Argostoli (Greek: Αργοστόλι) is the capital of Kefalonia and the island's main town.
Understand
Get in
Get around
See
- 1 Archaeological Museum, G. Vergoti Str, ☏ +30 26710 28300. The museum houses antiquities from the island of Kefalonia, ranging from the prehistoric to the Roman periods. It also contains a remarkable collection of Mycenaean finds.
- 2 Corgialenios Library, 12, Ilia Zervou, ☏ +30 2671 28835. Monday - Saturday: 9am-2pm. Friday: 5pm-9pm. Also a folk museum with collections of ceramics, sculptures textiles, silver utensils and rare books. There is a small entrance fee.
Do
Buy
Eat
- 1 Kalafatis, "Ioannou Metaxa" Str. Cheapest option in town. Traditional Greek dishes
Drink
Sleep
The best hotels are located in the northern section of the seafront, just beyond the harbor.
Budget
- 1 Argostoli Beach Camping (1.5 km from downtown), ☏ +30 2671 023487.
- 2 Mouikis, 3, Vironos, ☏ +30 26710 23454, +30 26710 24528.
- Byron, 21 ,Vironos, ☏ +30 26710 23401.
- Effie Guesthouse (Linardatos Apartments), 24, "P. Kavvadia" Str, ☏ +30 26710 28828, +30 26710 69620, +30 6945383443 (Mobile).
- Hara Hotel, 87, Vergoti Avenue, ☏ +30 26710 22427.
- 3 Alegro Hotel, 2, "Andrea Hoida", ☏ +30 26710 22268, +30 26710 28684.
- 4 Marina Rooms & Studios, Metaxa Str., ☏ +30 2671 028286.
Mid-range
- 5 Aggelos Hotel, 11, Ioannou Metaxa, ☏ +30 26710 28001. 3-star hotel
- 6 Miramare Hotel, ☏ +30 26710 25511, +30 26710 25513.
- 7 King Agamemnon, 36, Ioannou Metaxa, ☏ +30 26710 24260, +30 6972-090844 (Mobile).
- 8 Ionian Plaza, Valianou Square, ☏ +30 26710 25581, +30 26710 25585.
- 9 Aenos, Valianou Square, ☏ +30 26710 28013, +30 26710 27035.
- 10 Mirabel (Valianou Square), ☏ +30 26710 25381, fax: +30 26710 25384.
- 11 Argostoli Hotel, 21, Vyronos Str, ☏ +30 26710 28358, +30 26710 28272.
- Myros Studios, 46, "Ioannou Metaxa" Str, ☏ +30 26710 24417, +30 693 236 3446.
- Vivian Villa, 11 D, Deladetsima Str, ☏ +30 26710 23487.
- Kefalonia Grand Hotel (Former Olga Hotel), 82, Antonis Tritsi, ☏ +30 26710 24981, fax: +30 26710 24985, info@kefaloniagrand.gr. 4-star boutique hotel
- 12 Tourist Hotel, 109, Antonis Tritsi, ☏ +30 26710 23034, +30 26710 22510, fax: +30 26710 22590.