Kos hotels

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Mastichari (56% of total searches to Kos). The next most popular destinations are Kos (22%) and Kardamena (11%). Searches for hotels in Tigaki (11%) are also popular.

Kos’ coastal resorts are ideal if you love swimming in the sea or enjoy water sports. Hotels on the island's south coast, like the Blue Lagoon Village, will situate you just a 3min walk from the Water Sports Blue Lagoon Village activity centre. Meanwhile, on the island’s north coast, hotels like the Horizon Beach Resort are located just a 10min walk from the Lido Water Park and a 3min walk from the Horizon Surfing Centre on Troulos Beach.

If you want to experience Kos’ unique cuisine, the perfect location to base yourself is at one of the hotels in Kos town. Kos hotels in the town centre, such as the Blue Lagoon City Hotel or the Olympia, are situated close to a wide range of bars and restaurants. Visitors based here will find many restaurants to sample local seafood dishes, try world cuisines, or enjoy a cocktail within walking distance.

Kos town has some fantastic cultural and historical attractions, including the Roman Odeon ruins, the Altar of Dionysus, and the Archaeological Museum of Kos. Hotels in Kos town centre, such as the Maritina Hotel or the Sevi Sun I, will place you within easy walking distance of many of these attractions.

Kos’ southern tip has some beautiful sandy beaches with dramatic cliffside scenery. These beaches are also generally more secluded and less crowded than those to the north of the island. If you want to enjoy these remote beaches, hotels like the Hermes Hotel or the Anthoula Hotel will put you around a 30min drive from the island's south coast.