3 Best Hotels in Delphi, Attica and Delphi

Located on the lesser-strolled lower street of town, convenience, quiet, and incredible views are this simple hotel's stocks in trade. Rooms filled with handsome wood furniture, traditional linens, and paintings gaze out over a sea of olive trees and the Itea gorge (just make sure you ask for a room with a view of the Corinthian gulf). Guest rooms on the upper floor have a sloping cathedral ceiling in pine as well, and for an extra dose of coziness, fireplaces in some rooms warm up cool winter evenings. The light breakfast includes fresh yogurt drizzled with local honey.

Clean-cut retro chic predominates in this sleek, low-lying 1965 landmark built by well-known Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis. It has comfortable contemporary rooms and 35 acres of gardens that spill down the mountainside, morphing olive groves and pines, and, in the distance, a breathtaking vista of the Corinthian gulf takes hold. This magical scene can be glimpsed from various public verandas and from some of the guest rooms, all decked in light-colored wood furniture and balconies (be sure to check that yours comes with a view!). Or enjoy all the natural beauty from the poolside bar.

One of the nicer-looking spots in the center of town is accented by warm colors and a touch of Greek mountain style while avoiding the "ancient kitsch" of several other nearby hotels. Ask for a guest room on a higher floor if you want a view of the Itea valley, as the two-story building in the front partially blocks the outlook from those on lower levels. If you book the "penthouse," there's even an elevator that opens directly into your room. Further down the street, its Epikouros restaurant is a reliable taverna.