Overview

Kosta Palace City Hotel is a four-star property set at a uniquely picturesque position on Kos, offering commanding views of the medieval castle that dominates the shoreline. The hotel presents spacious guestrooms that face the castle and the harbour, and public areas include a panoramic rooftop bar and a harbour-front veranda that give front-row perspectives on the comings and goings of traditional wooden schooners. The hotel’s guiding principles stress hospitality from the heart, a balance of authenticity and tradition with innovation, a commitment to sustainability, a strong sense of family among guests and staff, and a clear promise of service quality.

Location

Located directly on Kos, the hotel places guests within walking distance of the bustling town centre, a variety of archaeological sites and attractive beaches. Its harbour-front position means that many rooms and public terraces look out over maritime activity and the stone silhouette of the medieval castle, while the immediate neighbourhood provides easy access to local shops, cafés and cultural points of interest.

Facilities

The hotel’s facilities include a rooftop pool and a separate splashing pool, both offering uninterrupted views of the harbour and Kos town. Adjacent to the pool is a rooftop bar that serves cool drinks and light snacks, while the lobby bar and its veranda provide a spacious lounge area suitable for informal meetings and people-watching by the water. The property focuses on sustainable practices and a family-friendly atmosphere, with staff dedicated to delivering consistent service standards throughout the guest experience.

Room

Accommodation ranges from standard twin rooms to family apartments, spacious and equipped with private furnished balconies or verandas that maximise the view of the harbour and castle. The Deluxe Panorama Double and Business Superior Double rooms are designed for up to two guests and include a double bed, seating such as an armchair, and a table, with large panoramic balconies. Harbour View Twin rooms can be configured with a double bed or two single beds and feature a furnished balcony or veranda. Family and Seaview Family Rooms offer a separate bedroom plus a living/sleeping area with sofa beds and a private furnished balcony; the Seaview Family Room specifically emphasises its sea outlook. Standard Twin Rooms provide practical accommodation for two guests with a private furnished balcony.

Sports & Entertainment

Guests can make use of the rooftop pool and splashing pool for relaxation and casual recreation, both positioned to provide wide views across the harbour and town. The hotel’s elevated outdoor spaces, including the roof terrace, serve as natural vantage points for watching passing wooden schooners and harbour life. The hospitality approach fosters a sense of family among visitors and staff, and public lounges and terraces are arranged to encourage conversation, socialising and easy access to the waterfront.

Dining & Bars

The hotel offers a breakfast experience built around local produce and traditional Koan recipes, with an American buffet complemented by signature “Greek Flag” dishes that combine fresh ingredients from nearby farmers, local culinary techniques and in-house cooking and baking. Seasonal local fruits, a variety of vegetables used in salads together with extra virgin Koan olive oil, olives and regional cheeses form a large part of the menu, while local farm eggs are used in omelettes such as Strapatsada. Pastry and pies are made on site in a range of savoury and sweet varieties, and breads are baked daily in different styles. Traditional honey-syrup sweets, Greek halva, local marmalades and mountain honey are included among the sweeter options, with herbal teas and traditional Greek coffee prepared in the hotel’s kitchen. Beverage service is available across the lobby bar, which offers aromatic coffees through to cocktails and provides a veranda overlooking harbour activity, and the rooftop bar, which complements pool-side refreshment with panoramic castle and harbour views.