Corfu Town

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Corfu Town featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Corfu Town showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Corfu Town showing heritage architecture
Corfu Town
Corfu Town showing a windmill and a bay or harbour

Explore the principal town of Corfu, which is home to an architecturally impressive Old Town, art galleries, history museums and a lively café culture.  

The capital and cultural heart of the Greek island of Corfu is Corfu Town (aka Kerkyra). It’s a town of walkable cobblestone streets that wind around a picturesque headland. Discover a legacy of architectural masterpieces bequeathed by the British, French and Italians. Visit museums showcasing the island’s diverse history. Shop for artisanal jewellery or dine in some of the island’s best cafés and restaurants.

Start your visit in the Old Town, a scenic district of regal mansions, elegant palaces and imposing fortresses. Go to Spianada Square, where British rulers once played games of cricket. Stroll along the impressive Liston Promenade. Its arcaded terraces host some of Corfu’s chicest cafés, which are ideal for having a coffee while watching the variety of people roaming the square. Wander the streets that lead from Liston Promenade to discover gold, jewellery and handicraft shops.

Cross the small sea-moat and visit the Venetian-style Old Fortress. Here you’ll find notable landmarks such as St. George’s Church, a Roman temple and the ruins of a British-built hospital. Climb the battlements to enjoy panoramic views and sightings of mainland Greece and Albania. Visit the fortress during the summer months to enjoy live music events. 

Spot a fascinating collection of Asian objects at the Museum of Asian Art, housed in the neoclassical Palace of St. Michael and St. George. At the Byzantine Museum, investigate the displays of religious icons dating from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Visit the British Cemetery, which offers a poignant reminder of former British occupancy. Catch a bus to the Kanoni Peninsula and visit the Museum of Paleopolis, where you can walk amid temple ruins.

Located on the eastern coast of Corfu, the town is often the first port of call for visitors to the island. Ferries arrive regularly from the Greek mainland and the town is home to Corfu International Airport. Corfu Town is also a gateway to the island’s idyllic beaches. Catch a local bus to nearby Kontokali Bay or a ferry to the quiet bays of Vido Island.

Where to stay in Corfu Town

Old Fortress featuring general coastal views

Old Town Corfu

Travellers come to Old Town Corfu for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saint Spyridon Church and Corfu City Hall while you're in town.

Old Town Corfu
Arion Hotel Corfu
Arion Hotel Corfu
3 out of 5
Sxerias 6 Mon Repo, Corfu, Corfu Island
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (559 reviews)
"close to the beach and area to walk and restaurants"

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Arion Hotel Corfu
Divani Corfu Palace
Divani Corfu Palace
4 out of 5
20 Nafsikas Str, Corfu, Corfu Island
The price is S$319 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$319
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Corfu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (502 reviews)
"We stayed at Divani Palace for two weeks. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The pool is beautiful, with an all-day bar that serves food. The reception and lounge are very nicely decorated / furnished. The upper floors and standard rooms are a little tired, but very clean. The breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Divani Corfu Palace
Mon Repos Palace - Adults Only
Mon Repos Palace - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Dimokratias Av. & Iasonos Sosipatrou, Anemomylos, Corfu, Corfu Island
The price is S$341 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$341
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Corfu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (780 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Very elegant. Fabulous buffet dinner only 20 euro each and great buffet breakfast. Good location 1/2 hr walk from Old Town or a taxi ride 10 euro in heat. Lovely staff, bit noisy at night but good with balcony door closed."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Mon Repos Palace - Adults Only
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Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments
Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments
2 out of 5
Alepou, Corfu Town, Kerkyra, Corfu, Corfu Island
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
"Enjoyed our 5 night break at the Folies .Room clean and tidy , everything you needed in the kitchen area. The maid service was really good . Could not have had nicer ladies cleaning our room . Pool area very clean and bar staff friendly . Reception staff very helpful and quick check in on arrival. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments
Ionian Arches Corfu
Ionian Arches Corfu
3 out of 5
Tzavros, Gouvia, Corfu, Ionian Islands
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Port of Corfu and Dassia Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Just Brilliant
"Absolute fabulous stay here not far from all areas such as Airport and main town The stay was pleasant the owners where so nice and so quiet pool was a good size and everything was so clean and tidy Definitely would go again and highly recommend"

Reviewed on 24 May, 2025

Ionian Arches Corfu
Spianada Collection of Studios & Apartments By Konnect
Spianada Collection of Studios & Apartments By Konnect
Buthrotum, Corfu, Corfu Island
Stay at this apartment in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Port of Corfu and Aqualand are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"This delightful studio is small but adequate, had better facilities than our friends staying more high end. Perfectly situated in the old town close to many, many shops and restaurants, yet very quiet in the evening. My only suggestion would be to improve the shower. Our host was so helpful and very ..."

Reviewed on 29 May, 2025

Spianada Collection of Studios & Apartments By Konnect
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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