Bastione MalvasiaHotel
Perched on a medieval fortress overlooking the Aegean, Bastione Malvasia Hotel offers built-in logistics for destination weddings—your guests sleep steps from the ceremony, eliminating transportation headaches.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- ATH · 2.5–3 hours by car
- Open season
- June – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 482
Bastione Malvasia Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Monemvasia 230 70, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH), 2.5–3 hours by car. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Bastione Malvasia Hotel in Monemvasia 230 70, open June–October.
Perched on a medieval fortress overlooking the Aegean, Bastione Malvasia Hotel offers built-in logistics for destination weddings—your guests sleep steps from the ceremony, eliminating transportation headaches.
The 4.6-star rated property combines Byzantine architecture with modern hospitality across Monemvasia's historic castle town.
With on-site accommodation, dining, and stunning clifftop terraces, the venue handles multiple wedding days under one roof.
In the end of Main Street , very quiet hotel with wonderful view. The service is very good. Good breakfast with fresh orange juice. Not to bring big luggage because no car in this castle city.
4 notes, from the desk.
Located within the 6th-century Kastro Monemvasias fortress, a UNESCO-recognized medieval settlement
4.6 Google rating with dedicated wedding coordination services
On-site hotel accommodates up to 150 guests with rooms ranging from standard to suite categories
Two distinct terraces offer ceremony and reception spaces with unobstructed Aegean Sea views
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Bastione Malvasia Hotel.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 6:00 PMGuest arrival at hotel; welcome aperitif on terrace
- 11:00 AMCeremony on clifftop terrace overlooking Aegean
- 1:00 PMCocktail reception and canapés in courtyard
- 7:30 PMDinner reception in main hall or secondary terrace
- 9:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest checkout
Things worth knowing.
ATH · 2.5–3 hours by car
Guests fly into Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos'. The desk arranges every transfer.
€8,000–18,000
All-inclusive packages available; pricing varies by season and guest count. Contact venue for custom quotes. High-season (June–September) commands 15–20% premium.
€400–800
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€65–120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€90–250 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we host both ceremony and reception at the hotel?+
Yes. Bastione Malvasia operates multiple event spaces including outdoor terraces and indoor halls, allowing back-to-back ceremonies and receptions without leaving the property.
What's the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on event configuration. Indoor spaces suit intimate gatherings; terrace setups scale to larger celebrations.
Are guest rooms included in wedding packages?+
Room blocks are negotiable. Many couples arrange discounted hotel rates for wedding guests; inquire directly via the website for package pricing.
What is the best time of year to marry here?+
May–June and September–October offer ideal weather with mild temperatures (72–79°F) and lower rainfall than winter months. July–August attract peak tourist crowds.
How do guests access the venue?+
Monemvasia is car-accessible via a causeway to the modern town; the castle interior is pedestrian-only. The hotel arranges shuttle service from the main entrance.
Hold dates at Bastione Malvasia Hotel.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.