Villa Renos Hotel

Forty steps from Fira's caldera-edge footpath, Villa Renos Hotel occupies a cliffside perch above the old port, its terraces built into volcanic rock rather than added onto it. Sea-view balconies face west across the caldera toward Nea Kameni's cone, a natural draw for sunset watchers.

Rooms keep tile floors and soundproofing against Fira's evening foot traffic; the outdoor pool sits on a lower sun deck cut into the cliff. Airport shuttle and car rental are arranged at the front desk, useful given Fira's pedestrian-only lanes.

A short walk reaches the cable car down to the old port, avoiding the donkey-path steps entirely.