Originally published May 2023

Corfu is one of my favorite places in the entire world! It’s a charming small island with an abundance of activities and adventures.

If you’re visiting Corfu for the first time, deciding where to stay in Corfu can be challenging. Despite being small, there are many different areas throughout Corfu that each have their own, unique features.

Corfu is pretty affordable and you can likely get a nice place to stay for a great deal — especially if you are splitting one accommodation between multiple people!

In this guide, I’ll cover the various towns around the island, what makes each one special, and the best things to do in each area!

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Where is Corfu?

Corfu is a small, Greek island in the Ionian Sea between Albania and Italy. The water is warm, the sun is hot, and the island is lush with greenery due to the amount of rain it gets in the wet seasons.

While there are only a few smaller islands around it to jump to, Corfu itself has so much to offer you won’t want or need to island hop!

Use the map below to search for more places to stay in Corfu. Be sure you are booking accommodations in Corfu and not one of the nearby countries, such as Albania.

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Best Places to Stay in Corfu

Short on time? These are the top picks for the best places to stay in Corfu! I’ve also linked all the apartments, hotels, resorts, and villas below, but I recommend reading through the different areas so you know which is the best option for you.

Best Overall: Mouragia Luxury Seaview Suite (Corfu Town)
Best 5-star Hotel: Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa (Benitses)
Best Villa: Villa Stephanie (Paleokastritsa)
Best Budget: Thea Studios (sea views in Kassiopi!)

Best Apartments in Corfu

Corfu Town: Mouragia Luxury Seaview Suite* (2 bedrooms with sea view)
Dassia: Petrinos Cottage* (loft cottage with private pool)
Ipsos:
- Seaview Stone Apartment
- Valentino Corfu (family-run apartments)
Barbati: Corfu Shell Apartments
Kassiopi:
- Thea Studios (1 bedroom apartment with sea view)
- Damascus Studios (studios with garden access)
Paleokastritsa: Aris Apartments (beachfront)

*The places I stayed and highly recommend!

Best Hotels in Corfu

Ipsos: La Maison Corfu (adults-only hotel)
Sidari: Del Mare Beach Hotel
Paleokastritsa: Zefiros Traditional Hotel (beachfront)

Best 5-Star Hotels and Resorts in Corfu

Benitses: Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa
Corfu Town: Kerkyra Blue Hotel & Spa
Acharavi: Restia Suites (adults only)
Limni: Grecotel Eva Palace
Sidari: Akron Seascape Resort (4-star, all-inclusive)

Best Luxury Villas in Corfu

Barbati: Luxury Villa with private pool (located above Coffee Lovers)
Paleokastritsa: Villa Stephanie (sustainable, beachfront property)
Sidari: Villa Spyridoula Studios (near Canal d’Amour)

Where To Stay in Corfu

There really is not a bad place to stay on the gorgeous island of Corfu! During our trip, we stayed in two different spots, but I’ll also cover some of the other best places to stay in Corfu by region.

Corfu Town

The main area in Corfu is called Corfu Town, which is on the east side near the airport.

Corfu Town is a great area to stay in Corfu if you do not plan to rent a car. There are plenty of things to do in Corfu Town, it has tons of restaurants, it’s near the airport, and it will be easier to get a taxi or bus from here to other areas on the island.

This is where you’ll see the greatest influence from the Venetians! The entire town looks just like Italy with small, cobblestone streets between the warm yellow and orange buildings.

There are not any large hotels here, but you will find bed & breakfasts and apartments. I highly recommend booking an apartment for a more at-home feel and more privacy. We booked a stunning apartment with incredible sea views, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen — we loved it.

Where to Stay in Corfu Town

We stayed in a seaside apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a balcony, wifi, and A/C. It was incredible and I would 100% stay here again!

Mouragia Seaview Apartment (where we stayed!)
Lighthouse Apartment
Vidos Seaview Suite

Things To Do in Corfu Town

Old Venetian Fortress
New Venetian Fortress
Downtown shops
Anemomilos Windmill

Recommended: Take a walking tour of Corfu Town that includes a traditional Corfu lunch, visits to historic areas like the Old Fortress, and a food tasting!

Dassia

Dassia is a smaller area just north of Corfu Town. We stayed here in a lofted cottage for the majority of our trip and enjoyed the quieter, more secluded feel compared to Corfu Town (though it’s just 10 minutes away!).

The restaurants in this area are incredible! Every single meal was 10/10 delicious. It is a 5-minute walk to the main street where most of the restaurants are and a 5-minute walk in the other direction to reach a small, local beach.

It’s also a nice central location if you plan to explore the whole island! We could easily visit all the areas we wanted to visit most: Corfu Town, Paleokastritsa (west side), and Sidari (northwest).

There are not many things to do in Dassia itself, but there are some nice beaches, and did I mention the AMAZING restaurants?!

Where To Stay in Dassia

The lovely cottage we stayed in is private and has a backyard with a pool just for the people staying in the cottage, a kitchen, a loft bedroom, and a cozy living area. There is an A/C unit as well — it would have been miserable in summer without it.

The cottage also has a washer outside and racks to dry clothes, which is great if you want to pack light and wash clothes to re-wear. It’s the perfect spot for couples!

Things To Do in Dassia

Eat out for every meal if you can!
Dassia Beach
Agios Nikolaos Beach

Ipsos

North of Dassia is the coastal town of Ipsos! It has great restaurants, a few beaches, and a bit more nightlife than other towns in this area.

The beaches here are populated with mostly locals and are relaxing and quiet during the day, despite the lively nightlife Ipsos is known for.

Things To Do in Ipsos

Visit the bars, pubs, and nightclubs
Relax on a beach chair
Explore the local shops

Where To Stay in Ipsos

Seaview Stone Apartment
La Maison Corfu (adults-only hotel)
Valentino Corfu (family-run apartments)

Barbati

This beach town has one of my favorite places on the island: Coffee Lovers! Their food is incredible and very reminiscent of a nice Californian brunch. The owners are two of the nicest people — tell them Kessler sent you if you visit!

Barbati itself has a nice 4-star hotel with apartments and private pool villas right across the street from Coffee Lovers.

Where To Stay in Barbati

Corfu Shell Apartments
Barbati Luxury House (gorgeous 2-bedroom house)
Luxury Villa with private pool (located above Coffee Lovers)

Things To Do in Barbati

Breakfast/brunch at Coffee Lovers
Barbati Beach
Rent a boat from Nissaki Rent A Boat

Kassiopi

Continuing north up the east coast you’ll reach Kassiopi. Kassiopi is a small fishing village that has gorgeous turquoise-aqua water.

Where To Stay in Kassiopi

Thea Studios (1 bedroom apartment with sea view)
Damascus Studios (studios with garden access)

Things To Do in Kassiopi

Engagement Bay
Kassiopi Castle
Bataria Beach
Kanoni Beach

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Sidari

Over on the northwest side of the island is the small town of Sidari. While the village itself is quaint with some shops and restaurants, if you walk out to the coast you’ll reach some of the most famous spots in Corfu.

There are a few hotels, beach clubs, and bars in this area. It can be a bit touristy here since there are major attractions in the area, like Canal d’Amour.

Where To Stay in Sidari

Things To Do in Sidari

Cape Drastis
Canal d’Amour
d’Amour Beach (next to the canal)

Recommended: Take a stand-up paddleboard tour through the caves of Canal d’Amour and around the gorgeous Corfu coastline.

Paleokastritsa

South of Sidari on the west side is the well-known town of Paleokastritsa. There are some larger hotels in this area and it is one of the more touristy areas in Corfu (for good reason!).

Paleokastritsa has gorgeous beaches and cliffsides, with many hills and more elevation than other parts of the island.

Where To Stay in Paleokastritsa

Zefiros Traditional Hotel (beachfront)
Aris Apartments (beachfront)

Things To Do in Paleokastritsa

La Grotta Beach Bar
Agios Spiridon Beach
Corfu Aquarium

Recommended: Book a private tour on a mini bus that takes you throughout the island, including stops at the Achilleon and Paleokastritsa Beach, as well as a scenic drive along the west coast of Corfu.

Kavos

If you’re looking for a lively nightlife scene, Kavos is where you want to be! This area is popular with younger English tourists who are looking to party.

Kavos is the southernmost village of Corfu and is much farther away from the other areas in this guide.

This area caters mostly to English tourists, so you won’t find as much local food or culture here.