Hotels in Patra
The lower town is the grid of arcaded streets above the waterfront. The north port, used by Levante Ferries for Sami on Kefalonia, is on the promenade here, and the KTEL Achaias bus station faces it. Mediterranee, a three-star with 2,908 reviews, is the most reviewed hotel on this page; My Way Hotel & Events, a four-star rated 9.3, has balconies over the gulf or the mountains; Adonis City looks over the harbour; Galaxy City Center has been renovated; Marie Palace, five minutes' walk from the centre, has free parking nearby. The Bold Type is the only five-star on this page, with a seasonal outdoor pool. Byzantino and Palaiologos are four-stars; Eramai, also a four-star, serves brunch and high tea; City Loft and Castello City, rated 9.1 and 9.0, have terraces. For a kitchen, Patras Casale (9.4), Madi Luxury Stay (9.6) and Anfides Boutique are aparthotels; Anfides, rated 9.8 with sea views from many rooms, has the highest score on this page. Outside the city, Ostria Seaside Apartments is on the shore about 9 km from the centre, with a seasonal pool. The Upper Town, with the castle and the Roman Odeon, climbs in steep lanes; five hotels on this page sit near Psila Alonia, on its edge. Maison Grecque fills a historic building, DAYS City Suites has sea views, RESIDENCE PATRAS has kitchenettes, Elite Patras Suites offers suites and Olympic Star a terrace. Psila Alonia, the square locals call the city's balcony, is linked to Agios Andreas by the pedestrian street of Trion Navarchon, so the sunset and the cathedral are on foot from all five. The trap of Patras is its two ports. Ferries to Italy (Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice, Anek Superfast among the operators) leave from the South Port, whose Gate A is about 4 km from the centre. For those sailings, Airotel Patras Smart Hotel, near the new port and the church of Agios Andreas, is the one I would book; an old-port hotel means a taxi with luggage. Ferries to Sami, by contrast, need nothing more than the walk from a lower-town room. North along the coast towards Rio, the hotels have the sea. Moxy Patra Marina stands by the marina on Iroon Polytechniou, about 15 minutes' walk from the centre, with a seasonal pool; Delfini is 2 km out with balconies over the gulf; Airotel Achaia Beach, in Kastellokampos about 4 km out, has a pool and sauna; Tzaki, in Proastio, sits on a pebble beach. The Proastiakos train runs this way from Agios Andreas to Rio.
In Patras, sleep in the lower town near the old port if you are catching a Levante ferry to Kefalonia or a KTEL bus to Athens, and on the coast road towards Rio if you want a swim and easy parking. Patras is a working port and university city, not a resort, so the right base depends on the reason for the night: a sailing, the Carnival, or a stop on the way west.
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Anfides Boutique Hotel
Family-friendly boutique hotel with sea views and private outdoor spaces
Why guests love itAnfides Boutique Hotel works for families who want space and a little independence. Rooms have air conditioning, a kitchenette and a private bathroom, and many have a sea view and a private terrace or balcony. Free WiFi, a terrace, private check-in and check-out, a business area and an electric vehicle charging station are on the list, with a continental or à la carte breakfast daily. Guests rate it 9.8 from 60 reviews.

The Bold Type Hotel
Five-star elegance with a spa, pool, and diverse dining in Patras
Why guests love itThe Bold Type Hotel is a five-star hotel in Patras with a sun terrace, a garden, a restaurant, a bar and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. It has family rooms, a spa and wellness centre, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, a tour desk and an electric vehicle charging station, with free WiFi. Guests rate it 9.6 from 353 reviews. I would choose it for families and couples who want a full-service stay in Patras.

Madi Luxury Stay
Family-friendly aparthotel with balconies and kitchenettes in Patra
Why guests love itMadi Luxury Stay suits families who prefer an apartment to a standard hotel room. Each unit has its own kitchenette, a balcony, a private bathroom, air conditioning and free WiFi, so breakfasts and early dinners with children can happen in the room. There is a sun terrace, and an electric vehicle charging station helps if you arrive by car. I would choose it as a self-catering base in Patra, with a rating of 9.6 from 60 guests.

Eramai
Family-friendly comfort with city views and a convenient location
Why guests love itEramai is a four-star hotel in Patra with family rooms, air conditioning and private bathrooms. Many rooms have a terrace, a balcony or city views, and the restaurant serves brunch and high tea. A paid shuttle and car hire are on offer, and Patras Port is close, which matters for ferry days. Guests rate it 9.5 from 215 reviews. I would choose it for families who want a comfortable base near the port.

Elite Patras Suites
Family-friendly suites with city views and modern amenities in Patras
Why guests love itElite Patras Suites suits families who want to see Patras on foot. Psila Alonia Square, the Roman Theatre and Patras Castle are all nearby, so sightseeing with children does not mean long drives or taxis. Family rooms are available, each with air-conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar, and the lift helps with pushchairs and luggage. Express check-in and check-out keep arrival short, and the electric vehicle charging station is useful for families on a road trip.

Patras Casale
Family-friendly aparthotel in central Patras with balconies and a bar
Why guests love itPatras Casale is a family-friendly aparthotel in central Patras, a convenient stop for families travelling between the ferry port and the Peloponnese. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies, private bathrooms and free WiFi. The bar, coffee shop and lounge give everyone somewhere to sit outside the room, and the concierge and shuttle service help with logistics when travelling with luggage and children. I would book it as a central base for a night or two.

My Way Hotel & Events
Family-friendly hotel in Patras with Gulf views and a convenient location
Why guests love itMy Way Hotel & Events is a four-star hotel in central Patras, and its strongest point for families is logistics: the ferry port is within walking distance, so arriving or leaving by boat with luggage and children is simple. Rooms have a balcony facing the Gulf of Patras or the mountains, and there is a bar and restaurant on site for easy dinners. It is a city hotel, so I would not expect a pool or garden. A 9.3 score across nearly 1,800 reviews is reassuring.

DAYS City Suites
Family-friendly suites with sea views and a delicious breakfast in Patra
Why guests love itDAYS City Suites is a suite hotel in Patra, within easy reach of Psila Alonia Square. The air-conditioned suites have balconies, private bathrooms, a work desk and a coffee machine, and some look out to sea. Breakfast is continental or à la carte, with local specialties, and there is a lounge, free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Rated 9.3 from 1,266 reviews, I recommend it to families who want a comfortable city base rather than a resort with a pool.

Moxy Patra Marina
Modern comfort with sea views and a refreshing outdoor pool
Why guests love itMoxy Patra Marina is a three-star hotel near Agyia Beach and the Archaeological Museum of Patras, so a beach morning and a museum visit fit easily into the same day. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and sea views. The seasonal outdoor pool is a hit with children in summer, a fitness centre serves parents, and the modern restaurant keeps meals simple. Rated 9.2 from about 2,700 reviews, I recommend it for families who want sea views at a fair standard.

Ostria Seaside Apartments
Beachfront apartments with sea views and a seasonal outdoor pool
Why guests love itOstria Seaside Apartments has direct access to the sea, so families can split the day between the beach and the seasonal pool, which also looks out over the water. The family-friendly units have fully equipped kitchens, air-conditioning and a balcony or terrace, making breakfasts and naps easy to fit around children. The lush garden and spacious terrace add room to play. Private parking helps families arriving by car, and WiFi is free throughout.

City Loft Hotel
Family-friendly aparthotel with a sauna and fitness centre in Patra
Why guests love itCity Loft Hotel in central Patras has family rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms and city views, and each comes with a balcony and terrace, which gives children a little outdoor space. The garden and terrace are good places to slow down after the ferry or a day of sightseeing, and parents can use the fitness centre and sauna. An airport shuttle can be arranged. I would book it as a comfortable city stop for a family on the move.

Castello City
Family-friendly hotel with city views and a welcoming terrace
Why guests love itCastello City is a three-star near Patras Port, handy for families arriving or leaving by ferry. Family rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and city views, and a lift helps with luggage and pushchairs. The daily buffet breakfast gives everyone a choice before the day starts, and the terrace, bar and lounge offer places to sit outside the room. Housekeeping is daily and WiFi is free throughout. I would book it for a night or two around a ferry crossing.

RESIDENCE PATRAS
Family-friendly aparthotel with kitchenettes and city views near Patras attractions
Why guests love itRESIDENCE PATRAS is a practical city base for families passing through Patras, particularly those catching a ferry from Patras Port. Each unit has air-conditioning, a private bathroom and a kitchenette, so simple meals with children are easy, and family rooms are available. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Psila Alonia Square and the Roman Theatre of Patras are close by for a short walk. I would see it as a sensible stopover rather than a holiday hotel.

Maison Grecque Hotel Extraordinaire
Historic charm meets modern comfort in the heart of Patra
Why guests love itMaison Grecque Hotel Extraordinaire is a four-star hotel in a historic building in central Patra. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a balcony, a minibar and free WiFi, and the hotel is family-friendly. Psila Alonia Square and Patras Port are close, which helps both sightseeing and ferry days. Guests rate it 8.9 from 450 reviews. I would choose it for families who prefer a historic setting to a standard chain-style room.

Airotel Patras Smart Hotel
Contemporary comfort near Patras new port with a touch of luxury
Why guests love itAirotel Patras Smart Hotel is near the new port and Agios Andreas church, a handy spot for families boarding or leaving a ferry. Rooms are air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi, generous bathrooms and contemporary art on the walls. A Greek breakfast is served each morning, and free private parking is a real help in a busy port city. I would book it for a family stopover in Patras, with the church an easy walk away.

Galaxy City Center Hotel
Family-run hotel since 1970 on Agiou Nikolaou, the pedestrian street that climbs from the Patras seafront to the castle steps
Why guests love itGalaxy City Center's family rooms and suites sit on a pedestrian street, so children can step out of the lobby without traffic, and Georgiou Square, about 200 m away, is where Patras families spend their evenings. The American buffet breakfast helps before a long ferry crossing to Italy, which takes most of a day and night to Ancona. Mattresses are Media Strom with hypoallergenic pillows, useful for children with allergies, and there is a lift for pushchairs. What it lacks for a family holiday is water: no pool, and the nearest beach about 3 km away. I would book it for one night before or after the ferry, or for the carnival, and look at the beach hotels outside the city for a longer stay.

Airotel Achaia Beach
Seafront hotel with bay views, a pool, and family-friendly amenities
Why guests love itAirotel Achaia Beach sits directly on the seafront, and its balconies look over the Gulf of Patras, so families can keep the sea in view all day. Children can choose between the beach and the swimming pool, while parents have a gym and a sauna. The restaurant has sea views and there is a beach bar, which keeps meals simple. I would choose it for families who want a beach stay with the city of Patras within reach.

Olympic Star
Family-friendly hotel with spa facilities and balconies in Patra
Why guests love itOlympic Star is a two-star hotel in Patra, near Psila Alonia Square and Patras Port, with family rooms that have air conditioning, balconies and private bathrooms. A continental buffet breakfast with juices, cheeses and fresh fruit starts the day, and there is a terrace and free WiFi. Unusually for its category, it has a spa and wellness area with spa baths. Rated 8.5 from 856 reviews, I recommend it to families who want a simple, central stay close to the ferries.

Byzantino Hotel
Family-friendly comfort with modern amenities and a delicious breakfast
Why guests love itByzantino Hotel is a practical choice for families passing through or staying in Patra. The air-conditioned family rooms have private bathrooms and free WiFi, so there is space for everyone. A buffet breakfast with pastries, pancakes, cheese and fruit is served daily, with an à la carte option too, which takes the stress out of mornings with children. There is a bar and coffee shop and a 24-hour front desk. At 8.2 from 569 reviews, I would choose it for comfort and convenience, not resort facilities.

Marie Palace
Boutique comfort with city access and complimentary parking
Why guests love itMarie Palace is a two-star boutique hotel in Patra, a five-minute walk from the city centre. The en-suite rooms have air conditioning, a TV, a hairdryer and a minibar, and breakfast is a buffet served in the breakfast room. A coffee bar, free WiFi throughout and free parking nearby make it practical for families arriving by car. Rated 8.2 from 1,116 reviews, I recommend it as a simple, well-placed base for a short stay in Patra rather than a hotel with leisure facilities.

Tzaki hotel & restaurant Patras
Beachfront hotel with sea-view balconies and an on-site restaurant
Why guests love itTzaki hotel & restaurant sits on the beach in Patras, so families have the sea in front of the building. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a private balcony looking over the water. Breakfast offers American and buffet options with fresh pastries, and the restaurant serves Greek cuisine, easy for evenings with children. The sun terrace and garden give a quieter corner. Expect a city beach setting rather than a resort.

Mediterranee
Family-friendly hotel in central Patras with easy access to attractions
Why guests love itHotel Mediterranee is a three-star family hotel in central Patras with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and free WiFi. A buffet breakfast gives children plenty of choice before a day out, and the bar is there for a quiet drink in the evening. The central location keeps local sights and transport within easy reach, useful if you are catching a ferry or bus. Rated 8.0 from about 2,900 reviews, I would book it as a straightforward, well-placed stopover.

Delfini Hotel
Simple two-star on the Patras seafront road, with free parking and gulf views
Why guests love itDelfini can work for a family as a stopover between the motorway and a ferry, not as a place to spend several days. The shore is next to the hotel and some rooms look over the Gulf of Patras, which children enjoy at breakfast, and free parking means unloading at the door. Facilities are basic: a snack bar, a shared lounge and a 24-hour desk, with no pool or play area. The centre of Patras is about 2 km away, so evenings out mean the car or a taxi. For one night before an early ferry, it does the job.

Palaiologos Luxury City Hotel
City comfort with luxury touches and an EV charging station
Why guests love itPalaiologos Luxury City Hotel is a four-star city base in Patra, less than 1 km from Psila Alonia Square and Agios Andreas Church. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, minibar, TV, work desk and city views, and there is free WiFi. The building has a lift, a coffee shop and an electric vehicle charging station, and breakfast can be served in the room. Its 7.9 rating comes from 313 guests.

Adonis City Hotel
Harbor views and family-friendly comfort in the heart of Patras
Why guests love itAdonis City Hotel is a three-star base in central Patra with harbor views. Rooms are air-conditioned and have a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a mini-fridge, and the Gulf of Patras and the harbor show from many of them. Public transport and the city centre are within easy reach, which suits families moving around without a car. Guests give it 7.8 across 87 reviews, a modest score that I read as honest rather than polished.
What to expect
- The 25 hotels on this page have an average rating of 8.8 out of 10, from 21,931 reviews in total; 3 stand directly on a beach, all outside the centre, and 5 have sea views.
- Two ports, two jobs: Levante Ferries to Sami on Kefalonia use the north port on the city promenade, while ferries to Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice, Anek Superfast among them, use the South Port, about 4 km from the centre.
- Psila Alonia, the square on the edge of the Upper Town, is linked to the cathedral of Agios Andreas, whose dome rises 46 m, by the pedestrian street of Trion Navarchon.
- The Patras Carnival runs for weeks before Orthodox Lent; in 2026 it opened on 17 January and ended with the Grand Parade on 22 February.
Local tips
- Sailing to Italy? Check which port your ticket names: those ferries use the South Port, Gate A about 4 km from the centre, so book a taxi from an old-port hotel rather than walking with luggage.
- For an evening bus from Athens and a morning ferry to Kefalonia, a lower-town room near Othonos Amalias does both on foot: the KTEL Achaias station faces the north port.
- The Grand Parade is always on the Sunday before Clean Monday, so the date moves with Orthodox Easter; that weekend is the one when lower-town rooms go first.
- Go up to Psila Alonia before sunset, then walk down Trion Navarchon to Agios Andreas: it is the easiest way to see the Upper Town without sleeping on its slopes.
- With a car, I would stay on the Rio side rather than in the lower town: you skip the downtown grid of one-way streets and are already on the road to the Rio-Antirrio bridge.
- Without a car, the Proastiakos suburban train along the coast between Agios Andreas and Rio is the way to reach the beach hotels; check the current timetable on Hellenic Train before relying on a late return.
Where to stay
FAQ
Where is the best area to stay in Patras?
The lower town near the old port, for the Kefalonia ferry, the KTEL buses and restaurants on foot. Choose the coast road towards Rio if you drive or want a beach. The Upper Town is the finest part to walk but has few hotels and steep lanes.
Which port do ferries to Italy leave from in Patras?
The South Port, also called the New Port, south-west of the centre; its Gate A is about 4 km from the city centre. Ferries leave for Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice, Anek Superfast among the operators. Ferries to Sami on Kefalonia leave instead from the north port on the city promenade.
When is the Patras Carnival?
In the weeks before Orthodox Lent, so the dates move every year. It ends with the Grand Parade on the Sunday before Clean Monday: in 2026 the carnival opened on 17 January and the parade took place on 22 February.
Is there a beach in Patras?
Not in the lower town. The swimmable stretches start north along the coast road, in Kastellokampos and Proastio towards Rio, where the beaches are mostly pebbly, and south-west of the city. That is where the beachfront hotels on this page are.
Is Patras worth more than one night?
One night covers a ferry. A second lets you climb to the castle and the Roman Odeon, watch the sunset from Psila Alonia and see Agios Andreas. For a beach holiday I would not base myself here: Patras is a city stop, not a resort.
How do you get from Athens to Patras?
KTEL Achaias buses leave from the Kifisos bus station in Athens and arrive at the Patras station on Othonos Amalias, opposite the north port. From Athens airport, the X93 bus runs to Kifisos. The bus station and the railway station are both less than ten minutes' walk from the north port, so a lower-town hotel works without a taxi.