My wife and I visited Folegandros for the first time and spent a wonderful 6 nights at Polikandia Hotel. Stelios and Dimitris made us feel so welcome, the property was... read more the prettiest on the island, it was kept meticulously clean and had magnificent views to Panagia Church up on the mountain. They had the best position on the island, central to everything, a beautiful pool with gardens, and their breakfast was one of the most delicious I’ve ever had on any Greek island. Don’t bother looking at other hotels in Folegandros. This is truly the only hotel you should consider.

  Cozy traditional Greek hospitality  - Centrally located in Chora (imo you don't want to stay anywhere else on the island), with a sparkling pool, shaded lounge areas, thoughtful outdoor hot shower (you'll appreciate this as... read more you kill time after checkout before your ferry arrives), spotless tho smallish rooms (we were in room 19), Polikandia is a top spot to stay in Folegandros. It doesn't have sexy IG in Greece vibes w sleek furniture and killer views but it has traditional charm and warm Greek hospitality. The breakfast buffet was above average and the cappuccino freddos I had poolside the best I've ever had (prev record held by one I had in Ostuni Italy!).

  Polikandia was a great find - We had wonderful stay at Polikandia. Dimitris is front of house and was great at making us feel welcome and looked after. We enjoyed the complimentary transit service from port... read more to hotel and back on arrival and departure. We took two pool-side rooms for a family of 5 and appreciated the immediate view up to the Church of Panagia being able to take a few steps to the water and loungers. We were there at the height of summer, but it never felt too busy in the hotel. The breakfast spreads were good and the access to adjacent car rental parking was convenient for beach trips. The location of hotel is just great for access to the beautiful Chora and all of its delights. We would have liked to have stayed longer than 4 nights.

  A total gem - We had two rooms . One for us and one for our daughters ( one is age 23 ) . This place is incredible . The rooms are comfortable and... read more dark and quiet which is exactly what you want in the heat . The pool was divine , never too crowded , and the walk into town was seconds away . Breakfast was lovely and host dimitri was accommodating in every way . A total find and we will be back .

  Picture perfect stay at Polikandia! - We stayed 2 nights at the Polikandia in August 2023. It was our first visit to Folegandros and the perfect introduction and location to a beautiful island and town.
We... read more were provided free transport to the hotel from the port, which is a wonderful service and the only hotel that provided this for free during our 2 week trip to Greece and the Islands.
On arrival the host Dimitris have us a full tour of the hotel and it’s idyllic gardens and surrounds, before showing us to our room. We were delighted to have a room with a bougainvillea clad balcony overlooking the pool area, gardens and straight up to the Church of Panagia above the town.
Our room and bed were very comfortable, with every corner of the room well thought out, well equipped and you can tell so much love has gone into the design and upkeep of the rooms and hotel.
The location of the hotel is ideal, located at the start of Chora town and an easy walk to all its attractions. I wish we had more time in this town as there are so many delicious restaurants to try and we simply couldn’t fit them all in!
The hotel also offers a very reasonably priced buffet breakfast, and also snacks & drinks available from the bar throughout the day.
Another added bonus was the tap with drinkable water beside the pool area, which meant we were able to reduce our plastic usage during our stay on Folegandros!
There is also a rooftop area with a great view of the town and surrounds, perfect for sunset.
We were so happy with our stay at Polikandia and hope we can return to Folegandros again some day, and will spend much longer next time!

  Magical stay at Polikandia Folegandros. Perfect hotel for the island. - Perfect location. easy walk to the Chora. Great hotel with all the amenities. Accommodation, Pool area and views were exceptional. The staff were friendly, and from the time we arrived... read more on the island and were picked up from the port to the time we were dropprd off, every thing was perfect.

  It was the best hotel for multiple reasons. The place is just perfect, the location just a footstep from the magnific Chora, Panagia Church,
the place... read more is soooo clean, the pool, the landscape is soooo beautiful and to keep the last the owner Stalios and Dimitris are the BEST EVER. Anything you need they will find. We rented the car from them and were able to explore this Beautiful island. The only negative side was that we had to leave. Wish we could stayed longer. Definitely want to go back ❤️❤️❤️

  Island warmth and hospitality and excellent value! - I used TripAdvisor to make an informed decision about lodging in Folegandros and I am pleased to report that the glowing reviews for the Polikandia hotel are well-deserved. Husband and... read more wife team Dimitris and Roula are warm, friendly and kind. They will make you feel welcome and comfortable throughout your stay. The garden/pool courtyard which the hotel is centered around is peaceful and beautifully maintained with colorful flowers and greenery. My son and I swam in the pool every day. Rooms are comfortable, there is AC if needed, in-room refrigerators, and firm mattresses (which I prefer—though Dimitris has special pads available if you want something softer). The location is excellent. You are steps away from the center of the Chora, close to the Panagia Church trail, a short walk from the bus station, and nearby multiple travel/transportation offices that make planning activities or renting vehicles super convenient. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again in the future.

  Exceptional and unique experience.  - Warm welcome, personal approach and very good service, these are the words that fully characterize this place.
Thanks to Dimitris and the rest of the staff for a nice stay,... read more I hope we will be back again!

  Perfect base for all activities on Folegandros - Exceptional & attentive care & service which went beyond our expectations leaving us with very fond memories of Folegandros. Comfortable room with authentic country view from balcony. Charming family business... read more & close to a wide variety of Excellent Greek restaurants. Pool was a very big plus too.

  Enjoyed immensely. so relaxing. - This is a beautiful older style hotel on a lovely island. Polikandia hotel is 100 metres from the gourgeous Chora with shade trees, tavernas and shops including a number of... read more supermarkets. Bus tickets to the beach can be purchased over the road from the hotel. The owner Dimitris was so welcoming as were all staff. We were amply provided with pool and beach towels together with beach umbrellas which were very much appreciated. We also appreciated the lift to and from the port. We chose to have our own light breakfast of fruit so did not experience the hotel provided one however it looked very good to us. Knowing our preference Dimitris gave us some complimentary orange juice and bananas ! Our room was so clean and had a lovely balcony with views over the pool and up to the high church on the hill. beautiful. Even better still our highlight was the hotel pool and garden. Really really povely. Recommend.

  We spent 3 wonderful nights at Polikandia and I wish we had stayed longer. Truly, Folegandros has captured our hearts. The hotel location is quiet and a 5... read more minute walk to the most beautiful and un busy town imaginable. This is the perfect Greece. Dimitris is a wonderful host. The car was always stocked with towels and items for the beach. The hotel grounds are perfect for relaxing, recharging and “being”. Lovely pool to enjoy after a day of exploring. If you are staying on this wonderful island, then Polikandia really is the perfect option.

  We had a lovely time in Folegandros and enjoyed our stay at Polikandia. The transfers from the ferry to the hotel were really appreciated, and the hotel is in a... read more good location. The rooms, while not 'modern' in decor, were well-equipped and clean, and the shower was great. The pool area is great too, and staff were polite and nice. Breakfast was good as well.

  We had a lovely time in Folegandros and enjoyed our stay at Polikandia. The transfers from the ferry to the hotel were really appreciated, and the hotel is in a... read more good location. The rooms, while not 'modern' in decor, were well-equipped and clean, and the shower was great. The pool area is great too, and staff were polite and nice. Breakfast was good as well.

  Folegandros Island Hotel Polikandia This was the 2nd. island of a 4 island hopping experience and what a brilliant find! And why should I tell you? Because Demitris and the... read more rest of the staff deserve the recognition. 1. Collection and return to the port complimentary. 2. Beautiful 1st floor room with a wonderful view of the pool and church, from a great room, framed by bougainvillea. 3. Really nice breakfast from the buffet taken sitting around the pool. Loads of great coffee. 4. The pool is surrounded by colourful exotic flowering plants. 5. And everything spotlessly clean. You have to see it to believe it! In addition, we took a package to include breakfast (recommended) and a car. The main town is a very short walk but we wanted to explore the island. We could have taken the bus but wanted the flexibly of a car. Every morning the car boot was loaded with clean beach towels, beach mats and parasols. Every restaurant recommendation was a winner. Every beach and points of interest were spot on. A word of caution: most of the beaches are a walk from the main road and some of the unmade roads down to beaches are steep. But the rental car managed OK. One place Agali is worth mention because it’s an easy drive and served by the bus. It has some great restaurants and water-taxis that service beaches along the coast with spectacular views.... Folegandros Island
Hotel Polikandia
This was the 2nd. island of a 4 island hopping experience and what a brilliant find!
And why should I tell you?
Because Demitris and the rest of the staff deserve the recognition.

1. Collection and return to the port complimentary.
2. Beautiful 1st floor room with a wonderful view of the pool and church, from a great room, framed by bougainvillea.
3. Really nice breakfast from the buffet taken sitting around the pool. Loads of great coffee.
4. The pool is surrounded by colourful exotic flowering plants.
5. And everything spotlessly clean.
You have to see it to believe it!

In addition, we took a package to include breakfast (recommended) and a car. The main town is a very short walk but we wanted to explore the island.
We could have taken the bus but wanted the flexibly of a car.
Every morning the car boot was loaded with clean beach towels, beach mats and parasols.
Every restaurant recommendation was a winner.
Every beach and points of interest were spot on.
A word of caution: most of the beaches are a walk from the main road and some of the unmade roads down to beaches are steep.
But the rental car managed OK.
One place Agali is worth mention because it’s an easy drive and served by the bus.
It has some great restaurants and water-taxis that service beaches along the coast with spectacular views.

An anecdote:
One evening we were leaving the hotel for dinner and there was a sign on the gate warning us
that it’s a festival day and celebrations could go on until the early hours (and did).
But there were ear plugs available in reception! More