Kallichoron is an eco-labelled Art Boutique Hotel in Chora of Astypalea that offers breathtaking views of the island's landscape, including the majestic Venetian castle, the famous old white windmills and the boundless Aegean Sea.
Elegance and comfort have come together with tradition to create at Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel the perfect getaway on the idyllic island of Astypalea. Kallichoron's ideal location and sea views create a serene and stylish environment. During their stay, guests can experience friendly and outstanding hospitality, combined with a variety of luxury amenities and a truly breathtaking view truly out of this world.
view to castle from all rooms
ACCOMMODATION
All apartments and studios are characterized by comfort and elegance and come with a fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, air-conditioning, 32" TV LCD, free Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, coffee machine with free Nespresso capsules and premium tea selectionbathrobes and Apivita organic luxury toiletres.
Guests enjoy a free shuttle service on arrival and departure, a welcome treat upon arrival, a useful guide and a kids' pack for young guests.There is also an art shop, lending library with a wide selection of board games and business corner at the Reception of the hotel.
AWARD-WINNING GRANDMA’S BREAKFAST
Every morning guests can taste a selection of homemade jams made from organic fruits, thyme honey, local cheese and fresh eggs from Grandma’s yard - all locally sourced. The variety of traditional delicacies will be the best introduction to the Astypalean cuisine
The breakfast tray, customized to each guest preference is brought at the room at no extra cost or if preferred can be enjoyed at the hotel’s breakfast hall. There is also the option of Grandma’s Breakfast Basket with the most fresh Astypalean ingredients to prepare your breakfast yourself. The breakfast is curated by the dietician-nutritionist Mary Micheli, MSc, so each and every guest is approached individually, aiming to enjoy a well-balanced and enjoyable meal based on their individual special diet requirements.
While you can always make your own breakfast choices from the menu, Mary has created some authentic Greek breakfast combinations as well as healthy, vegan and low-fat options that will be nutritious and keep your taste buds happy
Kallichoron received the Green Marketing Excellence Award 2015 for “Grandma's Breakfast”, as an innovative way to promote sustainability and green practices and is the only hotel in Greece that has been awarded with a Marketing Excellence Award. Also, Kallichoron has been awarded the Best Greek Hotel Breakfast Award at the Hospitality Awards 2019 for its unique personalized breakfast offering.
KALLICHORON GOES GREEN
In Kallichoron there is a special attention to the people and the environment of Astypalea, in which we all live and operate. Being the only Green Key eco-labelled hotel on the island, and in line with their dedicated travel green program 'Kallichoron Goes Green', guests are invited to join the efforts in making a green difference while travelling with small daily action.
It is in Kallichoron's DNA to act responsibly in everything it does by promoting sustainability and eco-awareness in way of minimizing any adverse environmental impact from the hotel's operations. Kallichoron is a great supporter of locally produced organic goods and local suppliers, thus supporting community project.
Kallichoron is actively supporting the non-profit organization 'Clean Hands', which collects residual soap from hotels and after appropriate treatment, distributes them to socially vulnerable groups.
Kallichoron have adopted a sustainable approach to integrate economic, social and environmental concerns in its business operations. Being a socially responsible hotel, it is part of Kallichoron's culture to act in a responsible manner and with your stay you are becoming part of it, as through their CSR initiative 'Kallichoron Room2Give', an amount is allocated from each reservation to support a local community project and the education and development of local children and workforce.
WHERE ART MEETS WITH AEGEAN SEA
Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel is an innovative forum for featured artists itself featuring contemporary art creations of renowned artists throughout the hotel and the apartments. This year, Kallichoron welcomes the beautiful artwork of the renowned Greek artist Eva Divari on the 'Whirpools', which is featured throughout the hotel and is inspired by the sea and the people that make a living in it and from it.
A SENSE OF WELL-BEING
Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel in partnership with the Mood Life Wellness experts' team, offer body and mind wellness services that give you the chance to relax and dispel the everyday tension and stress build-up. Don’t omit to visit the hotel’s wellness space with the best view to Chora and a Mood's therapist will help you choose the ones most suitable to your needs. EXPLORE ASTYPALEA BY BIKE
Being the only certified member of the bike-friendly hotels network on Astypalea Island, Kallichoron offers a friendly environment to travellers, who wish to explore Astypalea on two wheels. Bike rental of mountain, city and specialized bikes –even e-bikes- is available at Kallichoron. Kallichoron itself organizes hiking excursions and theme weekends that enable visitors to see the true side of the island. So, both Kallichoron and Astypalea will not disappoint you.
THEMED EXCURSIONS
If you wish to learn more about the local traditions of Astypalea, check Kallichoron’s blog page here.
reception and bike