Saint George Hotel is in Agios Georgios, the neighbourhood of Naxos Town that stretches along a long sandy beach. The sea here is shallow and calm, and the area is one of the liveliest parts of town in summer, with tavernas, beach bars and mini-markets along the seafront road. Chora, with its narrow lanes and white houses, starts a little further on.
On the way to the old town, you will find the Catholic Metropolitan Square and the Castle, a Venetian settlement on the hill above Chora with the Sanoudos Tower and the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, 650 m from the hotel. At the entrance to the port stands the Portara, the marble gateway of an unfinished temple of Apollo and the island's best-known landmark. Ferries leave the port for the other Cyclades islands, and Naxos Airport is 1.6 km away.
The best time to visit Naxos is from May to October, with warm sea temperatures until September. The meltemi often blows in July and August, bringing a cool breeze to the beaches, while September is quieter for walks. A relaxed day might include a morning swim at Agios Georgios, an afternoon walk around the Castle and sunset at the Portara. With a car or scooter, you can visit the Kouros of Melanes, 5 km away, or the Temple of Demeter, among the island's villages, where Naxos shows its quieter, more rural side.