Hotels in Chios
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Browse hotels in Chios, Greece — stay near the Genoese Kastro or the mastic-producing medieval villages of Pyrgi and Mesta. Flights land at JKH airport.
About Chios
Chios: Aegean Island of Mastic and Medieval Villages
Chios, the fifth-largest Greek island, sits 8 km off the Turkish coast in the eastern Aegean. The island is the world's only source of natural mastic resin, harvested from Pistacia lentiscus trees in the Mastichochoria — a cluster of 24 medieval villages in the south. Pyrgi, the most photographed of these, is covered in geometric black-and-white xysta patterns dating to the 14th century. Mesta retains its original defensive layout, with arched passageways and a single fortified gate.
Where to Stay in Chios
Most hotels concentrate in Chios Town (the capital), which holds the Genoese-built Kastro fortress and a waterfront lined with cafés. The southern villages suit travelers who want quiet and direct access to mastic country. The northern village of Volissos anchors a quieter rural stay near a Byzantine hilltop castle.
Practical Tips
- Getting there: Chios National Airport (JKH) receives direct flights from Athens year-round; ferries from Piraeus take roughly 8 hours overnight.
- Best season: May–June and September offer mild temperatures without peak-July crowds.
- Local product: Mastic liqueur (Mastiha) and mastic-flavored sweets are widely available in Chios Town shops.
- Currency: Euro (€); most hotels and restaurants in town accept cards.
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