14 of the Best Boutique Hotels in Santorini

Perivolas clings to the caldera cliffs near Oia, a collection of 300-year-old cave houses restored by the Psychas family since the 1960s. Once the homes, wineries and stables of local fishermen, these structures now form one of Santorini's most photographed properties.

Canaves Oia Suites clings to the cliffs of Oia, its whitewashed suites carved into the volcanic rock with uninterrupted views across the caldera. The original property in the Canaves collection, it helped establish Oia as one of the Mediterranean's most coveted destinations.

Mystique is carved into the rugged caldera cliffs below Oia, its 42 suites and villas designed to follow emblematic Cycladic architecture - gentle curves, sculpted arches and light-enhancing spaces. The property has been a favoured destination for honeymooners since the Eliopoulos family transformed this clifftop site in 2007.

Canaves Epitome perches on the cliffs above Ammoudi's picturesque fishing harbour, its 53 suites and villas built from Santorini's volcanic rock in 2018. The only property on the island offering both sea and sunset views from every room, it represents the most expansive expression of the Canaves Collection.

Saint cascades down the caldera cliffs at the quietest edge of Oia, 16 suites designed by Kapsimalis Architects to blend traditional Santorinian cave architecture with contemporary Scandinavian restraint. Former homes, barns and cellars have been transformed into a dazzling white sanctuary where geometric forms frame infinite Aegean views.

Andronis Boutique Hotel occupies a prime clifftop position in Oia, its 25 recently renovated suites built in minimal Cycladic style using natural stone and wood. Every suite opens onto private balconies with jacuzzis and uninterrupted caldera views - the iconic postcard perspective of volcanic islands floating in the Aegean.

Noūs Santorini rises from the island's central plateau near Mesaria, designed by Divercity Architects in collaboration with MPlusM to blend striking contemporary lines with Cycladic vernacular. The name means 'mind' in ancient Greek - and the property channels a holistic approach to island living.

Santorini Sky claims the island's loftiest location, 2,000 feet above sea level near the village of Pyrgos. Private villas are set across two sites - the mountainside Elias and secluded Diapla - each designed to maximise the extraordinary panoramic views.

Andronis Arcadia spreads across the Oia cliffs above Ammoudi Bay, offering 113 suites and villas designed to balance Cycladic tradition with contemporary comfort. Part of the Andronis Exclusive collection, it combines the brand's signature refinement with genuinely welcoming family facilities.

Magma Resort Santorini rises from the hilltops of Vourvoulos on Santorini's northeastern coast, designed by PEOPLE and ELASTIC Architects to pay tribute to the island's volcanic origins. Wood, stone and magma-black tones blend with minimal, refined interiors that follow the curved formations of surrounding lava slopes.

Istoria sits where Perivolos Beach's black volcanic sand meets the midnight blue Aegean, a 12-suite retreat designed by Interior Design Laboratorium to resemble a traditional Santorinian mansion. The name means 'story' in Greek - each suite carries a name translating to 'story' in a different language.

The Vasilicos occupies a restored 19th-century captain's house in Imerovigli, the 'balcony of Santorini' - the island's highest village, commanding sweeping views of the caldera and volcanic islands beyond.

Vora Villas perches on the caldera edge in Imerovigli, three private cave-style villas designed by K-Studio to celebrate the drama of Santorini's volcanic landscape. Each hideaway is chiselled into the cliffside, offering unobstructed views of Skaros Rock and the Aegean.

Canaves Ena occupies the highest point in Oia, its 18 suites carved from 17th-century caves once used by the Chaidemenos family to store generations of vintage wine. The first property in the Canaves Collection, it helped define the island's now-iconic boutique hotel aesthetic.