Iris Skiathos
Self-catering studios on the old town's main street
About this hotel
Iris Skiathos sits just 100 metres from Papadiamantis street, the old town's main artery, close enough that the walk to shops, tavernas and the Papadiamantis house-museum barely counts as a walk. Each air-conditioned unit includes a kitchenette with cooking facilities and a fridge, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, self-catering studios rather than serviced hotel rooms. A garden with seating areas gives the property its own quiet corner away from the street, and staff can arrange car rental for anyone planning day trips. Megali Ammos beach is a ten-minute walk, Skiathos Port 500 metres. 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.
- Central old town location
- Kitchenette studios
- Garden seating area
- Car rental assistance
Our take
This suits travelers who want to be right in the old town's main artery while still self-catering some meals, a combination the kitchenette makes genuinely practical. The garden adds a quiet retreat from the street's daytime bustle. Anyone wanting a full-service hotel breakfast should look elsewhere, since this leans entirely on self-catering. It is a straightforward, honest fit for the right traveler rather than a fit for everyone.
- ✓Shop for groceries early in your stay, Papadiamantis street's shops are a hundred metres away and convenient.
- ✓Use the garden's seating area for a quiet morning coffee before the street gets busy.
- ✓Ask staff about car rental if planning trips beyond the old town's walkable core.
Why we love it
- 100 metres from Papadiamantis street
- Self-catering kitchenette
- Quiet garden with seating
- 10-minute walk to Megali Ammos
Why guests love itIris Skiathos offers self-catering units 100 metres from Papadiamantis Street, the main street of Skiathos Town. Each air-conditioned unit has a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, so families can prepare simple meals and keep to their own rhythm. A garden with seating areas gives children a little outdoor space, and WiFi is free throughout. Megali Ammos Beach is a ten-minute walk. It is rated 9.1 from 365 reviews.