Skiathos Island Hostels - Hostel List for Skiathos Island, Greece

Skiathos lies west in the Sporades islands, with Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros to the East and Magnisia, Volos and Pelion to the West. The distance from Volos and Agios Konstantinos is about 55 km.

The island has kept the same name throughout its 3 thousand years history. It is derived from the Greek word ski, which means shade, and the name of the sacred mountain Athos, which towers 140Km to the northeast of Skiathos. The island in the shade of Athos (skia + Athos = Skiathos).

Skiathos covers 58 square kilometres, being about 12 kilometres from east to west and 6 kilometres at its widest point. Irregular in shape, it is largely mountainous with a maximum elevation of 433 meters.

It is mostly covered with pines, but walnut and plane trees can also be found. Also olive trees and vines are cultivated. It consists of successions of coves and bays that feature more than 60 beaches which offer some of the best swimming in Greece. There are several smaller islets around the island.

The main industries are agriculture (dairy and vegetable, especially olive oil production from the 600,000 olive trees), fishing, and tourism. There is just one major road, leading from the town down along the south coast to the many small bays and beaches. Transport is by bus or taxi.

You go to Skiathos by plane from Athens and more than 70 charter flights per week connect the island with most European countries through all summer. Skiathos is also connected by ferry with Bolos, Agios Konstantinos, Alonissos, Skopelos, Kymi, Euboea, Skyros and Chalkidiki. In the high season (the summner) there is a connection with Thessaloniki, Cyclades islands and Crete.

This is the complete list of Skiathos Island hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Skiathos Island, Greece which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.

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A heaven of tranquility very close to the harbour...

Hotel situated in Skiathos Island, really well connected with the other touristic itineraries in Greece..

A superb three stars hotel in the heart of Skiathos island town...

Built in a traditional architectural style and is situated at the end of Skiathos, in a quiet surrounding...

This well cared townhouse is just five minutes from the harbour of Skiathos and even closer to shops, tavernas and the amenities in the centre of town.For confirmed bookings we require 30% of the cost..

Situated on the Pounta, across the harbour from Skiathos Town, looking to Skopelos, with spectacular views out to sea and the neighbouring islands, is Villa Helidonia.with secluded.cove .Minimum stay ..

Stelios studios is a small property with 6 studios for 2 persons and one 2 bedrooms apartment. 350m from Skiathos Center and 70m from Megali Ammos Beach. We offer full air cond, TV, Safe boxes and par..

Vontzos Hotel is a family hotel and an ideal choice for an unforgettable vacation with pleasant accommodation on Skiathos island...

Welcome to Hotel Lalaria. Our friendly establishment is only 500 meters away from Skiathos town and 100 meters away from the beautiful beach of Megali Ammos..

Villa Ariadni is set on a hillside overlooking the lake of Aghios Georgios, the harbour of Skiathos and the Aegean sea..

Skiathos Panorama , seated at Pounta of Skiathos, is a quarter consisted of 15 first class rooms to let, which are two bed and four bed with kitchens for the family rooms..

Villa kavourakia is a traditional villa located in Kolios area in Skiathos Island consisting of 3 two bedroom apartments and 8 twins studios. All rooms have Private Bathrooms, Fully Equipped Kitchen, ..

CARAVOS STUDIOS, CLASS * has 13 twin bedded rooms, 2 with the possibility of adding a third bed and a three bedded with the possibility of adding a fourth one. All of our rooms have their own WC with ..