Is Pothia a good area to stay in Kalymnos?

Pothia is the main port and capital of Kalymnos, sprawling up the hillside behind the harbour. It’s the first place most visitors arrive by ferry. First-time visitors, those wanting easy ferry connections, and anyone who likes a real town atmosphere.

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Where to Stay in Pothia, Kalymnos

Pothia is the main port and capital of Kalymnos, sprawling up the hillside behind the harbour. It’s the first place most visitors arrive by ferry.

✦ The vibe

Lively working port with a gritty, authentic Greek island feel; busy streets, waterfront cafes, and local shops.

👤 Best for

First-time visitors, those wanting easy ferry connections, and anyone who likes a real town atmosphere.

🏨 Where to stay

Mostly mid-range hotels and a few pension-style guesthouses; expect simple but clean rooms around £40-80 per night.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable within the harbour area but hilly; buses run from the square to other parts of the island; the airport is a 10-minute drive (taxi or bus).

📍 Nearby

Vathis Monastery, Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos

Best hotels in Pothia

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Pothia

★★★ 📍 1.5 km

Olympic Hotel

1.5 km from Pothia

Where to Stay in Pothia, Kalymnos

✦ The vibe

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🏨 Where to stay

🚇 Getting around

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Best hotels in Pothia

Olympic Hotel

Villa Melina

Stefanos Gerakios Climbing House

Kalydna Island hotel

Alkyonis Apartments

Kamari

Amphitrite Studios & Apartments

Aphrodite Studios

Agelica Apartments

Popi's Studios Kalymnos

Acroyali apartments

Rita Studios

Plaza Hotel

Pegasus

Tatsis studios

Studios Afroditi

Koralli Studios

Acropolis

Ambience

Avra Studios

Continental

Louis Studios

Philoxenia

Elena Village

Other areas in Kalymnos

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