Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Astypalaia

Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel

Aparthotel in Astypalaia

9.0

Excellent

From $84

Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel in Astypalea is the only Green Key eco-labelled hotel on the island. It has adopted a Green Policy focusing on eco-awareness, minimizing environmental impact, supporting local producers, and working towards measurable results in sustainability. They use green supplies, encourage waste recycling, and utilize energy and water efficient equipment. The hotel also offers guests the ability to calculate and offset their carbon footprint.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Key (greenkey.global)

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room

Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Studios Kilindra

Aparthotel in Astypalaia

9.7

Excellent

From $66

Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room

Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

Tholaria Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Astypalaia

9.6

Excellent

From $87

Info

Situated 5 minutes walk from the beach and 300 metres away from Chora, the hotel features an outdoor pool with panoramic views to the Aegean Sea and the Venetian castle.