trip to the village means climbing. Children will not find much to do. If you want a livelier base close to bars, a room higher up is a better fit.
What you get
- Pools on several terraces
- Open views straight out to sea
- Whitewashed rooms with arches
- Restaurant on site
- Calm, grown-up service
A day at Katikies Santorini
- Morning
- Coffee on your terrace while the first ferries cross the caldera.
- Midday
- Pick a pool on a lower terrace, where it is quieter.
- Afternoon
- A wander through Oia's lanes, then back down for a siesta.
- Evening
- Dinner with the lights of the caldera coming on below you.
Location
Oia, Santorini, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Katikies Santorini
Where is Katikies on Santorini?
In Oia, at the northern tip of the island, built down the wall of the caldera below the village.
How many pools does Katikies have?
There are pools on several of the terraces down the cliff, so guests spread out over different levels rather than sharing one.
Is Katikies good for families?
It is a quiet, grown-up hotel suited to couples and friends. The steep layout and lack of activities make it a weak choice with children.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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