Rafalias Mansion – A Heritage Home.

Our family is one of the earliest to settle in Hydra — the second family to inhabit the island, arriving in 1596. Across many generations, our story has remained deeply connected to Hydra’s history and cultural identity.

The Rafalias family has lived in this mansion continuously since 1890, shaping, preserving, and caring for it through time. Today, it stands as one of Hydra’s most distinctive and beautifully preserved historic homes, just a short and easy walk from the harbor. It has been officially recognized by the Archaeological Service (1st EBA) as a Work of Art and Historical Monument, together with the historic Rafalias Pharmacy.

Accommodation

We offer seven unique rooms, designed with comfort and authenticity in mind:

• Five Garden House Studios, each with a private kitchenette and direct access to the peaceful garden.

• Two suites in the main mansion: the Major Suite and the Iris Suite, blending historic architecture with modern amenities.

Please note that the upper floor of the main mansion is the private residence of the Rafalias family and is not available for accommodation.
It may, however, be used exclusively for approved professional photoshoots and film projects, provided the concept respects the mansion’s historic and aesthetic character.

A Protected Monument

According to the Archaeological Service:
“The Rafalias Mansion is an important early neoclassical building, featuring remarkable exterior morphological elements and interior details such as wall and ceiling paintings and imitation marble panels. It is significant to the history of Hydra and to modern Greek history in general.”