For travelers who move slower, stay longer, and look for what feels real.
7 of the Best Airbnbs in Naxos, Selected by The Revel Stay
Our edit of the best Airbnbs in Naxos captures the island’s natural rhythm, with slow mornings, clear light, and open views that stretch to the sea. These homes are simple and intentional, shaped by the Cycladic landscape and the people who live close to it. Expect stone terraces, salt air, and spaces that breathe. Some are set high above the coast, others close enough to hear the waves, but all share a quiet ease. Here, time moves differently. You settle in, slow down, and start to feel the island’s calm take hold.
01. Naxea Villas II
Orkos, Naxos
8 guests // 3 bedrooms // 4 beds // 3.5 bathrooms
Why this stay stands out
Set above Orkos on a quiet hillside, this three-level villa balances Cycladic restraint with tactile detail. Marathon stone floors, a hand-reeded ceiling, and an oak dining table ground the open plan, while each ensuite spills to a private terrace with daybeds and sea air. A compact pool and stone lounge face sunsets over Paros, with Orkos and Parthena beaches a short walk below. For design-minded travelers searching the best airbnbs in Naxos, the setting, craft, and view line up beautifully.
Life inside this home
Mornings feel unhurried. Light moves across the living room, coffee hums in the kitchen, and the terrace becomes the plan. Walk down for a swim, then drift back to shade and a book. Afternoons are for kites on Parthena, bakery runs, and a cold rinse before dinner at the table outside. Nights settle around the pool with cicadas, salt on skin, and that long horizon holding the last color. Privacy for a group, easy beach access, and a calm, modern rhythm.
Sunset, stone, and stillness.
02. Eye of Naxos villa. Unique view-private pool.
Chora Hillside, Naxos
6 guests // 2 bedrooms // 3 beds // 1 bathroom
why this design works
Set high above Chora, Eye of Naxos Villa opens to a panorama that feels endless, with the sea, sky, and whitewashed rooftops below. The home feels handcrafted, layered with natural textures, pale stone, and the quiet rhythm of Cycladic life. A private pool catches the light, an outdoor shower cools the air, and the terrace becomes the heart of it all. For travelers seeking the best airbnbs in Naxos, this villa captures the island’s balance of space, stillness, and sea.
Life inside this home
Mornings drift between breakfast and the pool, sunlight tracing the stone walls. Afternoons slow to the sound of wind through dry grass and distant bells from town. Evenings gather outside, with grilled fish, wine, and the horizon glowing soft pink before it fades into night. Inside, the house feels calm and honest, built for simple days and long pauses. It’s a place that makes you look out, breathe deeper, and stay a little longer.
Where sky meets quiet
03. Deluxe King Studio up to 4, Stoa
Kastro Quarter, Naxos Town
4 guests // 2 beds // 1 bath
Why this stay stands out
Set within the stone arches of the Kastro, this studio leans into Cycladic craft. Soft white plaster keeps the light clean, and pale wood details ground the palette. A king bed anchors the space, with a sofa bed and a compact kitchenette for simple meals. Outside, a private terrace looks to the sea and the lanes below. For travelers searching the best airbnbs in Naxos, this address delivers character, walkability, and calm in the heart of town.
Life inside this home
Mornings open to salt air and church bells from the old streets. Coffee on the terrace, then a short wander to the harbor or the nearest beach. Afternoons are for shade beneath the arches, a book on the built bench, a glass of wine as the lanes grow louder. Evenings flow easily with dinner nearby, then a quiet return to a cool, pared back room. It feels intimate and local, like staying inside the island’s history without giving up comfort.
Old town, new ease
04. Island Tower House | Archontiko Mansion
Galini, Naxos
8 guests // 4 bedrooms // 5 beds // 3 baths
Why this stay stands out
A late 19th century Cycladic tower house, restored with stone walls, limewashed curves, and antique pieces that feel honest to the island. Three levels open to broad verandas with views over orchards and valley, while a pool and cobbled garden set a calm outdoor rhythm. Bedrooms come with private entrances for quiet and privacy. Breakfast in the grove is offered by the family, a thoughtful touch. For travelers seeking the best airbnbs in Naxos, this is character, landscape, and heritage in one place.
Life inside this home
Mornings carry citrus scent from the orchard, coffee in the shade while the village wakes slowly. Days drift between the pool, a book on the terrace, and short drives to beaches or Chora. Evenings return to soft light across the hills, simple dinners under trees, the house cooling with night air and quiet fans. It feels rural and rooted, with hosts who treat you like family. Bring a car, embrace the pace, let the stone, sky, and garden set the tone.
Heritage with a slow heart
05. Evdokia-Comfort Olive Yard apartment-Sea View
Kleido, Naxos
4 guests // 1 bedroom // 3 beds // 1 bath
Why this stay stands out
On Naxos’s quiet southeast edge, this simple, whitewashed apartment sits above an olive yard with an unbroken Aegean panorama. A private terrace looks toward Koufonisia, sunrise, and the pale line of Panermos. Interiors are unfussy, with a practical kitchen and sturdy island materials that age well in salt air. It feels remote in the right way, close to wild coves and the small port of Volakas. For travelers searching the best airbnbs in Naxos, this is clarity, horizon, and steady calm.
Life inside this home
Mornings open to goat bells, light wind, and coffee on stone. Days move between drives to Psili Ammos or Moutsouna for fish, then back to the terrace where cicadas take over. The kitchen is set for simple meals, the bedroom cools with night air, and the sky turns dense with stars. Stock up in town, bring a car, lean into the distance and the quiet. It is slow, honest island living with the sea always in view.
Olive trees, open water
06. Avali Deluxe Suite II
Agios Prokopios, Naxos
2 guests // Studio // 2 beds // 1 bath
Why this stay stands out
Five meters from Agios Prokopios, this whitewashed studio gives you a private terrace that opens straight to turquoise water. The layout is simple and thoughtful, with a comfy king, a sea-facing shower, and an outdoor kitchenette for easy breakfasts after a swim. You are close enough to walk the shore for dinner, far enough to feel private and quiet. For travelers searching the best airbnbs in Naxos, this is beach life reduced to the essentials, with horizon, light, and salt on the air.
Life inside this home
Mornings begin with bare feet on cool tile, coffee on the terrace, and a quick dip before the beach wakes up. Afternoons slow under the pergola while the sea keeps a steady hush. The outdoor kitchen handles fruit, toast, and simple plates, with the taverna next door for grilled fish when you want it. Evenings bring low sun and a soft breeze through screened doors. Sleep comes easy with the sound of small waves and sand still on your ankles.
Sea at your doorstep
07. Villa Katerina
Mikri Vigla hillside, Naxos
4 guests // 1 bedroom // 4 beds // 1 bath
Why this stay stands out
High on the Mikri Vigla hillside, Villa Katerina frames an uninterrupted sweep of blue over Plaka and Orkos. Inside, simple island styling keeps the focus on light and view, while outside a private pool and wide terraces invite long hours in the sun. You are 200 meters from the sea, close to tavernas and soft sand, yet the setting feels private and quiet. For travelers searching the best airbnbs in Naxos, this is an easy, scenic base with room to breathe. A car is recommended.
Life inside this home
Mornings feel unhurried. Coffee in the hammock, then a walk down to swim before the beach wakes up. Afternoons stretch by the pool with a breeze off the water and the sound of cicadas in the garden. Evenings move to the barbecue and a table outside as the sky turns rose over Paros. The upstairs bedroom sits above it all, with a balcony made for stargazing. The climb back up the hill is steep, but the payoff is a horizon that seems to belong to you.
Private pool, endless blue
