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The rooms in this 19th-century mansion are simple but elegant; however, the real draw is the combination of a courtyard garden overflowing with fragrant flowers, the sumptuous breakfasts and the warm hospitality of the Italian owners.

The themed rooms sound kitschy, but most manage to work. The “Bridal” has a huge canopy bed draped with sheer white linen; the “At Sea” is decorated like a boat; while adventurous couples go for the “Conception”, with a round bed and mirrored ceiling. When not enjoying their rooms, guests can stroll in the pleasant garden.

German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann slept here (room No. 3) while excavating Mycenae, and many a classicist has followed in his footsteps. Modern tourists can enjoy clean, quiet, comfortable rooms in addition to the hotel’s historic cachet.

If this pretty pension is full, the owners can find rooms for you in one of their other small hotels around town. Within the pension, the accommodation varies – not all rooms have private bathrooms or air conditioning, but the pricing reflects this fairly. Many options are very pleasant, including rooms with colourfully painted wooden floors and wrought-iron beds.

The best budget option in Nafplio. These rooms in the old city are plain and spare, but clean, and there’s a great sea view from the sitting area on the roof. All rooms have televisions, but most share a bathroom. No A/C, but fans and the high location keep things cool.

This two-storey Neo-Classical building with delightfully painted ceilings is located near the centre of old Nafplio. Comfortable rooms come in several sizes, and breakfast includes home-baked goodies.

This is a good budget option in Delphi. Rooms are cheap, clean and nicely furnished, and the owners are friendly.

A slightly more up-market, but still very affordable, Delphi option. Rooms are cosy, rustic and spotless, and the fireplace in the lounge feels great during snowy winters (the peak season).

A good budget option just outside the mountain village of Arachova. There is one bathroom for every two of the spare but clean rooms. No A/C, but Mount Parnassos rarely gets hot enough to need it.

A 19th-century mansion with loads of character: painted ceilings, a stained-glass-windowed parlour and a garden courtyard. Rooms are small and clean, albeit with a few peeling paint patches here and there and banging pipes.