RitsosGuesthouse
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.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 40 seated
- Nearest airport
- ATH · 2.5-3 hours
- Open season
- June – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 134
Ritsos Guesthouse is a hotel destination wedding venue in Monemvasia 230 70, Greece, hosting 20 to 40 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), 2.5-3 hours. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Ritsos Guesthouse in Monemvasia 230 70, open June–October.
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.
cosy room, excellent value for money, fantastic breakfast served at a traditional kafeneio that cooperates with the guesthouse. More than all, very hospitable staff, makes you feel very welcome.
4 notes, from the desk.
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
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Ritsos Guesthouse.
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.
- 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.
Things worth knowing.
ATH · 2.5-3 hours
Guests fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The desk arranges every transfer.
$8,000-18,000
Costs highly variable based on catering sourcing and season. Winter rates lower. Hotel room block discounts available if booking all 12 rooms.
$0-500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$60-120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$120-200 / 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.
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?+
May-June and September-October offer mild weather and fewer crowds. July-August can be hot and busy with summer tourists. Winter (November-February) is quiet but may have limited catering options.
Hold dates at Ritsos Guesthouse.
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.