Syros is the capital and main harbour of Syros. It stands on a natural amphitheatre style site,with neo-classical buildings, old mansions and white houses in Cycladic style which cascade down to the harbour.
The city centre at Miaouli Square is ringed by cafes, and has a grandeur all its own. Ano Syros has kept its medieval character,its steep streets and countless steps give the town the charm of a bygone age.
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Ermoupoli, capital of Syros Island and of the Cyclades island complex, was founded in 1821 by refugees that gradually arrived on the island from Asia Minor, Chios, Kassos, Psara and Crete. It's name is to honor the ancient god of commerce Hermes ( Ermoupoli (Hermoupolis) Hermes = Ermis , Polis = City)
Sightseeing
The Miaouli Square,
Syros City Hall. The most imposing structure in Ermoupoli, took 22 years to complete. Its foundations were set in 1876 and completed in 1898. The architect was Ernest Chiller and the mayor of Ermoupoli D.Vafiadakis.
Syros Archaeological Museum, is located inside the Syros City Hall, in its northeastern side, its entrance being on the Em. Benaki street.
You can find various exhibits, ranging from the Proto-Cycladic to the Byzantine era.
The Church of the Assumption (Kimisis) was built in 1829 and is host to the famous icon of
"The Assumption of Holy Mary" by El Greco (Dominikos Theotokopoulos).
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The Apollon theatre was built in 1864 with design of P.Sampo and enjoyed years of glory until the German occupation,
when it was almost completely destroyed. It has been to restored and today it is functional as a theatre again.
Every visitor must visit the magnificent Church of Saint Nicolas. In the small garden the lies the monument of the "unknown soldier",
work of the famous sculptor G.Vitalis (1880).
The Syros Karnagio (shipyard for small boats) and Tarsanas (shipyard for small boat repairs)
are places where wooden boats are being built and repaired and are located next to the major shipyard of Syros, Neorion shipyards.
Most people prefer beaches outside Ermoupoli...like...
How to get to syros:
By boat:
From the Greek mainland ferries and hydrofoil services run daily from Piraeus, Rafina, Mykonos...an other islands in the Cyclades.
By plane:
There are daily flights from Athens airport (35 minutes) by Olympic Air.
Here just a selection of a few hotels: we will book rooms for you also for hotels Alkyon, Arion, Benois, Brazzera, Dolphin Bay, Hotel Faros Village, Iratia Guesthouse, Lila Guesthouse, Sea Colours Apartments, Vaporia Studios & Xenonas Apollon.
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| Hotel Syrou Melathron **** Cat. A Open all Year Built 1996 21 Rooms Location & description: Ermoupolis Town. Facilities: A neo-classical Mansion, built mid-19th century, restored 1993 with roof paintings (frescoes). Restaurant, bar, cafeteria, roof garden, A/C in common areas, TV room, laundry service. All Rooms: Private facilities, A/C, colour TV, mini bar, telephone, music, hairdryer, safety box, 10 rooms with sea view. contact us now |
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| Prices as of 2011 per day in Euro include breakfast for stays between | Single | Single Sea View | Double | Double Sea View | Suite Double |
| April 1 - 20 April 21 - 26 April 27 - May 31 June 1 - July 15 July 16 - August 31 September 1 - 30 October 1 - December 31 |
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€ 100 € 70 € 80 € 100 € 80 € 70 € |
85 € 130 € 85 € 110 € 130 € 110 € 85 € |
85 € 140 € 85 € 110 € 140 € 110 € 85 € | 100 € 170 € 100 € 135 € 170 € 135 € 100 € | 120 € 200 € 120 € 160 € 200 € 160 € 120 € |
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Hotel Omiros (Homer) **** Cat. A Renovated 1989 11 Rooms,2 Suites Location & description: Ermoupolis Town, overlooking the town, port and Cycladic Islands. Facilities: Neo-classical Mansion, 150 years old, fully restored; bar, snack bar on panoramic view terrace, TV room, safety boxes, laundry service. All Rooms: Private facilities, decorated and furnished in old Cycladic style with telephone, music. Remarks: Former home of renowned sculptor Vitalis. contact us now |
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Prices as of 2012 per day in Euro for stays between: | Single Room Ground Floor | Single Room First Floor | Double Room Ground Floor | Double Room First Floor | Suite First Floor 2 persons | Suite Second Floor 2 persons |
| January 01 - March 31 April 01 - May 06 May 07 - May 31 June 01 - September 14 September 15 - December 31 | 40 € 50 € 40 € 50 € 40 € |
55 € 60 € 55 € 60 € 55 € | 60 € 80 € 60 € 80 € 60 € |
70 € 85 € 70 € 85 € 70 € |
80 € 90 € 80 € 90 € 80 € | 90 €
110 € 90 € 110 € 90 € |
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Archontiko Vourlis Hotel **** Cat. A’ 8 Rooms Location: Ermoupolis, - town capital of Syros - near town hall and port. Description: Restored 2- storey traditional , neo-classical 19th century building in the Vaporia (ships) suburb: surrounded by a lovely garden, also has beautiful banister and entrance with marble stairs , plus special marble sculptured elements on the building facade. All trafitional interior are intact. Facilities: Central heating, A/C, bar, cafeteria, TV room , room service, transfer service. All Rooms: Private facilities, heating, mini bar, telephone, A/C. Remarks: The hotel has received the "Europa Nostra" Award. Open all year round. contact us now |
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| Hermes Hotel *** Cat. B' 27 Rooms Location: At the main port of Ermoupolis Facilities: Built at the local architectural style with reception, breakfast room All Rooms: A/C, TV, mini bar, music, telephone, sea view balcony Remarks: Completely refurbished 2011 Contact us now |
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Prices as of 2012 per day in Euro and include breakfast and all taxes for stays between: | Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room |
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January 01 - May 31 June 01 - June 30 July 01 - August 31 September 01 - September 30 October 01 - December 31 | 57 € 60 € 68 € 60 € 57 € | 80 € 90 € 100 € 90 € 80 € | 90 € 100 € 120 € 100 € 90 € |
* Easter 12/04/12 - 17/04/11 Peak Season Rates Apply
| Arion Hotel Built: 2000 Open April-October. 5 rooms, 1 suite Location: 4 Mavrokordatou Street, centrally located in the Vaporia district of Ermoupolis on the east coast of Syros. 3 km from airport, 1 km from port. Units: 5 rooms, 1 Suite. Facilities: A/C, Bar, Breakfast Room, Garden, parking, Fireplace, Reception, Room Service, Safe Boxes. All Rooms: A/C, Internet facilities, Heating, Bath/Shower, Hairdryer, Mini bar, Safety Box, Telephone, TV, sea view.Some rooms with Balcony or Veranda. contact us now |
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Prices as of 2010 per day in Euro for stay s between | Single | Double | Triple | Small Suite | Big Suite |
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March 24 - April 11 April 12 - July 4 July 5 - September 6 September 7 - October 31 | 180 € 150 € 180 € 150 € | 215 € 185 € 215 € 185 € | 280 € 190 € 280 € 190 € | 275 € 250 € 275 € 250 € | 310 € 280 € 310 € 280 € |
| Ethrion Hotel Facilities: Panoramic View, small garden with a grape trellis, All Rooms: Air Condition, Cable-TV, shower, 230V outlets and |
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