Corfu Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Corfu Town featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Corfu Town showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Corfu Town showing heritage architecture
Corfu Town
Corfu Town showing a bay or harbour and a windmill

Explore the principal town of Corfu, which is home to an architecturally impressive Old Town, art galleries, history museums and a lively café culture.  

The capital and cultural heart of the Greek island of Corfu is Corfu Town (aka Kerkyra). It’s a town of walkable cobblestone streets that wind around a picturesque headland. Discover a legacy of architectural masterpieces bequeathed by the British, French and Italians. Visit museums showcasing the island’s diverse history. Shop for artisanal jewelry or dine in some of the island’s best cafés and restaurants.

Start your visit in the Old Town, a scenic district of regal mansions, elegant palaces and imposing fortresses. Go to Spianada Square, where British rulers once played games of cricket. Stroll along the impressive Liston Promenade. Its arcaded terraces host some of Corfu’s chicest cafés, which are ideal for having a coffee while watching the variety of people roaming the square. Wander the streets that lead from Liston Promenade to discover gold, jewelry and handicraft shops.

Cross the small sea-moat and visit the Venetian-style Old Fortress. Here you’ll find notable landmarks such as St. George’s Church, a Roman temple and the ruins of a British-built hospital. Climb the battlements to enjoy panoramic views and sightings of mainland Greece and Albania. Visit the fortress during the summer months to enjoy live music events.

Spot a fascinating collection of Asian objects at the Museum of Asian Art, housed in the neoclassical Palace of St. Michael and St. George. At the Byzantine Museum, investigate the displays of religious icons dating from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Visit the British Cemetery, which offers a poignant reminder of former British occupancy. Catch a bus to the Kanoni Peninsula and visit the Museum of Paleopolis, where you can walk amid temple ruins.

Located on the eastern coast of Corfu, the town is often the first port of call for visitors to the island. Ferries arrive regularly from the Greek mainland and the town is home to Corfu International Airport. Corfu Town is also a gateway to the island’s idyllic beaches. Catch a local bus to nearby Kontokali Bay or a ferry to the quiet bays of Vido Island.

Where to stay in Corfu Town

Old Fortress which includes general coastal views

Old Town Corfu

Travellers come to Old Town Corfu for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saint Spyridon Church and Corfu City Hall while you're in town.

Old Town Corfu
Divani Corfu Palace

Divani Corfu Palace

4 out of 5
20 Nafsikas Str, Corfu, Corfu Island
The price is AU$345 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$345
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Corfu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (523 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an awesome pool!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Divani Corfu Palace
Hotel Bretagne

Hotel Bretagne

27 Georgaki Garitsa, Corfu, Corfu Island
The price is AU$218 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$218
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (223 reviews)
"Wonderfull staff newly renovated walk to airport"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Bretagne
Arion Hotel Corfu

Arion Hotel Corfu

3 out of 5
Sxerias 6 Mon Repo, Corfu, Corfu Island
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (599 reviews)
Arion No Frills Hotel
"A great basic hotel in a quiet part of town. Very clean and comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Arion Hotel Corfu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments

Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments

2 out of 5
Alepou, Corfu Town, Kerkyra, Corfu, Corfu Island
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
"We arrived late into Corfu and needed one night layover before getting a ferry over to Albania. Very clean and spacious hotel and room. Great pizza place 1 minute away. Sadly the breakfast was on too late for us to sample."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments
Ionian Arches Corfu

Ionian Arches Corfu

3 out of 5
Tzavros, Gouvia, Corfu, Ionian Islands
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Port of Corfu and Dassia Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"The property is clean and well maintained. Parking is a big plus and on-site. Simple and tasty breakfast to start your day. The staff is super friendly and caring."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Ionian Arches Corfu
Casa Tropicana

Casa Tropicana

13 Michail Theotoki, Corfu
Stay at this apartment in Corfu. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Port of Corfu and Aqualand are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Fantastic location in central Corfu old town."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Casa Tropicana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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