Where Should I Stay on Agathonisi?

Agathonisi keeps the decision simple, since the island's small collection of guesthouses and rooms concentrates in just two spots.

Agathonisi's Agios Georgios, the port, holds most of the island's guesthouses and tavernas, right on a calm bay good for swimming, and it suits nearly every visitor given how convenient it is for arrivals, departures, and evening meals close to where you're sleeping.

Megalo Chorio, the island's oldest settlement, sits hidden inland, built that way generations ago to stay out of sight from pirate raids, and it offers fewer rooms but a genuinely quieter, more traditional setting for anyone willing to trade some convenience for that pace.

Since most accommodation here consists of simple rooms and traditional houses run directly by local families rather than listed on major booking sites, arranging a stay often means reaching out ahead of time through the island's own channels rather than a standard reservation platform, and booking well in advance matters given how limited the beds are.

Once a base is decided, hotels and places to stay on Agathonisi cover both Agios Georgios and Megalo Chorio, so the choice comes down to convenience versus a quieter, more traditional setting.

Agathonisi has no airport, and travelers connect through Patmos or Samos by ferry, so it's worth taking time to check ferry schedules and book tickets well ahead of a summer visit, since sailings run only a few times a week. Agios Georgios suits most visitors and anyone wanting easy access to tavernas and the water, while Megalo Chorio suits those seeking Agathonisi's quietest, most traditional corner.