Kimkim's Planning Freed Up My Head
Greece | May 24 - Jun 4, 2026

Tricia
Tricia C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2026

We recently returned from an amazing trip to Greece planned through Kimkim, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

First, the app was fantastic. I'll admit, I was hesitant about downloading "yet another app," but it ended up being one of the most valuable parts of the trip. Everything was incredibly well organized and easy to navigate. Having the itinerary broken down day by day took all the stress out of travel. There was no constant checking, verifying, or figuring out logistics. Each evening, I could simply open the app and immediately see what the next day held—activities, times, transportation details, and recommendations. It made traveling feel effortless.

The hotels selected for us were excellent throughout the trip. Our favorite hotel was in Naxos, which offered a wonderful combination of comfort, location, and hospitality. As for the islands themselves, Milos was our favorite destination. Its stunning scenery, unique beaches, and laid-back atmosphere made it unforgettable.

One thing that really stood out was how often fellow travelers asked about our itinerary and how organized everything seemed. I ended up telling several people about Kimkim and even showed them the app. Every one of them said they would definitely check it out for future travel planning.

Overall, Kimkim made our Greece trip smooth, stress-free, and memorable. I would absolutely use them again and 100% recommend them to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Nice hotel. Excellent location for "seeing the sights", but because of that, it's in a crowded, bustling area. Our room was also right next to the elevator, which didn't help with noise. Spacious room, comfy bed, a nice little balcony - overall, a good experience. The breakfast buffet was extensive and fresh each day. And they staff were all helpful and pleasant. Noise is the reason for the 4 and not a 5.

Authenticity & Character
Very comfortable. More modern than "authentic" in design.
Location
Only a few blocks to the "main attractions" of Athens and very walkable to many neighborhoods and ruins.
Staff
helpful, friendly, nice to chat with.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, just a little "worn around the edges", ie - frayed towels and curtains.
Hotel Grotta
Naxos

FANTASTIC from the moment we stepped in the door. Super friendly, like visiting friends. The entire staff went out of the their way to provide excellent service and whatever level of interaction you preferred was matched. The breakfast is SO much food - all prepared fresh each day. Baked goods, sweets, savory, cereals...literally SO much to choose from. The porch on our room overlooked the natural field next door and the sea below - stunning, peaceful, safe - perfect. The hot tub and heated pool that we could reserve for private use was fantastic after our long days of sight-seeing, walking, hiking and exploring.

Authenticity & Character
The architecture is perfect, what you think of when you think "Greek island". The interior spaces are gorgeous - everything is so well-thought out and in theme. They did an amazing job with the decor.
Location
Gorgeous views very close walk to town and so quiet.
Staff
Every single person we interacted with was friendly, happy, helpful and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean doesn't even begin to tell the story - immaculate is a better description. Every surface is washed every day. Literally. Floors, porches, chairs, tables, windows - this hotel is amazing.
Apollon Boutique Hotel
Paroikia

The hotel is very nice. The lobby is a bit tired, but I think having everything white makes keeping it looking 100% nearly impossible. While the staff were all nice, the vibe was kind of "trying to be more cosmopolitan that we really are". While there were common areas for guests the gather, there were signs like "no eating or drinking here", which kind of makes you not want to hang out and talk to people!

Authenticity & Character
The hotel has kind of a "stuffy" or unwelcoming vibe. The lobby area is pretty, but a little tired. The breakfast area and seating is also very nice, but the overall feeling is "don't hang out here".
Location
The location is good, a little noisy as it's on a busy side road - we had a balcony on the street side, and I'm betting that the Garden side is much quieter. The garden is lovely - quiet, peaceful, clean, with tables and seating. There are nice beaches and many restaurants all very close by, as well as grocery stores, and it's a 10 minute walk to the port/ferry/bus area.
Staff
Hard to explain. The staff is nice, but not engaging. They answer questions but don't offer up anything additional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The cleaning crew is present all the time, and they keep the place top notch.
Melagrana
Milos

Very nice hotel with a small kitchen in the room. Our room had a HUGE covered porch with outdoor furniture. Very private space, quiet. The decor is simple and modern, all very clean lines.

Authenticity & Character
The decor was clean and simple. Very comfortable, with everything we needed.
Location
We could walk to the port and all of the stores in 3 minutes, but it was quiet and peaceful.
Staff
Friendly and accommodating. We chatted with the front desk folks and had a nice conversation with them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean, even our private outdoor space was swept each day. The room was very comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers
Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers
Naxos

This was cancelled due to the change to a pickup time 2 hours earlier than we were informed. This would have meant no breakfast or coffee, and a very long drive each way. Not what we had anticipated.

Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk
Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk
Athens

Clear instructions and we got to see a lot. We were a bit wiped out from traveling all night, but we really enjoyed the areas we saw.

Quality of Experience
Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens
Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens
Athens

We skipped the museums and wandered outdoors more so we could experience more of the quaint. twisting streets, cats, antiquities and people-watching.

Quality of Experience
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens

Our guide was above and beyond - he knew everything, was engaging, gave us so much information!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sunset Horseback Ride
Sunset Horseback Ride
Paros

We did not do this activity - the company apparently forgot to contact us that it was cancelled. We waited in the lobby for 30 minutes, then reached out to Kimkim. It was resolved quickly and easily.

Sailing into the Sunset: Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Sailing into the Sunset: Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Milos

We didn't do this - due to weather (wind) they requested that we switch to a morning activity rather than sunset. We declined as we had already made other plans. We really wanted to do this one, too!

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