Your stay — Phaedra
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Lixouri.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Phaedra, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
For a quieter experience, consider rooms on the upper floors, such as 3 or 4. These floors are likely to be away from the street noise and the lift is relatively quiet. Additionally, rooms with a balcony facing the west or east might offer a pleasant view of the surrounding area.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift on lower floors (1 or 2) might experience more noise from the lift and potentially from the service entrance. If you're a light sleeper, it's best to avoid these rooms.
Best views
Given the hotel's address in Lixouri, the best views are likely of the surrounding town or the sea, depending on the room's orientation. West- or east-facing balconies should offer a pleasant view of the area.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are likely to be the quietest, as they are higher up and away from the street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for potential noise from the street, as the hotel's location in Lixouri suggests it's close to the main road. The service entrance and lift might also contribute to some background noise.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to secure a room on a higher floor, as these tend to fill up quickly. Request a room with a balcony if you want to enjoy the views of the surrounding area.
- 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 — Phaedra
free throughout, 1 Mbps speed; no login constraints
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on in-house tablets
14:00-01:00 (daily); early bag-drop available from 09:00; €20 late check-out fee (until 18:00)
available for €5 per item per day; limited capacity
step-free access to reception, restaurant, and some rooms; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; historic building with some structural limitations
on-site parking available, €5 per night; nearest public car park ( Ionias Street, 5-minute walk) €3 per day; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
You can exchange currency at local banks, such as Alpha Bank, or use ATMs to withdraw cash. Be aware that airport bureaux de change often have poor exchange rates.
Credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted in Lixouri. Many local businesses also accept contactless payments and mobile payments via Taxisnet.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euros for good service is considered polite. Taxi drivers and hotel staff may not expect tips, but it's always appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical frappé or instant coffee can be found at a café for around 2-3 euros.
A souvlaki or sandwich from a street vendor or local eatery costs around 5-7 euros.
A traditional Greek taverna can offer a main course for 10-15 euros. Expect to pay a bit more for seafood.
The waterfront area and local markets are good places to find affordable street food options.
Local supermarkets such as Lidl and Alfa Market offer budget-friendly grocery shopping options.
Second-hand shops and local markets are great places to find affordable, high-street fashion items.
The cheapest way to get around is by bus, with a single ticket costing 2 euros. A day pass is available for 3 euros. From the airport, the bus to Lixouri costs around 10-15 euros, or a taxi ride is approximately 25-30 euros.
Buy water and snacks from local supermarkets to save money instead of purchasing them from tourist areas.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local tavernas instead.Use public transport or walk/bike whenever possible to save on taxi fares.
Good to know — Lixouri
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
LixouriFor all emergencies in Greece, call 112 from any phone. In Lixouri, the local police station is on Ioannou Metaxa street (tel. 26710 92100). The health centre (K.Y. Lixouri) is at Palaiokastro road, tel. 26710 92222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lixouri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Phaedra
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Lixouri Central Square (300m from Apollonion) → Xi Beach (stop: Xi Bay)
💡 This bus is more handy for beach days than the resort. The stop for Apollonion is the final 'Xi Bay' — look for the blue bus with 'Lixouri-Xi' sign. No bus on Sundays. Otherwise, a 20-min walk.
Argostoli Bus Station → Lixouri Bus Station (5-min walk from Apollonion Resort)
💡 Catch the Argostoli-Athens bus from airport to Argostoli bus station (€1.80, 20 mins), then change for Lixouri. The bus boards the ferry for free — stay on board, don't get out. Last bus from Lixouri back is 21:30.
Kefalonia Airport (EFL) → Apollonion Resort & Spa, Lixouri
💡 Book with a local driver via Welcome-Pickups or just haggle at arrivals — fixed rates are standard but confirm price before you get in. The route includes a 20-min ferry from Argostoli to Lixouri if coming by road; otherwise, direct taxi-van uses the short Argostoli-Lixouri ferry (cost included in fare).
Lixouri Port (ferry arrival point) → Apollonion Resort & Spa
💡 If you arrive by ferry, skip walking with luggage — there's a taxi rank right at the port. For €5 it's a no-brainer. Drivers often wait for the mid-day ferry arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Phaedra?
For a quieter experience, consider rooms on the upper floors, such as 3 or 4. These floors are likely to be away from the street noise and the lift is relatively quiet. Additionally, rooms with a balcony facing the west or east might offer a pleasant view of the surrounding area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Phaedra?
Rooms near the lift on lower floors (1 or 2) might experience more noise from the lift and potentially from the service entrance. If you're a light sleeper, it's best to avoid these rooms.
Is Phaedra noisy?
Be prepared for potential noise from the street, as the hotel's location in Lixouri suggests it's close to the main road. The service entrance and lift might also contribute to some background noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Phaedra?
Given the hotel's address in Lixouri, the best views are likely of the surrounding town or the sea, depending on the room's orientation. West- or east-facing balconies should offer a pleasant view of the area.
What are insider tips for staying at Phaedra?
Arrive early for check-in to secure a room on a higher floor, as these tend to fill up quickly. Request a room with a balcony if you want to enjoy the views of the surrounding area.
What time is check-in at Phaedra?
Check-in at Phaedra is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Phaedra have Wi-Fi?
free throughout, 1 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Phaedra?
€1.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Phaedra?
A souvlaki or sandwich from a street vendor or local eatery costs around 5-7 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Phaedra?
The cheapest way to get around is by bus, with a single ticket costing 2 euros. A day pass is available for 3 euros. From the airport, the bus to Lixouri costs around 10-15 euros, or a taxi ride is approximately 25-30 euros.
Top Attractions in Lixouri
💡 Tuesday mornings are best – fewer tourists and the fish seller from Fiskardo shows up with fresh octopus.
💡 Ask at the front desk to see the 16th-century manuscript collection – it's not always on display but they'll show it if you ask nicely.
💡 Go on a Saturday morning around 10am – the priest sometimes opens the side crypt which holds old burial slabs.
💡 Come just before sunset and buy a coffee at one of the kiosks – the view across the bay to Argostoli turns orange and quiet.
💡 Bring water shoes – the pebbles are sharp. Early morning the beach is empty and you'll see herons by the rocks.