Where Should I Stay on Alonissos?

Alonissos splits mainly between the arrival port and a handful of quieter villages further along the coast, and the choice comes down to practicality, atmosphere, or proximity to the marine park.

Alonissos's Patitiri, the main port town, gives the most practical base, with restaurants, a couple of bars, and boat trips into the National Marine Park departing right from the pier. It suits couples and families wanting a straightforward stay close to Rousoum Gialos beach and the village of Votsi within easy walking distance.

Old Alonissos, also called Chora, sits on a hill above Patitiri and trades convenience for atmosphere, its boutique hotels and restored stone houses giving panoramic views over the Aegean. It suits travelers wanting a romantic, traditional setting, and reaching Patitiri from here means a short drive, taxi, or a six kilometer walk back down.

Votsi, a short walk from Patitiri, gives families a quieter base with its own beaches while staying close enough to the port for restaurants and evening options.

Steni Vala, further north, puts travelers directly inside the National Marine Park, with a small harbor lined with tavernas and Glyfa Beach right behind the village. It suits couples and anyone wanting real seclusion, with hiking trails and quiet coastline that stays uncrowded even in August.

Once a base is decided, hotels and places to stay on Alonissos span Patitiri, Old Alonissos, Votsi, and Steni Vala, so the choice comes down to convenience, atmosphere, or marine park access.

Alonissos has no airport, and most travelers fly into Skiathos and connect by ferry through Skopelos, so it's worth taking time to check ferry schedules and book tickets ahead of a summer visit. Patitiri suits most first-time visitors, Old Alonissos suits those wanting views and atmosphere, Votsi suits families, and Steni Vala suits couples and travelers wanting real quiet inside the marine park.