Hotel Afendoulis

No kidding, we've been round the islands and this is truly excellent, in terms of location, service, room and value. Family-run, you'll get a full breakfast (don't forget to ask for bacon with your omelette!), and Dimitris and Alexis will do anything for you, including collection from the port. The rooms have just been refurbished to a high standard and are serviced daily. Location is great, quiet and just a small block from the esplanade, 10 minutes from the town itself. They don't advertise at all, which is part of their charm, and all 30 or so rooms are fully booked now in June, so you know they're doing something right. They have a nicely priced help-yourself and write-it-down fridge full of beer, wine, juice, and you can use their kitchen if you want to prepare a meal to eat there on their sociable terrace. Seriously great value. Tip, if you're in Kos for a few days, hire a small car from Easy Rent just round the corner, €85 for 2 days. There's so much of the island you can see that way. Just book it! Simon, New Zealand.

We stayed only for 5 nights, but the staff at the hotel could not do enough for us. They made us feel so welcome and explained where all the local sights were and how best to travel to them. Also, the fragrant smell that greeted us from the flowers that adorned the entrance was amazing. If you want to get away from it all and enjoy a family atmosphere please consider staying here, can't wait to return.

We loved our stays at Hotel Afendoulis and have been back several times. The rooms are tidy and clean, and a delicious breakfast is on offer in a peaceful garden setting. The hotel is a 12- minute walk from the bus station. The staff are all welcoming and friendly, and Dimitris in particular has been very helpful and flexible. Afendoulis is our first choice whenever we go to Kos.

Hello, Hotel Afendoulis, run by a family, is the kind of place where you feel at home. Every time I go to Kos, I stay with them. Close to the center and the sea, the bedding is comfortable, and the hotel is quiet. The breakfast is homemade, and of course, the family is just like the kind of Greek in-laws one would wish for! Moreover, during my last stay, my partner fell ill, and Grandfather Afendoulis (please forgive me for forgetting his name) truly supported me in taking care of her—accompanying me to the pharmacy and regularly checking on her condition. We were his guests, and he had made it his mission to look after us. If it had been necessary to repatriate my partner to Belgium, I’m sure he would have come with us. Truly, I am infinitely grateful for what you did for us. It was more than just a place to stay—it was a human gesture, the Greek philoxenia, that I will never forget. Kind regards,

I stayed for 2 nights on my way to another island. This hotel is an absolute gem, oozing with character and charm, and run by a kind and warm hearted family. Lovely rooms with modern bathrooms, in a quiet area but within easy reach of everything. Make sure you try their amazing selection of home made jams at breakfast too. A perfect stay and I will definitely be back again.

Perfect family hotel. Excellent breakfast. Lovely people, who couldn't be more helpful. Great value when booking direct.

What a good hotel. The room was comfortable and clean with good air conditioning. But what makes the hotel is the excellent and helpful personal service. We were helped with the Taxi transfer, finding a restaurant, sites to see, and given a free lift to our boat. Breakfast was also excellent with the choice of seven delicious home-made jams on lovely terrace with Bougainvillea. The hotel is great value as well.

Perfect location on a mostly quiet side street a block from the sea. A very accommodating and helpful family. A nice balcony. A lovely breakfast. Very reasonable rate. In short, we can't imagine a more perfect and delightful place to stay on Kos and we are so glad we found it!