Achladies, Eleni Studios

This was my first time at Eleni Village, although I have been to Skiathos on a number of occasions and I was really, really impressed with the place. The views are beautiful from the apartments, there's a bit of a walk up from the main road but it's not too bad (keeps you fit). The rooms are kept spotless and bedding and towels are changed every couple of days (which I didn't expect with self catering).

Beautiful place, would go back there in a heartbeat!! If there's one downside it's the location on the island - I did struggle sometimes to get a bus into town at night (they were going past already full up) but if there's enough of you it doesn't work out too much in a taxi - or just wait for the next bus :o)

I loved Eleni Studios particularly for the breathtaking views from the Pool area and the rooms. It was such a pretty place, its like paradise. Steps to it are pretty steep and not for the feint hearted but its worth making the effort.

The surrounding area is hilly so take a pair of trainers with you. The nearby beach at Achladies, just a ten minute walk is gorgeous, sandy beach with shallow walk into the sea. Very safe.

Bus service into Skiathos is brilliant, every 20-30 mins and its only about 10-15 minutes into the town.

The Old Port is beautiful too.

If you've never been to Skiathos its a must and I would definitely stay at Eleni again, hopefully next year.

The Eleni apartments are clean, comfortable with beautiful views. There is a small snack bar and a pool. The apartments are set back from the road but the local bus in to town stops right outside (down a few steps). There are also lots of different beaches to choose from if you're willing to explore. I would recommend hiring a car or moped to see even more of the island.

When we stayed (during July) the local buses got extremely crowded during peak time, however it's cheap and easy to flag down a passing taxi and they'll even stop and pick up more people on the way if you want to share the cost! The apartments are clean and comfortable but could definitely do with some modernisation!

The Eleni apartments were clean, comfortable with amazing views. There is a small snack bar and pool, but the apartments are probably better suited to couples, rather than families.

The apartments are very close to two beaches - one down an extremely steep hill and one a short walk along the main road (with no pavement). You soon get used to it though, and there are also plenty of other beautiful beaches around the island if you're willing to explore.

The apartments are set back from the road, but also well located for the local bus, which stops right outside (down a few steps). When we stayed (during July) the buses got extremely crowded during peak times so it was often impossible to get on. However, it was fairly cheap and easy to flag down a passing taxi. They were even willing to pick up more people on the way to share the cost!

The apartments were clean and comfortable, although they could definitely do with modernisation as the decor was a little bit 70s! Also, there weren't any fans in the room and if we wanted to switch the air conditioning on it will cost us extra. (Something to factor in during the summer months).

I have tonight returned from the Eleni apartments in Archladies Skiathos. I write this after meeting the family from hell at these apartments. They spoilt the whole week with their bad language, intimidating behaviour and unruly behaviour, there were 19 of them from the same family, people disappeared early morning and didn't even use the bar at night it was a ghost town. The apartments are clean and the views are to die for, the owner and his family are very helpful and friendly. The steps up from the road and pathway keeps you fit as previous review states, the walk down to the beach not too bad except a very busy road with no pavements, but the walk back up is very tiring in the hot weather. Excellent food at paradise taverna on beach and sea sports great and great guys running this. Would recommend a car or bike, people who hired these got out and about more but bus cheap.

Absolutely brilliant holiday and definitly recommend Eleni.

I stayed at Eleni Studios in Skiathos for two weeks. It is a really nice place. The food was good in the bar, all the staff were very friendly, and the maids are great. The swimming pool was a bit small, and the other other hotels around use it too, so there weren't many sunbeds to go around, and the hill, my god I have never walked so much in my life, and the 38 steps to the studio were hard going. But the whole island was beautiful, and Eleni was great. There are some nice beaches there, and also nice restaurants. Try Cuba in town.

Me and my girlfriend stayed at Eleni for a week, and we loved the apartments. It is very clean with fantastic views. It is a bit of a walk to get to, but it is well worth it. The apartments are in a brilliant location, with a bus stop and water taxi close by. I would only stay at Eleni if I went back to Skiathos again.

The accommodation and service from the very friendly management and staff could not have been better at the Eleni Studios in Skiathos. It was excellent! The apartment was clean and comfortable, although basic. Cleaning and linen services were also excellent.

On arrival at the apartment and room allocation overlooking the bay, with magnificent views, we were made so very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble from the staff. This was our first visit to the Greek Islands, and we have already recommended the Eleni to our friends, and we will be returning there ourselves next year.

A fantastic holiday and if we return to Skiathos next year would definitely stay at Eleni.Skiathos Town is very easy to get to - buses can be crowded(definitely an experience) but more often than not taxis will stop for you (5 Euros fare which is the same as bus fare for three) or enjoy the water taxi from Achladies beach for the same price.

Easy access by bus to all the beaches on the South of the island.Skiathos Town is busy but laid back with an excellent choice of restaurants - worth exploring away from the harbour as prices there tend to be a little more expensive.