Hotel Guesthouse Lila (Hermoupolis, Greece)

Lila Guesthouse is one of the most charming places to stay in Syros. Situated in a quiet part of Ermoupolis, a few blocks from the seafront, the mid-19th century building used to be the French consulate of the island. The house is restored in a charming old-meets-contemporary style following much of its original layout but adding a modern aspect as well. The rooms have wonderfully high ceilings and most have beds on mezzanines, leaving extra sitting space below, and they are furnished in an attractive blend of old and new. You will sleep in comfortable modern beds, but hang your clothes in well preserved old wardrobes. Large suites are on the first floor. All the rooms and the suites have all facilities to prepare coffee or tea and to store you refreshments in a small refrigerator. On the ground floor there is a homely cafe/sitting room where we serve our homemade breakfast. The large doors to the car-free street are usually wide open, so that even when you sit inside, you still feel part of the life that slowly goes by. Taking Lila Guesthouse as a starting point, you can get know Syros Island very well and easy.