Hotel Sophia
Boutique Hotel
in Hydra
Let the horizon fascinate you
Hotel Sophia
Boutique Hotel in Hydra Greece
Welcome to our
website
Welcome to our website. Hotel Sophia,
the first hotel to operate on the beautiful island of Hydra, has been welcoming guests since 1934, situated in an emblematic position in the center of the waterfront, with a stunning view
of the harbor.
Hotel Sophia is a
family business
From the first day until today, Hotel Sophia
has been a family business, now passed down to the fourth and fifth generations. We treat each and every guest with the same warmth, friendliness and acceptance we reserve for our closest loved ones.
It is both our duty and honor to extend this familial hospitality to those who have chosen beautiful Hydra as a destination to soothe their body and soul.
Welcome to our classy, charming & cosmopolitan Hydra
Stay in the heart of Hydra, and enjoy hospitality that feels like home
During these decades, we have hosted a multitude of distinguished guests in the 6 unique rooms of our hotel, from Leonard Cohen’s muse, Marianne Ihlen, and several famous Greek and international celebrities of the artistic and business world, to guests who have honored us with their presence for 40 consecutive summers.
To us, everyone is an extended family member
Rooms
Hosts
of Hospitality
rooms
from ferry
Hotel
Accommodation
Housed in a listed building, its signature cypress tones and characteristic balconies have made it an attraction on the island in its own right.
Panorama
Room 101
Creating memories
in hydra since 1934
and lifetime friendships
Our Hotel's history in Hydra
Preserving family values
in hospitality since 1934
The 19th century
renovated building
Hotel Sofia is housed in a prosody building from the 1800s (19th century).
Once a commercial store, our building predates its current use as a hotel, dating back to the early 19th century. For many decades, the ground floor store was a one-stop-shop for customers from the island and the wider region, while diligent clerks unloaded goods from the warehouses above.
The family hotel era.
The times changed.
The years passed and times changed. At the beginning of the 20th century.
The store owner Loukas Tsingaris, a merchant who traveled all the way to Constantinople in his boat and a visionary before his time, conceived the idea of creating the first hotel in Hydra*. This idea slowly matured inside him, as his decision to name the hotel also did: “Sophia”, after the name of his beloved wife,
Located in the heart of Hydra's port
Hotel Sophia's central location in Hydra's Port
SINCE 1934
Activities in beautiful Hydra
So much to see
So much to experience
Our website serves as your guide to the island’s most fascinating activities. We want you to fully immerse yourself in the unique offerings of Hydra, whether it’s exploring, discovering, walking, or indulging in numerous and original experiences.
Hydra's Beaches
Our beaches are also yours
From the enchanting crystal blue waters of Spilia Beach to the charming pine trees and fine pebbles of Agios Nikolaos, the beaches of Hydra await your exploration and will surely capture your heart.
