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Balaskas Hotel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Karpathos hotel

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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass table, surrounded by white balustrades and a view of greenery.
A dining area with checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a television on the wall.
A white van parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Balaskas Hotel Studios."
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, three black bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Diafani, Karpathos, Karpathos Island, 85700
  • Place, Port of Diafani
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Diafani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vananda Beach
    ‪29 min walk‬
  • Airport, Karpathos (AOK-Karpathos National)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A small, neatly made bedroom with a single bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Economy Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table with a red tablecloth.

Standard Studio

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a wooden chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Economy Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Studio

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a small table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Economy Studio

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double-Twin Economy

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden chair, and a wooden door in the background.

Double-Twin Economy

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double-Twin Standard

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Double-Twin Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin STANDARD

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Karpathos

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Diafani Beach and Port of Diafani. Vananda Beach and Papás Minás are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Port of Diafani - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Diafani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apella Beach - 46 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Kira Panagia Beach - 57 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Karpathos Port - 62 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Karpathos (AOK-Karpathos National) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rahati - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪To Porto Maria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Το Ακταίον - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphins - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balaskas Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Karpathos hotel
As a guest of Balaskas Hotel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Balaskas Hotel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Karpathos hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Balaskas Hotel offers 19 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Karpathos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1469Κ012Α0329200

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Balaskas Diafani
Balaskas Hotel
Balaskas Hotel Diafani
Hotel Balaskas
Hotel Balaskas Diafani, Karpathos, Greece
Balaskas Hotel Karpathos
Balaskas Karpathos
Balaskas
Balaskas Hotel Hotel
Balaskas Hotel Karpathos
Balaskas Hotel Hotel Karpathos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balaskas Hotel to the airport?

Balaskas Hotel is 28.8 mi (90-min drive) away from the Karpathos (AOK-Karpathos National) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balaskas Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Balaskas Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 90 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Balaskas Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Diafani Beach and 1.7 mi (13-min drive) from Vananda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balaskas Hotel offer free breakfast?

Balaskas Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Balaskas Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balaskas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Balaskas Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Balaskas Hotel have a pool?

Balaskas Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Balaskas Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balaskas Hotel to downtown Karpathos?

Balaskas Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Diafani.

Balaskas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful hotel. Quiet and clean with a lovely breakfast and an owner who is one of the friendliest and helpful people you'll ever meet. I wish I could have stayed here longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like we were family at this hotel. We were sorry to leave. Everything was perfect and we will miss the bakaskas family very much. The village was charming and in a beautiful setting. Mr balaskys also owns the cruise boat Alimunda and I highly recommend sailing with him He is very agreeable good prices and clearly loves his work and people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALLES POSITIV! FREUNDLICHER Service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Väldigt mysigt hotell. Trevlig och hjälpsam värd. Nära till stranden. Jättebra familjärt hotell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esperienza fantastica!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, honest hospitality and bonus: a touching interpretation of the history of Saria island with memorable sights and beaches for nature lovers offered by the owner!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family run hotel with lovely people that make you feel very welcome! Opportune place for a quiet holiday surrounded by a ton of natural beauty. Very thankful to have found this gem and would definitely recommend to any of my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tutto molto buono camera carina ben distribuita ,nel hotel nel suo complesso buona volaxione
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siamo stati una settimana presso l'hotel gestito a conduzione familiare. L'accoglienza è stata buona. La signora è molto gentile, disponibile e premurosa. La camera era pulita, con il necessario per il pernottamento. Consiglio di soggiornare presso io Balaskas hotel per poter apprezzare la tipica accoglienza greca.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Henk

Liked: Staff & service
vriendelijke eigenaar die ook boottrips organiseert en tips heeft voor wandeltochten.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Questo hotel si trova a cinque minuti dal mare, ambiente tranquillo e camera pulita. Proprietari davvero gentili e disponibili,
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Traveloholic

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kamala läävä kaupungin laidalla.

Hotelli oli hirveä. Jouduimme muutaman neliön kellarikoppiin, vaikka olimme maksaneet parvekkeesta, keittiöstä ja wifistä ylemmissä kerroksissa. Wifiä ei ollut, jääkaappia/vedenkeitintä ei ollut, parveketta ei ollut, koska olimme maan alla kellarissa. Katon rajassa oli lukittu, laudoilla peitetty ikkuna, palovaroitinta ei ollut. Huoneessa haisi tupakka ja siellä oli tuhkakuppi, vaikka piti olla savuton huono. Vessassa ja suihkussa oli hämähäkinseittejä sekä hämähäkki. Suihku oli osittain vessanpöntön päällä, verhoa ei ollut. Hotellissa ei ollut ketään, kun saavuimme iltapäivällä, puhelinnumerot eivät toimineet. Saimme huoneen käyttöömme vasta seitsemältä illalla. Ahne kreikkalaismummo mummo vieritti syyn huonesta siihen, että hänellä ei ole ollut wifiä ja puhelinta moneen viikkoon. Kuitenkin kaikkialla muualla koko kylässä toimi wifit ja puhelimet, mukaanlukien hänen oma ja hänen miehensä kännykkä toimi. Mummo myös yritti laittaa huonetta sen piikkiin, että hän ei tiennyt meidän tulostaan (alunperin meidät siirrettiin hänen hotelliinsa ylibuukkauksen takia, joka oli kuitenkin tiedossa jo kuukautta etukäteen).
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hôtel en marbre

beaucoup de randonnées, site idéal malgré le vent qui peut être violent
Verified

8/10 Good

kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grazioso hotel vicino al mare.

Dopo un inizio non piacevole in quanto la strada dall'aereoporto all'hotel è terribile tutte curve tornanti, poi ci siamo trovati in un bel posto con spiagge e posti meravigliosi. Il paese purtroppo non offre le cose più essenziali tipo banche, uso di carte non accettato quasi da nessuno, farmacia o un super decente. Malgrado ciò abbiamo passato un bella vacanza. L'hotel è carino, pulito, una buona colazione e staff gentile e cordiale che organizza delle belle escursioni a piedi e in barca. Il posto è carino ma non ci sono divertimenti. La sera solo piccola passeggiata e cene tipiche nei locali sul mare. zona per rilassarsi fare relax e mare bello e pulito.
Verified

8/10 Good

Fabrizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Piccolo hotel a gestione famigliare

IAbbiamo soggiornato per 10 gg in questo piccolo hotel a Diafani a conduzione famigliare , dove abbiamo trovato gentilezza ,cordialità da parte di tutti i suoi componenti padre, madre e figlio . Michalis preparava colazioni veramente buone e abbondanti con formaggio ,uova , miele ecc. Il papà Vasilis possiede una barca e con €10,00 a persona può portarti nelle spiagge più belle e poco raggiungibili in auto . Lo consiglio vivamente
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

À bannir

Apres 9 heures de ferry depuis Heraklion , arrivée vers 20:30 nous nous sommes retrouvés dans une chambre en sous sol qui ne correspondait en rien à celle réservées sur Hôtel. Com et avons été obligées de dormir là car rien d autre de disponible à Diafani; les hôteliers pratiquent de l overbooking et ont par ailleurs tenté de prélever l entier de la somme avant notre arrivée. Nous avons dû quitter cet hôtel précipitamment n ayant pu trouver un accord avec la logeuse; merci au service client d avoir tenté d intervenir mais sans succès.les hôteliers effacent les commentaires négatifs et nous recommandons vivement à hôtel.com de rayer cet hôtel de son répertoire!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grazioso albergo a conduzione familiare

Perfetta! Accoglienza e cordialità Consiglio le escursioni in barca organizzate dal Balaskas hotel Colazione energica e buona Clima disteso e cordiale Il personale dell'albergo mette gli ospiti a proprio agio Lo consigliero ai miei amici e sicuramente ci tornerò Diafani è un piccolo paesino dove il tempo si è fermato e il Balskas hotel ne è la conferma Vacanza indimenticabile Il wi-fi a volte non prende La TV in camera non funzionava Ma non mi è mancata :-) Karpathos è famosa per il vento Basta quello a cullare le notti degli ospiti Il mio giudizio quello della mia amica e della coppa giovane che ha soggiornato al Balaskas durante il nostro stesso periodo, è unanime Voto 10!
Verified

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel piacevole e confortevole. consiglio molto

Siamo arrivati in hotel in tre con una prenotazione, fatta da noi, sbagliata, ma Eugenia venendoci incontro con tutta la gentilezza e disponibilità ci ha sistemato nel migliore dei modi. Hotel confortevole. Gestito da due persone gentili e sempre disponibili a risolvere e soddisfare qualsiasi richiesta. Insomma Eugenia e Vasilis sembrano i genitori che ognuno di noi vorrebbe avere. Loro greci noi italiani.....una faccia una razza.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

gentilezza ma anche pulizia

premesso che gli standard greci della pulizia sono tendenzialmente inferiori ai nostri ho trovato l'albergo piuttosto sporco, copriletto e tende ne sono stati un esempio. il cambio degli asciugamani soddisfacente a parte l'aver dimenticato il tappeto per il bagno e non avere, in 15 giorni mai lavato il pavimento. A parte questo sono molto gentili anche se non abbiamo usufruito di nessuno dei servizi aggiuntivi offertici ripetutamente.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel familial dans un cadre authentique.

Hôtel situé à 200 mètres du centre du village de Diafini. Accueil chaleureux de la famille de Wassili, le propriétaire toujours prêt à vous rendre service et à organiser des tours sur son bateau pour 20 euros (la journée)
Verified

8/10 Good

stefano

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Una buona sistemazione a Diafani

Sistemazione buona,colazione abbondante, tutti estremamente gentili. Unico neo la doccia nei bagni un po angusta.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place - warm and friendly. Spotless rooms and delicious breakfast!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but inland from the sea front

The hotel is nice but about 1 Klm inland form the sea front. Diafani is a really small village and it would have been better to stay on the sea front The hotel owner was nice but tried to sell us extra night at the hotel when we were going to Pigadia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent lieu de séjour à Diafani

Bon accueil, bien situé, confortable et bon petit déjeuner sur la terrasse fleurie protégée par une treille.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fortnight in Diafani

Very friendly family-run hotel. Mr and Mrs Balaskas are extremely welcoming. They are full of ideas for walks, swims, boat trips and places to eat. Diafani is enchanting and very unspoiled by tourism while at the same time being well-equipped for it. One thing future visitors need to bear in mind is that there is no cash dispenser in Diafani so you need to make sure you have enough cash on you as it is an hour's boat journey to the nearest ATM!