Hotel Sismanoglio occupies a central position on Oktovriou Street in Xanthi, a city in northeastern Greece celebrated for its well-preserved neoclassical mansions, its Ottoman-era old quarter, and one of the country's most exuberant carnival traditions. The hotel stands roughly ten minutes on foot from Xanthi's Old Town (Palaia Poli), where cobbled lanes wind past merchants' mansions built by wealthy tobacco traders in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The city's central square, covered market, and Folklore Museum are all reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes.
The hotel occupies a mid-century building in the commercial district and presents a clean, functional aesthetic. Standard and double rooms are furnished simply with private bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite television, and Wi-Fi. The combination suits business travellers passing through the regional capital as well as short-break visitors using Xanthi as a base for exploring Thrace.
An on-site restaurant serves Greek staples and regional Thracian dishes throughout the day, a practical convenience when guests prefer not to venture far in the evening. Breakfast draws on local bakery products. There is no spa, pool, or gym, but the competitive pricing and walkable location more than compensate for the absence of resort-style facilities.
Front-desk staff are familiar with the surrounding region and can point guests toward hiking routes in the Rhodope foothills, day trips to Pomak villages in the mountains, and transport connections eastward toward Komotini or westward toward Kavala and Drama. The bus station and taxi rank are within a few minutes' walk, making onward travel straightforward.
Room types
- Standard rooms
- Double rooms
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
Location
28is Oktovriou 212, Xanthi 671 00, Greece
41.1389, 24.8828 View on map
Highlights
- Central location within walking distance of Xanthi's Old Town, covered market, and Folklore Museum
- On-site restaurant serving Greek and regional Thracian dishes throughout the day
- Practical base for day trips into the Rhodope foothills, Pomak villages, and wider Thrace
Tips for visiting
- Xanthi hosts one of Greece's most celebrated carnivals each February or early March; book accommodation well in advance during that period as the city fills quickly.
- The Old Town's cobbled streets are best explored on foot in the early morning, before the main shopping streets become busy with traffic and noise.
- Ask front-desk staff about the tobacco-drying towers visible on the outskirts of Xanthi — a distinctive relic of the region's historic tobacco economy.