Hydra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hydra

With a population of 1,900, Hydra is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hydra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hydra

Hydra in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hydra in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hydra

Plane

Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 78 km from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 74 km from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and FlixBus. From Sofia, the bus ride to Hydra takes 1094 km and will cost you around £68. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £114 for a journey of 1497 km.

Plane

Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 78 km from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 74 km from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and FlixBus. From Sofia, the bus ride to Hydra takes 1094 km and will cost you around £68. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £114 for a journey of 1497 km.

Airports near Hydra

Airlines serving Hydra

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hydra

From 5-star hotels such as the Leto Hotel to great affordable options like the Mistral Hotel, Hydra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £243 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hydra

Most booked hotels in Hydra

Angelica Traditional Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Leto Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£181+
Hydroussa Hotel Hydra
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£176+
Glaros Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£89+

Hiring a car in Hydra

Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Hydra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.37 and £27.16.

Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Hydra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.37 and £27.16.