Best Adults-Only Stays in Fira, Santorini

Limestone is an adults-only property, so families with children cannot stay here; I would suggest other Fira addresses for them. For adult travellers, it offers suites on the caldera cliff with private terraces and hot tubs, views over the Aegean, the volcano and the surrounding islands, and a quiet setting a short walk from central Fira. The traditional island architecture adds character. Guests rate it 9.8 from nearly 200 reviews.

Marquise Suites is adults-only, so it is not one I would suggest to families with children, and I prefer to say so clearly. For couples, it is a practical Fira base: the central bus station is close, which makes trips around Santorini simple without a car, and the Archaeological Museum of Thera and Megaro Gyzi are nearby for a cultural morning. Some suites have a balcony or a private outdoor hot tub, so I would request one when booking.

An adults-only retreat in Fira built in the Cycladic style, with whitewashed lines and an outdoor pool at its centre. Each suite has a balcony or terrace and free WiFi, with views over the pool, the eastern side of Santorini or Fira Town itself. The poolside snack bar keeps lunch simple without leaving the property. It rates 9.5 from nearly 900 reviews.

Mythical Blue Luxury Suites is an adults-only property, so it does not take children; families should look at another address in Fira. For adults travelling together, the suites sit in a renovated 1855 building at the edge of Fira, and some have a terrace or balcony. Breakfast is à la carte and can be served in the suite. Horse riding and snorkelling can be arranged nearby. A 9.4 rating from 416 reviews is excellent.

Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement is an adults-only hotel in Fira, so it is not a family stay and children are not accommodated. Families should look at another hotel, and this page mainly suits couples. The setting is a Cycladic-style settlement with panoramic caldera views, a gourmet restaurant beside the pool and spa and wellness facilities, about five minutes on foot from the centre of Fira. I would keep it for a calm adult trip to Santorini.

Apeiron Blue Santorini is an adults-only hotel, so it does not take children; families should look at another address in Fira. For adults travelling together, the sea-view rooms each come with a balcony, terrace or patio, and the infinity pool, sun terrace and garden fill the day. The restaurant, bar, hot tub and fitness centre complete the stay without leaving the hotel. A 9.2 rating from 476 reviews is excellent.

El Greco Resort & Spa is a four-star resort a few minutes from the centre of Fira, and its six outdoor pools give families plenty of room to swim. Rooms are in traditional Cycladic style, each with a balcony or terrace. One point to know: the spa centre and its indoor pool are adults-only, so children will stick to the outdoor pools. With a 9.2 score from more than 1,000 reviews, I would pick it for a family stay near Fira.

An adults-only Cycladic guesthouse on the caldera in Fira, with panoramic views over the Aegean and down to the old port. The sun terrace is where the view does its work, morning and evening. Rooms and apartments are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and some include a kitchenette for simple breakfasts or a light supper. It rates 8.5 from more than 870 reviews.

Kratiras View Luxury Suites is adults-only, so it is not suitable for families travelling with children in Fira. Adult family groups, such as parents with grown-up children, could still enjoy the panoramic caldera and sea views from the suites. Each suite is air-conditioned with a rain shower and a flat-screen TV, and breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the caldera, which makes for an easy, slow start before exploring Santorini together.