AirBnB has some wonderful options for Hydra. Please note the walking distance to Sunset Restaurant when you are booking a place, as well as the cancellation policy.

Hydrea Exclusive Hospitality ($$$)

Bratsera Hotel ($$)

Cotommatae ($$)

Hydras Chromata ($$)

Leto Hydra ($$)

Hydroussa Hotel ($)

Orloff ($)

Sidra Hotel ($)

Angelica Hotel ($)

Spilia (Cave):
While you enter the port of Hydra on your right-hand side, you will see the famous rocks of Spilia that have attracted swimmers for years and years. You will also get to see the cave; however you cannot swim inside of it. Just a warning: you will need to dive in to the water or use the ladder located on either side. Spilia is easily accessible by foot, and you will also find yourself walking through a fun beach bar, where you can sit and
have a bite to eat.

Ydronetta:
A place to have a nice cocktail and enjoy the amazing views at the cafe-bar located in between the rocks. You can follow the steps and dive into the deep waters.

Avlaki:
Avlaki is a small pebble beach just a 10-minute walk from the port of Hydra. You will have to descend some steps to access this area, but you will be able to enjoy a pleasant swim.

Kamini:
This is a more organized beach, with lounge chairs and a beach bar. You can access Kamini via sea taxi or boat or by walking 15 minutes from Hydra's port. For those who can, it is highly recommended that you walk; it's truly beautiful path.

Vlychos:
This is another organized beach with grey pebbles. You can enjoy lunch and/or drinks. You can take a sea taxi or boat (5 minutes) or you can walk for about 30-40 minutes and enjoy Hydra’s coastline.

Plakes:
Just 7 minutes away (via boat) from Hydra's main harbor, one can find Plakes beach, with emerald green waters and beautiful mountain views. Here you will also find places to eat and enjoy a couple of drinks.

Bisti:
This beach is renowned for its turquoise waters and its unique natural scenery, as it is surrounded by a pine tree forest. It is a breathtaking beach for scuba diving. It is only accessible via sea taxis and excursion boats, offering regular service.

Agios Nikolas:
On the other side of the island and facing the Aegean Pelagos Sea, you will find Agios Nikolas. This beach offers one of the biggest pebble beaches on Hydra. The waters are truly crystal clear. As with Bisti, the only access to Agios Nikolas is by boat or sea taxi.

Mandraki:
Mandraki is a sand beach with easy access via sea boats and taxis. You can also walk to Mandraki; it is only a 20-30 minute walk (depending on your pace) from Hydra's main port.

Sunset: watch the romantic sunset from the "Periptero" area and visit the Giorgos and Pavlos Kountouriotis Manor, surrounded by pine trees and located above the "Periptero" area.

Visit the Cathedral in the port of Hydra (Koimisis Tis Theotokous), which was built during the 17th century. At the Cathedral you can also visit the Ecclesiastic-Byzantine museum, which is housed within the Cathedral.

Do a small hike to Kiafa and visit the church Agios Constantinos of Hydra. This church is breathtaking with its beautiful mosaics and stained-glass windows. This location also offers breathtaking views of Hydra.

Hike to monasteries: Profitis Ilias is about a 60-minute walk (depending on your pace). There is a paved path where you get to walk through a pine tree forest. The monastery is quite remote. This is where Theodoros Kolokotronis was imprisoned during the 18th century. Just a few feet away you will also find another monastery, Agia Evpraksia, which was built in 1865.

Horse-back ride to the monasteries or out to the beaches. Argyris has been riding up into the mountains since he was a child and knows all the paths, routes, and stories. His equines are licensed, insured, well-trained, and totally at ease around people. Riding with his small, authentic, family-run riding services will give you the unique opportunity to explore the surroundings of Hydra on horseback.

Enjoy a movie at the local traditional open air cinema.

Visit the beautiful DESTE Foundation Project Space Slaughterhouse to see the much anticipated Jeff Koons exhibition. Every summer the Foundation hosts a series of contemporary art exhibitions on the island, including the assignment of the space to a single artist or team invited to stage a unique, site-specific exhibition.

Visit the mansion of Lazaros Kountouriotis, who was called the "Father of the Nation," a shipowner who played an important role in the Greek War of Independence. The mansion has been converted into a museum. There is also a very nice view of the island from that point.

Visit the Historic Museum of Hydra. There you will hear about Hydra's vital role during the Greek Revolution. You will also get a sense of the Hydriot culture through the paintings, clothes, and artifacts that are housed in the museum. Several art exhibitions take place there too.

Visit Hydriotic painter Tetsis' atelier

Omilos:
Upscale and on the water, Omilos is on the west side of the harbour. The menu is international. Beautiful view and atmosphere. You can dance indoors after midnight.

Téchnē:
A historic stone-built old boat house with direct views over the Aegean sea and toward the sunset. In April 2016, Téchnē passed from dreams into reality as an all-day restaurant, bar, and café serving carefully crafted dishes of Mediterranean cuisine combining traditional recipes and modern techniques, along with signature cocktails, select wines, and specialty coffee. 5 minute walk from the port.

Bratsera:
The sponge factory established by Nickolaos Verneniotis in 1860 has been lovingly restored and turned into one of the most charming small hotels in Greece with an upscale restaurant and a beautufl garden with a swimming pool. Menu is Greek/eclectic, with a very good wine list.

Psaropoula:
Located in Hydra’s harbor, with a great view of the port. It is ideal for those who want a great view and are on a budget. Menu is Greek. It’s a family restaurant with nice dishes, and it is recently renovated.

Veranda:
Located at Hydra harbor with a magical view of the whole island and the port, a stylish environment, and a romantic atmosphere. Greek and international dishes.

Orea Ydra (Beautiful Hydra):
Mediterranean cuisine at the island’s port, where modern Greek cuisine meets the flavours of the sea. Its space, designed with a modern twist to traditional island architecture in earth tones, overlooking the sea.

Caprice:
Has been offering an authentic Italian cuisine since 1994. It deservingly competes with Italian trattorias, and it is located at a hidden spot behind Hydra’s port, about 150m.

Douskos:
Menu is traditional Greek cuisine. It is located in a very charming and traditional area, 4 minutes from the port. You can enjoy your meal under the trees like Leonard Cohen did in 60s and 70s.

Kodylenia:
Located in Kamini village, next to the sea with a fantastic view of the water and the sunset. 10 minutes by foot. Menu is Greek, with a large variety of dishes.

Marina:
Located in Vlihos village, Marina just next to the sea; it has great views. Family atmosphere. Greek menu with a large variety of local specialties, fresh fish and lamb on the spit. Charming and traditional.

Ostria tavern:
Located in Hydra’s port. Great dishes. Simple, fresh, good prices. Fresh fish and kalamari. Good value for money.

Krifo Limani (Secret Harbor) :
A really secret tavern located in a small street near the port. Great dishes. Greek traditional food, fresh fish and meat. Charming Greek mama's atmosphere.

Giasemi:
A family tavern located in a small street in the town, opposite Greco hotel. Great dishes. Greek traditional food. Specialized in meat.

Hydronetta bar: A ‘window’ to the sea. All day and night.

Spilia (Cave) café-bar: Great port view. All day and night.

Amalour bar: for parties and cocktail.

1821: For cocktails and drinks from the best list in Greece.

Pirate bar: for parties and cocktail. All day and night. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Papagalos bar: for parties and cocktail. All day and night. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner until 23:00.

Red bar: Greek and International music. Till late.

Commo Gusto

Mouses

Visit the Acropolis/Parthenon and the Agora

Visit the Acropolis Museum

Visit the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

Walk up Mount Likavitos (long walk!) to have a coffee at Cafeteria Prasini Tenta

Walk up to the Pnyx, great look-out location of the Acropolis

Visit the Benaki Museum

Visit the Cycladic Museum

Visit the brand new National Museum of Contemporary Art

Go see the soldiers change their guard at Syntagma square

Drive down to Cape Sounion for a day trip to see the Sunset from the Attiki peninsula and visit the Temple of Poseidon

Visit Monastiraki & Plaka neighbourhoods for a taste of history and shopping

Visit the Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kalimarmaro

Liondi Traditional Greek Restaurant

Romatella - Pizza al Taglio

Mavro Provato of Press Cafe

Mon Chou (desserts)

Oroscopo

Feyrouz - middle eastern

Palestina Meze & Bar

Cabezon (bar)

Manouka Athens

Kuzina

The Trikyklo Tavern

The Clumsies (top-rated bar)

Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon (Rooftop Bar)

Melina Merkouri Cafe

Anefani Mezze resto-bar (amazing location)