Must-see hotels in Meteora & Thessaly

  • Lost Unicorn Hotel & Restaurant

    Pelion Peninsula

    In a beautiful glade below the main road, the Lost Unicorn is an elegant, well-appointed 19th-century mansion where the antique-furnished rooms feature…

  • Katerina's Apartments

    Pelion Peninsula

    This welcoming family-run gem is such a joy thanks to hostess Katerina, who, with her generosity and thoughtfulness, epitomises filoxenia (hospitality)…

  • Hotel Panellinion

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Dominating the main square on the southern riverbank, this neoclassical beauty dates from 1914. Rooms vary in size, but the best are large, comfortable…

  • Marabou Hotel

    Pelion Peninsula

    Comfortable, very friendly hotel with 17 sizeable sea-view rooms perched amid the olive groves on the green hillside above Horefto. By road it’s almost 1…

  • Doupiani House

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This delightful hotel, perched in peaceful splendour 200m up a side road at the northern end of the village, has the lot: comfortable and tasteful rooms…

  • Hotel Aegli

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This sleek, well-managed century-old hotel, facing the ferry terminal across the seafront road, has been given a modern face. The rooms are austere but…

  • Meteora Central Hostel

    Kalambaka

    With its welcoming and superhelpful owners, this sharp, well-managed spot in the heart of Kalambaka is one of the best hostels we've come across. The four…

  • Old Silk Store

    Pelion Peninsula

    This neoclassical 19th-century gem stands in a leafy garden complete with a cherry tree. Behind its smart cream-and-blue trim, the cosy interior holds…

  • Pyrgos Adrachti

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This 10-room gem, a 300m walk up a very steep lane from the village church (follow the signs), stands face-to-face with the rocks. The rooms are nice,…

  • Hotel Damouhari

    Pelion Peninsula

    Sprawling down the hillside to the cove, this lovely little hotel offers bright, well-furnished rooms with exposed-stone walls, filled with quirky…

  • Hotel Aeolos

    Pelion Peninsula

    Centring on an elegant white-painted edifice on the beachfront road in the middle of town, this hotel offers split-level studios and apartments in half a…

  • Alsos House

    Kalambaka

    This small, nicely renovated guesthouse stands at the upper end of Kalambaka, a steep 800m walk up from the centre near the start of wonderful hiking…

  • Arhontiko Filippidi

    Pelion Peninsula

    This stately old mansion, a short walk down a cobbled footpath from the central square, glories in a broad terrace that commands wonderful views over the…

  • Arhontiko Stamou

    Pelion Peninsula

    In a quiet but central location, this stately and spacious villa (c 1863) holds six comfortable double rooms plus three larger suites that sleep three to…

  • Ghermaniko

    Pelion Peninsula

    This former fisherman's cottage, burrowing into the hillside just above the seafront at the north end of the bay, was German-owned until 2001 – the name…

  • Hotel Park

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This crisp modern hotel stands at the northwest edge of a small central square that conveniently holds an underground car park. As well as comfortable…

  • Hotel des Roses

    Pelion Peninsula

    Framed by rose bushes, Platanias' first-ever hotel still stands proud at the foot of the road down the hillside, 100m inland from the beach. Quiet,…

  • Palios Stathmos Hotel & Restaurant

    Pelion Peninsula

    This imposing 1903 wood-and-stone hotel stands near the narrow-gauge railway station, amid the plane trees; it's 800m down steep footpaths from the…

  • Archontika Karamarlis

    Pelion Peninsula

    Although it’s based around three old mansions, they’re so completely rebuilt that Karamarlis feels more like an upscale hotel than a guesthouse. The rooms…

  • Theatro Hotel Odysseon

    Kalambaka

    Smart hotel located where the road rises just west of central Kalambaka. As the twin comedy/tragedy masks on the exterior suggest, the decor is inspired…

  • Hotel Faros

    Pelion Peninsula

    As the name suggests – faros is Greek for 'lighthouse' – this place is a shining beacon. Ideal for anyone who likes peace and quiet, it's surrounded by…

  • Aleka's House

    Pelion Peninsula

    This attractive, rambling village hotel remains open year-round. Has 10 very comfortable rooms, all with wood and stained-glass touches and modern…

  • Hotel Anesis

    Pelion Peninsula

    This 60-year Agios Ioannis veteran surveys the waterfront atop a short flight of stone steps. The pleasant pastel-toned rooms have modern if smallish…

  • Melanthi Traditional Hotel

    Pelion Peninsula

    This 1858 mansion has been refurbished with atmosphere in mind, maximising the potential for views from the bed. Traditional Greek fittings and the…

  • Diakoumis Rooms

    Pelion Peninsula

    Energetic and welcoming owners Stathis and Athina have made the most of their dramatic cliffside setting in the last lodging option along the road to…

  • Arhontiko Repana

    Pelion Peninsula

    For hospitality and value, we love this friendly family-run converted mansion (built in 1858), just above the pedestrian street as you enter the village…

  • Monastiri Guest House

    Kalambaka

    Behind the railway station, this converted stone mansion has colourful decorations, long poster-beds and light, airy bathrooms. The handsome wood-and…

  • Hotel Domotel Xenia Volos

    Meteora & Thessaly

    A sleek modern edifice, Volos' most upmarket option stands apart from the bustle, in a superb waterfront location at the eastern end of the harbour. Half…

  • Vrachos Camping

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Well-run campground, just before the road from Kalambaka enters Kastraki. Mouries (mulberry trees) provide the shade, while the excellent facilities…

  • Hotel Stoikos

    Pelion Peninsula

    Ranging through two modern buildings built in traditional style, Stoikos has beamed ceilings, handsome furnishings, stained glass adorning its spacious…

  • Ikosimo

    Pelion Peninsula

    A few metres from the seafront, up a peaceful side street at the northern end of Milina, this simple hotel offers brightly furnished double rooms as well…

  • Diplomats’ Holidays

    Pelion Peninsula

    Opulent by Pelion standards, this complex of smart stand-alone self-catering studios and two-room apartments spills down the hillside to its own little…

  • Hotel Tsikeli

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Set slightly below the main road, near the centre of Kastraki, the Tsikeli has crisply decorated rooms and modern bathrooms to complement large balconies…

  • Hostel Meteora

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This small hostel, on a street corner 400m north of the Manavika nightlife district, offers three dorm rooms plus four private doubles with small…

  • Hotel Filoxenia

    Pelion Peninsula

    Head down a few flowery steps from the hand-painted roadside sign to reach this pretty, pastel-pink and exceptionally cosy 10-room lodging in the heart of…

  • Victoria Guesthouse

    Pelion Peninsula

    Very pleasant little guesthouse in the heart of tiny Damouhari, run by the brother of the owner of the nearby Ghermaniko. A cafe on the lower floor serves…

  • Hotel Kentrikon

    Pelion Peninsula

    Long-standing hotel, just up the hillside from the town beach, that’s benefitted from a thorough makeover. It holds a decent array of sizeable studio…

  • Hotel Ta Xelidonakia

    Pelion Peninsula

    Beautifully restored by its charming Flemish owners, this mid-19th-century mansion balances history with comfort in grand style. Each of its 10 plush…

  • Arhontiko Sisilianou

    Pelion Peninsula

    Just above the central square, this eight-room traditional arhontiko (mansion) is a bargain. Rooms are basic with old wood floors, high ceilings and a…

  • Iliovolo Guesthouse

    Pelion Peninsula

    In an attractive hillside setting 300m northwest of Milies' central church, Iliovolo offers 10 well-equipped rooms with superb balcony views. Add in the…

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