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Kinsterna Hotel
Monemvasia, Greece · Independent · Core Luxury
A fortified Peloponnese manor near Monemvasia, with carved lintels dated between 1667 and 1784, blends Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian fabric around the cistern that gives Kinsterna its name. Civil engineer Antonis Sgardelis bought the estate around 2005, began restoration in 2006, and opened a 50-room hotel in 2010 across 18 acres of olive groves and vineyards; it holds MICHELIN Two Keys. Earlier owners include Ibrahim Bey, who ceded Monemvasia in 1821, and the Kapitsini family.
- 50 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Τροχάλια
- Rooms from 183 sq ft (17 m²)
About Kinsterna Hotel
- The fortified manor near Monemvasia bears carved lintels dated between 1667 and 1784, blending Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian architecture.
- It was once owned by Ibrahim Bey, who ceded Monemvasia in 1821, and later by the Kapitsini family; Lina Kapitsini was called the last lady of Monemvasia until the 1970s.
- Named for its Byzantine cistern, it opened as a boutique hotel in 2010 after a restoration begun in 2006 by civil engineer Antonis Sgardelis.
- Entry-level rooms start at 183 sq ft (17 m²).
History
Kinsterna Hotel occupies a fortified manor near Monemvasia in the Peloponnese, its blend of Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian architecture bearing carved lintels dated between 1667 and 1784, with origins in the mid-17th century and additions through the 18th century.
The estate was acquired by civil engineer Antonis Sgardelis around 2005; a meticulous restoration began in 2006 and the property opened as a boutique hotel in 2010. Named for its Byzantine cistern, it spreads across 18 acres of olive groves and vineyards, and was once owned by Ibrahim Bey, who ceded Monemvasia in 1821, and later the Kapitsini family.
The setting
Overlooks Aegean Sea.
Restaurants and bars
- sterna — Restaurant
- mouries all-day — Restaurant
- linos tavern — Bar
- belvedere bar — Bar
- mouries bar — Bar
Experiences
- Grape harvest — Traditional grape harvest remains part of estate life, inviting guests to take part in practices passed down through generations.
- Breadmaking — Traditional breadmaking remains part of estate life, inviting guests to discover practices passed down through generations.
- Pop-up Events — Seasonal events on the estate's annual calendar, including Easter and Christmas celebrations and gastronomy events.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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