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title: "Imerovigli vs Oia: where to stay in Santorini?"
description: "Imerovigli vs Oia in Santorini, compared on 44 and 48 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/imerovigli-vs-oia/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-17
---

# Imerovigli or Oia: where to stay in Santorini?

Both are popular bases in Santorini. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 44 hotels in Imerovigli and 48 in Oia.

| In short ·  | [Imerovigli](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/imerovigli/) | [Oia](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/oia/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 44 | 48 |
| Average guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 59% | 67% |
| 5-star hotels | 7 | 14 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 5 | 8 |
| Average location score | 4.0 | 6.2 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Oia rate higher: 9.1 on average against 9.0 in Imerovigli.
-   Oia has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (67% vs 59%).
-   For a 5-star stay, Oia has 14 hotels against 7 in Imerovigli.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Oia has more options: 8 vs 5.
-   The two areas are about 5.3 km apart.

## 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

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

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

Oia: its 48 hotels average 9.1 out of 10, against 9.0 for the 44 hotels in Imerovigli.

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

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Oia has more options: 8 vs 5.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/imerovigli-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/