I spent two weeks on Paros in early July 2022 and chose Hotel Oasis after lots of research on location, prices and other reviews. I had briefly visited the island... read more 5 years ago so I had a sense from the map that Oasis was in a prime location, but I was still impressed with just how convenient it is - everything you need is literally all around you: the ferry port is just opposite the hotel; medical centre over the road; a mini-market 2 minutes walk away; the main bus station just south of the port; plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants all around, including the hotel's own cafe which does very decent food and coffee at competitive prices. The first week I stayed, I also had a friend visiting and recommended her to book the same hotel. Both rooms were nicely furnished and have obviously been renovated fairly recently, except for the bathrooms which could do with a refresh but they are nothing less than a typical Greek bathroom: functional, not beautiful. My shower was a good size, had decent water pressure and had no issues with hot water morning or night. My room was compact and could have benefitted from more storage. A single built-in wardrobe for clothing with only one low shelf wasn't ideal even for 1 person but is manageable. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning was very effective. I was concerned about street... I spent two weeks on Paros in early July 2022 and chose Hotel Oasis after lots of research on location, prices and other reviews. I had briefly visited the island 5 years ago so I had a sense from the map that Oasis was in a prime location, but I was still impressed with just how convenient it is - everything you need is literally all around you: the ferry port is just opposite the hotel; medical centre over the road; a mini-market 2 minutes walk away; the main bus station just south of the port; plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants all around, including the hotel's own cafe which does very decent food and coffee at competitive prices.

The first week I stayed, I also had a friend visiting and recommended her to book the same hotel. Both rooms were nicely furnished and have obviously been renovated fairly recently, except for the bathrooms which could do with a refresh but they are nothing less than a typical Greek bathroom: functional, not beautiful. My shower was a good size, had decent water pressure and had no issues with hot water morning or night.

My room was compact and could have benefitted from more storage. A single built-in wardrobe for clothing with only one low shelf wasn't ideal even for 1 person but is manageable. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning was very effective.

I was concerned about street noise in such a central area, but the rooms must be well soundproofed as, with the balcony doors closed, I could hear very little of the activity outside and slept very well.

The hotel staff were lovely and greeted me every day with a warm smile. They were happy to recommend restaurants nearby (check out Nami for Asian cuisine) and vehicle rental etc.

The hotel lacks a pool, but Parikia has some lovely beaches so that was never an issue. Its location might not appeal to everyone but if you want to be within walking distance of everything then this is the place to stay.

My only other criticism is the hotel's new rooftop bar/restaurant, Salair, is very overpriced. I think their cocktails are the most expensive I saw on Paros, or certainly close to it, and the food is similarly pricey. Yes, it has a lovely rooftop setting with excellent views over Parikia, but there are so many good spots to watch the sunset that I couldn't recommend spending the extra money to eat/drink there. As a hotel guest, you do get a free 'welcome drink' but sadly it's non-alcoholic (we had a refreshing homemade lemonade) and, while it's a nice touch, it does feel like a sales tactic to get you up there and then buying more drinks. If it was more affordable, or hotel guests got a nice discount, we would have certainly visited a few more times but after spending €25 on two cocktails the first night, I couldn't bring myself to return.

Overall though, I'm very glad to have booked Hotel Oasis and highly recommend it to anyone wanting affordable accommodation in central Parikia. More