Steni is part of Dirfys-Messapia municipality and is the seat of Dirfys regional unit.

Steni is built in the late 18th century (at about in 1790) by inhabitants of village Skounteri (nowadays Pyrgos).

In the short distance from Steni is located a big steep rock that named Kleisoura.

[3] After the Greek independence, Steni became the most important village of the mountainous central Euboea.

The recent years the village has evolved as a popular destination for climbers and mountain hikers.