The Archontiko of Kalymnos: A Classy Dream that welcomes you to the picturesque settlement of Kalymnos port. We are standing in front of a building that brings to the present the unpretentious elegance of the last century.
Kalymnos is renowned for its rich fishing heritage, and this room is a tribute to the island’s most iconic type of fishing boat – the trata. The trata was a traditional fishing vessel widely used in Kalymnos during the 20th century, known for its sturdy design and unique structure.
Measuring around 10–12 meters in length, it was distinguished by a horizontal wooden beam at the bow, resembling a ram. This feature allowed fishermen to easily board or disembark when docking at the shore. This room celebrates the deep connection between Kalymnian culture and the sea, offering guests a window into the island’s proud maritime past through authentic storytelling and design.
The room is named after Ioannis Paneras, who purchased the building in 1913 together with Charalambos Loizos. Uncle and nephew, both refugees from Krini (modern-day Çeşme), a historic Greek town in Asia Minor, managed to establish a large bakery on the third floor of the property. The building was vertically divided: the southern half housed the bakery business, while the northern half served as the family residence.
Charalambos was originally from the village of Petra in Cyprus and later migrated to Krini, where he met and married Angeliki Charokammenou. A few years later, the couple found refuge on the island of Kalymnos. This room pays tribute to the resilience, heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit of the early 20th-century Greek refugees who shaped the legacy of this historic mansion.
This room is named after Margarita (Margaro) Loizou-Koullia, who grew up in this historic mansion as the second daughter of Charalambos and Angeliki Loizou — and the grandmother of the hotel’s current manager. Margarita’s story is deeply tied to the heritage of the Archontiko Hotel Kalymnos, embodying the warmth and legacy of a family that once called this house a home. By staying in this room, you are becoming a part of the timeless narrative of generations that shaped the cultural soul of Kalymnos.
This room is named after Angeliki Charokammenou-Loizou, the first lady of the Archontiko, and her granddaughter Angeliki Koullia-Karafylli, who spent many years in this historic residence — both during her childhood and later, when the building was transformed into a hotel.
Angeliki is the mother of the current hotel owner, continuing the legacy of hospitality and warmth that defines Archontiko Hotel Kalymnos.
Kalymnos is internationally renowned as a premier rock climbing destination, and Grande Grotta is its most iconic and celebrated climbing spot. This room pays tribute to the breathtaking natural beauty and adventurous spirit that define the island. Whether you are a climber or simply a nature lover, Grande Grotta captures the essence of Kalymnos’ wild charm.
This room is named after the historic Loizou Bakery, which operated here from 1913 until the mid-1970s. The bakery was a local landmark, with direct access via stairs from the harbor and from Marasi, the upper part of Pothia town. It served generations of islanders and travelers, filling the neighborhood with the aroma of fresh bread and tradition. Staying in this room is like stepping into a delicious slice of Kalymnos’ living history.
This room is named after the Loizou family, who lived and worked in this building since 1913. Charalampos Loizou, born and raised in the village of Petra, Cyprus, migrated to Krini / Cesme, where he met and married Angeliki Charokammenou. A few years later, they became refugees on the island of Kalymnos. In 1913, Charalampos Loizou, alongside Ioannis Panera, purchased this building. The two were uncle and nephew, refugees from the Greek city of Krini / Cesme in Asia Minor, and they managed to establish a large bakery on the third floor. The building was vertically divided, with the southern half dedicated to the bakery business, while the northern half served as the family home.
This room is named after Euphrosyne (“Froso”) Loizou-Mangou, the first daughter of Charalampos Loizou and Angeliki Charokammenou. Euphrosyne married Theofilos Mangos in 1917 and inherited ownership of the building as her dowry from her father (Charalampos Loizou) and her uncle (Ioannis Panera).
Kalymnos is famously known as the island of sponge divers, and this room is a tribute to one of the most important types of sponge fishing boats of Kalymnos. The Axtarmas “Georgios Tripolitis” is typically docked at the pier in front of the Archontiko.
(Source: “Axtarmas: The Majestic Sponge Diving Boat!” – Written by Giannis Cheilas – kalymnos-news.gr)
Kalymnos has a recorded history dating back to the 4th millennium BC. Initially, the island was known as Kalydna, and it was renamed Kalymnos from the 4th century BC onward. The most likely etymology of the name comes from “kalos” = beautiful, and “ydna” (from “ydor”) = water. This suggests that the word Kalydna means an island with beautiful, fine waters.
Source: Kalymnos History | Dodecanese | Golden Greece
Check-in is available from 2:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you need to arrive earlier or leave later, please let us know in advance - we’ll do our best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.
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