Cori Rigas Suites

The staff here felt like family and were wonderful with recommendations. The rooms are cozy, with a boutique hotel feel, and the breakfast was tasty and worth having. The views are amazing. It's also close to the bus stop and plenty of cars, with lots to see nearby in Fira. Just know there are many steps from the city center, plus an uphill walk, so it could be a tough stay if stairs and steep paths are difficult for you.

We stayed from 10/1/23 through 10/3/23, checked out on the morning of the 4th, and caught a bus to the ferry ports for Crete. My wife and I were very happy with the hotel and would recommend it. Cori Rigas is right in the heart of Fira, about a two minute walk from the bus terminal, and the views are breathtaking. The staff were friendly and helpful. Arrange a porter with the hotel before you arrive and let them take your bags up those steep stairs. Please tip them. The local buses will get you anywhere on the island. Have Euros ready, since you pay after sitting down; the booth at the station is only for information, and they'll tell you which bus goes to Oia, red beach, and other places. All the walking and climbing around Santorini should cover your exercise. It was an awesome experience.

The hotel itself was all good: friendly workers, good service, a nice view and a good breakfast. I really liked Santorini, it's a wonderful, unique island. But we were cheated twice at restaurants during our five days. The worst was Caldera Sunset View, Caldera. They charged me a lot for items that weren't on the menu. I trusted them, and now feel stupid and can't sleep over what happened. I don't understand why the bill was handwritten. The view is good, but I believe the workers there are dishonest and have no conscience. I'll upload photos of the restaurant. Please check the full price before you eat, and especially look over the bill before paying. God bless those people!

I left right away because the room's dampness set off my allergies. They gave me a humidifier, but my eyes kept itching and I couldn't stop sneezing. The pool is in a cave, and there are no spa services here, so you'd have to go to another hotel for a spa. The man told me I had five minutes to pack and said I'd get a refund, but now they're refusing to return my money. I also complained to hotels.com about the inaccurate information there and asked them to remove it. They expected me to stay in a humid room that was triggering my allergies. In my opinion, this is a one-star place, and they should refund me for what happened. I wouldn't recommend going here.