Hotels in Argostoli
Argostoli is Kefalonia's harbor capital, built around a bay that faces Lixouri across the water and closes each evening in a west-facing sunset. It pairs a walkable historic centre with a working ferry port and quick access to the island's beaches and mountains.
Hotels in Argostoli put travellers inside Kefalonia's only real town, where the promenade along Argostoli Bay carries fishing boats, the passenger ferry to Lixouri, and the round white profile of the Agioi Theodoroi lighthouse at the harbor mouth. Vallianou Square and the marble-paved Lithostroto sit a few minutes' walk from most addresses, and the dark pine slopes of Mount Ainos rise inland behind the rooftops. Self-catering apartments cluster around the Korgialenio Museum and the De Bosset Bridge, while a handful of beachfront picks sit within a short stroll of Makris Gialos and Platys Gialos. Argostoli works well as a first Kefalonia base before island-hopping toward Lixouri, Sami, or Fiskardo, and as a last stop before the ferry to Kyllini.
Argostoli in numbers
Vivis Hub
Casaly Hotel & Spa
Canale Hotel & Suites
The Twelve Suites Collection
Angelos Cosy Place
G Boutique Hotel Kefalonia
Argostoli loft
Argostοli Bay Apartments
Argostoli Essence Suites
NorthWest Studios
Pink Panther Maisonette Suite
Blue Paradise Studios
Asteras Studios
Julietta Suites
Panorama Fanari studios and apartments
Byron Hotel
CELEBRITY Hotel
Argostoli Marina Suites
Alley Boutique Hotel and Spa
The "L" Suites & Apartments
King A
Mouikis Hotel Kefalonia
Villehardouin Farm Estate, Studios & Apartments, Minia, Kefalonia
Hotel Aggelos Kefalonia
Kefalonia Grand
Mirabel CityCenter Hotel
Yasemi
Aenos Hotel
Ionian Plaza Hotel & Spa
Galaxy Hotel
Argostoli Hotel
Hotel Kourkoumelata
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What to expect
- Stay near the port for the Lixouri passenger ferry and the harbor promenade
- Book a Lassi-side room for a five-minute walk to Makris Gialos and Platys Gialos beaches
- Base near Vallianou Square for Lithostroto shopping and the Korgialenio Museum
- Expect a compact, walkable town rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake, with Mount Ainos visible inland
- Use Argostoli as the hub for day trips to Sami's caves and Fiskardo's harbor
Local tips
- Cross to Lixouri on the passenger ferry from the port instead of driving forty minutes around the bay.
- Rent a car for Myrtos Beach and Melissani Cave, both well over thirty kilometres from town and awkward by bus.
- Book a room on the bay side of the promenade if a sunset view toward Lixouri matters more than a beach walk.
- Walk Lithostroto in the early evening, when the marble street fills with locals rather than in the midday heat.
- Reserve July and August rooms months ahead, since Argostoli fills with travellers connecting through the Kyllini and Patras ferries.
Where to stay
FAQ
Which neighborhood is best for staying in Argostoli?
The harbor promenade near Vallianou Square puts guests within walking distance of the Lixouri ferry, Lithostroto, and the Korgialenio Museum, while the Lassi side toward Makris Gialos suits travellers who want a beach walk over a town view.
What types of accommodation does Argostoli offer?
Argostoli mixes self-catering aparthotels around the port and Vallianou Square with a handful of boutique hotels and one adults-only spa property, so a family renting a kitchenette apartment and a couple booking a bay-view balcony both find options within the same few streets.
When is the best time to visit Argostoli?
May, June, and September bring warm days without the peak-August crowds that fill the ferry queues to Lixouri and Kyllini, while July and August suit travellers who want the busiest promenade atmosphere and are ready to book rooms well ahead.
Where should I stay in Argostoli without a car?
Rooms in the town centre near Vallianou Square or the port let visitors reach Lithostroto, the museums, and the Lixouri ferry on foot, though a rental car or organised tour is still needed for Myrtos Beach and Melissani Cave outside town.