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Carpe Diem

Santorini • Pyrgos • OVER THE TOP

avg. $722 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

A basalt-embedded Cycladic compound in Pyrgos village with terraced stone architecture and a westward-facing infinity pool.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts seeking authentic Cycladic vernacular

Highlights:

  • Built into volcanic basalt rather than atop it
  • Terraced lava-stone walls with whitewashed barrel vaults
  • Infinity pool dissolves into caldera views at dusk
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PB hotel design editorial

Perched on the volcanic ridge above Pyrgos — one of Santorini's oldest medieval villages, and notably removed from the caldera-edge crowds of Oia and Fira — Carpe Diem was built into the island's dark basalt landscape rather than placed upon it. The construction language is unmistakably Cycladic: rough-hewn lava stone walls rise in terraced formations beneath whitewashed volumes whose chimney stacks and barrel-vaulted openings echo the agricultural vernacular of the island's interior. Arched passageways cut through the stone retain the feel of a working village compound, while the infinity pool extends westward over the hillside, its surface dissolving at dusk into a sky that grades from deep amber to violet above the distant caldera silhouette. Inside, the rooms trade the drama of the exterior for something closer to monastic calm. Polished plaster floors in off-white, painted timber beam ceilings, and wide arched thresholds between sleeping and sitting areas give each space a generous, unhurried atmosphere — white-lacquered occasional tables on cabriole legs introducing a quietly romantic counterpoint to the stripped-back Aegean structure. The dining room takes a more deliberate approach to atmosphere: backlit arched niches set into plastered walls display ceramic and sculptural objects, the warm amber glow lending the space the quality of a private collection rather than a hotel restaurant. Throughout, the palette holds steady — sand, chalk, and soft grey, punctuated by turquoise accents that echo the pool beyond.

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About

Breathtaking sunsets, high privacy and Cycladic allure since 2008.

Amenities

Pool

Free Parking

Restaurant

Internet

Room service

Free Internet

Free Wifi

Suites

Bar/Lounge

Spa

Carpe Diem Reviews

496 reviews

"Accommodation is perfect. Rooms are amazing. Private pool was excellent. Excellent spot on the centre of the island. Bus stop only 10 minute walk away and you can walk around the massive hill so don’t rely on google maps for that. Highly recommend for romantic getaway."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 02, 2026

"Lovely staff , stunning location nice and quite but a short walk around the corner to Pygros bars and restaurants. Highly recommend and will be looking to book this venue in the future"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 20, 2026

"It was an amazing trip with great hospitality and views. They could work on making stairs for the guests so that they can climb up safely and walk to the town, and provide a good working iron instead. Breakfast could have been better with more options."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 18, 2026

"The whole experience start to end was absolutely sensational. I planned a proposal for this trip and the team were so good with helping this go flawlessly. I spoke with Sofia in advance who helped me prepare many special bespoke requests including printing a letter locally on quality stationary, planning flowers and prosecco to be delivered (with fruit), and a number of other requests including suggestions and tweaking! While there, Chris helped me with a large number of requests including laundry, breakfast delivery to the room, both in person and over WhatsApp. Filip greeted us with a warm welcome and smooth departure. All the staff that we came into contact with could not be more helpful and made the stay so special, including the housekeeping, and restaurant/bar staff, even going so far as to delay cleaning and collection of the balcony breakfast until long after usual to help the proposal go off with no issues (without myself asking!). Nothing felt like too much. Upon arrival, we’d been upgraded to another better suite and they didn’t even take credit, they just let us enjoy it. On top of how great the staff were, the view was astounding, sunrise and sunset - really unique and amazing views of Fira and Oia. Beautiful rooms, lovely pools, breakfast was amazing (really!) and very local spread of varied food. This stay was truly special and I feel so grateful to this staff at Carpe Diem. I’d love to return one day to celebrate an anniversary and I hope it doesn’t change."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 07, 2026

"This hotel was a 10/10 - one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at! It’s pure luxury - every part of the stay was incredible! The hotel itself is small so it was very peaceful, rooms were so spacious, kept very clean and were beautifully decorated! The private rooftop pool was amazing with incredible views of the island, lots of space on the balcony for sunbathing and plenty of shade for reading too! The breakfast was also a big standout - the menu changed daily during our stay, where we could select the items we wanted and they were produced fresh for us! The quality of the food was unmatched and I’ve never had such a high quality hotel breakfast before! Overall, couldn’t recommend this stay more - this is a perfect base to get the best of Santorini! Pure luxury and a more authentic Greek experience but still positioned well to get into the tourist hotspots! 10/10 would definitely recommend and will absolutely be returning!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 06, 2026

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