Bourtzi Hotel
A courtyard pool and cocktail bar steps from the harbor
About this hotel
Bourtzi Hotel tucks a genuine courtyard pool and sun-lounger terrace just off Skiathos Town's main pedestrian street, close enough to the harbor's restaurant scene that the two-minute walk barely registers. Rooms are minimalist and soundproofed, king-size beds and flat-screen TVs with stylish, modern bathrooms, most opening onto a balcony overlooking the pool below. A buffet breakfast is served poolside each morning, and the hotel's own cocktail bar on the pedestrian road serves drinks and light snacks into the evening, giving the property its own social centre without needing to walk far for one. Common areas stay simple rather than elaborate, in keeping with the size of the property. None of this is flashy, but it covers what a short island stay actually needs.
- 4-star hotel
- Courtyard pool
- Cocktail bar
- Central old town location
Our take
This suits couples and travelers who want a small, design-led stay within walking distance of everything Skiathos Town's old lanes offer. The cocktail bar makes evenings easy without committing to a full night out elsewhere. Families needing more room variety or a kids' pool should look toward a larger aparthotel instead. It is a straightforward, honest fit for the right traveler rather than a fit for everyone.
- ✓Book a pool-view balcony specifically, not every room overlooks the courtyard.
- ✓Have a cocktail at the hotel's own bar before heading out, it sets a good tone for the evening.
- ✓Eat breakfast poolside early, the courtyard fills up once the day's sun hits it directly.
Why we love it
- Courtyard pool just off the pedestrian street
- On-site cocktail bar
- Soundproofed, minimalist rooms
- Poolside buffet breakfast
Why guests love itThe courtyard pool turned out to be the real draw, quiet enough for an actual swim despite sitting right off the busiest street in town. We had drinks at the hotel's own bar most evenings before wandering down to the harbor for dinner, and the two-minute walk meant we never once needed a taxi during the whole stay. It is the kind of detail a guest notices without needing to be told about it.