Ippokampos
Guests arrive by private boat to Hydra's car-free harbor, stepping directly onto the hotel's waterfront terrace where the Aegean stretches before them.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- ATH ·
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.5 /5 · 116
Ippokampos is a hotel destination wedding venue in Hydra 180 40, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), undefined.
Ippokampos in Hydra 180 40.
Guests arrive by private boat to Hydra's car-free harbor, stepping directly onto the hotel's waterfront terrace where the Aegean stretches before them.
Ippokampos offers 40 rooms across a restored Cycladic property with whitewashed stone walls and sea-view balconies, creating an intimate island escape.
The venue seats up to 150 guests for ceremonies and receptions, with multiple terraced spaces that capture sunset light over the water.
Lovely hotel, very peaceful & lots of character. Staff were very nice. Short walk from the ferry.
4 notes, from the desk.
Located on Hydra island, accessible only by boat—no cars allowed on the island, ensuring complete privacy and seclusion
40 guest rooms available on-site for a fully immersive destination experience with accommodation included
Multi-level terraced gardens and waterfront areas accommodate ceremonies of 20–150 guests with flexible configuration options
Direct boat access from Athens (2-hour hydrofoil journey) makes logistics straightforward for international guests
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.
- 5:00 PMGuest arrivals continue throughout day; welcome gathering on waterfront terrace with prosecco and Greek meze
- 10:00 AMCeremony begins on tiered garden terrace overlooking the Aegean
- 1:00 PMCocktail hour and photos on waterfront decking; aperitivo service
Things worth knowing.
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Guests fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The desk arranges every transfer.
$15,000–35,000
Costs vary based on season (May–June and September–October are mid-range; July–August premium). Multi-day celebrations, welcome events, and premium room upgrades increase totals. Request custom proposal directly from the hotel for exact pricing.
$800–1,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$95–150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$180–320 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
2298 053453
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
How do guests get to Hydra for the wedding?+
Guests fly into Athens International Airport and take a 2-hour hydrofoil ferry from the port of Piraeus directly to Hydra's harbor. The hotel can arrange group ferry bookings and transportation coordination. No cars exist on the island—all movement is by foot, donkey, or water taxi.
What's included in the venue package?+
Contact the hotel directly at http://www.ippokampos.com/ for detailed packages. Typically, destination wedding venues in this category include ceremony space, reception facilities, catering, and discounted room rates for guests.
What's the best time to marry at Ippokampos?+
May through October offers warm, dry weather and calm seas. September and early October provide ideal conditions with fewer crowds than peak summer months.
Can we have an all-inclusive wedding with guest accommodations?+
Yes. The hotel's 40 rooms allow you to house most or all guests on-site, simplifying logistics and extending the celebration across multiple days with welcome dinners, rehearsal brunches, and farewell gatherings.
What's the guest capacity range?+
Ippokampos accommodates ceremonies and receptions from 20 to 150 guests across tiered terrace spaces, with flexibility to expand or reduce based on your guest count and layout preferences.
Hold dates at Ippokampos.
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.