At the sublime junction where the black volcanic sand of Perivolos Beach meets the midnight blue waters of the Aegean Sea, is located the Istoria Boutique Hotel.
Istoria derives its name from the Ancient Greek word for story, and its design, by Athens-based firm Interior Design Laboratorium.
The fundamental concept for ISTORIA stems from the building itself and the stories of the people who have resided in it throughout the years. Laboratorium’s initial contact with the existing building brought to light a true story from the building’s past. The premises included 5 stables where the former owner used to keep her beloved horses. This long-forgotten tale became the spark of inspiration for a collection of ideas and images, eventually manifesting into a new hotel experience.
The simplicity of the spaces blends harmoniously with the island’s traditional building materials of volcanic stones and colored plaster and a few well-chosen pieces of wooden furniture and handcrafted textiles.

Photo by Giorgos Sfakianakis

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