We arrived as backpackers and had been advised to find a hotel near the top of the cable-car in the main town, Thira. This hotel couldn't have been nearer, possibly part of the same building.
Bedrooms situated above restaurant and info. office; bang in the centre of town. Bus station only a short walk away. Very comfortable beds, nice linen, TV/fridge/Ac. Good ensuite facilities, in fact the first bathroom we had in Greece that had a shower-curtain to contain the splashes. All this for a reasonable price.
No views except other roof-tops. We were afraid the church clock bell would keep us awake but they muted it 9pm-9am.
We were under the misapprehension that we would ride up the cable-car from the ferry. In fact the cable-car comes from the old port which is now only used by local boat trips and cruise liners.
The new ferry port is 3miles along and 1,000ft down vertical. Buses and taxis meet the ferry services. A hair raising ride but cheap (by local bus).
Views of the circular sea filled caldera most spectacular. Towns all painted white, perched atop 1,000ft cliffs. Jumble of narrow shop lined streets ready for the tourists.