Where to stay on Samothraki
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Getting to Samothraki
The ferry from Alexandroupolis takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. Cars and campervans go on board too.
In July and August the car places sell out first: book once your dates are set.
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- Therma
Therma, about 14 km by road from the port, is the green north-coast village under the forests of Mount Saos, and the island’s base for walkers.
- Chora
Chora, the old capital, climbs the slopes of Mount Saos about 5 km by road from the port, out of sight of the sea as it was built against pirates.
- Kamariotissa
Kamariotissa is the port, on the west coast, where every ferry from Alexandroupolis comes in.
- Kariotes
Kariotes lies along the north coast road between Palaiopolis and Therma, about 10 km from the port.
- Palaiopolis
Palaiopolis is the ancient city of Samothraki, on the north coast about 6 km by road from the port.
- Potamia
Potamia is a small settlement of rooms and apartments about 2 km from the port, close to the sea north-east of Kamariotissa.
- Alonia
Alonia is a quiet village among olive groves between the port and Chora, about 4.5 km by road from Kamariotissa.
- Makrilies
Makrilies is a small village above the south-west coast, about 8 km by road from the port, with its pebble beach below and a cheese dairy in the village.
- Lakoma
Lakoma (Lakkoma) is a village of olive groves on the south-west road, about 9 km from the port, on the way to Pachia Ammos, the island’s long sandy beach.
- Xiropotamos
Xiropotamos is a small hill village on the south-west side, about 10 km by road from the port.
- Dafnes
Dafnes is a small village in the olive groves of the southern slopes, about 12 km by road from the port, with a winery nearby.
- Profitis Ilias
Profitis Ilias is a hill village on the south-west slopes, about 12 km by road from the port, known across the island for its tavernas serving local goat and for the view over the sea at sunset.
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Where should I stay on Samothraki?
Your accommodation choice depends on your preferences. Kamariótissa (main port village) offers the widest selection of hotels, restaurants, and services—convenient for ferry arrivals and departures but busier than other areas. Chora (main town) feels more authentically Greek with local character, traditional architecture, and proximity to hiking routes—perfect for culture seekers. Hill villages such as Profitis Ilias and Alonia offer quieter, more immersive experiences with limited tourism infrastructure. Beach-near settlements like Lakoma are ideal if beach access is priority. For first-timers, Kamariótissa or Chora offer best balance of amenities and experience. Experienced travelers often venture to smaller villages for authenticity. Most visitors stay 5-10 days, which allows exploring different areas. Book accommodation in advance during July-August but shoulder seasons (May-June, September) offer excellent availability and better prices.
Are hotels expensive on Samothraki?
Less than on the busiest Greek islands. Most places to stay are family-run rooms, studios and small hotels, with a few larger hotels and the Varades campsite. Prices go up in July and August, when the best places fill early; in June and September there is more choice. You can compare live prices on the stays map in where to stay.
What types of accommodation are available?
Mostly family-run rooms, studios and apartments, plus small hotels and a few larger ones, village houses on Airbnb and the Varades municipal campsite near Therma. Kamariotissa, by the port, has the most choice; Therma suits walkers; Chora and the hill villages are quieter. See them all, with live prices, in where to stay.
Do I need a car on Samothraki?
For most visitors, yes. The island’s buses are run by the municipality and mostly in summer, taxis are few, and many beaches, waterfalls and villages are a drive apart. Car and scooter hire is in Kamariotissa, by the port; book ahead for July and August, or bring your car on the ferry. If you stay in Kamariotissa or Therma and mostly walk, you can manage a few days without one. More in getting around.
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