Stamna
Why it made our list: Endless Aegean views, gorgeous Mediterranean gardens, earthy rooms, and just a 10-minute walk to Apollonia. Sifnos already sets a high bar, Stamna clears it without breaking a sweat.
At a Glance
Twenty rooms on the edge of Apollonia, each facing the Aegean. The architecture follows the island’s logic: building volumes broken into sections, low and grouped, the way Cycladic villages have always been arranged. Inside, the materials read like a map of the islands. Marble from Naxos and Paros, stone from Santorini, olive wood furniture made by local craftsmen, silk and linen woven nearby. The colour palette is Sifnos itself: brick red for the ceramics, dusty blue for the sea.
The saltwater pool sits among white marble and open sky, the Aegean somewhere beyond. Pilós, the restaurant, draws from the kitchen garden and the morning’s catch. Yoga and Pilates instructors are on hand overlooking the sea while bicycles are on hand to borrow and explore the island. The team, led by Vasiliki, are the kind of people guests mention by name when they get home.
Our Take: A natural choice for clients who want Sifnos done properly. Design-led, food-serious, and right on the edge of Apollonia.
Rooms We Love
Carved into the landscape on two levels, with a private garden and sea views. Cool, intimate and unlike anything else on the property. 40–44 m²
King bed, living area, garden terrace and your own infinity pool. The one to book if you’re not sharing. 40–44 m².
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a generous living space and room for up to five. The largest option on the property, with 50 m² indoors and outdoor space to match.
Dining
Pilos: Named after the Greek word for clay, a nod to Sifnos’s identity as the pottery capital of the Aegean. Chef Gikas Xenakis builds the menu around what the island actually produces: fresh seafood off the boats, vegetables and herbs from Bostani, the hotel’s own organic garden, and produce from small local farmers. The result is modern Greek cooking that tastes like it belongs here. Family-style dining, Aegean views, and a serious Cycladic wine list. Open to hotel guests and the public.
Lunch 12:30–5:30 PM. Dinner 7:00–11:00 PM.
Pool Bar: Cycladic wines, cocktails made with local herbs and ingredients, and light bites.
Open 11:30 AM–11:30 PM.
Breakfast: 8:00–11:00 AM Farm eggs, local cheeses, home-baked pastries, kalitsounia pies, fresh fruit and yoghurt.
Essentials
Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM
Rooms:
15 Rooms | 5 Suites
Open:
May 1 – Oct 25
Children:
All ages welcome
Parking:
On Site
Accessibility:
Accessible rooms available upon request
- Saltwater pool (8:30 AM–7:00 PM)
- Mediterranean gardens and organic kitchen garden
- Yoga, Pilates and meditation deck
- Outdoor gym
- Bike and e-bike rental
- EV charging
- Concierge
- Free WiFi
Pet policy upon request. Tell us about your pet and we’ll confirm with the hotel
Just above Apollonia, the main town of Sifnos.
Walking distance to restaurants, cafés and shops.
Kamares port is 15 min by car.
Platis Gialos beach is 15 min drive.
Chrissopigi Monastery and Kastro are both within 15 min drive
Vathi Beach is a 20 min drive.
Getting Here:
Sifnos is accessible only by ferry from Piraeus (2 to 2.5 hours depending on service) or via connecting flight through Milos.Connects well with: Serifos, Milos, Paros, Santorini, Koufonisia
Connection to Antiparos via private rib boat transfer (40 – 60′ min depending on weather conditions)
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