Ritsos Guesthouse
Guests arrive at this clifftop hotel to discover whitewashed rooms overlooking the Aegean, where morning coffee on your terrace becomes the first memory of celebration.
Ritsos Guesthouse is a hotel destination wedding venue in Monemvasia, Greece, hosting 20 to 40 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), 2.5-3 hours. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About Ritsos Guesthouse
Guests arrive at this clifftop hotel to discover whitewashed rooms overlooking the Aegean, where morning coffee on your terrace becomes the first memory of celebration.
Ritsos Guesthouse sits within Monemvasia's medieval upper town, accessible only by foot through narrow stone passages, a deliberate disconnect from the outside world.
The 4.6-star rated property offers 12 intimate rooms, making it genuinely small enough that your entire wedding party stays under one roof.
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All you can ask for in a room, and very nice breakfast!
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ATH, 180 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 12-room property allows guests to occupy the entire guesthouse for true privacy and exclusivity
- Located within the 13th-century walled upper town of Monemvasia, a UNESCO-listed fortress village with zero vehicle access
- Rooftop and terrace spaces feature unobstructed Aegean Sea views and sunset sightlines toward nearby islands
- Stone-paved courtyards and narrow medieval architecture create naturally dramatic ceremony backdrops
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 2:00 PM onwardsGuests arrive at lower Monemvasia, collect keys, walk up to guesthouse. Welcome drinks on rooftop at sunset (6:30 PM).
- 9:00 AMRehearsal in courtyard or rooftop space. Walking tour of upper town for guest orientation.
- 6:00 PMCeremony begins on rooftop terrace facing Aegean. Reception follows in courtyard with local catered dinner.
- 10:00 AMOptional guided visit to lower-town Byzantine churches or boat tour of nearby islands.
- 7:00 PMFarewell dinner at local taverna in upper town or casual rooftop gathering.
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 20-30 guests (3-night stay, ceremony, reception)
- Ceremony fee
- $0-500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $60-120 a headAisle estimate
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$60-120 (external caterer required; medieval upper town adds logistics cost)
- Room rate
- $120-200 a nightAisle estimate
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$120-200 per room depending on season
- 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 061160
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs highly variable based on catering sourcing and season. Winter rates lower. Hotel room block discounts available if booking all 12 rooms.
Questions about the venue
How do guests actually get to the upper town?+
Vehicles stop at the lower town entrance. From there, guests walk through the main gate and up stone steps through medieval streets, roughly 5-10 minutes depending on luggage and fitness level. The guesthouse can arrange porter assistance.
Can we hold the ceremony and reception on-site?+
Yes. The rooftop terrace accommodates ceremonies; courtyard and indoor spaces work for receptions. The intimate room count means catering must be arranged externally, but the hotel can recommend local caterers familiar with medieval town logistics.
What's the actual capacity?+
With 12 rooms (typically 20-25 guests maximum in-house), larger celebrations require some guests to stay in lower-town hotels. The guesthouse itself works best for intimate weddings of 20-40 people.
When is the best season?+
July-August can be hot and busy with summer tourists. Winter (November-February) is quiet but may have limited catering options.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.