4 luxury hotels to visit in Greece to celebrate The Odyssey
By Evie Bamford | 24 July 2026 | Culture, Travel
As Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey generates renewed interest in Greece, we spotlight four of our favourite luxury hotels for your own Greek adventures
With the recent popularity of set-jetting, sparked by on-screen shows and film adaptations like The White Lotus and Wuthering Heights, many travelers have acquired a new desire to explore lands made famous by their favourite films and TV shows. And now, following the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, interest around Greece and its fascinating history has reached a new high. The film, adapted from Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, follows Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) on a legendary journey back to Ithaca following the Trojan War. From the lush waters of Crete to the history-filled Athens, here, we take a look at four luxury hotels around Greece that should be on your radar for a The Odyssey inspired, well, odyssey around the country.
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W Costa Navarino
For travellers particularly inspired by the historical and mythological aspects of the film, Costa Navarino’s new Odyssey-inspired experiences offer an immersive insight into ancient Greece. The Penelope’s Heritage weaving workshop honours the craftsmanship of Odysseus’ wife Penelope (played by Anne Hathaway in the film), and introduces traditional weaving techniques to visitors. If exploring different historic sites is more your speed, then the Messinian Odyssey trail will take visitors through significant landmarks such as Nestor’s palace and Voidokilia Beach. After a day of exploration, enjoy your stay at the W Costa Navarino, where you have the choice of stylish swim-up rooms, gorgeous suites and beachfront villas with their own private pools to relax and unwind after a Greek adventure. 
Patmos Aktis is part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection and has recently unveiled a refreshed spa as well as a new waterfront dining concept on Grikos Bay. The luxury resort is located on the island of Patmos, best known for the UNESCO-listed Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St John is believed to have written the Book of Revelation. The island has fans in creatives and international names such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Richard Gere. Despite its incredible historic locations and popularity amongst A-listers, the Greek island is refreshingly under the radar, making for a peaceful yet glamorous visit for history and culture enthusiasts.
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Bill&Coo Mykonos
Built on distinctive Cycladic architecture, Bill&Co Mykonos sits just above Megali Ammos bay, offering glittering sea-views and suites with private pools. For those wanting to go on a culinary odyssey, Bill&Coo’s Mykonos restaurant, Yẽvo, invites visitors on a journey through traditional Greece flavour, taking inspiration from the restaurant’s incredible setting. Just a 15-minute boat trip away from the hotel is Delos, a UNESCO world heritage island known as the mythological birthplace of Greek gods Apollo and Artemis. The island is so sacred that no mortal was permitted to be born or die on its soil to preserve its purity as the birthplace of these gods. It is completely uninhabited, and contains the Sanctuary and Temple of Apollo, the Terrace of the Lions, and Hellenistic mosaic floors, amongst its well preserved ruins. Travellers who want to engage with the mythological aspects of ancient Greece should definitely have this location on their radar.
Ultima Corfu
According to myth, Odysseus was shipwrecked here and welcomed by the kind Phaeacians. A moment of reflection before Ithaca, this is where Odysseus recounts his epic tale. Today, Corfu remains a site with storied history, lush hills, Venetian echoes, and hidden coves. On the northeast coast, Ultima Corfu is accessible only by sea and contains six sea-view suites, cascading infinity pools, a mosaic-tiled hammam, and a cliffside Jacuzzi. Mornings begin with sunrise yoga suspended above the sea, afternoons are spent sailing ancient trade routes, and evenings unfold in a rhythm of seafood feasts, wellness rituals, and starlit reverie. An epic conclusion to an odyssey around Greece, Corfu is a must-visit destination for all Greek mythology aficionados.
