Novi Cunda

There’s a sense of calm that still stubbornly survives in this corner of the Aegean coast. Stone-paved streets, whitewashed facades, the sound of seagulls, and the late afternoon light casting warm shades across centuries-old walls. Connected to the mainland by Türkiye’s first strait bridge, Cunda is easily reached by car or minibus, no ferry required. Being just a day’s journey from Istanbul, İzmir, or Çanakkale is one of the reasons the island finds its way back onto summer travel lists year after year.

🗝️ Stay: Novi Cunda (@novicunda), just a two-minute walk from the island’s lively center and equally close to the sea.

The family behind the hotel brings over 23 years of hospitality experience. Together with two architects, they carefully restored a historic stone building, preserving its original character while transforming it into a refined boutique hotel that blends seamlessly with Cunda’s architectural heritage. They welcomed their first guests in May 2026, so it’s still wonderfully new.

The design focuses on creating bright, spacious, and comfortable living spaces without compromising the island’s historic atmosphere. Contemporary touches meet Cunda’s timeless character, resulting in an elegant yet warm and understated aesthetic.

Three reasons to stay here: its central location, immaculate housekeeping, and genuinely warm hospitality. In the end, what most travelers really seek isn’t luxury, it’s the feeling of being at home. Sometimes hospitality is just that simple, and we tend to forget it.

Breakfast is served in your room. Every jam on the tray is homemade, while the cheeses come from local regional producers. As Zorba might have said, there’s something special about this place, a way of turning your back to the sea and simply enjoying life. Having breakfast in bed becomes one of those small pleasures that makes the experience even more memorable.

Good to know:

🐾 Not suitable for pets.

👶 Welcomes guests aged 8 and above.

🕐 Outside the high season, early check-in, late check-out, and extended breakfast hours may be available, subject to availability.

Why stay here? Cunda’s greatest advantage is its walkability. From Novi Cunda, you can explore the island’s charming stone streets, waterfront, traditional taverns, and marina entirely on foot, without worrying about parking or driving after dinner. Its convenient location, just an hour from İzmir and only a few hours from Istanbul, also makes it an ideal destination for a relaxing weekend escape.