Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Nafplio

PALELIA living in the olive garden is a calm family base near Nafplio, close to Karathona Beach and within reach of the Bourtzi fortress in the harbour. Family rooms are air-conditioned with private balconies and sea views, and the garden and sun terrace give children room outdoors. Free private parking on site makes day trips around the Argolida easy with a car full of beach gear, and the concierge service can help plan outings to the beach or the old town.

Ennea Muses Rooms and Suites is a family-friendly stay in Nafplio where every room has its own kitchen. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a balcony, a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and free WiFi, so families can handle breakfasts and snacks themselves. The garden, terrace, hot tub and a pool with a view give children and parents room to relax, and massage services are available. Rated 9.6 from 484 reviews, I would choose it for space, the pool and the kitchens.

Capital Luxury Suites in Nafplio offers aparthotel-style accommodation with air conditioning, private bathrooms and balconies. The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round, which is rare and useful for families travelling outside high summer, and the lush garden and sun terrace give children space to play. There is a bar, an outdoor seating area and free WiFi. Rated 9.5 from 348 reviews, I would book it for the year-round pool and the suite-style space.

Pension 2Be in Nafplio offers family-friendly accommodation with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and free WiFi. Guests have a sun terrace, a bar and a buffet breakfast, and the Archaeological Museum and Arvanitia Beach are within walking distance. Guests rate it 9.4 from 279 reviews. I would choose it for families who want a central, simple base in Nafplio from which both the museum and a beach are within a walk.

Kastello Hotel occupies a traditional mansion on a scenic alley in Nafplio, between Syntagma Square and the path up to Palamidi Castle. Rooms have a romantic decor with air conditioning and wooden floors. That position keeps the main sights within a short walk while the alley itself stays away from the square. Guests rate it 9.3 from 306 reviews. I would choose it for couples and for families who enjoy historic buildings.

Xenon Inn is a historic guesthouse on Syntagma Square, the main square of Nafplion. Rooms are soundproofed and come with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player, and some look toward Palamidi Castle. The property is family-friendly and has spa and wellness facilities. Guests rate it 9.3 across 243 reviews. I would pick it for families who want to explore the old town on foot from a central address.

Grand Sarai Nafplio occupies a 17th-century building in the old town and welcomes families, a good choice for parents who want to explore Nafplio on foot. Rooms have COCO-MAT beds and look over the Argolic Gulf, the Old Town or Palamidi. Syntagma Square is a few minutes away for evening walks around the old town, and the churches of Agios Spyridon and the Catholic church are right nearby. I would ask for a gulf-view room.

999 Luxury Hotel is a restored building in central Nafplio, so families can reach the old town's shops and cafés on foot. Rooms and suites are air-conditioned with town views, and some have a balcony or patio, which gives a little outdoor space. Breakfast is served in the garden, looking up at Palamidi Castle, a good way to plan the climb for the day. I would suit it to families with older children who enjoy walking around a historic town.

Impero Nafplio Hotel & Suites is set in a restored historic building in Nafplio. The air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, free WiFi and streaming services, and some come with balconies with views. A continental buffet breakfast with local specialties, warm dishes, fresh juice, cheese and fruit is served daily, and there is a sun terrace with outdoor seating. Private check-in and daily housekeeping make arrivals easy. Rated 9.3 from 855 reviews, I recommend it to families who want a characterful base in town.

Nafsimedon Hotel occupies a mid-19th-century neoclassical mansion in Nafplio, with a quiet garden of palm trees and views over Kolokotronis Park. For families, the best detail is the children's playground just across the street, perfect before or after breakfast. Rooms have chandeliers, marble-topped tables and comfortable beds, and the buffet breakfast is served in the bar area or the courtyard. I would recommend it to families who want character and a place for children to play.

Naus Hotel sits in Nafplio about 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum, with Arvanitia Beach a short walk away, so a family can mix the old town and a swim in the same day. Family rooms have sea views, balconies, air-conditioning and free WiFi. The restaurant serves Greek dishes with vegan and gluten-free options, handy for children with dietary needs. A sun terrace and a bar complete the picture. I would book it as a walkable family base in Nafplio.

Hotel Ippoliti is a four-star boutique hotel in a restored traditional mansion in Nafplio. Rooms are individually styled with Tuscan furniture and jet shower cabins, some with a spa bath or a fireplace and others with balconies over the harbour. A small outdoor pool with hydromassage gives children a place to swim, and the traditional breakfast is served by the pool. There is also a fitness room and a lounge with a fireplace. Rated 9.1 from 926 reviews, I recommend it for a characterful stay in town.

Grande Bretagne - Nafplio is a neoclassical hotel on the promenade, looking over the Argolic Gulf, a pleasant setting for families who like evening strolls by the water. Rooms and suites are air-conditioned and richly decorated, with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar, and a suite gives a family more space. The American buffet breakfast offers plenty of choice for different appetites, and the lounge bar has a hand-painted ceiling worth a look. I would ask for a gulf-view room.

Ilion Hotel occupies a former 19th-century mayoral residence in Nafplio's Old Town, near Syntagma Square and the promenade, so families can walk everywhere. Themed rooms with classical furnishings and antiques feel like staying in a small museum, which older children often enjoy. Air-conditioned suites give a family more room, breakfast is served in the bistro or the garden, and the hammam offers parents a quiet hour. I would suggest it to families with older children rather than toddlers, given the antiques.

Byron suits families whose children can climb stairs on their own. The hotel sits at the top of the old town, so every outing starts on stepped lanes, which rules out pushchairs and makes life hard with toddlers. In return, the upper lanes are quiet at night, and the old town is easy to explore on foot with older children, down to Syntagma Square and the harbour. School-age children can take on the Palamidi stairway, about 1 km away, which leads to a fortress 216 m above the town. There is no pool, so a beach day means leaving the old town.

Agamemnon Hotel puts families in Nafplio's old city, directly opposite the Bourtzi fortress. Many rooms have private balconies, either facing the sea or overlooking scenic alleys, so parents can sit outside while children rest. Rooms have air conditioning and satellite TV, and a breakfast room and a cafe with views of Bourtzi keep the day simple. The alleys lead to local shops and eateries on foot. Choose a sea-view room when booking, since not every room faces the water.

Avra Nafpliou is one of the more family-ready three-star options in Nafplio. It has dedicated family rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool with a pool bar on the terrace, and free private parking, which counts in a town where central parking is tight. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with balconies, and the buffet breakfast keeps mornings easy. Arvanitia Beach and the Archaeological Museum are within easy reach. Remember that the pool is seasonal, so I would check the dates for spring or autumn trips.

Rex Hotel is a three-star in central Nafplio, close to the town's sights, so families can walk to the old streets and the waterfront. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a neoclassical style and carpeted floors that keep them quiet. The American buffet breakfast gives children plenty of choice, and parents can end the day at the bar. Free Wi-Fi and free public parking on site make arriving by car simple. I would choose it as a central, practical family base in Nafplio.

Athena Hotel puts families in the middle of Nafplio, facing Syntagma Square and the Archaeological Museum. Many rooms have balconies looking over the square, Palamidi or Akronafplia, so parents can sit outside once children sleep. Coco-Mat beds and linens help everyone rest, and the traditional Greek breakfast with handmade pies and cakes sets up the day. Shops, restaurants and bars are a short stroll away, so evenings need no car or taxi.

Nafplia Hotel is a two-star in central Nafplio, just 100 metres from the port and very close to a park where children can stretch their legs. Family rooms have balconies and free WiFi, and the all-day bar serves breakfast, coffee and drinks, so mornings are easy. It is a simple hotel without a pool, but an 8.5 score from over 1,400 reviews is very good for its category. I recommend it for families who want to explore Nafplio's old town on foot.

Aion Luxury Hotel sits inside Nafplio's Old Town, close to the promenade, Syntagma Square and the harbour where boat trips leave, so a family can reach the main sights on foot. Rooms are individually decorated, each with a private bathroom. A spa and wellness area gives parents a quieter moment, and the lobby bar serves local wines in the evening. I would choose it for families who want a central, design-led base in Nafplio rather than a beach hotel.

Vista Del Mare Rooms is an aparthotel in Nafplio, close to Arvanitia Beach and the Bourtzi fortress. Its family rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a balcony with sea or mountain views, a kitchenette and a sofa bed, so children can sleep in the same room and simple meals are easy. The rooms are soundproofed and WiFi is free. Rated 8.4 from 829 reviews, I recommend it to families who want space and self-catering within reach of the beach and the old town.