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Your stay — Old Mansion
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The Property — Old Mansion
Old Mansion is a converted 19th-century townhouse in Corfu Town’s UNESCO-listed old quarter. The lobby smells of beeswax polish and old books, with a carved wooden staircase and cool tiled floors. It’s a proper no-frills three-star: clean rooms, a decent breakfast of local honey and pies, and a terrace overlooking a narrow alley. Best for independent travellers who want authentic, quiet Corfu without paying for sea views or a pool.
Chronicles of Corfu
Corfu Town was founded in the 8th century BC as a Corinthian colony. Control passed from Byzantines to Venetians, who fortified the Old Citadel and built the arcaded Liston promenade. After a brief French occupation under Napoleon, it became a British protectorate until union with Greece in 1864. The architecture is a mix of Venetian palaces, neoclassical mansions and narrow ‘kantounia’ alleys, creating a Mediterranean-Italianate feel distinct from mainland Greece. Today, the city is a busy ferry hub and a Unesco World Heritage site, with a lively café culture in Spianada square.
Best Time to Visit
Full Corfu guide →Best months
May and September: warm (24-28°C) but not scorching, sea swimmable, crowds moderate before June and after August.
Peak / festival surge
July-August is the absolute peak: ferries full, streets packed, hotel prices double. The Corfu Festival runs July to September with concerts and theatre; accommodation books out by March.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early October: rooms 30-40% cheaper, temperatures still pleasant (22-26°C), fewer tourists. Most restaurants and sites stay open until mid-October.
Weather & packing
Corfu is one of Greece's greenest islands, with occasional sharp thunderstorms even in summer. Pack a light waterproof jacket and sturdy walking shoes for the steep alleys of the old town.
Live City Briefing — Corfu
- Corfu’s new pedestrian zone on the Spianada was completed in spring 2025, making the main square car-free — good for strolling, but taxis now drop passengers 200m away.
- The Palace of St Michael and St George reopened its Asian Art Museum in March 2026 after two years of renovation; worth a visit for the Chinese porcelain collection alone.
- Direct flights from the UK to Corfu Airport have increased 15% for summer 2026, so expect fuller planes and longer queues at passport control from late June.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Old Mansion, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are furthest from street noise and have the most consistent airflow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing the street — they pick up foot traffic and early morning deliveries. Also skip any room directly above the small lobby bar (second floor, street side) as music carries until midnight.
Best views
South-facing rooms on the second and third floors look over Corfu's old town rooftops to the sea — request a room ending in '5' or '6' if possible, as those face the water.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top floor). This hotel has three floors with no lift, so the top floor naturally isolates you from lobby and street-side commotion.
🔊 Noise notes
The main street outside is a busy one-way with motorbikes and delivery vans from 7am to 10pm. The hotel has no double glazing, so street-facing rooms will be loud. The bar downstairs plays Greek music until 11:30pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no lift, so pack light if you're on the third floor. 2. Check-in is in the small lobby bar — ask for a courtyard room when you book, as they rarely assign them unless requested.
- 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 — Old Mansion
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier at €5/day (20 Mbps) via login card at reception
No lift – sea-view upper floors (rooms 6–10) accessible only by narrow spiral stairs; ground-floor garden rooms have level access
No physical newspapers; free digital PressReader access via hotel tablet in the fountain lobby. Building is a 1720 Venetian merchant's home with original stone archways and a central courtyard well
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 for €20 or until 14:00 for €35 (subject to availability)
Free for same-day arrival/departure; longer storage €5 per bag per day
No step-free access to main entrance (three stairs from pavement); wheelchair users can use rear garden gate by prior arrangement (call 48h ahead). No wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Lift absent.
No on-site parking; free street parking often full in July. Nearest public car park: Corfu Port Parking, €12/night (10-min walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per room per night (mandatory municipal tax)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Άγιος Νικόλαος (441 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Αγίου Ιωάννου (590 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Ἱερὸν Ἐξωκκλήσιον Ταξιάρχου (740 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Ἱερὸς Ναὸς Ἀγίας Τριάδος (816 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
History & Folklore Museum of Messi — 546 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for mid-market rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Corfu Airport and the port where commissions are high.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common, but keep cash for small tavernas and market stalls.
Rounding up the bill by 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €1-2 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Campari freddo (iced espresso) or Greek frappé from a kafeneio, around €2.50-3.
A souvlaki pita (gyros wrap) from a grill house, roughly €4-5.
A main course of moussaka or grilled fish at a taverna in Korfu town, about €8-12.
The Spianada square and Liston arcade area in Korfu town have several gyros and souvlaki kiosks; also try the old port area.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos and Masoutis are common in the Korfu area; Lidl is also present for budget basics.
For affordable shopping, Korfu town’s side streets near the old port have small boutiques; avoid the waterfront where prices are higher.
The green bus from Corfu Airport to Korfu town costs €1.70; the cheapest way around town is a single-ride ticket on the city bus at €1.20 (buy from a kiosk).
1. Eat where locals queue at lunchtime—portions are bigger and prices lower. 2. Buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets rather than street kiosks. 3. Skip the tourist trains; walk the old town for free, or rent a bike for €10/day.
Good to know — Corfu
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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 Old Mansion
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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.
About Corfu
Wikipedia ↗
Corfu ( kor-FOO, -FEW, US also KOR-foo, -few) or Kerkyra (Greek: Κέρκυρα, romanized: Kérkyra, pronounced [ˈcercira] ) is one of the Ionian Islands in western Greece, and the northernmost island on Greece's west coast except for its satellite Diapontian Islands, which are also the westernmost poin...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Old Mansion?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are furthest from street noise and have the most consistent airflow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Old Mansion?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing the street — they pick up foot traffic and early morning deliveries. Also skip any room directly above the small lobby bar (second floor, street side) as music carries until midnight.
Is Old Mansion noisy?
The main street outside is a busy one-way with motorbikes and delivery vans from 7am to 10pm. The hotel has no double glazing, so street-facing rooms will be loud. The bar downstairs plays Greek music until 11:30pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Old Mansion?
South-facing rooms on the second and third floors look over Corfu's old town rooftops to the sea — request a room ending in '5' or '6' if possible, as those face the water.
What are insider tips for staying at Old Mansion?
1. The hotel has no lift, so pack light if you're on the third floor. 2. Check-in is in the small lobby bar — ask for a courtyard room when you book, as they rarely assign them unless requested.
What time is check-in at Old Mansion?
Check-in at Old Mansion is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Old Mansion have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier at €5/day (20 Mbps) via login card at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Old Mansion?
€0.50 per room per night (mandatory municipal tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Old Mansion?
A souvlaki pita (gyros wrap) from a grill house, roughly €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Old Mansion?
The green bus from Corfu Airport to Korfu town costs €1.70; the cheapest way around town is a single-ride ticket on the city bus at €1.20 (buy from a kiosk).
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
May and September: warm (24-28°C) but not scorching, sea swimmable, crowds moderate before June and after August.
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.