Asty
Visitors say
Good value for money. If you go by car you will have a hard time, due to the narrow streets. If you are lucky you will find parking somewhere.
A small hotel in the city center. Easy access to the market, close to taverns, cafes, pastry shops. Friendly owner. Clean room, comfortable, suitable for a family.
About
Asty is a beloved cinema nestled in the heart of Mytilini, the vibrant capital of Lesvos, and it stands as one of those rare cultural institutions that feels inseparable from the life of a Greek island town. The name itself — Asty, meaning "city" in Greek — speaks to its deep roots in the urban fabric of Mytilini, a place where locals have long gathered to share stories told through film. Whether you visit for a summer screening under the open sky or step inside for an evening show, the experience carries the particular warmth of Greek cinema culture, where the boundary between the screen and the street feels pleasantly thin.
For visitors, a stop at Asty offers something beyond mere entertainment. It is a chance to sit alongside islanders in a setting that feels authentically local rather than tourist-facing, to absorb the rhythms of everyday Mytilini life in one of its most convivial forms. The surrounding neighbourhood, with its neoclassical architecture and bustling kafeneions, makes the cinema a natural anchor for an evening stroll through the capital. After a day exploring the island's beaches, villages, or the magnificent petrified forest to the west, an evening at Asty offers a gentle, unhurried way to end the day in the company of the city itself.
Before you go
What to expect
Screenings here feel like a shared neighbourhood ritual — the audience is mostly locals catching an evening film, and summer shows often move outdoors to the open-air screen. The walk to the cinema passes neoclassical facades and kafeneions lit up for the evening, so the outing itself becomes part of the experience.
Best time to visit
Summer months for open-air screenings; indoor programmes run year-round.
How to get there
Asty sits in central Mytilini, within easy walking distance of the main harbour and the old town.
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Visitor Reviews
ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΣ ΧΑΤΖΗΙΩΑΚΕΙΜ
December 2025
Good value for money. If you go by car you will have a hard time, due to the narrow streets. If you are lucky you will find parking somewhere.
R C
August 2025
The owner is very nice and helpful, the location is quite good as it's centrally located close to everything, it's fine for one night, no more, it's not entirely clean and the beds are uncomfortable.
Onur BAYKAN
October 2024
A value-for-money hotel for a stay in the center of Lesbos. The rooms feel like they've been left behind, but if you're only staying one night, that's not a problem. The location is excellent. If you're not looking for luxury or comfort, but like us, you're looking for a hotel that offers easy access to the ferry and a chance to experience the spirit of the center, I recommend it. Although the rooms are small, they have all the essentials.
D K
August 2024
A small hotel in the city center. Easy access to the market, close to taverns, cafes, pastry shops. Friendly owner. Clean room, comfortable, suitable for a family.
İdil
August 2024
The hotel is in a great location. The manager is friendly and genuinely helpful. However, the rooms are not clean at all; dust is everywhere on the tables and under the beds. The toilet and bathroom could also be cleaner. When you first arrive, they bring you fruit juice, croissants, and honey as a courtesy, and we're especially grateful for that. We left satisfied.
ilker barış güven
July 2024
The hotel is very old. It is very close to the center. Although there was no breakfast, croissants, bread, butter, honey, orange juice, coffee, tea and water were offered in the room.
Levent Erdil
April 2024
The hotel's location is excellent. Everything is within walking distance. Our room was spacious and comfortable. An unexpected breakfast was offered. The beds were comfortable and the room was very clean. We were very pleased.
sedat bozkurt
February 2024
Value for money hotel. All amenities are available in the room. A spacious, nice, and clean hotel. Like a guesthouse. The breakfast left in the room in the morning is a very thoughtful gesture. Very central location. Hotel. My second stay. I would come again.
Mina Koşan
December 2023
Unfortunately, it was a disappointing accommodation experience. The room was never clean. The only good thing might be the location, but there are many hotels in similar locations. How difficult can it be to sweep the floors of a room?
Το ζευγάρι
December 2023
Very good location, in the center. Big room with a very big bathroom, clean and comfortable. The only bad thing is that you can't find any parking nearby. It was quiet at night.
