Syros is the heart of the Cyclades with Tinos and Andros to the north and Mykonos to the east. The island has a population of about 25.000 inhabitants. It’s coastline forms numerous bays with sandy beaches but it’s northern part is rather mountainous. Hermoupolis the capital of the island grew up in an undeveloped area between the foot of Ano Syros and the sea. It is also known as the “Princess of the Aegean” being the capital of the Cyclades. It is accessible by ship or plane from Pireaus and many of Aegean islands. Build in an amphitheatrical way Hermoupolis comprises of neoclassical buildings, old mansions and white washed houses on the surrounding hills.

Diogenis Hotel was built in a 19th century building. It has been very carefully renovated keeping all of the features from it’s neoclassical form.