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title: "Fira vs Oia: where to stay in Santorini?"
description: "Fira vs Oia in Santorini, compared on 67 and 48 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira-vs-oia/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-17
---

# Fira or Oia: 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 48 in Oia.

| In short ·  | [Fira](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira/) | [Oia](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/oia/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 67 | 48 |
| Average guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 63% | 67% |
| 5-star hotels | 13 | 14 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 18 | 8 |
| Average location score | 7.0 | 6.2 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Oia rate higher: 9.1 on average against 9.0 in Fira.
-   Oia has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (67% vs 63%).
-   Fira has more hotels to choose from (67 vs 48).
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Fira has more options: 18 vs 8.
-   The two areas are about 7.0 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 Oia

[Top-rated of 48 hotels in Oia](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/oia/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oia-spirit-studios-by-mary-d-nomikou-santorini/)

Guesthouse Oia

### [Oia Spirit Studios by Mary D Nomikou](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oia-spirit-studios-by-mary-d-nomikou-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Free breakfast

9.7 **Exceptional** 146 reviews 7.0 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/anemi-house-villas-santorini/)

Resort ★★★★★ Oia

### [Anemi House & Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/anemi-house-villas-santorini/)

-   Spa
-   Gym

9.7 **Exceptional** 88 reviews 7.2 km

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

Hotel Oia

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

-   Free parking
-   Free breakfast
-   Swimming pool

9.6 **Exceptional** 119 reviews 7.3 km

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

Hotel ★★★★ Oia

### [Pezoules of Oia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pezoules-of-oia-santorini/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Free breakfast

9.7 **Exceptional** 45 reviews 6.9 km

## More area match-ups in Santorini

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

## FAQ: Fira vs Oia

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

Oia: its 48 hotels average 9.1 out of 10, against 9.0 for the 67 hotels in Fira.

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

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Fira has more options: 18 vs 8.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira-vs-oia/. 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/