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Astir Thira Hotel vs Iconic Santorini - A Boutique Cave Hotel

Both Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel and Astir Thira Hotel are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel ranks slightly better than Astir Thira Hotel. Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel ranks #31 in Santorini with endorsements from 3 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Astir Thira Hotel
Astir Thira Hotel
7 / 10
Fira, Fira Santorini, Fira 84700, Greece
From $97 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This hotel (popular with Greek and foreign honeymooners) compensates for its lack of a caldera view with a large swimming pool and excellent location... Unusual in Greece are the nonsmoking rooms." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Just 10 minutes on foot from the main square in Fira, the 44-room Astro Palace Hotel & Suites spreads out over a series of low-slung buildings built in the traditional Cycladic style." Full review
Iconic Santorini - A Boutique Cave Hotel
Iconic Santorini - A Boutique Cave Hotel
8 / 10
Imerovigli, Imerovigli 84700, Greece
From $390 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Perched high above the Aegean in the village of Imerovigli, this old-meets-new hotel has been carved into Santorini’s ancient caldera wall." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Enjoying fabulous views across Santorini's stunning caldera, Iconic Santorini was the island's first luxury cave-conversion hotel, dating originally from the early 1980s." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"A sea-view pool, cosy spa and breezy whites and blues have freshened the traditional dwellings, now the perfect spot for a luxurious break with dazzling Aegean Sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This five-star cave hotel is something special, with great attention paid to tiny details" Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
19.0
"Perched above the Aegean Sea, about 2 miles north of the town of Fira, the Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel, is ideal for leisure travelers seeking a romantic stay in Santorini, Greece." Full review