Irene Rooms
Visitors say
This was our second time staying at Irene Rooms and it was just as great as the first. The owners are very welcoming, the place is super clean, and the view is amazing.
Spotlessly clean and perfectly located in Petra, with such welcoming hosts. Parking right out front was a bonus. We’ll definitely stay here again on our next trip to the island.
About
Irene Rooms offers a welcoming base for travellers exploring the charming village of Petra, one of Lesvos's most distinctive coastal settlements. Petra is defined by its iconic rock formation crowned by the Church of the Sweet-Kissing Virgin, and the area draws visitors who appreciate its relaxed, authentic atmosphere far removed from the bustle of larger resorts. Staying at Irene Rooms places guests at the heart of this experience, with the village's waterfront promenade, traditional tavernas, and sandy beach all within easy reach.
Accommodation of this character is the backbone of independent travel in the North Aegean. Simple, family-run rooms businesses like Irene Rooms typically offer clean, comfortable lodging with the personal touch that larger hotels rarely manage, where the host's knowledge of local beaches, walking paths, and seasonal food festivals becomes part of the stay itself. Petra's position on Lesvos's northwest coast also makes it a practical base for day trips to the Gulf of Kalloni, the medieval castle village of Molyvos, and the petrified forest of Sigri.
For travellers seeking an unhurried pace and genuine connection with island life, Irene Rooms represents exactly the kind of understated hospitality that defines a Lesvos stay at its best. The surrounding countryside of olive groves and volcanic hills rewards early morning walks, and the slow rhythm of Petra itself, with its stone mansions and Byzantine legacy, ensures that returning to comfortable, affordable lodging each evening feels like coming back to something quietly special.
Before you go
What to expect
Irene Rooms sits right in the fabric of Petra village, a short walk from the beach and the waterfront cafés that line the promenade. Expect simple, clean accommodation with the kind of host attentiveness that helps you find the best local taverna or the quieter stretch of beach around the headland. The rock crowned by the church looms above the rooftops — it's the first thing you see each morning.
Best time to visit
Late May through September is ideal; July and August bring more visitors to Petra but the village stays calmer than the resort towns further north.
How to get there
Petra is roughly 55–60 km by road from Mytilene, following the northwest coastal route — plan on about an hour's drive. There are bus connections from Mytilene on the main island routes through Kalloni.
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Panos DenLeo
September 2025
Most probably the cleanest place I have ever visited. The rooms are carefully cleaned every day. Maria and Nikos are very friendly and willing to resolve any problem you may have and they will resolve it efficiently and quickly. The view of the front rooms is direct sea view. I will go back both in Lesvos and Irene rooms. Lastly the proximity to the beach and to the nearby village of Molyvos makes staying there great.
Anıl Okay
September 2025
This was our second time staying at Irene Rooms and it was just as great as the first. The owners are very welcoming, the place is super clean, and the view is amazing.
Mehmet Nuri Deveci
August 2025
Spotlessly clean and perfectly located in Petra, with such welcoming hosts. Parking right out front was a bonus. We’ll definitely stay here again on our next trip to the island.
Selin Sengoz
August 2025
It was very clean, Maria and Niko were super friendly and cute. They are cleaning the room literally everyday. We felt like we were home. It's very close to the Petra beach so location was also amazing. They deserve more than 5 stars :) Thanks for everything!
Tuncay Kaya
August 2025
First of all, I would like to thank Nikos and Maria, the owners of the apart-hotel. They welcomed us warmly. The room was very clear and comfortable. Only the shower cabin was very small, everything else was great.
Burhan Deligönül
September 2024
Perfect cleaning, perfect hospitality, perfect location. One missing is no hanger for shower
Cihan Eroğlu
August 2024
Great place to stay. Strongly recommended.. Great location, renewed rooms.. everything inside the room is considered for customer comfort.. Parking available in front. Market is next to..
Burak Can Ugurlu
June 2024
Maria and Nikos are very kind and really care about the comfort of their guests. Rooms are cleaned daily, high hygiene standarts. Everything you may need os available in the room. The building is located in a quiet region of Petra, and thus ensures some privacy next to the coastline. You can walk to the beach and restaurants in 5-10 minutes. There is a grocery next to the building, which is open for long hours. Definitely recommended to all families, friends and couples!
Bengü Kırkız
July 2022
We had stayed there for three times from 2017. The last one was at 2022. Maria and Nikos are the great hosts. The rooms are well equipped and spotless clean. I feel like at home. The location is close to the beaches, taverns and shops. We prefer Room 1 with the seawiev and balcony. We will come again and again. Thank you for everything!
Laurie Tanner
July 2017
Perfect location in Petra close to beach,restaurants and shops. Very clean room and friendly welcome. Definitely recommend.
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