Hydra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hydra

With a population of 1 900, Hydra is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hydra has to offer.

When to visit Hydra

Hydra in December
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hydra in December
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hydra

Plane

Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 48 miles from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 46 miles from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Vip Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding. From Sofia, the bus ride to Hydra takes 1094 km and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £112 for a journey of 1497 km.

Plane

Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 48 miles from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 46 miles from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Vip Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding. From Sofia, the bus ride to Hydra takes 1094 km and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £112 for a journey of 1497 km.

Airports near Hydra

Airlines serving Hydra

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hydra

From 5-star hotels such as the Leto Hotel to great affordable options like the Mistral Hotel, Hydra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hydra

Most booked hotels in Hydra

Angelica Traditional Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Leto Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£183+
Hydroussa Hotel Hydra
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£175+
Glaros Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Hydra

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Hydra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Hydra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26.