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Igoumenitsa is the main port city of northwestern Greece, connecting the mainland with Corfu (45 min by ferry), as well as Italy via Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice. Whether you're arriving late at night, catching an early morning ferry, or simply using the city as a base to explore the stunning coastline of Epirus, finding the right place to stay makes all the difference.
At IgoumenitsaStay, we handpick the best apartments and studios in Igoumenitsa — verified in person, monitored over time, and selected based on consistent ratings across Google, Airbnb and Booking.com. No paid placements. No guesswork. Just places we would personally stay in.
From apartments just 1 minute from the port to spacious family houses near Drepanos Beach, and from modern lofts in the city center to peaceful retreats on the edge of Nea Seleukeia, there's a right stay for every traveler here. Use this guide to find yours.
SUNNY LOFT IGOUMENITSA
📍 City Center · Sea View · Couples & Families
A beautifully renovated apartment with panoramic sea and mountain views from a private terrace. Rated 4.9/5 on Airbnb (Guest Favourite), and known for its exceptional hosts — Ifigenia and her husband have been known to personally pick guests up from the port.
🌊 Private balcony with sea & mountain view
⭐ 4.9/5 on Airbnb · Guest Favourite
🚶 5 min walk to city center · 10 min to port
👨👩👧 Sleeps 4 · Ideal for families & couples
YIN YANG LOFT
📍 City Center · Groups & Families · 3 Bedrooms
A spacious 110 m² loft with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sofa bed and multiple balconies — just 500m from the port and 800m from the city center. Perfect for groups or families who want everyone under one roof, within walking distance of the seafront promenade.
🏠 110 m² · 3 bedrooms · up to 6 guests
🚢 500m from the port
🌿 Outdoor dining area in the courtyard
🅿️ Free private parking · Self check-in
IKIA IVISKOS (Melina's Houses)
📍 Near Drepanos Beach · Couples & Solo travelers
A brand-new self-contained studio within the green courtyard of Melina's Houses. Anatomical double bed, Smart TV, two private terraces and free parking inside the courtyard. Everything within walking distance — supermarket, bakery, pharmacy. Genuinely feels like a local home.
🌿 Peaceful courtyard setting · 2 private terraces
🛏️ Double bed with anatomical mattress
🚢 5 min from port · Easy access to Sivota
🅿️ Free parking inside courtyard
IKIA FOTINIA (Melina's Houses)
📍 Near Drepanos Beach · Families · Up to 5 guests
Part of the beautiful Melina's Houses complex — a 2-acre green courtyard with three independent houses. Ikia Fotinia accommodates up to 5 guests and features a private terrace overlooking the garden. Managed by the warm and welcoming Mrs. Christina. Can also be booked together with Ikia Ligustro & Ikia Iviskos for larger groups or weddings.
🌿 2-acre green courtyard · Private terrace
👨👩👧👦 Up to 5 guests · Ideal for families
🏖️ 7 min from Drepanos Beach
💍 Great for groups & wedding guests
IKIA LIGUSTRO (Melina's Houses)
📍 Near Drepanos Beach · Couples & Families · Up to 5 guests
Another gem from Melina's Houses, with a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and oven, a sofa that converts to a double bed, a private terrace and a garden dining area. Quiet, practical and ideally positioned between the port and the beach.
🍽️ Full kitchen with dishwasher & oven
🌿 Private terrace · Garden outdoor dining
🏖️ 7 min to Drepanos · 5 min to port
🅿️ Free private parking on site
OLEA APARTMENT
📍 Nea Seleukeia · Near Drepanos Beach · Families
A thoughtfully designed apartment by the founder of Eleftheriou Home — every piece of furniture and detail was personally curated. Surrounded by olive trees, 2 minutes from the center of Igoumenitsa and less than 5 minutes from Drepanos Beach. Supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy and restaurants all within walking distance.
🫒 Peaceful olive-tree setting · Designer interiors
🏖️ Less than 5 min from Drepanos Beach
🛒 Supermarket, bakery & pharmacy steps away
👨👩👧 Ideal for families · Premium sleeping products
THIRSTY DOG URBAN PORT STUDIOS
📍 Ladochori · Near Port · Couples & Solo travelers
Thirsty Dog has personality — a sleek, urban-edge studio format that's different from the standard holiday rental. Hosted by Elina Koulouri with attention to design and comfort. Close to the port, easy access to Drepanos Beach and the coastal villages of Thesprotia. On Booking.com and known for its contemporary style.
🏙️ Modern urban design · Stylish interiors
🚢 Close to Igoumenitsa port
🏖️ Easy access to Drepanos Beach & Sivota
👤 Great for couples & solo travelers
LEDEZA APARTMENT
📍 Ladochori · Near the Port · Couples & Families
A top-rated apartment in Igoumenitsa with a 5.0 on Google, 9.3 on Booking and a Guest Favourite badge on Airbnb (Top 1%). Just 1 minute from the port, with direct access to Egnatia Odos and free parking nearby. Clean, modern and quietly positioned away from the noise.
⭐ Guest Favourite — Top 1% on Airbnb
🚢 1 min from Igoumenitsa port
🚗 Free parking + direct Egnatia access
🏡 Ideal for couples & families
ILEKTRA STUDIO
📍 Ladochori · Solo Travellers & Couples · Close to port
A studio in the village of Ladochori, just outside the city and close to the port. Compact, cozy, and good value — especially for solo travellers or couples who just need a clean base without fuss. Easy access to the ferry terminal and the Egnatia Odos, with the surrounding area offering a quieter, more residential feel than the city center.
⭐ 4.9/5 on Airbnb · Top rated studio
🏘️ Ladochori village · Close to port & Egnatia Odos
🌿 Quiet residential area · Balcony with awning
🅿️ Free parking included
MAKIS APARTMENT
📍 City Center · Couples & Families · Up to 4 guests
A bright 79 m² apartment right in the heart of Igoumenitsa, rated 5.0/5 on Airbnb with 10 five-star reviews. Two bedrooms, free parking, and an unbeatable location within walking distance of cafés, shops and the port. A reliable choice for anyone who wants to be close to everything without dealing with noise.
⭐ 5.0/5 on Airbnb · 10 five-star reviews
🏙️ City center · 79 m² · 2 bedrooms
🚢 Walking distance to port & waterfront
🅿️ Free parking included
SAPFOUS APARTMENT
📍 Near the Port · Couples · Transit travelers
A clean, comfortable apartment on the first floor, with a large veranda and private parking — ideal for travelers catching an early ferry to Corfu or Italy. One bedroom, full kitchen, A/C in all rooms, and everything provided. Simple, practical, and well-positioned for the port.
🚢 Close to Igoumenitsa port · Ferry access
🌿 Large veranda · Quiet setting
❄️ A/C in all rooms · Linen & towels included
🅿️ Free private parking
TRADITIONAL HOUSE IN VASSILIKOS VILLAGE
📍 Vassilikos Village · Families & Groups · Up to 6 guests
A rare find — a beautifully renovated 120 m² traditional house in the village of Vassilikos, just 10–15 minutes from Igoumenitsa via Egnatia Odos. Three bedrooms, a fireplace, a large fenced yard with garden furniture and full privacy. For those who want something genuinely different: peaceful countryside living with easy access to Sivota, Parga, Acheron and Ioannina.
🏡 120 m² · 3 bedrooms · up to 6 guests
🔥 Fireplace · Large fenced private yard
🌿 Village setting · Quiet & authentic
🚗 10–15 min to Igoumenitsa via Egnatia
THALEIA APARTMENT
📍 Ladochori · Couples & Families · Near Port
A well-appointed apartment in the Ladochori area, close to both the port and the city center. Bright interiors, a modern bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and a welcoming atmosphere. Available on Airbnb and Booking.com. A solid, reliable choice for short stays and longer holidays alike.
🏠 Bright, comfortable interiors
🚢 Easy access to port · Corfu & Italy ferries
🍽️ Fully equipped kitchen · A/C & Wi-Fi
📱 Available on Airbnb & Booking.com
FAQ — Where to Stay in Igoumenitsa
FAQ — Where to Stay in Igoumenitsa
What is the best area to stay in Igoumenitsa? It depends on what you need. If you're arriving or departing by ferry, staying near the port in Ladochori is the most practical choice — you avoid city traffic and early departures become effortless. Ledeza Apartment, Thaleia Apartment and Ilektra Studio are all in this zone. If you want to be in the middle of things with cafés and the waterfront on your doorstep, a city center apartment like Yin Yang Loft or Makis Apartment works better. For a quieter beach-oriented stay, the Drepanos–Nea Seleukeia area (Melina's Houses, Olea Apartment) puts you close to the water without being far from the port.
How far is Igoumenitsa port from the apartments listed here? Most of our listed apartments are between 1 and 10 minutes from the port by car. Ledeza Apartment is the closest at just 1 minute. Yin Yang Loft and Sunny Loft are within 10 minutes on foot or a few minutes by car. Melina's Houses and Olea Apartment are closer to Drepanos Beach and are about 5–7 minutes from the port by car.
Is Igoumenitsa a good base for exploring the region? Very much so. Igoumenitsa sits at the center of one of Greece's most underexplored corners. From here you can reach Drepanos Beach in 5 minutes, Sivota in 20, Bella Vraka in 30, Parga in 40, the Acheron River in 35 minutes, and Ioannina in about an hour. Corfu is 45 minutes by ferry. Most visitors who plan one night end up staying two or three once they realize how much there is to explore.
Is Igoumenitsa worth staying more than one night? Absolutely — and this is one of the most underestimated towns in Greece. Beyond being a ferry hub, Igoumenitsa has a long seafront promenade, good restaurants, and quick access to beaches like Drepanos and Bella Vraka. Add a day trip to Sivota and another to Parga or the Acheron, and you easily fill three or four days.
Are there apartments in Igoumenitsa near Drepanos Beach? Yes. The Melina's Houses complex (Ikia Fotinia, Ikia Iviskos, Ikia Ligustro) and Olea Apartment in Nea Seleukeia are all within 5–7 minutes of Drepanos Beach by car. Ilektra Studio in Ladochori is right on the city's cycling path that leads directly to the beach.
What is the best apartment in Igoumenitsa for families? For families, we recommend Ledeza apartment near port,Sunny loft in center of Igoumenitsa, Ikia Fotinia or Ikia Ligustro (Melina's Houses) for their green courtyard and private outdoor space, Yin Yang Loft for the space and multiple balconies, or the Traditional House in Vassilikos for a genuine village experience with a large fenced yard. Olea Apartment is also a great family option close to Drepanos Beach.
Can I book a large group accommodation in Igoumenitsa? Yes. The entire Melina's Houses complex (Ikia Fotinia + Ikia Ligustro + Ikia Iviskos) can be booked together for up to 15 guests — ideal for family reunions, weddings, or groups who want to stay in the same property. The Traditional House in Vassilikos accommodates up to 6 guests. Yin Yang Loft fits up to 6–7 guests as well.
Is it better to stay in Igoumenitsa or Sivota? They serve different purposes. Igoumenitsa is more practical for ferry connections and city amenities — better for transit travelers, business stays, or anyone using the city as a base for day trips. Sivota is better for pure beach holidays, with crystal-clear water, traditional tavernas, and a slower pace. Many travelers combine both: a night or two in Igoumenitsa before or after the ferry, then a longer stay in Sivota.
Can I book apartments in Igoumenitsa directly without Airbnb or Booking.com fees? Yes — most properties listed on IgoumenitsaStay offer direct booking via WhatsApp. You can contact the hosts directly and often avoid platform fees. Look for the Direct Book button on each property page.
Where can I find ferry information for Igoumenitsa? Igoumenitsa's port connects to Corfu (45 min), as well as to Italy via Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice. You can find detailed ferry company information, routes and schedules in our Ferry Companies guide.
What are the best beaches near Igoumenitsa? The closest and most popular is Drepanos Beach — long, organized, and family-friendly, about 5 minutes from the city center. Bella Vraka Beach in Sivota is one of the most beautiful lagoon beaches in Greece. Kokkinos Vraxos and Gata Beach are quieter options nearby.
Where can I eat in Igoumenitsa? Igoumenitsa has a good selection of tavernas and restaurants along the seafront and in the city center. We've personally visited and recommend a handful — you can find our picks in the Where to Eat section.
Is there a rent-a-car option in Igoumenitsa? Yes. Having a car makes a big difference when exploring this part of Epirus — especially for reaching Sivota, the Acheron River, and Parga. See our Car Rental guide for options available locally.
Are there things to do in Igoumenitsa beyond the beach? Plenty. The seafront promenade, local restaurants, the port area, day trips to Corfu by ferry, hiking near the Acheron River, and visits to inland villages like Vassilikos. See our full Things to Do guide and our Local Guide article for a complete picture.
✔ Handpicked & Verified
Every property listed here has been personally visited. We don't feature anything based on a commission or a paid placement. What earns a spot is simple: consistent quality across Google, Airbnb and Booking.com, verified on the ground, and monitored over time. If standards drop, the listing goes. That's the deal.
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