Lazareto Hotel
Guests arrive at Lazareto Hotel via a dramatic causeway leading to the medieval fortress of Monemvasia, where stone architecture and Aegean views frame every moment.
Lazareto Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Monemvasia, Greece, hosting 20 to 120 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Athens International Airport (ATH), 3 hours. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About Lazareto Hotel
Guests arrive at Lazareto Hotel via a dramatic causeway leading to the medieval fortress of Monemvasia, where stone architecture and Aegean views frame every moment.
The hotel occupies a restored 16th-century building within the castle walls, offering intimate ceremonies in candlelit courtyards and receptions overlooking the sea.
From arrival to departure, guests experience the sensory contrast of ancient stone, salt air, and modern Greek hospitality.
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We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place for our wedding reception than Lazareto Hotel. Nestled right beneath the dramatic rock of Monemvasia, surrounded by trees and overlooking the sea, the setting is simply breathtaking.
Thomais Zournatzi · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 21 rooms
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Fireworks
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ATH, 180 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Vineyard
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located within the fortified walls of Monemvasia castle, a UNESCO-recognized medieval settlement built in the 6th century
- 16th-century restored building with original stone architecture and period details intact
- Maximum capacity of 120 guests allows for curated, scaled celebrations
- Only 3 hours by car from Athens International Airport with scenic coastal route options
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- AfternoonGuest arrival; check-in to castle rooms; welcome gathering on terrace with sea views
- EveningCasual welcome dinner at hotel restaurant or outdoor courtyard
- Late morningCeremony in castle courtyard or elevated terrace
- AfternoonCocktail reception; guest exploration of medieval fortress pathways and shops
- EveningReception dinner with Aegean views; dancing and celebration within stone walls
- MorningFarewell breakfast; guest check-out and departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ATH · about 3 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Athens International Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–20,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–20,000+ for 50 guests including food, drinks, and basic accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Not publicly listed; inquire directly
- Reception
- €60–120 a headAisle estimate
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€60–120 (estimated; varies with menu and season)
- Room rate
- €150–300 a nightAisle estimate
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€150–300 per room (estimated)
- 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 061991
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final costs depend on guest count, season, menu selection, and specific package chosen. Contact venue for detailed quotes at http://www.lazareto.gr/
Questions about the venue
Can we have an outdoor ceremony?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple outdoor spaces including the castle courtyard and elevated terraces with Aegean Sea views. Weather contingency indoor spaces are available.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
Lazareto Hotel can host 20–120 guests, making it suitable for intimate gatherings and mid-size celebrations.
What is the nearest airport?+
Athens International Airport (ATH) is approximately 240 km away, about 3 hours by car via the scenic coastal highway.
Are guest rooms available at the venue?+
Yes. The hotel provides on-site accommodation, allowing guests to stay within the castle walls and extend the celebration.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Contact the hotel directly at http://www.lazareto.gr/ for customized package details, as offerings vary by season and group size.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 21 rooms
“It offers 21 rooms and is located near Paralia Monemvasias.”
Read the source for roomsBar on site: Yes
“Café - Bar”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: All year
“The Hotel operates throughout the year.”
Read the source for weddings heldFireworks: Yes
“An amazing show of high standard aerial fireworks.”
Read the source for fireworksPets: Yes
“Pets welcome only upon pre-confirmation”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“The family-friendly environment allows children safe open spaces to play freely, while parents can enjoy a well deserved break.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Convenient access and free parking”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Conference space
“Conference room facilities are available for small scale conferences, seminars and training sessions.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“In the winter, guests can enjoy their drinks and wile away the hours in our elegant indoor dining room, in the company of a raging fire place.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Wedding receptions are a regular event on the Lazareto hotel grounds which, welcome our guests with lush green lawns and terraced gardens on which, guests can dance away the evening, surrounded by spectacular views of both the sea and the ancient rock face of Monemvasia.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Wedding receptions are a regular event on the Lazareto hotel grounds which, welcome our guests with lush green lawns and terraced gardens on which, guests can dance away the evening, surrounded by spectacular views of both the sea and the ancient rock face of Monemvasia.”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming pool: Yes
“While some guests noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the hotel's large rooms and unique pool make for a memorable and enjoyable experience.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Wedding receptions are a regular event on the Lazareto hotel grounds which, welcome our guests with lush green lawns and terraced gardens on which, guests can dance away the evening, surrounded by spectacular views of both the sea and the ancient rock face of Monemvasia.”
Read the source for sea viewVineyard: Yes
“You can enjoy a plentiful buffet breakfast or a leisurely drink on the stone paved terraces shaded by old aged pine trees bordering on the vineyard.”
Read the source for vineyardGardens: Yes
“Wedding receptions are a regular event on the Lazareto hotel grounds which, welcome our guests with lush green lawns and terraced gardens on which, guests can dance away the evening, surrounded by spectacular views of both the sea and the ancient rock face of Monemvasia.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“The historical building complex housing Hotel Lazareto has been carefully restored with deep respect to the local architectural elements.”
Read the source for historic building