🇬🇷 Zakynthos, Greece
Phoenix Hotel
📍 2, Dionysios Solomos Square, Zakynthos, 29100
tu estancia — Phoenix Hotel
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La propiedad — Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel is a no-fuss, clean three-star right on the main strip of Laganas. It’s mid-range in both price and ambition: think blue-tiled pool, sun loungers packed by 10am, and a 24-hour bar that does the job. It works best for young groups or couples who want to party on the doorstep and don't mind the noise. Standing in the lobby you smell sun cream and hear the distant thud of bass from the beach clubs.
Crónicas de Zakynthos
Zakynthos town was founded by Venetian colonists in the 15th century, who built the harbour and fortified the hill. The 1953 earthquake flattened most of the old town, so what you see today is a rebuilt collection of neoclassical mansions and low-rise concrete blocks. The Solomos Museum and St Mark’s square recall its literary past, but the island’s modern identity is almost entirely driven by package tourism. Locals juggle olive farming in the hills with servicing the summer crowds. The port still hums with ferries to Kefalonia and the Peloponnese.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Zakynthos →Los mejores meses
June and September: consistently 28-30°C, sea warm, crowds manageable and prices moderate. July is hot and rammed.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. School holidays and the European club scene peak. Hotels like Phoenix charge 30-40% more than May. The Laganas strip is wall-to-wall people; the big event is the annual Zakynthos Music Festival (late July) which boosts local bar prices.
La temporada del hombro
May and October: 22-26°C, pools still swimmable, flights cheap, no queues at Shipwreck Beach. A few tavernas still open but nightlife is dead. Good for quiet exploration.
Tiempo y embalaje
Zakynthos gets sudden afternoon meltemi winds that kick up dust from the hills, so a lightweight jacket or pashmina is useful. Pack at least two swimsuits so you always have a dry one—humidity makes cotton take hours to dry.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Zakynthos
- New express bus service from Zakynthos airport to Laganas started June 2025, runs every 20 minutes in peak season. €3.50 one-way.
- Main road through Laganas is under resurfacing until August 2026; expect daytime delays and dust on the strip.
- Laganas Beach has had its Blue Flag reinstated for 2026 after water quality tests passed in May.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Phoenix Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a higher floor room facing Dionysios Solomos Square. These rooms get afternoon light and a view of the square's activity, but the double glazing keeps the noise manageable. Rooms on floors 3 and 4 are best — quieter, less foot traffic from the lift lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing the inner courtyard - they can be dark and can pick up kitchen or service noises from the restaurant/bar. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor; the clanking is audible in the early morning.
Best views
Rooms on the front (square-facing) side give a view of the square, the church of Agios Dionysios to the east, and a sliver of the Ionian Sea over rooftops. It's a proper town square scene, not a sea panorama.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are your quietest bet — further from street level bustle and away from the restaurant/bar on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a busy pedestrianised square with cafes and restaurants. Noise peaks during lunch and early evening, plus weekend nights from revellers walking through. The bar inside the hotel serves until midnight. Traffic noise from the main road (Lomvardou Street) is muffled but present if windows are open.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor if you want the best balance of view and quiet. 2. If you're driving, the hotel has no private parking — use the public car park on Dionysios Solomos Square (the square itself is car-free, but there's a paid lot adjacent). Book a spot via the hotel concierge in advance during July–August.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Phoenix Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx. 30 Mbps download; no login constraints, just a one-time password given at check-in.
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand. No physical newspapers provided. The building dates from the 1950s with a retained original marble staircase in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:30. Early bag drop allowed from 11:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free storage in a locked luggage room at reception, available before check-in and after check-out until 23:00.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance (ring bell for assistance). Lift fits a standard wheelchair but not larger models. No adapted bathrooms or grab rails in guest rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is the municipal lot at Agios Markou Street (5-minute walk), costing €10 per 24 hours. No EV charging on site.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per room per night, paid at check-out (government accommodation tax for 3-star hotels in Zakynthos)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit if booking non-refundable; otherwise no advance deposit, and a €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in (no hold for debit cards)
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Agios Nikolaou (Molou) Ch. (167 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Μάρκου (228 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Νικολάος (300 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Νεκτάριος (325 m · ~4 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
πλατεία του Άμμου — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Museum of Post Byzantine Art — 62 m · ~1 min walk
Amphitheatre — 610 m · ~8 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Alpha Bank — 52 m · ~1 min walk
Μαριέττα Παράσχη — 187 m · ~2 min walk
KTEL Central Station — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are everywhere; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange kiosks — terrible rates. Use bank ATMs in town.
Cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops; cash still needed for small tavernas, taxis, and market stalls.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included. Taxis: round up. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Frappé or freddo espresso from a bakery or kiosk: about €2.50-3.00.
Gyros pita from a grill house: €4-5.
Moussaka or spaghetti at a family taverna: main dish €8-12.
Laganas strip and Argostoli harbour have clusters of cheap souvlaki and crepe stands.
AB Vassilopoulos, Sklavenitis, and Lidl in Zakynthos town.
Zakynthos town main street has affordable chain stores like H&M, C&A; markets for cheap beachwear.
Local bus from airport to Zakynthos town €1.80; town bus day pass ~€4. Scooter rental around €20/day.
Eat at tavernas off the tourist strip; buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets; fill up on lunch gyros instead of dinner mains.
bueno saber — Zakynthos
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Emergency Contacts
Zakynthos112 is the pan-European emergency number; in Zakynthos dial 100 for police, 166 for ambulance, 199 for fire. For non-urgent tourist police call +30 26950 28500. Keep your hotel address and nearest landmark handy.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Zakynthos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Phoenix Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Alpha Bank — 52 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Μαριέττα Παράσχη — 187 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Zakynthos Town Bus Station → Plaka Beach (Tsilivi stop)
💡 Buses are limited on Sundays—check the KTEL Zakynthos app for live times. Get off at the Tsilivi stop near Romas Taverna; it's a 10-minute walk to Plaka.
Plaka Beach Resort → Zakynthos Town Centre
💡 Flag down a taxi on Tsilivi's main strip or call +30 26950 48500. Rates are metered but confirm before departure; trips within Tsilivi are flat €5–€7.
Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) → Zakynthos Town Bus Station
💡 This is a limited summer service. From the town station, switch to the Tsilivi bus (€1.80, 25 mins). Avoid for late flights—last bus leaves at 20:00.
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) → Plaka Beach Resort (near Tsilivi)
💡 Pre-book through the hotel or a local company like Zakynthos Transfers to avoid airport surcharges. Drivers typically meet you at arrivals with a name board.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Phoenix Hotel?
Request a higher floor room facing Dionysios Solomos Square. These rooms get afternoon light and a view of the square's activity, but the double glazing keeps the noise manageable. Rooms on floors 3 and 4 are best — quieter, less foot traffic from the lift lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Phoenix Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing the inner courtyard - they can be dark and can pick up kitchen or service noises from the restaurant/bar. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor; the clanking is audible in the early morning.
Is Phoenix Hotel noisy?
The hotel is on a busy pedestrianised square with cafes and restaurants. Noise peaks during lunch and early evening, plus weekend nights from revellers walking through. The bar inside the hotel serves until midnight. Traffic noise from the main road (Lomvardou Street) is muffled but present if windows are open.
Which rooms have the best views at Phoenix Hotel?
Rooms on the front (square-facing) side give a view of the square, the church of Agios Dionysios to the east, and a sliver of the Ionian Sea over rooftops. It's a proper town square scene, not a sea panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at Phoenix Hotel?
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor if you want the best balance of view and quiet. 2. If you're driving, the hotel has no private parking — use the public car park on Dionysios Solomos Square (the square itself is car-free, but there's a paid lot adjacent). Book a spot via the hotel concierge in advance during July–August.
What time is check-in at Phoenix Hotel?
Check-in at Phoenix Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Phoenix Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx. 30 Mbps download; no login constraints, just a one-time password given at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Phoenix Hotel?
€0.50 per room per night, paid at check-out (government accommodation tax for 3-star hotels in Zakynthos)
Where can I eat cheaply near Phoenix Hotel?
Gyros pita from a grill house: €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Phoenix Hotel?
Local bus from airport to Zakynthos town €1.80; town bus day pass ~€4. Scooter rental around €20/day.
When is the best time to visit Zakynthos?
June and September: consistently 28-30°C, sea warm, crowds manageable and prices moderate. July is hot and rammed.
Principales atracciones en Zakynthos
💡 Grab a coffee from a kiosk (€2) and sit on the steps by the church. The free municipal museum nearby has brilliant earthquake photos.
💡 Park at the Anafonitria monastery car park (free) then walk 15 mins. Avoid midday when tour buses jam the spot.
💡 Park near the 'Sunset Taverna' and follow the dirt track 200m. Arrive 30 mins before sunset for a bench on the rocks. No facilities.
💡 Bring water shoes. The path is rocky. Go before 10am to beat the boat crowds.
💡 Entry is €4 (cheap for the quality). On the first Sunday of each month it’s free. Photos without flash allowed. Allow 45 mins.