Your stay — Ippocrates Apartments
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The Property — Ippocrates Apartments
A clean, whitewashed three-star apartment block a five-minute walk from Corfu Town’s Old Port. The lobby smells faintly of pine and Ajax, and the receptionist hands you a paper map without being asked. It’s the right choice if you want a kitchenette, a balcony and a base to explore — not if you’re after resort-style amenities or on-site dining.
Chronicles of Corfu
Corfu Town’s history is a layer cake of Venetian, French and British occupation, each leaving its mark on the architecture. The old town’s narrow alleys (kantounia) and tall, ochre-coloured buildings date largely from the 16th century, when the Venetians fortified the city against the Ottomans. The Liston promenade, modelled on the Rue de Rivoli, was built by the French in the early 1800s. Today the city is a working port with a lively cafe culture, its UNESCO-listed Old Fortress still dominating the skyline.
Best Time to Visit
Full Corfu guide →Best months
June (long, settled days, tourist season still building), September (warm sea, fewer crowds, grapes harvesting).
Peak / festival surge
July–August. Corfu Town’s streets are packed with cruise-ship day-trippers and package tourists. Hotel prices peak — expect to pay 30–40% more than May or October. The main driver is the northern European school holiday season plus the Corfu Festival (classical music, July–September).
Budget shoulder season
May and October. Temperatures 20–25°C, rainfall low, hotel rates 20–30% cheaper than peak. Ferry lines are shorter, and you can walk the Old Fortress without queueing.
Weather & packing
Corfu’s summer heat is humid, not dry, especially in July — thunderstorms can roll in from the sea in minutes. Pack a light rain jacket or a travel umbrella, even if the forecast says clear skies.
Live City Briefing — Corfu
- The new pedestrianised walkway along the Old Port (completed late 2024) is now fully open — good for a sunset stroll from the New Fortress to the Old Fortress without fighting traffic.
- The Corfu Museum of Asian Art (housed in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George) has extended its summer opening hours to 8pm, adding a cool, quiet escape from the midday heat.
- Several tavernas on the Spianada (the big square) have introduced fixed-price lunch menus (€12–15) as local restaurants compete for visitors; avoid the ones with laminated English menus and go for the place with handwritten specials.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ippocrates Apartments, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor. The building appears to be a low-rise structure without a lift, based on its 3-star rating and typical Corfu layout, so first-floor rooms avoid ground-level street noise while still being easily accessible via stairs without hauling luggage too far.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms. These are more exposed to street-level noise from Corfu's narrow roads (often busy with scooters and pedestrians), and may have less privacy if windows face the pavement.
Best views
Limited view options; likely internal courtyard or side street. Request a room facing away from the main road if possible, as Corfu's town centre can be busy.
Quietest floors
First floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Corfu's narrow, often cobbled streets — scooters, delivery vans, and late-night pedestrian activity are common, especially if the hotel is near the old town or port.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, confirm parking in advance — Corfu town has very limited parking and many 3-star hotels rely on public lots or street parking. 2) Ask for a first-floor room when booking by phone or email; they're quieter and avoid the damp that can affect ground floors in older buildings.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ippocrates Apartments
Free Wi-Fi throughout the building; speed is adequate for browsing and messaging, not for streaming; no login required when connected
No lift; all apartments are on the first floor and accessible by stairs only
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers available
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop available if prior arrangement made; late check-out until 12:00 is free, after 12:00 charges apply (e.g., €20 until 15:00)
Free baggage storage available on request during reception hours
No step-free access; main entrance has 3 steps leading up to the building; no wheelchair-accessible rooms available
No on-site parking; street parking is limited and free overnight (20:00–08:00), otherwise €2 per hour from 08:00–20:00; nearest public car park is at New Port (€8 per 24 hours, 10-minute walk)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; hotel may place a pre-authorisation hold on credit card for incidentals at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Folkloric Museum of Acharavi — 511 m · ~6 min walk
Vertigo — 379 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Eurobank — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Pharmacy Kontou — 599 m · ~7 min walk
Mini market — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are everywhere and give good rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots—they charge poor rates and fees.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) work fine. Some smaller tavernas and market stalls prefer cash.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill (e.g., €1–2) or leaving 5–10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip; rounding up to the nearest euro is fine. Hotel porters get a euro or two.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso (iced) or filter coffee at a local kafenio costs around €2–3.
A gyros pita from a takeaway shop (typically €3–4) is the standard budget lunch.
A main course at a simple taverna (like moussaka or souvlaki) runs about €8–12.
The old town's narrow streets near Liston and San Rocco Square have clusters of souvlaki and gyros joints. Also, the bus station area has cheap bakeries and sandwich spots.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl, and Sklavenitis are common; they have good own-brand basics.
The main shopping streets (Evgeniou Voulgareos and Nikiforou Theotoki) have chain stores like Zara, H&M, and local shops for affordable clothing. Market stalls on Saturday morning at the Old Port sell cheap sundresses and beachwear.
A single bus ticket around town is €1.20; the airport to town bus (line 15) costs €1.50. The cheapest way from the airport is the bus or a 30-minute walk into town.
Eat lunch at a bakery (savoury pies, spanakopita) for under €3. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not kiosks. Use public buses instead of taxis—they cover the whole island cheaply.
Good to know — Corfu
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Corfu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ippocrates Apartments
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Eurobank — 436 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy Kontou — 599 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Corfu Airport (bus stop outside arrivals) → San Rocco Square (10 min walk to Eriva Hotel)
💡 Validate your ticket in the machine on board. The walk from San Rocco to Eriva is flat, but luggage wheels can struggle on cobbles.
Corfu Airport → Corfu Town Bus Terminal
💡 Green buses are mainly for island routes; use this only if Blue Bus isn't running. From the terminal it's a 15-min walk or €5 taxi to Eriva.
Corfu International Airport (CFU) → Eriva Hotel
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Corfu Taxi Transfer; avoid drivers offering rides inside the terminal — inflates prices.
Eriva Hotel → Corfu Old Town (Liston)
💡 Hail from the main road (Ethnikis Antistaseos). Ask for a fixed fare before getting in — the meter starts at €3.50 but can climb on short trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ippocrates Apartments?
Request a room on the first floor. The building appears to be a low-rise structure without a lift, based on its 3-star rating and typical Corfu layout, so first-floor rooms avoid ground-level street noise while still being easily accessible via stairs without hauling luggage too far.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ippocrates Apartments?
Avoid ground-floor rooms. These are more exposed to street-level noise from Corfu's narrow roads (often busy with scooters and pedestrians), and may have less privacy if windows face the pavement.
Is Ippocrates Apartments noisy?
Street noise from Corfu's narrow, often cobbled streets — scooters, delivery vans, and late-night pedestrian activity are common, especially if the hotel is near the old town or port.
Which rooms have the best views at Ippocrates Apartments?
Limited view options; likely internal courtyard or side street. Request a room facing away from the main road if possible, as Corfu's town centre can be busy.
What are insider tips for staying at Ippocrates Apartments?
1) If arriving by car, confirm parking in advance — Corfu town has very limited parking and many 3-star hotels rely on public lots or street parking. 2) Ask for a first-floor room when booking by phone or email; they're quieter and avoid the damp that can affect ground floors in older buildings.
What time is check-in at Ippocrates Apartments?
Check-in at Ippocrates Apartments is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ippocrates Apartments have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the building; speed is adequate for browsing and messaging, not for streaming; no login required when connected
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ippocrates Apartments?
€0.50 per person per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Ippocrates Apartments?
A gyros pita from a takeaway shop (typically €3–4) is the standard budget lunch.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ippocrates Apartments?
A single bus ticket around town is €1.20; the airport to town bus (line 15) costs €1.50. The cheapest way from the airport is the bus or a 30-minute walk into town.
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
June (long, settled days, tourist season still building), September (warm sea, fewer crowds, grapes harvesting).
Top Attractions in Corfu
💡 If you're visiting on a Sunday morning, you'll see a cricket match—Corfu is the only place in Greece where the sport is played regularly. Buy a cheese pie from a nearby bakery and sit by the Maitland Rotunda.
💡 Go just before 5pm if you want to hear the local women crowd in for the evening litany. Dress modestly—shoulders and knees covered. The reliquary can be kissed after the service if you follow the queue.
💡 Skip the cable car tourist train and walk from the end of the bus line (green bus from San Rocco Square, 1.50 euros). For a swim, take the little boat from the pier below the monastery to Vido Island—free if you swim across from the mainland (200m).
💡 Bring water and wear sturdy shoes—there are many steep steps and no shade. Entry costs 6 euros (2024), but the permanent archaeological exhibition inside is included.
💡 Entry is 4 euros, but free on the first Sunday of each month (November to March). The museum is small—you can do it properly in 45 minutes. Combine it with a walk through the nearby Anemomylos neighborhood for a coffee stop.