Corfu Palace is the traditional grand hotel of Corfu Town, set on the waterfront on the town's southern side and about a third of a mile from the Old Fortress. That position is its main selling point: you can walk to the old town in a few minutes yet sleep with sea views and a garden setting instead of in a lane. The hotel offers sea-view rooms, a swim-up bar, an on-site spa, an included buffet breakfast and a concierge, which together give it the feel of a full-service city resort rather than a simple town hotel. It is a good choice for travellers who want comfort and some space without the transfer from a beach resort, and for visitors who like to come back to a pool and a garden after a day of sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The hotel faces the sea on the edge of the town, which means a short walk or a brief taxi ride into the old town, the Liston and the Spianada. The Old Fortress is within walking distance, and Kanoni and Mon Repos are a short drive away. Because the walk into town runs along the seafront, it is pleasant in good weather and an easy taxi hop when it rains. Buses and taxis stop nearby, so you do not need a hire car to base yourself here.
The facilities
Guests describe sea-view rooms, a swim-up bar, a spa and a buffet breakfast included in the stay, with a concierge to help arrange tours, transfers and tickets. The pool and bar are the part most affected by season, so if you travel in November expect them to be closed or quiet, and rely on the spa and indoor spaces instead. A concierge is useful in the off-season, when you need to check which excursions and restaurants are open.
Who it suits
Couples who want comfort and a sea view, travellers who like a classic hotel with a garden, and families who need space and a breakfast buffet. It is less suited to visitors who want to be inside the old town lanes at night, where the Liston, Arcadion and Albergo Botti hotels put you closer to the cafes. Ask for a sea-view room when you reserve, and confirm whether the pool and bar are operating on your dates, since resort-style services on Corfu change with the season.
It is also worth asking the concierge about winter hours for the Old Fortress, the museums and the restaurants you want to visit, since many places shift to shorter schedules from November and a quick call saves a wasted walk.
Why stay here
- ✓Sea-view rooms
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Buffet breakfast included
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Garden setting
- ✓Near the Old Fortress
- ✓Short ride to the old town
Good questions
Is Corfu Palace within walking distance of the old town?+
It is about a third of a mile from the Old Fortress and a short seafront walk or taxi ride from the old town.
Is breakfast included?+
Guests describe a buffet breakfast included in the stay, but confirm the terms of your rate when you reserve.
Will the pool be open in November?+
Do not count on it. Resort-style services are seasonal on Corfu, so confirm what is open on your dates.
