4.3out of 5 on Google
🏛️ Kos· Κως
Things to do in Kos: top sights (2026)
14 sights in Kos — archaeological sites, monasteries, castles, villages and viewpoints — ranked by how many people have reviewed them.
14 places
Where to stay in Kos
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours & boat trips
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Nisyros volcanoWalk down into a steaming volcanic crater on the neighbouring island of Nisyros.See day trips →
- Bodrum, across the water in TurkeyA short crossing to another country. Check the entry rules for your passport before you book.See day trips →
- The AsklepionThe healing sanctuary tied to Hippocrates, the island's most important ancient site.See guided tours →
- Three-island cruiseKalymnos, Pserimos and a swim stop in a day — the classic Kos boat trip.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked · Things to do in Kos: top sights
What is the top sight in Kos?
Of the 14 sights we list, the highest-rated is Ktima Marangos - Traditional House of Kefalos: 4.8 out of 5 from 377 Google reviews. The most reviewed are Hippocrates Plane Tree, Zia and Asclepieion at Kos.
Which part of Kos has the most sights?
Kos, with 9 of the 14 we list, followed by Kefalos (2) and Dikeo (1).
