About this property

Historic Setting: Rafalias Mansion in Hydra offers a unique apartment housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and an inner courtyard, complemented by a terrace and balcony. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fitness center, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, bathrobes, washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen. Convenient Location: Located a 9-minute walk from Avlaki Beach and 984 feet from George Kountouriotis Manor, the property is also close to Hydra Port (4-minute walk) and Profitis Ilias Monastery (1.9 mi). Highly rated for its garden, host, and location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Located in the top-rated area in Hydra, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ezgi
    Turkey Turkey
    Beautiful location and garden! We were welcomed by Andreas, who is the most helpful and kind host i have ever seen. He made a surprise for our anniversary. They provide also beachtowels. We had wonderfull time here. Highly recommended!
  • Afroditi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is an exceptional historic home with a lovely courtyard garden, the rooms are very clean and the location is unbeatable. All ingredients for a perfect stay are met.
  • Bulent
    Turkey Turkey
    There are so many things to talk about. Location is exceptional. Two minutes to the harbor. The quietness is very nice. It's spotless. Garden is spectacular. The mansion is like a museum. Hydra has lot of stairs. With this mansion, you don't have...
  • Alyssa
    United States United States
    Gorgeous property and great location. Andreas the owner is super friendly and made us feel very welcome. 10/10 will stay again!
  • Julia
    Canada Canada
    The Rafalias Mansion is the perfect place to stay while exploring Hydra. The inner courtyard is lovely and the mansion was steeped in history. Andreas (the owner) provides so many thoughtful extras. We really appreciated the welcome basket of...
  • Afroditi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was excellent - the location is unbeatable and the garden is exceptional. I will be coming back!
  • Szabolcs
    Romania Romania
    The Rafalias is one of the best places we've every stayed at. Andreas was a very warm and welcoming host with lots of attention and presence around an extremely well kept family heritage mansion. The mansion itself is beautiful with beautiful...
  • Cathleen
    Spain Spain
    My friend and I liked everything about the Rafalias Mansion ! It is a magnificent mansion which has been lovingly and beautifully preserved. The owner Andreas Rafalias is charming and very very helpful ! The room was charming with...
  • Susan
    United States United States
    I loved all the artwork in the room, the beautiful gardens and outdoor patios, the breakfast items provided and the wonderful owner!
  • Chris
    United States United States
    Beautiful historic home with family mementos everywhere. Comfortable clean rooms with lovely garden to enjoy. Refrigerator, coffee maker, strong air conditioner. Convenient quiet location near port with Andreas as an exceptional attentive host....

Host Info

Company review score: 10Based on 154 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am Andreas, 5th generation owner of the mansion. Returned in the island after studies and work, to help in the family pharmacy and work in hospitality through the renovated studios! I speak Greek, English, and Italian, love the sea, traveling, cinema and coffee with nice chats!

Property info

The Rafalias family inhabited the island in 1596. They were the second family after the Koundouriotis settling in the island. Around 1890 they bought a small land with a small house and builded around and on top creating a unique in architectural features mansion. The 1st floor of the mansion which is no longer offered as a rental has 10 different rooms with Fresco paintings made 130 years ago by Genovese artists. It has been published in different magazines, architecture books and famous people like Vivienne Westwood, Pamela Anderson, photographer Mara Desipris and other have stayed there. Now we offer a small part from the ground floor, 2 suites with en-suite bathrooms and the garden house as rentals. The studios: Consisted of a double bed. They have a bathroom with shower , 43' smart TV , fully equipped kitchenette , air condition , iron and external washing machine. Ideal for people who want autonomy, privacy and the choice to cook and eat in the beautiful garden. A cleaning lady is provided and twice a week change towels and sheets. Upon request for an extra charge if needed more. There is a gym in the basement and a jacuzzi in the garden just for the guests!

Neighborhood info

Right in the heart of Hydra next to Rafalias old historic pharmacy is the mansion and the house of the garden were the four studios are located. Next to the supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, near the port without steps!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Rafalias Mansion takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rafalias Mansion of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: 2115812, 2115854, 2546230, 2546287, 2546310, 2546325, 2546330