The Secret Boutique Hotel
Fifty metres from the central square, with free bicycles
About this hotel
The Secret Boutique Hotel sits close enough to the central square, fifty metres, that its traditional-alley setting doesn't come at the cost of convenience, with the old public port also just 100 metres away. Rooms run air-conditioned with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and the terrace or balcony gives a spot for a cup of tea away from the lane's foot traffic below. Free bicycle use is a genuine perk for exploring beyond the old town, and the gift shop covers last-minute souvenirs without a special trip. Lefkas Marina is a fifteen-minute walk for those wanting to watch the yacht traffic, and Sikelianou Square sits 200 metres from the door for an easy evening stroll.
- Free bicycles
- Central location
- Gift shop
- Free WiFi
Our take
This suits travellers who want a central, boutique-scale stay within the old town's alleys, with the free bicycles a real point of difference from other central hotels. The proximity to both the square and the old port covers most of what a first visit to Lefkada Town needs. Families wanting a kitchenette for self-catering should look at Niriides instead, since The Secret Boutique Hotel leans toward a traditional hotel-room stay rather than an apartment setup.
- ✓Use the free bicycles for the ride out to Lefkas Marina rather than the fifteen-minute walk, especially in midsummer heat.
- ✓Visit the Phonograph Museum, just 100 metres away, on a slower morning before the day's main plans.
- ✓Book directly for the free bicycle use; it's a genuine amenity worth confirming is included at the time of booking.
Why we love it
- 50 metres from the central square
- Free bicycle use for exploring the town
- Traditional-alley setting with modern room comforts
- 15-minute walk to Lefkas Marina
Why guests love itBeing fifty metres from the central square meant every evening out started with a two-minute walk rather than a taxi or a long trek back through the lanes. The free bicycles turned into our main way of getting to the marina, more enjoyable than the walk and free of any rental hassle. The gift shop covered a last-minute souvenir run on our final morning without needing to hunt down a proper shop.