Kinsterna Hotel and Spa (Photo: Courtesy Kinsterna Hotel and Spa)Kinsterna Hotel and Spa
Monemvasia, Greece
This 27-room mansion-turned-designer-boutique hotel claims roots in the Byzantine era, has perfect views of the nearby Rock of Monemvasia, and is named for an ancient cistern that snakes through the center of the building. If you want to sleep in equally historic surroundings, choose one of the Byzantine Suites, which feature the mansion’s original vaulted ceilings. Many indulgences await on-site—think champagne at breakfast, staff-made picnics to bring on hikes nearby, and a hot tub outside the spa.
