Aura Caves

Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Santorini Caldera

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Honeymoon Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Outdoor Seasonal Spa Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • 68 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Outdoor Seasonal Spa Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • 48 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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Fira, Santorini, Cyclades, 84700

What's nearby

  • Plateia Theotokopoulou - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santorini Folklore Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum of Prehistoric Thira - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skaros Rock - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Athinios Port - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zafora - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Triana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boozery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fanari - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aura Caves

Guest house near Santorini Caldera
Aura Caves provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a manicure/pedicure or a body scrub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A ferry terminal shuttle, express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket information and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as private plunge pools and Hot tubs, as well as perks, such as furnished patios and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Private plunge pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1167Κ91001308601

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from 15 May to 01 October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Aura Caves Villa Santorini
Aura Caves Villa
Aura Caves Santorini
Aura Caves Santorini
Aura Caves Guesthouse
Aura Caves Guesthouse Santorini

Frequently asked questions

Does Aura Caves have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Aura Caves pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aura Caves?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Aura Caves?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aura Caves?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aura Caves located?

Located in the heart of Santorini, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Archaeological Museum of Thera and Santorini Caldera. Megaro Gyzi and Megaro Gyzi Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Aura Caves Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Staff was great. Uncomfortable living inside cave as got hurt twice. Taxi wasn't able to reach all the way to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

staff was amazing, he helped us with everything we asked for, we had two rooms The main room was very good it was larger with a big window which helped with humidity and air quality, 2nd not so much window was small we also didn't have a TV in the room either but overall staff hospitality and the uniqueness of the place made up for it all. And the shower is amazing. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Cute place to stay. Lots of space and the private pool was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to stay. Easily walkable to restaurants and shops. The outside seating area along with our plunge pool was nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Very friendly staff and a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at Aura caves. It was perfect for our party of five. Easy walking distance to the best bars and restaurants and our host gave us many great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Aura Caves was in a nice location. I choose this hotel because I needed a place without a bunch of steps. I was incredibly disappointed when we got there and was told the pool didn't work. This was one of the main things we wanted to experience while we were there. In return the host gave us transportation around the island which worked out most of the time we were there. Ubers/Taxi's are expensive on the island so it probably was worth more than than having the pool work, but I would have still liked the pool to be available or have been told prior to us arriving and had the option to get our money back and go somewhere else. We were told that a kid broke a light out of it the previous week and they didn't know when it would be fixed. When I went to look at it, it looked to me that there were other issues but nothing was going to fix it anyway so there was no need to complain about it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a nice stay. Very close to the center of Fira.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Aura Caves is great. The kids loved the cool experience of sleeping in a cave. The place was clean and Enrique was very helpful with suggestions and helpful information.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice property with a good view from the terrace. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had the most amazing time while we stayed here! The beds were comfortable and clean, everything you could have needed was in this incredible home. Absolutely gorgeous views from the top pool. Enrik could not have been a better host, he was friendly, kind, and the most helpful getting us around and giving the best recommendations! We could have stayed forever, such a great experience all around. If you have the opportunity to stay absolutely here do it!! Shout out to Bonnie the best little hotel kitty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Clean and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Enrik went out of his way to make us feel at home! He helped arranged transportation and excursions. We arrived late and he stayed late to greet us. Definitely great experience and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This is a unique and beautiful accommodation. As a cave room, it is spacious and nice. We had enough space to spread out, and the kids enjoyed the soaking tub up the rooftop. The owner is nice and accommodating. It's walkable around Fira.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

This place is an actual cave so the inside smells like a cave and very humid and stuffy. Don’t book if you’re claustrophobic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

It was absolutely the best! The Host is outstanding and willing to help in any way! The location was the best, walkable to everything in Fira and already half way between either end of the island. We felt as though we lived there, it’s so cozy, beautiful and very unique! A must stay! 💕 Demetrius , Devin & Marc
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10

THIS CAVE HOUSE IS PERFECT SO UNIQUE, VERY COMFORTABLE HAVE EVETHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY SANTORINI, IS VERY PRIVATE THE JACUZZI IS PRIVATE JUST FOR YOU MY STAY WAS WONDERFUL THE HOST ENRIK IS EXCELLENT WE LOVE THIS PLACE NEXT IN SANTORINE THIS WILL BE MY PLACE TO STAY FOR SURE

10/10

The two bedroom cave was great for the family and we all loved our private outdoor pool. Walking into town was a 2 minute walk to restaurants and 5 minute walk to all the shops. Host was great at arranging car pickups and reservations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Really unique experience sleeping in the cave! I was disappointed the hot tub was not working yet in March. The caretaker is lovely and very attentive. Would recommend if you have access to transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10

Great place, that offer a pool. But is not always available. Big turn off. And is one of the main photos of the advertising.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at Aura Caves. The apartment was perfect for our family. There was plenty of room for our family of three. Our 16 year old daughter loved having her own separate space with her own private bathroom. We enjoyed our private plunge pool every day that we stayed at Aura Caves. It was so relaxing with a beautiful view. The apartment was conveniently located near several restaurants and shops. Enrik was so very helpful in every way. He was available and quickly responded to any and all of our questions and requests. I would very highly recommmend Aura Caves for your Santorini stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

We had a group of 5 ladies staying here. First - the villa is unique and beautiful. I’ve never stayed in a property such as this. Historic and lovely. Problems arose with hot water, A/C, and WiFi, but you’re staying in a cave. This was understanble and our host was there to assist. Shower water pressure was great. I would recommend this villa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Walking distance to downtown Fira.

8/10

Overall it was good. May be little difficult to find. Walkable distance to the downtown and close to restaurants and a grocery store. You have to drive or have a taxi to reach beaches and Oia. I believe it’s family owned business and they were very nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

It was a great experience. Room, pool, deck were clean and in excellent condition. Read some other comments about pool not being clean but for us it was cleaned a few times during our stay, and quite honestly didn’t really need it. The hotel was a short walk to all the shops and restaraunts and the view of the caldera. There was a new restaraunt called Tholotos that was just up the hill from Aura, great food/view/value, had breakfast there 3 times. It was very cool and interesting to be in a cave and you could really feel that it was a unique and different type of lodging and an experience to be there. Some of the ceiling were a bit low, but that’s to be expected in a cave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Enric the owner was wonderful. Very thoughtful and attentive to our questions and requests. The internet was great, our teenagers really enjoyed the interesting "vibe" of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025