Name: Goulas Traditional Guesthouse
Address: Monemvasia, Monemvasia, Greece, Monemvasia, Peloponnese Region, GR
Price range: $96–$207 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

At Goulas Traditional Guesthouse, travelers praise the dramatic sea views from private terraces and the convenient setting inside Monemvasia's fortress near the main gate, while noting modest rooms and the need to navigate cobblestones and steps with luggage.

Many mention friendly, responsive hosts, though a few struggled with finding the entrance or meeting staff on-site. Comfort feedback is mixed, with several reports of very hard mattresses, small or dark spaces, and minor maintenance lapses like leaky showers or faulty bulbs. Best for travelers who value historic charm over full-service polish.

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Facilities

The standout feature is the private terraces and rooftops with sweeping sea views; many guests call these outdoor spaces the highlight of their stay. Little else about on-site amenities is noted.

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10

Emily

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a hard time finding the location, but once we got there, we enjoyed our spot, especially the access to swimming and our private balcony with the beautiful view of the sea.

10

Jean-Marc

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Je trouve les avis négatifs très exagérés ! Toute la guesthouse est d’époque ! Donc comment pourrait on en attendre des standards actuels ? Toutefois, la literie est excellente, la douche fonctionne très bien, il y a un réfrigérateur et la climatisation est opérationnelle. Que demander de plus? Une terrasse magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle et une excellente communication avec la chargée d’accueil ! L’entrée est à 3 minutes de la porte principale de la ville-forteresse, ce qui évite de trimbaler ses valises à travers toute la cité historique en grimpant..

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Jane

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The highlight by far was the view from your own private terrace. It was a stunning window onto this piece of paradise. Quiet and secluded and yet one street away from the shops and restaurants. The room wasn’t much to talk about, a bit dark and dull, but the place is definitely worth booking for the terrace.

8

Jane Lundby

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vi nyd til fulde vores ophold. Hyggeligt værelse med "lille annex " .Lækker og meget varm privat terrasse og udsigten er ikke til at tage fejl af. Sødt personale. Dog var skiltning ikke tydelig, så vi vandrende lidt frem og tilbage.

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8

Manfredino

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La casa è molto carina e pulita. Il terrazzo con la vista sul mare bellissimo. Suggerisco solo di effettuare alcune verifiche prima dell'arrivo degli ospiti. Ad esempio, che le lampadine siano tutte funzionanti (cucina ed esterni), le pile nei vari telecomandi... soprattutto quelli dell'aria condizionata... e magari due bottigliette di acqua in casa non sarebbero male... ecco...piccole cose...dettagli.

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HOLLY

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from the patio. The space is very large and perfect for our family of 4. It is very close to the entrance of the city so you don’t have too far to go with any luggage or bags. It could use a bit of an update but great for our one night stay.

10

Paul D

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing place inside the fortress! Private apartment with rooftop terrace and everything you need. Restaurants and souvenir shops close by.

10

Lynn L

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was very nice. It was pretty close to the entrance to the walled city. There were a few pretty good stairs to climb (with luggage). It was difficult to find. I'll leave a pic of what to look for. Before you get to the place, you'll see a sign that says "GULAS", but at the actual entrance, it is in Greek. The owner was there waiting for us (even though we were later than expected). I wish I had gone ahead and paid when we arrived, as she was not present when we were ready to leave. I contacted hotels.com and they contacted her and she called me (via whatsapp) right away and we were able to handle the payment over the phone. It's a cute little place, with a nice patio and little sitting room. We watched the sunrise from the patio.

10

Julio

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. Amazing big patio in front of the ocean.

4

Dorothea

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is unique, so you must be prepared for cobblestone streets & difficulty in walking around as there are steep inclines etc. interesting to see it but unfortunately there is no one to meet you, there is nothing in the entrance to say they give you a map, or some information about the place, signage is a problem. I couldn’t open the door as they’re old & you nearly have to kick it in for it to open. The bed is hard, not a proper mattress. The only place that was great was the terrace they had. I don’t know what it is with Greece but it seems that they leave the sheets & you make your bed.

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Cleanliness

Several reviews describe clean accommodations, but there are repeated notes about housekeeping and upkeep, including sandy sheets, no linen changes, and bathrooms needing maintenance.

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10

Dorit

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our 2 night in a room with a balcony. The room was small ( which was ok for us) had nice details to suit the old feeling. Shower was very small and water run all over but it had hot water. Easy check in. It is not far from the gate so very short walk with all our staff. Need better sign in English, we passed the place and had to come back. Over all nice and reusable priced. Next to all the restaurants in the town.

8

Christy

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect. Great air conditioning. Clean room. Walking distance to everything. The only thing we didn't like was the bed. It was way too hard. Everything else was great.

10

Pei-Chuan

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very cozy and nicely decorated. The host responses to everything very quickly and was very helpful. It was a wonderful stay, my family loved the view and the space. It was easy to walk to the ocean from the back of the house. The downstairs AC and shower head were broken, but everything else was great! Highly recommend and would revisit!

8

Manfredino

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La casa è molto carina e pulita. Il terrazzo con la vista sul mare bellissimo. Suggerisco solo di effettuare alcune verifiche prima dell'arrivo degli ospiti. Ad esempio, che le lampadine siano tutte funzionanti (cucina ed esterni), le pile nei vari telecomandi... soprattutto quelli dell'aria condizionata... e magari due bottigliette di acqua in casa non sarebbero male... ecco...piccole cose...dettagli.

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Kosta

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place, highly recommend…clean, magical, balcony with an amazing view..close to shops and sea gate and away from all the pedestrians

6

Judith

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were terrible…hard as sleeping on a slab of stone….no lighting in the kitchen, no table lamps….every light was an overhead light. Could not even make a cup of coffee after sunset. The upstairs bed in our room had sand on the sheets.

4

Sandra

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciate that this is a room in a house in a medieval city but the standard was poor. Room tiny and old fashioned, had to make the bed yourself, a sheet left on top for you. The window shutter didn’t shut, I had to take a book from reception to wedge it that night. The bathroom was equally tiny, shower was a tray with a curtain that leaked and stuck to your body while showering. Lady was in reception to give us the keys but then disappeared within minutes, there was no number to contact her. She didn’t return for check out, we just left the keys but then rang us up as she couldn’t get the credit card on file to work. The balcony was the saving grace as it was large with a lovely view.

2

george

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What is advertised on Expedia is a newer and clean facility. What we got was a dirty, old facility with broken fixtures. We seem to be victims of a bait and switch scam. In addition, the hospitality was unacceptable. With minimal hygiene items supplied, 4 waters over 2 days, scratchy towels that could exfoliate your skin, and no change of towels or sheets, we felt abandoned resorting to our own devices to meet basic needs after paying such a hefty fee for our stay. We would never return and never recommend this facility.

10

Shelley

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing cottage within the castle village. Oozing with old charm character of the yesteryear. It’s close to the gate, so not much walking through the cobblestone laneways with suitcases. Very clean and excellent communication considering our late arrival. Thank you!

4

Dorothea

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is unique, so you must be prepared for cobblestone streets & difficulty in walking around as there are steep inclines etc. interesting to see it but unfortunately there is no one to meet you, there is nothing in the entrance to say they give you a map, or some information about the place, signage is a problem. I couldn’t open the door as they’re old & you nearly have to kick it in for it to open. The bed is hard, not a proper mattress. The only place that was great was the terrace they had. I don’t know what it is with Greece but it seems that they leave the sheets & you make your bed.

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Rooms

Rooms range from small, old-fashioned spaces to larger apartments, with traditional decor and some dark areas. Multiple guests found the mattresses very firm, and compact bathrooms sometimes leak or have broken fittings.

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10

Jean-Marc

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Je trouve les avis négatifs très exagérés ! Toute la guesthouse est d’époque ! Donc comment pourrait on en attendre des standards actuels ? Toutefois, la literie est excellente, la douche fonctionne très bien, il y a un réfrigérateur et la climatisation est opérationnelle. Que demander de plus? Une terrasse magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle et une excellente communication avec la chargée d’accueil ! L’entrée est à 3 minutes de la porte principale de la ville-forteresse, ce qui évite de trimbaler ses valises à travers toute la cité historique en grimpant..

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8

Christy

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect. Great air conditioning. Clean room. Walking distance to everything. The only thing we didn't like was the bed. It was way too hard. Everything else was great.

8

Jane

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The highlight by far was the view from your own private terrace. It was a stunning window onto this piece of paradise. Quiet and secluded and yet one street away from the shops and restaurants. The room wasn’t much to talk about, a bit dark and dull, but the place is definitely worth booking for the terrace.

8

Jane Lundby

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vi nyd til fulde vores ophold. Hyggeligt værelse med "lille annex " .Lækker og meget varm privat terrasse og udsigten er ikke til at tage fejl af. Sødt personale. Dog var skiltning ikke tydelig, så vi vandrende lidt frem og tilbage.

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10

Pei-Chuan

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very cozy and nicely decorated. The host responses to everything very quickly and was very helpful. It was a wonderful stay, my family loved the view and the space. It was easy to walk to the ocean from the back of the house. The downstairs AC and shower head were broken, but everything else was great! Highly recommend and would revisit!

10

Joseph

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charming room, perfect location, amazing view, excellent hospitality. Bathroom and kitchen are dated but not unexpected in a remote location.

8

HOLLY

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from the patio. The space is very large and perfect for our family of 4. It is very close to the entrance of the city so you don’t have too far to go with any luggage or bags. It could use a bit of an update but great for our one night stay.

6

Judith

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were terrible…hard as sleeping on a slab of stone….no lighting in the kitchen, no table lamps….every light was an overhead light. Could not even make a cup of coffee after sunset. The upstairs bed in our room had sand on the sheets.

4

Sandra

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciate that this is a room in a house in a medieval city but the standard was poor. Room tiny and old fashioned, had to make the bed yourself, a sheet left on top for you. The window shutter didn’t shut, I had to take a book from reception to wedge it that night. The bathroom was equally tiny, shower was a tray with a curtain that leaked and stuck to your body while showering. Lady was in reception to give us the keys but then disappeared within minutes, there was no number to contact her. She didn’t return for check out, we just left the keys but then rang us up as she couldn’t get the credit card on file to work. The balcony was the saving grace as it was large with a lovely view.

4

Dorothea

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is unique, so you must be prepared for cobblestone streets & difficulty in walking around as there are steep inclines etc. interesting to see it but unfortunately there is no one to meet you, there is nothing in the entrance to say they give you a map, or some information about the place, signage is a problem. I couldn’t open the door as they’re old & you nearly have to kick it in for it to open. The bed is hard, not a proper mattress. The only place that was great was the terrace they had. I don’t know what it is with Greece but it seems that they leave the sheets & you make your bed.

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Service

Guests frequently describe the host as friendly, responsive, and communicative, including for late arrivals. A minority reported trouble finding the entrance or contacting staff in person at check-in or check-out.

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10

Jean-Marc

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Je trouve les avis négatifs très exagérés ! Toute la guesthouse est d’époque ! Donc comment pourrait on en attendre des standards actuels ? Toutefois, la literie est excellente, la douche fonctionne très bien, il y a un réfrigérateur et la climatisation est opérationnelle. Que demander de plus? Une terrasse magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle et une excellente communication avec la chargée d’accueil ! L’entrée est à 3 minutes de la porte principale de la ville-forteresse, ce qui évite de trimbaler ses valises à travers toute la cité historique en grimpant..

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10

Andrew

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. I would stay again. Very nice hosts.

10

Pei-Chuan

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very cozy and nicely decorated. The host responses to everything very quickly and was very helpful. It was a wonderful stay, my family loved the view and the space. It was easy to walk to the ocean from the back of the house. The downstairs AC and shower head were broken, but everything else was great! Highly recommend and would revisit!

10

Maria

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Words cannot describe the majestic ocean view setting!! Goula was an amazing Host and provided Five-Star service. Thank you!

4

Sandra

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciate that this is a room in a house in a medieval city but the standard was poor. Room tiny and old fashioned, had to make the bed yourself, a sheet left on top for you. The window shutter didn’t shut, I had to take a book from reception to wedge it that night. The bathroom was equally tiny, shower was a tray with a curtain that leaked and stuck to your body while showering. Lady was in reception to give us the keys but then disappeared within minutes, there was no number to contact her. She didn’t return for check out, we just left the keys but then rang us up as she couldn’t get the credit card on file to work. The balcony was the saving grace as it was large with a lovely view.

2

george

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What is advertised on Expedia is a newer and clean facility. What we got was a dirty, old facility with broken fixtures. We seem to be victims of a bait and switch scam. In addition, the hospitality was unacceptable. With minimal hygiene items supplied, 4 waters over 2 days, scratchy towels that could exfoliate your skin, and no change of towels or sheets, we felt abandoned resorting to our own devices to meet basic needs after paying such a hefty fee for our stay. We would never return and never recommend this facility.

10

Shelley

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing cottage within the castle village. Oozing with old charm character of the yesteryear. It’s close to the gate, so not much walking through the cobblestone laneways with suitcases. Very clean and excellent communication considering our late arrival. Thank you!

10

Lynn L

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was very nice. It was pretty close to the entrance to the walled city. There were a few pretty good stairs to climb (with luggage). It was difficult to find. I'll leave a pic of what to look for. Before you get to the place, you'll see a sign that says "GULAS", but at the actual entrance, it is in Greek. The owner was there waiting for us (even though we were later than expected). I wish I had gone ahead and paid when we arrived, as she was not present when we were ready to leave. I contacted hotels.com and they contacted her and she called me (via whatsapp) right away and we were able to handle the payment over the phone. It's a cute little place, with a nice patio and little sitting room. We watched the sunrise from the patio.

10

Keith

May 11, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Host was very friendly and helpful. But there is no Wi-Fi in the room and cell service was poor. I would stay here again even without Wi-Fi.

4

Dorothea

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is unique, so you must be prepared for cobblestone streets & difficulty in walking around as there are steep inclines etc. interesting to see it but unfortunately there is no one to meet you, there is nothing in the entrance to say they give you a map, or some information about the place, signage is a problem. I couldn’t open the door as they’re old & you nearly have to kick it in for it to open. The bed is hard, not a proper mattress. The only place that was great was the terrace they had. I don’t know what it is with Greece but it seems that they leave the sheets & you make your bed.

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Location

Inside the Monemvasia fortress near the main gate, it’s close to shops, restaurants, and the sea, and some spots feel quiet. Multiple reviews mention tricky wayfinding, cobblestones, steep inclines, and many steps with luggage.

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10

Emily

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a hard time finding the location, but once we got there, we enjoyed our spot, especially the access to swimming and our private balcony with the beautiful view of the sea.

10

Jean-Marc

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Je trouve les avis négatifs très exagérés ! Toute la guesthouse est d’époque ! Donc comment pourrait on en attendre des standards actuels ? Toutefois, la literie est excellente, la douche fonctionne très bien, il y a un réfrigérateur et la climatisation est opérationnelle. Que demander de plus? Une terrasse magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle et une excellente communication avec la chargée d’accueil ! L’entrée est à 3 minutes de la porte principale de la ville-forteresse, ce qui évite de trimbaler ses valises à travers toute la cité historique en grimpant..

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8

Christy

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect. Great air conditioning. Clean room. Walking distance to everything. The only thing we didn't like was the bed. It was way too hard. Everything else was great.

8

Jane

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The highlight by far was the view from your own private terrace. It was a stunning window onto this piece of paradise. Quiet and secluded and yet one street away from the shops and restaurants. The room wasn’t much to talk about, a bit dark and dull, but the place is definitely worth booking for the terrace.

8

Jane Lundby

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vi nyd til fulde vores ophold. Hyggeligt værelse med "lille annex " .Lækker og meget varm privat terrasse og udsigten er ikke til at tage fejl af. Sødt personale. Dog var skiltning ikke tydelig, så vi vandrende lidt frem og tilbage.

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8

HOLLY

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from the patio. The space is very large and perfect for our family of 4. It is very close to the entrance of the city so you don’t have too far to go with any luggage or bags. It could use a bit of an update but great for our one night stay.

10

Kosta

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place, highly recommend…clean, magical, balcony with an amazing view..close to shops and sea gate and away from all the pedestrians

10

Paul D

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing place inside the fortress! Private apartment with rooftop terrace and everything you need. Restaurants and souvenir shops close by.

10

Lynn L

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was very nice. It was pretty close to the entrance to the walled city. There were a few pretty good stairs to climb (with luggage). It was difficult to find. I'll leave a pic of what to look for. Before you get to the place, you'll see a sign that says "GULAS", but at the actual entrance, it is in Greek. The owner was there waiting for us (even though we were later than expected). I wish I had gone ahead and paid when we arrived, as she was not present when we were ready to leave. I contacted hotels.com and they contacted her and she called me (via whatsapp) right away and we were able to handle the payment over the phone. It's a cute little place, with a nice patio and little sitting room. We watched the sunrise from the patio.

4

Dorothea

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is unique, so you must be prepared for cobblestone streets & difficulty in walking around as there are steep inclines etc. interesting to see it but unfortunately there is no one to meet you, there is nothing in the entrance to say they give you a map, or some information about the place, signage is a problem. I couldn’t open the door as they’re old & you nearly have to kick it in for it to open. The bed is hard, not a proper mattress. The only place that was great was the terrace they had. I don’t know what it is with Greece but it seems that they leave the sheets & you make your bed.

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$106
March	$122
April	$136
May	$128
June	$141
July	$135
August	$167
September	$135
October	$96
November	$89
December	$97

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 $126	22 $188	23 $126	24 $122	25 $158	26 $163
27 $207	28 $175	29 $126	30 $126

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $126	2 $126	3 $126
4 $126	5 $123	6 $123	7 $126	8	9 $126	10 $126
11 $126	12 $126	13 $125	14 $125	15 $140	16 $140	17 $126
18 $125	19 $126	20 $126	21 $126	22 $125	23 $126	24 $126
25 $126	26 $115	27 $101	28 $96	29 $99	30 $96	31 $124

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