Bastione Malvasia Hotel
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.
Bastione Malvasia Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Monemvasia, 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.
About Bastione Malvasia Hotel
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.
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Beautiful hotel with an amazing balcony and view! Great service and excellent breakfast!
Shanna Guess · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ATH, 180 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ATH · about 3 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos'.
- Typical total
- €8,000–18,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000–18,000 for 50 guests (ceremony, reception dinner, one night accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €400–800Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65–120 a headAisle estimate
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€65–120 (three-course menu, beverages, service)
- Room rate
- €90–250 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–250 (standard to deluxe rooms; negotiable rates for wedding groups)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2732 063008
Answered by the venue in local hours.
All-inclusive packages available; pricing varies by season and guest count. Contact venue for custom quotes.
Questions about the venue
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?+
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.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.