Name: Bastione Malvasia
Address: Peloponissos Greece, Monemvasia, GR

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

wills

The hotel is in mid/upper town so people need to prepare to have a long walk. However it’s worth it because of the quiet time

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Philip

Jimmy on reception was excellent and the Hotel is beautiful and if you can book a superior room that comes with a balcony it is worth it for the amazing views out to sea and over the rooftops of this amazing place.the only things that I think could be improved so that I would give the hotel an overall total of 5* is the air con unit in our room number 8 didn’t really blow cold air which made it hard to sleep and I also think they could do with a toasting machine at breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Mary Ann

It was such a fun experience, staying in the castle was more like a dungeon, you have to duck to go room to room. A lot of walking up narrow steps but beautiful views.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Catherine

Wonderful location with very comfortable bedroom and excellent breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Ben

This is a gem of a hotel. The location is at the far end of the town (but still only a six-minute walk from the main gate). We had our own balcony with a lovely view of the wall and sea. The staff was very helpful in scheduling our ride back to Athens. The breakfast was excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Amazing views

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Leonora

Amazing and wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

RICHARD

IT IS AN AWESOME PLACE TO STAY

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Joseph

This is a beautiful hotel with amazing views and a very good breakfast buffet. If you are ready to take a decent walk through this cobbled town and climb stairs you will be rewarded with a charming room and magical views

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2025

Mary

Great view

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Krystin

A very unique hotel with beautiful views of the sea and castle walls. It was also very quiet and peaceful being at the end of the village. We would definitely stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Suzanne

Stay Inside a Castle

Delightful room overlooking the ocean. The breakfast was excellent! Be prepared for cobblestones and stairs in the village but it was wonderful fun exploring the town

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

S E

We had a great stay and I would highly recommend it
Just one thing to note it’s a long walk from where you drop your luggage off so if you’re only going for a few days take a little amount so you don’t have to carry too much

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Fermin

Excellent location and property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Sabrina

Great place to stay to discover the Castro, comfortable, clean- good well rounded breakfast selection!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Kevin

Great Views and Breakfast

Great place to stay in Monemvasia!! Patio had awesome views and the breakfast delivered much more than advertised!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Yuliya

Fantastic location and the view of the ocean from our room. Breakfast was super good, the best one during our trip in Greece. The property is not new and there was some smell of old wood in the room. I hoped to use the fireplace as it was cold outside but they didn’t have wood, so it was disappointing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Janet

Don’t miss Monemvasia

Monemvasia is an amazing place to visit. Felt like we were living in a medieval castle. The room was comfortable with a nice balcony. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Jeffrey

Wonderful Hotel, it was such a cool place to stay and walk around and explore history so close. The hike up the mountain was an adventure and worth the views. Definitely
a must when visiting Greece.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2025

John

An amazing experience

We hired the family room that sleeps 5. Good bathroom and comfortable living area. The kids loved living within the walls of the Castro which was an amazing experience. The views are breathtaking. The staff were super friendly and accommodating and looked after us well. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

Colin

This is a very nice hotel with lots of character right in the fortified town. However, if you have any mobility problems the hotel’s location and rooms may be a challenge. Lots of uneven walking and stairs and our room had some steep stairs in it and was a little difficult to get around in. Parking is on the road and you’ll have to walk about 300 metres to get to the hotel inside the old town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Anne

Unique property that has incorporated natural environment into decor. Breathtaking views.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Allison

Monemvasia is really an interesting, beautiful location. Be aware that this is not convenient - there's a long walk into any hotel there and lots of stairs.

Liked:
•Beautiful location
•Nice helpful staff
•Wonderful view from balcony which was nice and large
•Great shower (wasn’t one of those stupid hand held)
•Mattress fine
•Roomy room
•Updated
•Great breakfast

Would have been nice to have hot water/coffee in the room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

James

Fantastic buffet breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Jennifer

We loved our stay here. It really is like staying in a castle. Definitely go for the view rooms if one is available. The breakfast was plentiful and full of choices unique to Greece. Plan to have a drink at the bar. Don’t stay here if you have difficulty with climbing. Lots of steep stone stairs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Ellen

Loved it. Would absolutely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Michelle

Excellent

Breathtaking views
Amazing stone work
Unique experience

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Ludovica

Posto meraviglioso

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2024

Nathan

It’s a pretty nice place, and the breakfast is not bad. Most of the staff are friendly and responsive. But the guy at the front desk when we checked out was unpleasant.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Timothy

Good location and breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Greg

Beautiful views and wonderful staff team

We loved our time there, even though we had bad coughs and colds the whole time! We had finished a 2-week trip with friends in Turkey and Greece, and this was our special \"couple time\" to celebrate a big anniversary - but we had gotten sick the week before. Still, Jimmy and the staff at the hotel did a WONDERFUL job providing and caring for us, and it was such a special time. I couldn't recommend a hotel higher! And if you're going to be stuck in bed, this is the place to be. :-)

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2024

Melissa

It's a nice hotel but not accessible. There are many stairs to get around the hotel with no lift and the walkways inside the town consist of slippery stones and many stairs as well. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. The WiFi didn't work most of the three days we stayed there and nobody at the hotel knew why it wouldn't work. Parking is a bit of a hassle because you can't drive to the hotel so you have to find parking along the road outside the castle walls or park in a parking lot on the other side of the bridge and it's about a 20 walk uphill unless you can find a shuttle for 2 euros per person or find a taxi which there were not many of. Expedia also provided a receipt saying my hotel was prepaid and the only money owning was 9 euros for taxes, however Expedia did not charge my card (which was originally quoted in CAD) so I had to pay the hotel in Euros so the cost ended up being quite a bit more since it wasn't at the originally exchange rate that I had booked at. Apparently the hotel is aware of this problem and it happens to all their bookings with Expedia so I want overly impressed that it's a known issue that they aren't working to correct. Overall it was a nice stay even though there were a few hiccups.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Great stay

Clean rooms, great rich buffet breakfast, polite stuff! Special thanks to the ladies at the breakfast, very friendly and everything they prepared was very nice!
thank you

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Lisa

Jimmy at the front was very friend as was Dousa (sp?) who made a wonderful breakfast wvery morning. The gentleman in the snack/coffee bar also makes wonderful smoothies. The views from the hotel are incredible. Staying inside the castle walls is definitely memorable -I will be back.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Samuel

Beautiful location and amazing breakfast.

Staff were excellent and attentive.

Rooms could be configured a better to allow for twin and double option for the outside room.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Melanie

Magical! Stay in the castle. It is an experience like no other. Great breakfast with eggs, sausage, yogurt and baked treats. Everyone was so cheerful and helpful. Only downside was the parking. Even off season, it was quite a distance and you carry your luggage over cobblestones inside castle. There re numerous steps to navigate BUT. We’ll worth the effort.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Ken

Great place to stay and experience Monemvasia! The location was awesome the room was awesome!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Simon

Stunning views from our balcony. momenvasia was quiet in late September. Room was comfortable and breakfast good. Staff helpful too.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

Geoffrey

Monemvasia is magical, such an amazing place to visit. Bastione Malvasia was a great place to stay within the walls of the village. The room was comfortable and the view was outstanding. Morning breakfast provided by the hotel was excellent. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2023

Karen

Infested with Woodlice!

I appreciate the location of this hotel but to have over 200 dead and alive woodlouse in your room is not acceptable. It was infested! Upon arrival we were shown our room and the man just kicked the dead ones aside and shrugged his shoulders. It was like the room had never been swept. They were in the bed, towels EVERYWHERE!
The breakfast was poor, worse than any I have experienced in my 30 years of travelling to Greece.
There was a slight confusion at check out and the way it was dealt with was atrocious. The man at reception was nothing short obnoxious. Location is great but I would avoid at all costs.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Thao

Was able to check-in many hours early. Beautiful view. Very clean. Loved the complimentary breakfast. Staff are friendly.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2023

Andrew

Charming room, good breakfast buffet, quiet place at the end of the path

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Raymond

The location in the old city was amazing. The room was beautiful as well.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2022

Phillip

Bastione Malvasia is a good hotel in Monemvasia. The property is at the end of township and has lots of character, but is a little tired. The included breakfast was great. The only thing lacking was tea/coffee facilities in the room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2022

Stefanos

Pros:
Location and Monemvasia Castle is amazing
Cons:
Nobody will help with the luggage( in the hotel also to the room)
Room was dirty
Room needs reifurbishment in all furniture beds and for sure the bathroom. The bathroom is unaceptable in this price. Black mold , spiders , and other crawling insects.
Towels need replacement
Bed sheets are worned out

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2022

ATHANASIOS

This hotel is part of the Monemvasia castle. We had the room at the top, it was small but very comfortable with a master bedroom and two kids beds in an attic. It was cozy, safe, clean and a lifetime experience. Wonderful !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

Bart

Would highly recommend, unbelievable experience that made our trip to Greece unforgettable.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2021

Ruth

Idyllic

The hotel is perched on the side of the cliff overlooking the ocean which is just idyllic. The room was a good size and very comfortable, with a small fridge, air conditioning and small but ample bathroom. Didn’t have the breakfast. All staff were lovely and helpful. There’s a bar adjoining with tables and chairs outside overlooking the ocean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2021

Antonios

A wonderful weekend in Monemvasia

The room was very comfortable and clean. The location is great and it gives you the feeling of leaving in a castle.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2021

Miles

Great location

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Good choice for romantic and unique stay

The hotel is built from renovated stone buildings within the old Byzantine city. The rooms are small but comfortable, with modern conveniences like A/C. Breakfast was good with a variety of hot and cold options. Only negative was a strange smell in the bathroom, which was fine when we kept the door closed, but we didn’t feel comfortable drinking the water and had to buy bottles from the room downstairs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

Stay here when visiting Monemvasía

Comfortable stay in a gorgeous location. Thoroughly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2021

Tammi

end of the road and worth the walk!

Bastione Malvasia is an amazing property in a magical place. Beautiful pristine rooms have architectural elements of the historic town, comfortable beds, international TV and all the little comforts that make a stay nice. Breakfast is delicious with many options, and service is always top-notch. The hotel is the very last property on the east end of the rock, right up next to the far eastern wall of Lower Town, making a stay here private and quiet. While this makes the walk from the gate to the hotel the longest, it really isn't far and the walk is too charming to dislike. However we did not realize that our car would be not only outside the town's gate but almost back to the causeway in single file day tripper parking along the side of the road. While this is free (provided someone is leaving and opens up a space) we were leaving almost all of our belongings (for a month in Greece) in our car to make a light load to the hotel, and we were concerned about the lack of security and convenient access. The hotel has no play in parking, as all hotels have the same situation, but we didn't realize it at booking and want to pass a cautionary note to anyone who needs access to their car. There was no issue when we returned at the end of our stay, and the narrow road and constant traffic may be security features in themselves. We were thrilled to have so thoroughly enjoyed Monemvasia and our wonderful stay and have no issue in departing. Definitely recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent location, very basic rooms, decent ac once it got going. Nothing exceptional but the location is why you are there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent. Everything was great

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2020

Daniel

very comfortable mattress
small room
nice view from the hotel cafe

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2019

Marlin

Wonderful place to stay !!

Fantastic place. Great views and super nice staff !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Pavel

Very romantic place, convenient bed, amazing view, very delicious breakfast!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The location at the far end of Monemvasia was quiet, though of course took longer to get to. The hotel itself is nice. Our room was comfortable. There were a lot of stairs up and down and through passages to get to it, but that's part of the charm. The breakfast was varied and tasty. The bathroom layout was odd and difficult to use, and the toilet seat cracked (ouch!). The hotel was as expected, and Monemvasia itself exceeded our expectations, so we were happy with our choice. Parking is impossible so take the shuttle.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely adaptation of a historical building into a boutique hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Fabulous views from roof decks and room windows.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect location, beautiful views, conveniently located. Moder interior

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Breath taking property. We would have stayed an extra night if they had the availability. This hotel is located behind the medieval castle walls of Monemvasia. All properties behind the castle walls blend beautifully with the original architecture of the castle. The hotel is steps away from key restaurants and shops. Like all hotels in the castle there is no parking. Parking is available about 500 m away from the castle area. It is worth the 12 to 15 minute walk to the hotel. You are able to drop off your baggage in front of the castle walls and drive back to the parking. Rooms were a good size and very clean. Great for family. Be sure to work comfortable shoes to make your way through the cobblestone roads especially if you plan on making the hike up to the main castle… It is very steep but one of the most picturesque spots in the country

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very beautiful location and hotel!!
We will return!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Location just beautiful !

It is far from the city entrance but they provide someone to help you

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2019

Elenamaria

No connection with wifi
No connection with the telephone

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2019

David

Great place

Beautiful stay. Wonderful views. Great breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Great hotel in an incredible location

Fabulous hotel, hospitable proprietors, incredible location. Great breakfast, too.
I stayed for four nights and didn't want to leave. This is the perfect place to unwind from modern life, to get into the rhythm of Greece, and to enjoy a UNESCO World Heritage site from the inside. I'll be back!
One tip: this hotel is at the far end of town, so pack lightly and be prepared to huff your bags though about half a mile of cobblestone streets. And bring a swimsuit: there are two places to swim in Monemvasia itself.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2018

Gerhard

Super

Best Location in a Historic town

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel has lovely terrace for drinks in the evening and view of the sea. Rooms have air conditioning and great breakfast buffet.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Everything was fantastic !!
One advice : employees at the main lobby should NOT BE SMOKING!!!
smoke would travel to our room and makes this beautiful place very uncomfortable

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Gus

Great choice for spending nights in Monemvasia

Bastione Malvasia is a picturesque, nice hotel at the end of the main pathway in Monemvasia, overlooking a good portion of the surrounding walls and houses. Monemvasia in general is not that big and doesn't take a lot of time to visit all the attractions. There are various little shops to see, as well as some restaurants and bars. Going to the castle at the top takes a good 10-minute uphill walk to reach and is not for the faint-hearted due to the height. Visiting by car can be problematic as you can only park outside of the \"city\" along the 1km-long road; it's usually occupied and you'll be struggling to find a spot, especially in high-season in August. The driver can drop off people at the gate, but then might be forced to park at the beginning the road and walk all the way back.

All in all, if you wish to spend 2-3 nights in Monemvasia then Bastione Malvasia is a great choice.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing location, views and very beautifully decorated rooms. Cannot wait to go back

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2018

Denise

Very nice stay in Monemvassia

Friendly service, nice location, excellent breakfast, very clean and confortable. We would certainly come back.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2018

Juan

We commenced our greek experience in Athens, from there we started driving visiting different cities. First Delphi, Olympia. Kalamata,kardamyli and when we arrived to Monemvassia our jaws dropped.... wow wow wow. Let me just share this when the own greeks say “ it is the most beautiful town” then you know it is. Good for the health and soul, if you ever go make sure you climb ti the castle... enjoy

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely staff, lovely room. Wish we could have stayed longer.