Low-Budget Santorini Accommodation For Backpackers

Who's up for an adventure to Greece? With the availability of cheap international airfares to Greece and the quintessential Santorini accommodation, there's no reason for you to not go. As the saying goes, "Life is short and the world is wide". So make it a point to travel to a new place you've never been to before! Who knows, this might be your chance to really get to know yourself. Keep the wanderlust in you, and let's set our sail to Fira, Santorini today!

How many of you have heard of Fira town in Santorini? A lot of you did. But how many of you have seen it in real life? Fira is the capital of Santorini island. There's no doubt it'll make you fall in love on your first day at the island. Fira hotels and restaurants have beautifully lined the crest of the uphill town. Most of the backpackers prefer to stay in Fira for it's the star of the night! Why? It's the center of the nightlife in Santorini. From bars to coffee shops, to cozy restaurants, to the local pride's tavernas. Fira is no doubt, the center of the social circle in Santorini.

A backpacker wouldn't settle for a luxury hotel. They would rather find a bed bunk where they can pass out, or find a local that'll make them crash in for the night for free (Couchsurfing). But you don't have to beg for a free couch since there are still affordable Fira hotels where you can stay as long as you like, without really giving up your comfort. Here's a backpacker's bestfriend when it comes to cheap accommodation where buddy sharing is not a problem.

Summer Time Villa in Santorini

The Summer Time Villa is perfectly situated in Fira where many of its visitors won't have a difficult time accessing the hotel. Thanks to its proximity to the Santorini port (10km) and airport (7km), it has become the first choice of many tourists in town ever since. If you want to seek vitamin "sea", the Summer Time Villa in Santorini is a few kilometers away to Kamari and Monolithos beaches, two of the most popular beaches in Santorini. Which gives us a hint why the name of the hotel is something to give us the idea of summer, the beach, the ocean, summer lovin'.

The Summer Time Villa in Santorini- A backpacker's haven.

Need more reason to chose this Santorini accommodation among others? Room sharing is available at your discretion. The Summer Time Villa Hotel offers competitive rates where you can split your bill into 3 to 6 persons. With a minimum fee, you can enjoy the air-conditioned room that comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, a fridge, a phone, and a safety deposit box where you can put away your important stuff.

Here's a trendy interior of the Summer Time Villa in Santorini.

So what can you say about the trendy yet posh Summer Time Villa in Santorini? Send us your thoughts about this backpacker's choice! We wish you the best with your Santorini trip, by the way!

Fira Santorini - Use the Teleferik to visit the Old Port

For those tourists visiting Santorini for the first time, this beautiful Cycladic island will be a greatly pleasant surprise since its uniqueness and the breath taking landscapes will assure amazing moments while on the island.

Fira Santorini.
A place where the white dominates

One of the best places to stay at is Fira Santorini. It could be characterized as the ‘land of wonders’, because amazing happenings occur during day and night. The narrow labyrinth-style cobblestone pavements and roads lead you to quiet and picturesque neighborhoods that consist of houses built with the traditional Cycladic architectural style where the white brushed walls blend perfectly with the blue roof tops and the bright colours of the flowers that bloom in front of the doorsteps. This is an environment that will help you enjoy low pace rhythms and feel all this positive and calm vibes penetrate every inch of your inner-self. This is the magic of Fira Santorini, based on pure simple things and values that most of the times we either forget, ignore or ever worse, have never experienced during the anxious and demanding times of our everyday life back home.

Of course before discovering Fira Santorini, you will have somewhere to stay. Even though there are many Fira hotels to choose from, the case is that most of them are rather expensive for the average budget of a middle-class traveler. This happens, because Fira hotels are considered to be top accommodation spots that offer to their guest high quality services and exquisite premises. Nevertheless, no need to worry, because there are some remarkable Fira hotels that you can check in without having to pay a fortune.

Fira Santorini. All the houses are being built according to the distinctive
and traditional Cycladic architectural style

A great accommodation choice in Fira Santorini is the Summer Time Villa Hotel. This cozy hotel consists of 12 fully equipped rooms to let that offer you all you may need for a pleasant and comfy stay. It is the ideal choice for groups or families of up to 3 persons who are looking for a hospitable and yet affordable place to stay at. The Summer Time Villa Hotel belongs to the category of 3-keys and one of its major advantages is its location. It is located just 100m from the Fira Santorini Town Centre very close to all the cultural and merchandising buzz. Offering rooms at very competitive rates and considering the remarkable service quality combined with its location, surely is you ideal budget accommodation choice among the other Fira hotels.

Summer Time Villa Hotel.
Your top budget accommodation choice among the Fira Hotels

After having checked in to Summer Time Villa Hotel it is time to discover the beauties of Fira Santorini. The town of Fira Santorini is being ‘bathed’ by bright sunlight during the day, but the sunlight here is so much different. It is bright, pure and sharp that characterizes the Cycladic islands. This sunlight will help you regain your positivity while at the same time eliminate all the negativity and stress. It is a great feeling to walk and feel all this ‘magic’ that characterizes Fira Santorini. Hospitable and simple locals who are always willing to help or chat with you, scents of the traditional Santorini cuisine coming out from the kitchens of houses, restaurants and taverns, people staring at the many tourist shops while other enjoying the so-called ‘shopping therapy’.

Fira Santorini.
The view is breath taking. 

Just try to imagine all these. What a fascinating experience that can be. Fira Santorini is a place which, despite of the huge tourist development, has not been spoiled by the negative side effects of mass tourism. It is a place that still remains authentic, direct, and relaxing with ‘pure’ and warm locals. The ideal place to visit Fira Santorini is during the mid of July till the end of August, because this is a period full with cultural events and religious festivals which will prove to be a first class opportunity to see from close the pure essence of the lively and colourful Santorini tradition.

Visiting Fira Santorini ? Grab the opportunity to use the Teleferik and visit the Old Port

Santorini Teleferik.
Connecting Fira Santorini with the Old Port!

Fira Santorini is located about 220 above sea level almost on the peak of the almighty Caldera. The Old Port is located 566 stairs below. If you are not the walking-kind of tourist, then you are strongly advised to used the state of the art modern teleferik that will take you downwards in about 3 minutes time. Despite of the fact that you will go downwards to the Old Port effortlessly, you will have the opportunity to shoot some really amazing photos or videos, since the landscape of the teleferik route is absolutely stunning.


Another great reason to use the Santorini teleferik is that all the money of the fare goes to the public services and development projects of the island. Therefore, you can help, in your way take, the maintenance and further development of the unique Santorini experience! It is worth mentioning that the Santorini teleferik serves on an average basis more than 1,200 people/hour during the summer period. s After a very pleasant 3 minute journey you will arrive to the Old Port where you will have the opportunity to stare at beautiful Cycladic buildings, satisfy your hunger at the local taverns and of course get on board a small cruise ship, one of many, that will take you on a daily cruise around the island. This is something that you must not miss out while in Fira Santorini!