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Istoria Hotel

Name: Istoria Hotel
Address: Perivolos Beach, 84703 Santorini, Greece, Santorini, Greece
Price range: $$$ ($454/night and up)
Rating: 4.9

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Istoria Hotel

Santorini • Perivolas • SPLURGE

avg. $454 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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At a glance

A 2019 Santorini compound by architect Valentinas Petroulas with lava stone walls, curved interiors, and a volcanic-stone infinity pool.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts seeking quiet Santorini

Highlights:

Valentinas Petroulas design with rough-hewn lava stone entry arch
33 rooms with curved walls and carved limestone niches
Infinity pool flanked by volcanic stone and mature olive trees

Minimalist-Mediterraneansecluded

PB hotel design editorial

At the quieter southern end of Santorini, away from the caldera crowds, a compound of low whitewashed volumes and dark volcanic stone walls announces itself with disarming restraint. Istoria, which opened in 2019 near the black sand beach of Perivolos, was designed by the Athens-based architect Valentinas Petroulas with interiors by K-Studio — the same practice responsible for some of the most considered hospitality projects across the Greek islands. The entry arch, cut through a wall of rough-hewn lava stone, sets the material grammar immediately: island vernacular regrounded in something more severe and considered, closer to North African kasbah than Cycladic postcard. Inside, the thirty-three rooms and suites work a palette of warm limestone plaster, white-rendered arched openings, and dark linen — walls curved rather than cornered, niches carved into the render where a lesser scheme would have placed a side table. The pendant lights hang from simple cords against sand-toned ceilings, while leather sling chairs and teak sun loungers carry the outdoor spaces. The long infinity pool is flanked by volcanic stone retaining walls and mature olive trees, the white tower at its head functioning almost as a folly — architectural punctuation that keeps the eye moving. The restaurant terrace, laid with volcanic gravel and furnished with bleached oak chairs beneath canvas shade sails, grows dense with banana palms and succulents that give the whole compound an atmosphere somewhere between a Moroccan riad garden and a Cycladic farmstead.

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About

At the sublime junction where the black volcanic sand of Perivolos Beach meets the midnight blue waters of the Aegean Sea, one finds Istoria, a 12-suite retreat, where a unique blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics animates a next-generation social hub, while embracing all the needs of modern and sophisticated travelers, for an experience that is wholly and authentically Greek. As if sculpted from the hand of some chthonic deity and bathed in bright Cycladic sunshine, Istoria’s 12 idyllic suites are impressively arched towards the privacy of verdant terraces, crowned, in most cases, with private outdoor hot tubs or pools, offering an additional layer of refuge to this resplendent haven.

Amenities

Pool

Internet

Beachfront

Suites

Room service

Free Internet

Free Parking

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Spa

Istoria Hotel Reviews

177 reviews

"My wife and I came for a cocktail by the pool of Istoria, and ended up staying the afternoon drinking and conversing with Stelios, the great bartender of Istoria. Simply by talking he was able to know which drinks were made for us. I want to come back to Istoria just to catch up with Stelios and drink until sunset. He made our stay remarkable. We wish you all the best. Laura (mamacita) & Brian"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 11, 2025

"Best experience I’ve had staying at a hotel, period. The staff was incredibly kind, generous, and very accommodating. After spending time in Oia and Fira, I would not stay anywhere else in Santorini except Istoria. Exceptional all around."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Sep 30, 2025

"My wife and I shared three incredible days at the Istoria Hotel on Santorini in September 2025. There is a lot of hype about Oia and Fira but you can take a car/taxi to visit those places which we found to be very touristy and crowded. The Istoria Hotel is in a much more peaceful location and Perivolos Beach is literally steps away (the pool is even closer if that's your preference). If you are looking for a relaxing place at a hotel that will assist you with anything you need, the Istoria Hotel is the place for you. The room had all the amenities we needed. The staff is what stands out the most. They were not only accommodating but we really did feel like family by the time we left. There were plenty of hugs on the last day. From the front desk, to the dining, to the bar - all the staff were amazing. With only 12 rooms, there is plenty of time for them to pamper you with attention. Radula and the rest of the wait staff really stood out for their friendliness and service. Stelios at the bar was also a standout for his friendly banter and excellent drinks. He also gave us an excellent dinner recommendation - Rosemary in Pyrgos. Wonderful sunset without all the people in Oia! We can't say enough about all of them - we wanted to stay another week! We would recommend staying here and doing day trips to other places around the island. We stayed for three days and had no problem getting to them all but had nice quiet relaxation when we were at the hotel."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Sep 18, 2025

"Honestly, the most incredible place. The staff are incredible - they can’t do enough for you. The room was beyond perfect, the facilities are stunning, the location is perfect and the food was incredible. 10 out of 10 and can’t wait to go again!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Sep 13, 2025

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