Syros is the capital and main harbour of Syros. It stands on a natural amphitheatre style site,with neo-classical buildings, old mansions and white houses in Cycladic style which cascade down to the harbour.
The city centre at Miaouli Square is ringed by cafes, and has a grandeur all its own. Ano Syros has kept its medieval character,its steep streets and countless steps give the town the charm of a bygone age.
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Ermoupoli, capital of Syros Island and of the Cyclades island complex, was founded in 1821 by refugees that gradually arrived on the island from Asia Minor, Chios, Kassos, Psara and Crete. It's name is to honor the ancient god of commerce Hermes ( Ermoupoli (Hermoupolis) Hermes = Ermis , Polis = City)

Sightseeing
The Miaouli Square,
Syros City Hall. The most imposing structure in Ermoupoli, took 22 years to complete. Its foundations were set in 1876 and completed in 1898. The architect was Ernest Chiller and the mayor of Ermoupoli D.Vafiadakis.

Syros Archaeological Museum, is located inside the Syros City Hall, in its northeastern side, its entrance being on the Em. Benaki street.
You can find various exhibits, ranging from the Proto-Cycladic to the Byzantine era.

The Church of the Assumption (Kimisis) was built in 1829 and is host to the famous icon of
"The Assumption of Holy Mary" by El Greco (Dominikos Theotokopoulos).
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The Apollon theatre was built in 1864 with design of P.Sampo and enjoyed years of glory until the German occupation,
when it was almost completely destroyed. It has been to restored and today it is functional as a theatre again.

Every visitor must visit the magnificent Church of Saint Nicolas. In the small garden the lies the monument of the "unknown soldier",
work of the famous sculptor G.Vitalis (1880).

The Syros Karnagio (shipyard for small boats) and Tarsanas (shipyard for small boat repairs)
are places where wooden boats are being built and repaired and are located next to the major shipyard of Syros, Neorion shipyards.

Most people prefer beaches outside Ermoupoli...like...

How to get to syros:
 
By boat:
From the Greek mainland ferries and hydrofoil services run daily from Piraeus, Rafina, Mykonos...an other islands in the Cyclades.

By plane:
There are daily flights from Athens airport (35 minutes) by Olympic Air.

Here just a selection of a few hotels: we will book rooms for you also for hotels Alkyon, Arion, Benois, Brazzera, Dolphin Bay, Hotel Faros Village, Iratia Guesthouse, Lila Guesthouse, Sea Colours Apartments, Vaporia Studios & Xenonas Apollon.
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Hotel Syrou Melathron **** Cat. A Open all Year
Built 1996     21 Rooms
Location & description: Ermoupolis Town.
Facilities: A neo-classical Mansion, built mid-19th century, restored 1993 with roof paintings (frescoes). Restaurant, bar, cafeteria, roof garden, A/C in common areas, TV room, laundry service.
All Rooms: Private facilities, A/C, colour TV, mini bar, telephone, music, hairdryer,
safety box, 10 rooms with sea view. contact us now		 syroumelathron

Hotel Omiros (Homer)  ****  Cat. A  Renovated 1989 11 Rooms,2 Suites 
Location & description: Ermoupolis Town, overlooking the town, port and Cycladic Islands. 
Facilities: Neo-classical Mansion, 150 years old, fully restored; bar, snack bar on panoramic view terrace, TV room, safety boxes, 
laundry service. 
All Rooms: Private facilities, decorated and furnished in old Cycladic style with telephone, music. 
Remarks: Former home of renowned sculptor Vitalis. 
contact us now		 omiros

Archontiko Vourlis Hotel  **** Cat. A’  8 Rooms
Location:  Ermoupolis, - town capital of Syros - near  town hall and port.
Description: Restored 2- storey traditional , neo-classical 19th century building in the Vaporia (ships) suburb: surrounded by a lovely garden, also has beautiful banister and entrance with marble stairs , plus special marble sculptured elements on the building facade. All trafitional interior are intact.
Facilities: Central heating, A/C, bar, cafeteria, TV room , room service, transfer service. 
All Rooms: Private facilities,  heating, mini bar, telephone, A/C.
Remarks: The hotel has received the "Europa Nostra" Award.
Open all year round. contact us now		 archontikovourlis

Hermes Hotel  ***    Cat. B'  27 Rooms
Location: At the main port of Ermoupolis
Facilities: Built at the local architectural style with reception, breakfast room
All Rooms: A/C, TV, mini bar, music, telephone, sea view balcony
Remarks: Completely refurbished 2011
Contact us now		 hermes

Arion Hotel
Built: 2000
Open April-October. 5 rooms, 1 suite
Location: 4 Mavrokordatou Street, centrally located in the Vaporia district of Ermoupolis on the east coast of Syros. 3 km from airport,
1 km from port.
Units: 5 rooms, 1 Suite.
Facilities: A/C, Bar, Breakfast Room, Garden, parking, Fireplace, Reception, Room Service, Safe Boxes.
All Rooms: A/C, Internet facilities, Heating, Bath/Shower, Hairdryer, Mini bar, Safety Box, Telephone, TV, sea view.Some rooms with Balcony or Veranda. contact us now		 arion

Ethrion Hotel
Location: In a central, but quiet and private part of Syros City Only 100m from the Port and the Main Square.
Facilities: Panoramic View, small garden with a grape trellis, daily maid service, and laundry service.
All Rooms: Air Condition, Cable-TV, shower, 230V outlets and refrigerator with icebox. Free internet access with ADSL, Wi-Fi,, Balcony/Veranda.
contact us now 		ethrion
M.A.C. will also arrange reservations for hotels & all types of accommodation in the
other less well known islands in the Cyclades or less easily reachable from Mykonos
Anafi, Astypalea, Donoussa, Kea, Koufonissia, Kythnos, Milos, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos,....