Where to stay

Best neighbourhoods in Corfu

Every neighbourhood scored for accessibility, value, local feel, and more. Honest trade-offs on each — no superlatives without substance.

AllBudgetLocal feelNightlifeFamiliesWalkabilityMost central

Top pick

Corfu Town (Kerkyra)

UNESCO Venetian-Greek old town with two fortresses, the Liston arcades and a proper year-round city pulse.

Corfu Old Town Venetian Liston arcades and historic quarter

Corfu Town (Kerkyra)

Top pick

UNESCO Venetian-Greek old town with two fortresses, the Liston arcades and a proper year-round city pulse.

10/10

Walk

5/10

Price

8/10

Local

10/10

Central

Benitses coastal village Corfu south coast with olive-green hills and sea view

Benitses / Moraitika

Good

South-coast pair — Benitses a restored fishing village, Moraitika the family-resort strip next door.

7/10

Walk

6/10

Price

5/10

Local

6/10

Central

Kassiopi village north-east Corfu pebble cove and harbour

Kassiopi & North-East Corfu

Trade-off

Olive-grove villas, pebble coves and proper restaurants — the "Durrells" coast.

5/10

Walk

3/10

Price

7/10

Local

4/10

Central

Paleokastritsa turquoise bay and monastery viewpoint Corfu west coast

Paleokastritsa

Trade-off

Six cypress-fringed coves on the dramatic west coast — the postcard Corfu image.

5/10

Walk

4/10

Price

6/10

Local

4/10

Central

Kavos resort strip with bars and crowds

Kavos

Trade-off

Corfu's 18-30s party strip at the far south tip — loud, cheap and unapologetic.

8/10

Walk

8/10

Price

2/10

Local

2/10

Central

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