19 Best Hotels in Kos (2025 UPDATE)

The boho-chic Theros All Hotel is an adults-only paradise close to Kos Town

The Best Hotels in Kos are mostly located in Kos Town or at the famous beach resorts of Tigari, Kardamena or Mastichari, but there are nice hotels all over the island. Kos is one of the Greek islands with the best all-inclusive hotels, as it’s been heavily developed since the 70’s. There are also some new hotels with incredible designs that stand out and will make an unforgettable stay. Kos, with its long sandy beaches and family-friendly hotels, is also a great place for families with younger kids.

BEST HOTEL IN KOS: OKU Kos

BUT ALSO CHECK:

For Beach: Utopia Blu
For Families: Astir Odysseus
For Couples: Lango Design
Budget: Kyma Rooms
All-Inclusive: Astir Odysseus
Adults Only: Theros
Quirky: Albergo Gelsomino
In Kos Town: Albergo Gelsomino
In Kardamena: NISSEA
In Mastichari: Neptune
In Tigari: Utopia Blu

Kos belongs to the Dodecanese group of islands in southeastern Greece, and it’s pretty much Rhodes’s little sister island, which is also close to Turkey too. The island has some of the most impressive tourism infrastructure in Greece, even though it was hit by a few earthquakes in the last decades (nothing to worry about). The all-inclusive hotels in Kos are some of the most impressive in Greece, and its long beaches with golden sand are ideal for families and kids.

Kos island is quite far from Athens, and you can reach it by taking an overnight ferry from Piraeus (it takes 12-13 hours ) or alternatively (and easier), just take a direct 45-minute flight from Athens or from a few European cities like London, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam or even Milan. There is an international airport on Kos Island, but most international flights operate only between May and October for the summer (always check Ferryhopper for the latest ferry schedules and Booking.com Flights for the most up-to-date flights to Greek islands).

I honestly believe you need a car in Kos, as it’s a decent-sized island with lots of areas to see and explore. There are local buses, but you’ll obviously be more flexible if you rent a car, in my opinion. However, if you only plan to stay in your all-inclusive hotel just to soak the greek sun by the pool, then there is no need for a car. You can always call a taxi if you only plan to visit Kos town or any other place on the island once.

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Best Hotels in Kos

So, without further ado, let me show you the best hotels you can stay in on Kos Island:

Best Area To Stay in Kos: The best area to stay in Kos is in or around Kos Town as it is the area with the most vibe and some of the best hotels on the island. See hotels in Kos Town

Best Hotel in Kos: OKU Kos

Best Villa in Kos: TAF Boutique Villa

How many days do you need in Kos: the island is a medium-sized greek island but with lots of things to see and do so I would suggest that you stay at least 5 days in Kos

How to Move Around in Kos: Most of the hotels on the island would probably lure you to stay in there for all of your holidays, but I truly believe that the best thing to do in Kos is to rent a car and explore the whole island by yourself. There are also local buses on the island that can take you pretty much everywhere and are very reliable and finally taxis that you can take but they will definitely end up being more expensive than renting your own vehicle.

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