Built amphitheatrically on the incline of a hill next to Kalo Horio, Istro, Elpida Village hotel is surrounded by olive orchards, manicured gardens, and wild flora with views of Mirabello Bay and the sea. Like other villages in Crete, Elpida Village features a central village square, stone-covered walkways, a large amount of locally-sourced materials, and a sitting place beneath a massive tree for shade. The hotel has a variety of accommodation types, all with traditional Cretan furnishings and décor, including double, studio, family, one- and two-bedroom family rooms, and most with views of the sea. On the other hand, Elpida Village combines these regional characteristics with contemporary conveniences.

All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning/heating, international dial telephone line, wifi,  flat screen color TV (USB multimedia input), hairdryer, safe deposit boxes (extra charged), Shower, tea/coffee kettle, mini-Fridge & have either a balcony or veranda. Most of the rooms have a fantastic view of Merambello Bay of Istro Village.
Visit the main restaurant of the hotel offering authentic Cretan dishes based on Cretan products and recipes as well as Interantional cuisine. Greek coffee and spirits are produced and served in a traditional manner at this gorgeous seaside coffee shop, which was formerly a community gathering spot. Have fun at the swimming pool and relax on the free sun loungers.

Step out from Elpida Village in Istro and explore other palces of interest including Agios Nikolaos, the comsopolitan location with it beautiful lake. Elounda, a popular tourist attraction in Crete and across the world, drawing thousands of people annually, with the island of Spinalonga providing as its central attraction. Another important attraction worth seeing is Vai beach, the largest natural colony of palm palms in Europe and the most spectacular exotic beach in Eastern Crete.