Halkidiki is the three-fingered peninsula south of Thessaloniki, with pine forests running down to some of the clearest water in mainland Greece. Kassandra is the liveliest finger, Sithonia the wildest, and Athos the most spiritual.
We offer 58 Halkidiki hotels across 19 resorts, including 15 five-star stays and large family resorts.
Where to stay in Halkidiki
Choose your peninsula first. Transfers from Thessaloniki get longer the further south you go.
Afitos
A pretty stone village on a cliff above the sea on Kassandra, with good restaurants and beaches below.
Ouranoupolis
The gateway to Mount Athos, where boat cruises sail along the coast past the monasteries. Quiet and scenic.
Sani
An upmarket resort area on Kassandra with a marina, wetlands and some of Halkidiki’s best hotels.
Pefkohori
A lively village on the east coast of Kassandra with a long beach and plenty of tavernas.
Kriopigi
A hillside village above the sea on Kassandra, with resort hotels set among pine trees.
Potidea
At the start of Kassandra by the canal, with a long sandy beach and short transfers.
Top-rated hotels in Halkidiki
The highest TripAdvisor-rated hotels we offer in Halkidiki, spread across different resorts. Every one can be booked with flights and transfers as an ATOL-protected package.
Sani Dunes
Perfect for dining · Direct access to the sandy beach
Villa D’oro Luxury Villas & Suites
Bright and modern suites · Fantastic views
Achtis Hotel
Boutique hotel · Individually designed rooms
Sani Club
Perfect for dining · Beachfront location
Ikos Olivia
Perfect for families · Idyllic beachfront location
Amoessa Boutique
Adults only · Boutique, stylish hotel
Travel guides for Halkidiki
Our hand-picked guides to help you choose: compare the best hotels by style, budget and who you’re travelling with.
The Best Family Hotels in Halkidiki: Sani, Kassandra and Sithonia
The best family hotels in Halkidiki, from Sani Resort’s five-star family hotels to villas with private pools and aquapark resorts.
The Best Luxury Resorts in Halkidiki: Sani, Ikos and Beyond
The best luxury resorts in Halkidiki, from Sani Dunes and Ikos Olivia to private-pool villas in Ouranoupolis. Compare Kassandra and Sithonia, then…
The Best Adults-Only Hotels in Halkidiki
The best adults-only hotels in Halkidiki, from boutique suites with private pools in Polichrono to swim-up rooms in Potidea and Pefkohori.
All 58 Halkidiki hotels, by resort
Halkidiki has 58 hotels to choose from: 22 all inclusive, 15 five-star, 8 adults only and 14 with family facilities. Ratings shown are TripAdvisor scores out of 5.
Afitos 9 hotels
Ouranoupolis 7 hotels
Pefkohori 5 hotels
Sani 5 hotels
Kriopigi 4 hotels
Potidea 4 hotels
Akti Elias 3 hotels
Hanioti 3 hotels
Paliouri 3 hotels
Polichrono 3 hotels
Gerakina 2 hotels
Lagomandra 2 hotels
Nikiti 2 hotels
Kalithea (Halkidiki) 1 hotel
Loutra 1 hotel
Metamorfosi 1 hotel
Nea Moudania 1 hotel
Neos Marmaras 1 hotel
Psakoudia 1 hotel
Getting there and getting around
Flights to Thessaloniki take about three and a half hours. Transfers range from under an hour for northern Kassandra to more than two and a half hours for Ouranoupolis. A hire car makes it easy to explore Sithonia’s beaches.
Halkidiki holiday FAQs
Which Halkidiki peninsula is best?
Kassandra has the most resorts and nightlife, Sithonia has quieter, wilder beaches, and Athos (Ouranoupolis) is peaceful with cruises to the monasteries.
Which airport do I fly to for Halkidiki?
Thessaloniki (SKG).
Can women visit Mount Athos?
Only men with a special permit can land on Mount Athos, but everyone can see the monasteries from the boat cruises that leave Ouranoupolis.
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Plan your Halkidiki holiday
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