Aeginitikon Arhontikon combines the architectural atmosphere of a stylish boutique hotel and unsurpassed hospitality in a great location.
The historical background and the unique architecture of the building of 1780 oozes confidence and charm of another era integrated in the beautiful atmosphere of the picturesque town of Aegina.
Aeginitikon Arhontikon offers the services and the refined accommodation for its guests, who wish to indulge in a relaxing ambience of ultimate comfort.
The building was built in 1700 and was much smaller than it is today.
In the early 1900s it was renovated, expanded and acquired its neoclassical style. Initially, the building served as residence of Mrs. Varvara Bitrou.
In 1987 “Aeginitikon Arhontikon” was fully renovated and turned into a traditional hotel by Mr. Fotis Voulgarakis, to be used in the same way as it is still used today.
Τhe property belongs to the accommodation umbrella of Innfaith Hospitality Management , a prestigious company ensuring exclusive consulting services.
On the ground floor of the neoclassical building there are two courtyards.
They are built in such a way that there is always shade and they are decorated with stone seats and various old traditional pieces of furniture.
The rooms of Aeginitikon Arhontikon are also furnished in an old traditional style and the ceilings are artistically painted. The interior doors and the floor on the first level are wooden.
During that period, the Minister of Shipping, Admiral Kountouriotis, and Saint Nektarios, when he was still an unknown monk in a monastery on the outskirts of Aegina, lived in “Aeginitikon Arhontikon”.
Later, when Mrs. Zinovia Bitrou was the owner of “Aeginitikon Arhontikon”, the Greek poet Kostas Varnalis also lived there for two years.
The exterior of the walls and the Doric order capitals are painted in red, while the columns and the ante-fix are painted in the color of ocher.
The balconies are made of wooden frame with plaster coating and are decorated with plaster corbels, while their railings are from iron and are painted black.
The shutters are French, wooden, open in two parts and are painted dark red.
A characteristic of the neoclassical style this building is built in is the proportions of both the building and the openings.
Located 650 feet from Aegina Waterfront (Kavouropetra Beach is reachable within 2.2km), Aeginitikon Arhontikon Stylish Boutique Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms within a 10-minute walk of Κolona Beach.
The hotel also provides easy access to Church Saint Nicholas the Thalassinos. The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nektarios is reachable within a 10-minute ride.
11+1 Sightseeing Recommendations close to Aeginitikon Arhontikon
- The Monastery of Agios Nektarios: A small church with a long history, since it was in addition to a religious church and a seat for exiles and refugees. It is impressively simple and despite the alterations it has received, it remains white and beautiful.
- The House of Nikos Kazantzakis: A neoclassical building of 1936 located in Plakakia area, close to the port facing north.
- Government House: A simple, stone, two-storey building with a wooden roof. It was built in 1803 and originally belonged to the Aeginetan Archimandrite Grigorios Moiras. Today it has been turned into a museum where the historical archive of Aegina is exhibited.
- The Orphanage: Built by Ioannis Kapodistrias hosted 600 orphaned children during 1821. Nowadays, apart from serving as orphanage houses mutual teaching schools, vocational arts workshops, the National Library, The National Archaeological Museum, the Military Academy, the National Printing Office and the National Conservatory.
- The Eynardeio Central School: The first education institution of Independent Greece.
- The Public Library: The Library boasting over 25,000 titles.
- The Historical & Folklore Museum of Aegina: A rare collection of historical and traditional objects and artifacts and archival documents.
- The Archaeological Museum at Kolona: Collections on display cover the period from Prehistoric to Roman times.
- The Christos Capralos Museum:A significant number of works of Christos Capralos, one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century on a worldwide scale.
- The Temple of Aphaea (Aphaia): An exquisite example of archaic architecture where goddess Artemis was worshipped.
- Elaionas: A valley at the foot of Mount Hellanion with scattered olives over 500 years old! Accessible for hiking enthusiasts.
- The Tower of Markellos: Dating back to the 17th century was part of the fortifications protected the harbor and used by the Venetians as a watchtower. Presently, houses the Kapodistrian Cultural Center of Aegina.
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