This guide curates Santorini’s most refined luxury hotels for travelers who value silence over nightlife, design over size, and service over spectacle. Includes our primary pick and expert booking strategy for 2026.

Eleni Markou is a Greek-born luxury travel writer and hotel curator specializing in Santorini and the Cyclades. Born in Athens and educated in tourism management, she curates romantic and boutique hotels for couples, honeymooners, and discerning travelers seeking refined island stays.