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Gisela's Rooms-in-Town PENSION $
( 6945686542, 24270 21370; [e-mail] ; r €45; ) Cosy and quiet on a
back street off Papadiamanti, this well-managed budget choice has two rooms, two twin
beds in each, overhead fans, mosquito screens, table, plus a flowery verandah. The owner
also manages the secluded seaside Villa Helidonia (Swallows Villa;

6945686542, 24270

21370; [e-mail] ; apt €75-95; ) .

Lena's Rooms PENSION $
( 24270 22009; Bouboulinas; r from €35; ) These six double rooms over the own-
er's flower shop are airy and spotless, each with mini-fridge, balcony, a well-equipped
common kitchen and shady, flower- filled verandah.

Hotel Meltemi HOTEL $
( 24270 22493; [e-mail] ; s/d/f €45/55/80; ) You could easily miss the
friendly Meltemi, set back in a shady courtyard at the new port, but its old-fashioned
charm is appealing, from antique-filled hallways to super-tidy rooms.

Hotel Bourtzi BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 24270 21304; www.hotelbourtzi.gr ; s/d/tr incl breakfast €70/100/125; ) On up-
per Papadiamanti, the swank Bourtzi escapes much of the town noise and features aus-
tere modern rooms and an inviting garden and pool.

Eating
Skiathos has its share of overpriced touristy eateries with etsi-ketsi (so-so) food. Explore
the narrow lanes around the old port to find exceptions like those described below.

Taverna-Ouzerie Kabourelia TAVERNA $
(mains €4-9) Poke your nose into the open kitchen to glimpse the day's catch at the only
year-round eatery at the old port, with perfect fish grills at moderate prices. Grilled oc-
topus and taramasalata are just two of several standout mezedhes.

Taverna Hellinikon TAVERNA $
(mains €7-10; lunch & dinner) Opposite the church above the old port, little Hellinikon is
a mother-and-daughter affair, with well-prepared taverna standards such as slow-roasted
lamb with potatoes and lemon. Good house wines, along with live Greek music summer
evenings.