Villa Maria is truly the BEST place to stay in Syros. Eliza and Kostas are welcoming and make you feel like you are at home in their space. You MUST try their cooking class!!! Eliza is incredibly knowledgeable, and the food you create is some of the best Greek food you will ever have. Kostas will give you the best recommendations on the island, and make sure you've planned out your visit well. These guys truly care about your experience, and are so genuine and kind. The facilities are perfect, everything is clean and works well. You won't regret this stay!

Danielle Major Avatar Danielle Major
04/24/2023

Stayed in a beautiful room (replete with shutters) for a few nights. Tastefully restored and nicely decorated neoclassical house just a few blocks back from the main square in Syros (I could see the sea from my room). Kostas and Elisa were very welcoming and founts of information about the island and helped me make the best of my short time there. A superb place to stay, strongly recommended.

George M. Avatar George M.
09/20/2022

We had an amazing time in Villa Maria. The room and the view from the balcony was beautiful. Kostas is a very friendly host with many tips and proposals. 🙂

Chrysavgi Iordanidou Avatar Chrysavgi Iordanidou
09/04/2021

We loved our time at Villa Maria. Kostas was the most amazing host. He picked us up at the main square, was always ready to share tips and all the restaurants he recommeded were amazing. The house is unique and each room has his own neoclassical charm. It will take your breath away! Location is perfect, super quiet and you have a shared garden + 2! seaview terraces! Highly recommended!

Carsten Klemm Avatar Carsten Klemm
06/13/2021

I feel lucky to have stayed at Villa Maria! The room and house in general are super nicely decorated and it feels like you are living in another time. The view is one of the best I've had in my life: The city, the sea and the big blue sky are all there and you get a real sense of the greek island amazing light! The hospitality from the hosts is stellar, they made me feel super at home from the first moment and even provided a lot of information for nearby hikes. I cannot recommend it enough!

Angela Patrinou Avatar Angela Patrinou
03/06/2021

I intended to stay at Villa Maria for 5 weeks but loved it so much I ended up staying for nearly 3 months. Villa Maria itself is beautiful, it also has an incredible view and is in the perfect location - right in the heart of Ermoupoulis. Kostas and Elisa are the kindest hosts, who went above and beyond to look after me. I couldn’t have had a nicer stay here and can’t recommend it enough. A very special place.

Honor Dangerfield Avatar Honor Dangerfield
12/06/2020

Once again our stay at Villa Maria was wonderful. Our host is friendly and discreet and has paid attention to all the details that make a guest feel comfortable, such as the well-kept bed with the very comfortable mattress and pillows. Wonderful room with large windows and balcony overlooking the town of Ermoupoli. I highly recommend it.

Eleni Spiridaki Avatar Eleni Spiridaki
11/12/2020

Villa Maria is an extremely unique and friendly place. Once you arrive you already feel like home. You have nothing to worry about. Kostas is there for you, to show you and tell you anything you need to know about the island and its pure magic! He is there to help you out with everything. The rooms/ the house is located at a fantastic spot remind you of a Shakespeare setting ! It's very clean and cozy! Staying at Villa Maria it's an excellent choice and a good memory to keep you warm through the hectic days of the city! Hope you have an amazing stay! Enjoy every single bit of it !

Evangelia Kontonikolaki Avatar Evangelia Kontonikolaki
11/08/2020

A beautifully decorated 19th century house, located just above the main square with amazing views over the port and nearby islands from the top rooms. Kostas is a very friendly and helpful host and a mine of information about the island. We've stayed several times and hope to be back soon.

Rupert Smith Avatar Rupert Smith
11/07/2020

Amazing villa, we were totally in love with it. Every room was beautifully renovated with respect to the original.. the location was perfect and the views amazing. Kostas was really friendly and enthusiastic, thank you for the hospitality! One of the best places we ever stayed, would definitely come back!!

Sana Otten Avatar Sana Otten
08/22/2020

Kostas was a great host, and gave us superb and detailed advice about beaches and places to visit for nice food and drinks. Each and every place of those recommended, that we visited, were truly worthy. Villa Maria is a beautiful old building, very near the main square of the town, with many floors and different renovated apartments. We stayed at the Evie apartment, the one on the basement. It is beautifully decorated and super spacious with a fully Equipped kitchen. Only 'flaw' I can find was that there was no air condition, and the apartment was a bit hot. however the ground fan available was more than sufficient for us. Overall it was an amazing stay and we would be glad to come back soon! 5/5 stars and strongly recommended!

Κωνσταντίνα Δρέλλια Avatar Κωνσταντίνα Δρέλλια
08/06/2019

 

      Elisa and Kostas provide a beautiful space from which to explore the joys of Syros

    The attention to details to make your stay comfortable and welcoming is a... read more

    thumb Julie
    10/27/2022

      Everything was perfect. Highly recommend booking for your stay in Syros.

    thumb Jp
    09/29/2022

      Plus:
    1) Cleanliness
    2) Communication and willingness to help
    3) Friendliness
    4) Great mattress
    5) Awesome balcony view

    Minus:
    1) You need to climb 157 stairs in total to... read more

    thumb Daniel
    08/28/2022

      I couldn’t have asked for a better host! Kostas stayed up late to meet me after my arrival ferry was delayed & came down to the port when he realized... read more

    thumb Dara
    08/16/2022

      Wonderful spot!

    thumb Alivia
    07/27/2022

      A beautiful flat in the middle of Ermoupolis, just a short walk away from Ano Syros, the old town, and Asteria Beach. We loved the room and the view from... read more

    thumb Ingvild Alette
    07/24/2022

      Beautiful accommodation, fantastic view and the most amazing breakfasts!
    Wonderful hosts too. Nothing to fault!

    thumb Rebecca
    07/15/2022

      Look no further, this place is amazing! A neoclassical building that is perfectly renovated. Elisa and Kostas were incredible hosts, super helpful with everything- we especially loved Kostas’ suggestions. He... read more

    thumb Sedef
    07/08/2022

      We loved our stay here. Kostas made sure to greet us upon arrival with a map and highlights for us to explore on the island, and made sure we had... read more

    thumb Lauren
    07/03/2022

      This place was perfect! Great location, very clean, and a beautiful home. The hosts are extremely nice and helpful. I would 100% recommend to everyone I know!

    thumb Halle
    05/31/2022

      Ηταν ολα πολυ (Website hidden by Airbnb) δωματιο πολυ καθαρο και με απιστευτη θεα οπως φαινεται και στις φωτο και ακομα καλυτερα!Ο ιδιοκτητης κ.Κωστας ηταν προθυμος να μας βοηθησει σε οτι χρειαστηκαμε και εκτιμησαμε οτι με το που βρεθηκαμε αφιερωσε χρονο για να μας υποδειξει αρκετα μερη για να κινηθουμε στο νησι!Το συστηνω ανεπιφυλακτα.

    thumb Angelos
    04/25/2022

      Very nice room with amazing view on the port from the balcony !

    thumb Christian
    04/23/2022

      Amazing! Can't say that enough. One of the best airbnb's we've stayed on. The view was out of this world, location perfect. The stairs not an issue. Kostas was one... read more

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    10/19/2021

      Amazing! Can't say that enough. One of the best airbnb's we've stayed on. The view was out of this world, location perfect. The stairs not an issue. Kostas was one... read more

    thumb Juliapnilsson@Gmail.Com
    10/19/2021

      I don't think I've ever been so well cared for by a host (of any capacity) in my entire life. Kostas is not only generous and hospitable, but a truly... read more

    thumb Sarinea
    08/29/2021

      The room was fantastic, conform to the pictures and with a splendid view. Kostas has been one of the best host we have met in Greece. Very responsive and attentive... read more

    thumb Capucine
    08/25/2021

      Kostas was excellent throughout: easy to communicate with, fast replying and always accommodating.

    The room is up on the hill, so expect some stair climbing , but it is... read more

    thumb André
    07/18/2021

      It’s an absolutely beautiful view of the town! From your room you can literally see everything from the Port to downtown. The location is close to city hall we’re most... read more

    thumb Edward
    06/16/2021

      Amazing spacious kitchen, good outdoor spaces on different levels of the house from the apartment that let you get sun. Close to the town where everything is available and a... read more

    thumb Rhodri
    11/02/2020

      Very nice stay in this house very close to the centre, very comfortable! I recommend it fully. !

    thumb Andrei
    10/22/2020

      We had a great time! The flat is perfectly located and equipped and the rooftop has a great view! Kostas had great recommendations for us! The check in and out... read more

    thumb Lasse
    10/21/2020

      Super endroit pour un week-end, déco superbe, accueil au top avec visite et les adresses à tester ! Réactivité aux messages, et disponibilité!
    Rien à redire, a tester sans... read more

    thumb Chloé
    10/14/2020

      Appartamento in posizione perfetta a pochi passi da piazza Miaouli. La scalinata per raggiungerlo non lo rende adattto a chi ha problemi di deambulazione. Per il resto solo note... read more

    thumb Marco
    10/01/2020

      Fantastic place even better than it looks in the photos- and it looks good in the photos. Would highly recommend a visit

    thumb Kim
    09/14/2020

      We very much enjoyed staying in beautiful Villa Maria. Kostas has the best recommendations for food and activities on the Island. Efcharisto!

    thumb Samuel
    09/05/2020

      Romantic setting, central location and clean room! It was just what we had hoped for. I can truly recommend this place for others!

    thumb Helene
    08/23/2020

      Kostas perfectly knows his Island, Syros and he gaves us very good adresses! The room was perfectly located and cute. A perfect host that has always the smile! Really recomanded.

    thumb Lea
    08/15/2020

      We absolutely LOVED this space. Perfect. So much character, amazing views, location ideal, charming as heck and quiet street but super close to the square... can’t recommend it enough. Will... read more

    thumb Karlyn
    08/14/2020

      Konstas and Elisa were great hosts! Any time again 🙂

    thumb Rene
    08/14/2020

      While we visited Syros in the “off-season” in December, Kostas ensured we had a wonderful experience with his excellent hospitality including meeting us after we arrived by ferry. His local... read more

    thumb Priscilla
    12/15/2019

      Perfect apartment in an amazing location. Exactly as described and then some. One of the best Airbnb’s I’ve stayed in. Kostas is a great host who goes out of his... read more

    thumb Matt
    11/12/2019

      Phenomenal place to stay! The quality of the home is fantastic - it was even nicer than we expected from the pictures! Kostas and Elisa were great hosts, and were... read more

    thumb Amy
    11/02/2019

      A stunning apartment which mixes the traditional cycladic style of syros and the modernity of it's capital. The host was wonderful, extremely helpful and generous with his effort. He made... read more

    thumb Anthony
    10/11/2019

      Superbe logement au cœur d’Ermoupoli !!!! Très bien situé dans la ville ! Nous avons été reçu par Kostas qui nous à très bien acceuilli et donner plein d’adresses locales... read more

    thumb Clémence
    10/02/2019

      Villa Maria is a dreamlike place with wonderful hosts. I would have loved to take the view home with me. Go there, I can only recommend it!

    thumb Steffi
    09/29/2019

      We had a great time and Kostas was very helpful with advice on local attractions. We particularly appreciated his help with our luggage and organizing a taxi to the... read more

    thumb Ian
    09/27/2019

      Kostas Stefanou and Elisa Mavropoulou are wonderful people and gracious hosts, and they made our stay at their Villa Maria a sweet, comfortable, intimate, and very warm experience.
    Even before... read more

    thumb Amy
    09/23/2019

      This space is amazing and very cozy. Expect to get a stair climbing workout on your commute to and from the villa, however, it is entirely worth it. You will... read more

    thumb Maggie
    09/20/2019

      Kostas was a brilliant host. He met me on time when arriving on the island. Gave me a good variety of recommendations which I'm very glad I took on road... read more

    thumb Nicholas James
    08/23/2019

      Kostas is the best host you could possibly imagine, very friendly and reactive, he helped us with lots of recommendations and passion for his home town.
    His villa is wonderful... read more

    thumb Eddy
    08/21/2019

      Kostas was extremely kind and generous. When we arrived he sat downstairs with us and gave us a thorough overview of local restaurants, bars, and beaches both in Ermoupoli and... read more

    thumb Leah
    07/22/2019

      I was really impressed with the island of Syros and all that it had to offer. Kostas’s apartment is very nice and comfortable, with a nice view of... read more

    thumb Monica
    07/19/2019

      A very nice old traditional decorated restored villa in a very nice neighbourhood just north of Ermoupolis’ center. Kostas was very friendly and very helpful with tips for places to... read more

    thumb Christina
    07/15/2019

      This was the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of a truly spectacular Greek island, complete with great people and crystal clear waters just a short walk away from this... read more

    thumb Mary
    07/09/2019

      A fantastic trip to Syros staying at this stunning mansion! Perfect for our group of 8. Beautiful building and easy to get to. Thank you Kostas!

    thumb Helena
    07/02/2019

      Nice accomodation with a great view of Syros town and sea. About a 5 minute walk to the town.

    thumb Mike
    07/02/2019

      From the moment we arrived on Syros it felt like we were at home. Kostas met us and walked us to the house, all the while explaining the best things... read more

    thumb Nicole
    06/28/2019

      Beautiful place! Kostas is a perfect host!

    thumb Tucker
    06/21/2019

      When traveling to a place as beautiful as Syros, Greece, it can be overwhelming as what to do to get the most out of your visit. Kostas and Elisa immediately... read more

    thumb Emma
    06/17/2019

      Kosta’s quick responses and local tips make staying in this place a great example of what a super host means. The cooking area is amazing but our stay was short... read more

    thumb Lauren
    05/29/2019

      We loved our stay at Kostas' Airbnb. Kostas was very hospitable and gave us great recommendations for our short stay in Syros. He met us at the town square upon... read more

    thumb Sarah
    05/26/2019

      Villa Maria is a wonderful space right next to the center of Syros. An absolutely beautiful island, you can expect to find amazingly authentic experiences at incredibly reasonable prices, with... read more

    thumb Craig
    05/21/2019

      Great area not too far from main square and close to taxi service and buses for beaches.

    thumb Linda
    05/16/2019

      The apartment was perfect for our group of four. It was cute and clean and the roof terrace was perfect for enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings. We... read more

    thumb Loren
    05/11/2019

      A perfect place to stay in Ermoupoli. The room (pink room) was romantic and beautiful. I stayed alone for a week and loved the space. Corner room with incredible light... read more

    thumb Angela
    11/05/2018

      Εξαιρετική φιλοξενία ..εξαιρετική τοποθεσια στην καρδιά της Ερμούπολης ..όλα ήταν υπέροχα ..μείναμε πολύ ευχαριστημένοι ..εάν επισκεφτούμε ξανά το νησί θα επιλέξουμε πάλι τη Villa Maria!!

    thumb Christina
    10/23/2018

      Love it so much. We really loved our room at Kostas/Elisa’s place. They are amazing hosts. When we arrived, Kostas met us at the port. He was... read more

    thumb Shahin
    10/09/2018

      This place is amazing! The view is stunning. Kostas is so nice and accommodating. Since nobody was renting the place after us, he let us stay as late as we... read more

    thumb Laura
    10/06/2018

      Villa Maria was my first Airbnb experience and I feel it has certainly set the bar high! Kostas was super welcoming as soon as we arrived. He has provided a... read more

    thumb Lauren
    09/14/2018

      What a beautiful place with amazing views and authentic Syros charm, everything was so clean and neat and the towels and linen were of the best quality. What really ... read more

    thumb Stephanie
    09/02/2018

      Amazing place! Kostas was a brilliant host, and the house was clean, comfortable, spacious, and had loads of character. the rooftop patio is amazing. Thank you! Syros is also a... read more

    thumb Oliver
    08/28/2018

      just incredible. villa maria is one of the most beautiful places i’ve stayed and kostas was a wonderful host. i plan on coming back every summer!

    thumb Persis
    08/24/2018

      Une magnifique demeure parfaitement décorée, chaleureuse et agréable, un rooftop parfait pour les petits déjeuners ou plus selon vos envies. Kostas est disponible et très serviable, merveilleux séjour trop... read more

    thumb Sophie
    08/13/2018

      Villa Maria was everything we wished it would be! A rare gem that is centrally located stay (it’s walking distance to everything) as well as an authentic Syros experience (the... read more

    thumb Aundrea
    08/11/2018

      An absolutely beautiful home. A pleasure to stay there. Kostas gave many great local recommendations. I’ll be back!

    thumb Robert
    08/06/2018

      If you are looking to stay in a lively, working Greek town, not dominated by tourism, with beautiful architecture and food, then Ermoupolis is a great location. If you want... read more

    thumb Carl
    08/06/2018

      We stayed seven people here for several days and nights. A nice and relaxing place with a home away from home warm feeling. Very friendly and kind hosts. Though, if... read more

    thumb Mario
    07/27/2018

      Our stay at Villa Maria was among one of our very best Airbnb experiences— everything about our stay at Villa Maria was magnificent. The villa itself is comfortable, centrally located... read more

    thumb Matias
    07/23/2018

      A lovely room in Syros. Kostas is a fantastic host who is very dedicated to making sure his guests are well taken care of and accommodated. The villa... read more

    thumb Lucy
    07/19/2018

      What I loved..... a gorgeous mansion, ginormous bed, fresh breeze through the French doors and windows, walkable to everything, gorgeous places to swim! I love this town and of course... read more

    thumb Persia
    07/15/2018

      Love, love, loved this place and it’s owners. It was a pure delight to stay with them. The view was perfect! The bed was very comfortable. ... read more

    thumb Heather
    07/11/2018

      Kostas truly is a “super” host. We can in by ferry around 9pm and he stayed up and met us in the square to show us the apartment. He then... read more

    thumb Alyssa
    07/08/2018

      Kostas is really a host who goes above and beyond to make his guests feel at home and welcomed. He took the time, a few times, to help us plan... read more

    thumb Chrissy
    06/13/2018

      Spent 4 days with 6 friends, amazing hosts. Living in a house like this is an experience on its own. Plus it is located in the most convenient spot possible.... read more

    thumb Spyros
    06/04/2018

      Φοβερό κτίριο, φοβερή θέα και μια εκπληκτική αυλή!

    Πεντακάθαρος χώρος, προσεγμένος και ακόμα πιο όμορφος απ' όσο φαίνεται στις φωτογραφίες. Θα ευχαριστηθείτε κάθε γωνιά του και κάθε μικρή πινελιά που έχουν προσθέσει οι οικοδεσπότες. Ο Κώστας ήταν άμεσα διαθέσιμος για ό,τι χρειαστήκαμε και γενικώς πολύ φιλόξενος.

    Η βίλλα, εκτός της αίσθησης που προσφέρει, έχει ένα ιδιαίτερο χαρακτηριστικό: οι αυλές και οι ταράτσες της προσφέρουν τρομερή θέα ενώ ταυτόχρονα η βίλλα βρίσκεται μόλις 3' από την πλατεία Μιαούλη.

    Συνίσταται ανεπιφύλακτα για διακοπές στην Ερμούπολη.

    thumb Nafsika
    06/03/2018

      Ο Κώστας και η Ελίσα είναι υπέροχοι οικοδεσπότες έχουν ένα ονειρεμένο σπιτι, για τους φίλους μας ήταν εμπειρία να μείνουμε στο σπιτι τους . Όπως και να ακούγεται το σπιτι ειναι (Website hidden by Airbnb) σημείο δεν θα μπορούσε να είναι καλύτερο κεντρικα και ήσυχα ,όλες οι πληροφορίες που μας έδωσε ο Κώστας για φαγητό αξιοθέατα έκαναν την διαμονή μας αξέχαστη . Ευχαριστούμε θα έρθουμε πάλι Loukia&Matthias

    thumb Matthias
    05/31/2018

      We (4 friends) really enjoyed our 1 week stay in the spacious big house in Villa Maria. The house is very athmospheric and most of the furniture is historic and... read more

    thumb Kai
    05/13/2018

      We had a fantastic Easter break at Villa Maria. A great place and super helpful hosts. We’ll be coming back soon!

    thumb Alexis
    04/08/2018

      Kostas and Elisa’s place was fantastic. The villa is close to town, with a beautiful view of the water. We opted for Elisa’s breakfast basket, which we ate outside on... read more

    thumb Caroline
    02/20/2018

      We had a wonderful stay at Kostas/Elisa wonderful 19th century house! Hosts were so kind and nice, always there when needed and ready to help, and full of nice advices... read more

    thumb Chris
    09/30/2017

      This is a gem of a place in Ermoupoli and Kostas is a gem of a host. Couldn't recommend this Airbnb enough, it's absolutely the best you can get in... read more

    thumb Chloe
    08/29/2017

      Syros was our second stop on our island hopping journey and it was perfect to offset everything of Mykonos. Villa Maria was a beautifully up kept building with a lot... read more

    thumb Becca-Ashley
    08/28/2017

      Kostas is a great host! He showed us all of the great places in Syros, especially kastri a women's run cafeteria with amazing cheap food! He was so friendly and... read more

    thumb Lilli
    08/09/2017

      The restored historic Villa Maria is a calming and stunningly beautiful place to stay - each moment of the day revealed something unique about the house, situated in gorgeous hill... read more

    thumb M. O.
    07/06/2017

      If you love historic homes, you will love this house! It's absolutely gorgeous, restored and refurbished with meticulous sensitivity to the period of its construction. Some of my favorite elements... read more

    thumb Constance
    06/27/2017

      Excellent host, friendly and communicative. The house is central and in a very quiet neighborhood. Thank you so much

    thumb Anastasis
    06/19/2017