Akvaryum Hotel | Small & Boutique Hotels in Bozcaada

I am going to tell you about a perfect retreat, a hotel in Bozcaada. Akvaryum Hotel, located 7 kilometers away from the center of the island and nestled in a cove that truly resembles an aquarium. The sea here is beautiful, you should come! Don't forget to bring your snorkeling gear to enjoy the underwater scenery. 🏊‍♀️

❤️‍🔥 @akvaryumbozcaada is a walking distance of 150 meters from the sea, and it's the only place within the cove. At night, the sky is filled with countless stars, so many that you can't count them and can't take your eyes off their brightness. It's peaceful and quiet all day long, perfect for rest and relaxation.

🏠 The hotel, built with traditional stone architecture, has 15 rooms of 4 different types and a lush garden. You can enjoy stunning views from the balconies and terraces, or sunbathe if you wish. The window decorations, curtains, and cushions in the rooms embody the island spirit with their fine details. The olive oil and natural herbal shampoos and soaps in the bathrooms are as natural as the offerings in the kitchen.

🧿 For Berna and Deniz, the owners of the hotel, this place means both life and labor. The house where Deniz spent his childhood was restored in 2010. To help guests focus on the island and tranquility, they decided not to put TVs in the rooms.

👨‍🍳 The hotel’s breakfast and à la carte meals are quite good. 🍞 The bread served at breakfast is sourdough, baked in their own oven. The jams are homemade, and the greens and tomatoes come from the garden. 🥘 The restaurant is open all day. Despite Bozcaada being a small island, it boasts seven wineries, surpassing expectations in wine production.

🌲 Even if your travel itinerary focuses on nature, I recommend visiting the island's local history museum. By the way, July 26 is a significant date for the island.

⛪ It’s the day the island's native Greeks celebrate Agia Paraskevi at Ayazma. This event attracts Greeks from all over the world, leaving you with many fun-filled rituals as memories.

💫 For stays of 5 days or more, the hotel always has surprises in store. But if you are a member of Küçükoteller, you’ll enjoy even more privileges, just between us. 😘

🍽️ My restaurant recommendations outside the hotel include Asma6 for its sun-dried grilled octopus and fisherman's salad, and Hasan Tefik Restaurant for its sardines wrapped in vine leaves and olive oil dishes. For nightlife, Salhane Bar and Kedi Bar offer excellent cocktails and music.

🐱 They love pets, of course. However, due to the abundance of cats in the area, they only accept cats and no dogs.

👶 Children of all ages are welcome.

You'll encounter amazing examples of classical, blues, jazz, and Mediterranean music that are rarely showcased. This is a bold statement, but you can expect to hear music that will amaze even professionals with its impressive range. I can say it’s a superb audiophile experience. And if you prefer not to hear anything, you'll still enjoy a kind of silence filled with politeness.