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title: "Fira vs Imerovigli: where to stay in Santorini?"
description: "Fira vs Imerovigli in Santorini, compared on 67 and 44 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira-vs-imerovigli/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-20
---

# Fira or Imerovigli: where to stay in Santorini?

Both are popular bases in Santorini. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 67 hotels in Fira and 44 in Imerovigli.

| In short ·  | [Fira](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira/) | [Imerovigli](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/imerovigli/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 67 | 44 |
| Average guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 63% | 59% |
| 5-star hotels | 11 | 7 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 12 | 3 |
| Average location score | 7.0 | 4.0 |

## In short

-   Guest ratings are level: 9.0 in Fira and 9.0 in Imerovigli.
-   Fira has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (63% vs 59%).
-   Fira has more hotels to choose from (67 vs 44).
-   For a 5-star stay, Fira has 11 hotels against 7 in Imerovigli.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Fira has more options: 12 vs 3.
-   The two areas are about 1.9 km apart.

## Best-rated in Fira

[Top-rated of 67 hotels in Fira](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ethos-vegan-suites-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Old Port Fira

### [Ethos Vegan Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ethos-vegan-suites-santorini/)

-   Free parking

9.9 **Exceptional** 97 reviews 160 m

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cycladic-suites-spa-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Firostefani

### [Cycladic Suites & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cycladic-suites-spa-santorini/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.6 **Exceptional** 185 reviews 600 m

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/winery-hotel-1870-santorini/)

Hotel Old Port Fira

### [Winery Hotel 1870](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/winery-hotel-1870-santorini/)

-   Swimming pool

9.6 **Exceptional** 152 reviews 230 m

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amelot-art-suites-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Old Port Fira

### [Amelot Art Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amelot-art-suites-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Free breakfast

9.6 **Exceptional** 95 reviews 440 m

## Best-rated in Imerovigli

[Top-rated of 44 hotels in Imerovigli](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/imerovigli/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kasimatis-by-la-perla-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★ Imerovigli

### [Kasimatis by La Perla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kasimatis-by-la-perla-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Free breakfast

9.4 **Exceptional** 101 reviews 2.2 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/astra-suites-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Imerovigli

### [Astra Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/astra-suites-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.6 **Exceptional** 38 reviews 2.0 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/terra-blanca-suites-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★ Vourvoulos

### [Terra Blanca Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/terra-blanca-suites-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.4 **Exceptional** 97 reviews 1.9 km

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kallisto-hotel-santorini/)

Hotel ★★★★ Imerovigli

### [Kallisto Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kallisto-hotel-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

9.5 **Exceptional** 49 reviews 1.8 km

## More area match-ups in Santorini

-   [Fira vs Oia](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira-vs-oia/)
-   [Imerovigli vs Oia](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/imerovigli-vs-oia/)

## FAQ: Fira vs Imerovigli

### Which has better-rated hotels, Fira or Imerovigli?

Neither clearly: hotels average 9.0 in Fira and 9.0 in Imerovigli.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Fira or Imerovigli?

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Fira has more options: 12 vs 3.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira-vs-imerovigli/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/