Epavlis Meteora Suites Hotel is a roomy, value-minded guesthouse on the hillside above Kalambaka. It offers five room types, among them superior doubles, a deluxe suite and a family room with Meteora views, and the suite and family room reach around 452 square feet, which is large for the area. A free breakfast of local dishes and free self parking are included. There is a terrace, a garden, a cafe and a bar, and rooms have air conditioning, free wifi, premium bedding, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. It suits drivers and families who want space and a view without paying boutique prices, and who do not mind a short drive or taxi ride into town.
Location and getting around
The guesthouse is in Kalambaka, with the Meteora rock towers about six minutes away by car. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is about five minutes on foot and the tourist information centre about seven, while the railway station is roughly nine minutes on foot. The Geological Museum of Meteora is a four-minute drive, and the Monastery of Agia Triada is about 19 minutes on foot.
The road up to the guesthouse is steep, and some guests report that satellite navigation struggles with the access roads, so follow the directions the hotel sends you and consider arriving by taxi if you are carrying heavy bags.
The rooms
The Superior Double with a Meteora view is around 366 square feet and sleeps three, the Deluxe Suite and the Family Room with Meteora views are around 452 square feet, and the Family Room sleeps four. The Basic Double is around 258 square feet and the Exclusive Double looks onto the garden.
Rooms include air conditioning, premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, designer toiletries, hair dryers, wardrobes and televisions. Because room types differ in view and level, check which room you are booking if a view matters to you, since some guests have reported a room below ground level.
Facilities and services
Breakfast is free and features local cuisine, parking is free, and wifi is free in the rooms. There are bike rentals, a free shuttle to a shopping centre, an electric car charging station, express check-in and check-out, and tour and ticket assistance, which is useful for booking a monastery tour or a sunset trip. No pool is listed.
Who it suits
Couples, families and small groups who have a car and want a quiet, generous room for a fair price. Pets are not allowed. It is a less natural choice for walkers who want restaurants at the door, since the hillside position means a walk back uphill after dinner.
Good to know
Check-in is from 2 pm to 10 pm and check-out is at noon, so tell the hotel if you arrive late. Free cancellation applies on some rates. Check which facilities and the restaurant are open on your dates if you travel in winter, and check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast with local dishes
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free wifi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Cafe and bar
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Electric car charging station
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast featuring local cuisine is included, and parking is free.
Do I need a car?+
A car or taxi is the practical choice. The rocks are about six minutes away by car and the hillside road is steep.
Are pets allowed?+
No, pets are not allowed. Service animals are welcome.
