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History - Symi’s old Agora; Ἀγορά

‘gathering place, or open market’

Set in the heart of Symi’s harbour town, The Old Markets served as the central public space where citizens discussed politics, socialised, shopped and traded goods.

Historic stone archway and metal gate at The Old Markets boutique hotel in Symi.

Born from the ruins of the galleria of shops in Symi’s Agora, we offer a unique way to experience one of Greece’s most sought after getaway islands.

A leisurely Champagne breakfast is served to guests each morning from 08.00 to 11.00.

An elegant terrace bar - Aethera -  with panoramic harbour views. Open for cocktails and light food from 18.00 to 23.00.

Fine dining is offered from the old pool house in the garden of the Captain's Mansion at AGORA restaurant each night. Dinner 19.00 to 22.00. Dinner Reservations are essential at www.agorasymi.com

Restoration of The Old Markets hotel in Symi, showing historic stone walls, window openings and clear blue sky.

Restoration - The Old Markets

Stone courtyard at The Old Markets boutique hotel in Symi with arched ceiling, green doors and potted plants.

A meticulous restoration, overseen by the National Monuments Commission, was completed in 2010. Using a philosophy of minimal intervention - so that the building could easily be converted back to a market place by future generations - we developed a high-end boutique hotel, worthy of such an exquisite building. Sumptuous, atmospheric rooms filled with antiques and bespoke furniture (crafted specifically for this project), luxury linens and modern comforts added the finishing touches to The Old Markets hotel.

Decorative wrought iron gate at The Old Markets luxury hotel in Symi, opening to a stone courtyard.

Expansion - Captains Mansion

In 2017, due to overwhelming demand, we acquired and transformed the neighbouring mansion house to provide additional rooms and suites. The original pool house in the mansion gardens was repurposed in 2024 to create Agora - our award winning fine dining restaurant.

Balcony view from The Old Markets hotel in Symi through open French doors toward colourful hillside houses.
Exterior of The Old Markets boutique hotel in Symi with white façade, mint green shutters and balconies. Known as the captains mansion.

The Captain’s Mansion offers 2 spacious harbour view suites and 3 bedrooms, set among beautiful gardens and terraces where guests can relax and unwind.

Logo for Old Markets, featuring a stylized clock with intricate hands and Roman numerals, surrounded by a gray arch and colorful letters spelling 'Old Markets' with additional text below.
Logo for Old Markets, featuring a stylized clock with intricate hands and Roman numerals, surrounded by a gray arch and colorful letters spelling 'Old Markets' with additional text below.
AGORA pomegranate logo for the restaurant at The Old Markets boutique hotel in Symi.
AGORA pomegranate logo for the restaurant at The Old Markets boutique hotel in Symi.
AETHERA spiral logo for the cocktail bar at The Old Markets luxury hotel in Symi.
AETHERA spiral logo for the cocktail bar at The Old Markets luxury hotel in Symi.

Experience: Luxury

From your arrival in Symi, you’ll be nurtured by our caring team. A porter will meet you from your yacht or ferry to assist with luggage to the hotel. A tour of the hotel an d personalised induction will share useful information about the island, restaurants, beaches, helping to tailor experiences to create the most memorable holiday around you.

Chef Chris Siriodopolis preparing fresh fish in the AGORA restaurant kitchen at The Old Markets hotel in Symi.
Chef Chris Siriodopolis preparing fresh fish in the AGORA restaurant kitchen at The Old Markets hotel in Symi.

Housed in the historic Agora of Symi, the stone-built Old Markets is a boutique.

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to The Old Markets, a little sanctuary of charm and elegance, conveniently located in Symi’s stunning harbour town.

We hope that by offering discrete service, delicious dining and comfortable accommodation and by sharing our local knowledge, that your stay with us on Symi will be unforgettable.

Please let me know if there is anything extra that our team can do to make your stay memorable.

Evening dining at AGORA restaurant at The Old Markets luxury hotel in Symi beside historic stone walls.
Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies

Contact me directly: andrew@theoldmarkets.com

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Cocktail at AETHRA bar at The Old Markets hotel in Symi with lemon wedge, mint and leaf shadows. 
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