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Hotels in Kamares

The main port village of Sifnos, where ferries from Piraeus and Milos dock, with a long sandy beach lining the harbour and a mix of family-run pensions and beachfront aparthotels within easy walking distance of the port.

Kamares is Sifnos' working harbour, a village built around ferry arrivals and departures rather than resort tourism, with a beach that lines the port itself. It suits travellers who want easy ferry connections and a genuine, unpolished village atmosphere, with hotels ranging from simple family pensions to a hillside property with a panoramic bay view. Whichever village you choose, the short distances between them mean day trips to the others are easy to fit into a single stay. The right base usually comes down to whether ferry convenience, chora nightlife, a long beach or a quieter coastline matters most for the trip.

Updated October 13, 2026

Kamares in numbers

15
hotels
9.3/10
average guest rating
3 602
guest reviews
Aurum Suites Sifnos
Kamares

Aurum Suites Sifnos

5.0· 3 reviews

Beachfront suites in Kamares with an on-site Mediterranean restaurant

Why guests love it

Aurum Suites Sifnos offers beachfront one-bedroom apartments in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, with direct access to the sand, sea views and balconies. A Mediterranean restaurant on site and a washing machine make longer stays easy. Its highlights describe an adults-only, quiet setting, so I see it as a choice for couples rather than families with children. The perfect 10 score rests on only three reviews, so treat it as promising rather than proven.

BeachfrontDirect beachfront on Kamares
Sifnos House - Rooms and SPA
Kamares

Sifnos House - Rooms and SPA

4.9· 126 reviews

270 metres from Kamares port, with tennis and spa services

Why guests love it

Sifnos House Rooms and Spa is a three-star in Kamares, about 270 metres from the port of Sifnos, with seating areas overlooking the sea, rooms with a flat-screen TV, spa services and a tennis court. Car hire can be arranged on site, useful since Apollonia is about 5 km away. Children who like a racket will find the tennis court a rare extra on a Cycladic island. I would choose it for active families near the ferry; a 9.7 score from 126 reviews is excellent.

Family-friendly
Margado
Kamares

Margado

4.9· 296 reviews

Hilltop pool over Kamares bay, panoramic views included

Why guests love it

Margado stands on a hill above Kamares bay on Sifnos, about 300 metres from the beach, and its pool with a panoramic view of the bay is the main reason to pick it. A barbecue area, a snack bar and a lounge with satellite TV give families shared space beyond the rooms, and the village restaurants and bus stop are close. Parents should expect an uphill walk back from the beach. I would choose it for the view; a 9.7 score from 296 reviews is excellent.

Sea viewHilltop pool 300 m above Kamares beach
Studios Mirtia
Kamares

Studios Mirtia

4.9· 175 reviews

Sea-view kitchenette studios four minutes from Kamares Beach

Why guests love it

Studios Mirtia is a small two-star in Kamares on Sifnos, about four minutes from Kamares Beach, with sea-view rooms, kitchenettes and balconies. A coffee shop and room service are available, and free on-site parking is useful for anyone hiring a car to explore the island. The kitchenette lets families prepare simple meals and snacks between beach sessions. I would book it for an easy, practical stay close to the sand and the ferry; a 9.7 score from 175 reviews shows it is very well kept.

Sea view
Sunlight
Kamares

Sunlight

4.8· 322 reviews

Sea-view family rooms three minutes from Kamares Beach

Why guests love it

Sunlight is a practical base in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, about a three-minute walk from Kamares Beach, which suits families arriving or leaving by ferry. Family rooms have sea or mountain views, a balcony or terrace, air conditioning and free WiFi. Scuba diving is available nearby for older children and adults, and Chrisopigi Monastery is about 13 km away. Rooms are simple, so I would book it for convenience rather than extras; a 9.6 score from 322 reviews speaks for its upkeep.

Family-friendly3-minute walk to Kamares port beach
Armiriki Seaside
Kamares

Armiriki Seaside

4.8· 60 reviews

Beachfront rooms with kitchenette on Kamares' sandy strip

Why guests love it

Armiriki Seaside sits right on the beach at Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, with sea views and rooms that combine balconies or terraces with kitchenettes. A coffee shop and an outdoor seating area give families somewhere to sit between swims, and the kitchenette keeps breakfasts and light meals simple. Chrisopigi Monastery is about 14 km away by road. I would choose it for families who want the sand outside the door without giving up a kitchen; a 9.5 score from 60 reviews is excellent.

BeachfrontDirect beachfront in Kamares
KAMARADO STUDIOS
Kamares

KAMARADO STUDIOS

4.8· 308 reviews

Sea-view studios five minutes from Kamares port beach

Why guests love it

Kamarado Studios is a practical choice for families arriving or leaving by ferry, since it sits in Kamares, the port of Sifnos, a five-minute walk from Kamares Beach. Family rooms have sea or mountain views, balconies or terraces with dining tables, and a laundry service and luggage storage help on a multi-island trip. Chrisopigi Monastery is about 13 km away. I would book it as a simple, convenient stop between islands; a 9.5 score from 308 reviews speaks for its upkeep.

Family-friendly
Hotel Kamari
Kamares

Hotel Kamari

4.7· 546 reviews

Family-run hotel 200 metres from Kamares' long sandy beach

Why guests love it

Hotel Kamari is a small family-run two-star in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, and I would put it high on a list for parents. The long sandy beach is about 200 metres away, a children's lounge gives younger guests somewhere to go once the beach day is over, and free beach towels mean less to carry. Balconies look over the sea or the mountains. A score of 9.4 from 546 reviews is a strong signal for a simple, well-run place.

Sea view
Villa Frazeska
Kamares

Villa Frazeska

4.6· 231 reviews

Infinity pool over Kamares, two minutes from the beach

Why guests love it

Villa Frazeska is an aparthotel in Kamares on Sifnos, two minutes from Kamares Beach. Its infinity pool and sun terrace look out over the sea and the mountains, and the family rooms have a fully equipped kitchen rather than a basic kitchenette, which makes proper dinners in easy for parents. Free parking helps if you hire a car to explore the island. I would book it for families who want both a pool and the beach close by; a 9.2 score from 231 reviews supports it.

Infinity poolInfinity pool with sea and mountain views
Afroditi Hotel
Kamares

Afroditi Hotel

4.6· 361 reviews

Fifty metres from Kamares beach, sea-view balconies

Why guests love it

Afroditi Hotel is a straightforward two-star about fifty metres from the beach at Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, so families can go back and forth to the sand several times a day. Balconies face the sea or the garden, rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans, and breakfast is served in a dining room with a terrace. A shared TV lounge gives children a quiet corner. I would book it for an easy, unfussy beach stay; a 9.2 score from 361 reviews supports it.

Beachfront50 m from Kamares beach
Aeolos Hotel
Kamares

Aeolos Hotel

4.6· 54 reviews

Two-minute walk to Kamares Beach, kitchenette in every room

Why guests love it

Aeolos Hotel is a beachfront aparthotel in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, with direct access to the sand and sea views. Rooms have a kitchenette, a dining area and a balcony, which suits a family that wants to cook some meals and eat out for others. A coffee shop and a lounge add shared space, and Kamares Beach is two minutes away. I would book it for families who want the beach and the ferry close at hand; a 9.2 score from 54 reviews is encouraging.

Beachfront2-minute walk to Kamares beach
Mosha Pension
Kamares

Mosha Pension

4.6· 103 reviews

Kamares pension with its own pool, three minutes from the beach

Why guests love it

Mosha Pension is a two-star in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, three minutes from Kamares Beach, with an outdoor swimming pool that gives children a second place to swim. Family rooms have air conditioning, balconies and private bathrooms, and free WiFi is included. With both the pool and the beach so close, parents can switch between them as shade and wind allow. I would book it for a simple family stay by the beach; a 9.2 score from 103 reviews backs it.

Family-friendly
Chrysa House
Kamares

Chrysa House

4.6· 258 reviews

Five-minute walk to Kamares Beach, free on-site parking

Why guests love it

Chrysa House is a simple two-star in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, about five minutes from Kamares Beach, and it works well as a first or last night around a ferry. Family rooms have air conditioning, a TV and free WiFi, housekeeping is daily, and free on-site parking is handy for anyone with a hire car. Chrisopigi Monastery is about 13 km away. I would book it for convenience rather than character; a 9.1 score from 258 reviews shows it is well kept.

Family-friendly
Hotel Boulis
Kamares

Hotel Boulis

4.4· 446 reviews

Family-run hotel directly on Kamares beach, with its own bistro

Why guests love it

Hotel Boulis is a family-run two-star right on the beach at Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, with sea and mountain views. The Kafenes bistro-restaurant in the inner garden courtyard means parents can sort dinner without leaving the property, and a vine-covered pergola offers shade. Free parking is nearby. Rooms are simple, so I would choose it for families who value the beach on the doorstep and a home-style welcome over hotel extras; an 8.7 score from 446 reviews is reassuring.

BeachfrontDirectly on Kamares beach
Τζαννής Αγλαΐα
Kamares

Τζαννής Αγλαΐα

4.3· 313 reviews

Beachfront family rooms metres from Kamares Beach

Why guests love it

Τζαννής Αγλαΐα is a beachfront aparthotel in Kamares, the port village of Sifnos, with direct access to the sand and sea views. Family rooms have balconies, a refrigerator and a TV, and soundproofing is listed, a useful detail for children's naps in a busy port village. Scuba diving can be found nearby. Facilities are simple, so I would book it for families whose priority is stepping straight onto the beach rather than hotel extras; an 8.5 score from 313 reviews is solid.

BeachfrontA few metres from Kamares beach

What to expect

  • A working port beach with sandy stretches and ferry views
  • Family-run pensions and aparthotels within a five-minute walk of the port
  • Ceramic workshops and shops along the harbour front
  • A hillside pool with panoramic views over the bay
  • An easy bus or short drive to Apollonia's chora
  • Scuba diving operators running trips from the harbour

Local tips

  • Book near the port if you have an early or late ferry, it removes the stress of a longer walk with luggage.
  • Use the free parking offered by several Kamares properties rather than paying for a spot near the harbour.
  • Drive up to Apollonia for dinner at least once, the choice of restaurants there is wider than in Kamares.
  • Visit the ceramic workshops near the harbour for a genuine local craft experience.
  • Time beach visits around the ferry schedule, the beach is calmer between arrivals and departures.
  • Ask about scuba diving day trips, several operators run directly from the Kamares harbour.

Where to stay

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FAQ

Is Kamares a good base for visiting Sifnos?

Yes, particularly for its easy ferry connections, since most boats from Piraeus and Milos dock here; it also offers a genuine, working-port atmosphere compared with the more resort-built villages.

What is there to do in Kamares beyond the beach?

Ceramic workshops line the harbour front, scuba diving operators run trips from the port, and Apollonia's chora is a short drive away for restaurants and nightlife.

Is Kamares beach good for swimming?

Yes, the beach along the harbour is sandy and generally calm, though it shares the bay with ferry and fishing boat traffic.

How far is Kamares from Apollonia?

Apollonia is roughly a 5 to 8-km drive from Kamares, an easy trip for a wider choice of restaurants and shops.

What types of hotels are in Kamares?

Mostly small, family-run pensions and aparthotels within a short walk of the beach, along with one hillside property offering a panoramic pool view over the bay.

Do I need a car to stay in Kamares?

Not strictly, since the port, beach and village amenities are all walkable, though a car helps for day trips to Apollonia and other villages.

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