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( 22450 22248; www.karpathoshotel.gr ; d/tr €40/50; ) Run by a friendly lady, these
are smart, central digs with sunshine-filled rooms enjoying en suite, TV, private balcony,
fridge and sea views.
Rose's Studios APARTMENT $
( 6974725427, 22450 22284; www.rosesstudios.com ; r €30; ) Worth the trudge up the
hill these are simple, very fresh rooms with clean en suite, large balconies with sea views
and decent fittings. There's also TV, plus kitchenette.
Hotel Titania HOTEL $
( 22450 22144; www.titaniakarpathos.gr ; d/tr €50/60; ) From its '70s throwback
lobby to the clean and functional rooms, with TV and en suite, everything here has a
retro feel. Opt for a room at the back to avoid noisy traffic. Come breakfast eat in the
shaded garden.
Oceanis Hotel HOTEL $$$
( 22450 22975; r from €55; ) This '80s hotel screams kitsch from the moment
you enter its mirrored lobby and gold-trim bar. Upstairs there are decent white-walled
rooms with tasteful furniture, TV, balcony and sea views. There's also a terrace for sun-
downers.
Eating
Conveniently, most of the bakeries, bars and tavernas are based on the waterfront or just
behind it. Watch for the local speciality, makarounes (homemade pasta cooked with
cheese and onions).
To Helenikon TAVERNA $
(Apodimon Karpathion; mains €7; year-round; ) With its wood rafters and walls
decorated with images of Greek gods and philosophers, this stylish taverna may well be
the best on the island. Try their rib-eye steak, flame-grilled pork chops and veal, and
don't miss their Karapthian speciality makarounes .
Pastry Shop BAKERY $
(Dimokratias; sweets €1-4) This traditional patisserie peddles a treasure trove of biscuits,
Karpathian baklava, eclairs, spinach pies, brownies and ice cream and drinks.
Posidon Taverna TAVERNA $
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