Some locals call the place the nicest hotel in Diafani -- probably the most expensive, too, but it won't break the bank. The hotel is on an inner street, family-run, and extraordinarily friendly. The town itself has a small population, and a cast of characters. Stay for a week, get to know some of them (as well as fellow visitors),... More

The hotel has no sea views but is situated in a very quiet part of Diafani close to the sea. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast offers a lot of regional products and is served on the shaded terrace. Vasilis, the owner and his wife are extremely helpful and friendly (not the fake commercial smile you often get in... More

a family run hotel, very reasonable prices, clean rooms with air-condition, walking distance from the sea, good spot to start walks to rest of northern karpathos. only downfall is that air-condition is offered for a small fee. for those who love a room with a sea view Balaskas does not offer that which is probably a good thing considering the... More

I booked a room for my first visit to Diafani and the day before check-in while driving along the island I visited the town to see what's up. Except the seaside street which is beautiful, the rest of the town, especially the area around this hotel is horribly horrible, with almost everything under construction, so it is more like Beirut... More

Very reasonably priced room with a higher than average standard for this type of accomodation in Greece - and the better of the two competing hotels in Diafani. Spotlessly clean, looking fairly new - and very calm. The location is however about the poorest in town - no sea view, only a dry riverbed/road to the front and half-finished buildings... More

This is the second time I have stayed at the Balaskas, last time was three years ago, I rated it very highly then and still do. Vasili has improved accommodation and added extra touches. The hotel is cleaned to a very high standard, his wife Eugenia has very high standards. Vasili and Eugenia are excellent hosts and the nicest people... More