Guesthouse Monastiri is the practical, well-equipped choice in Kalambaka, a seven-minute walk from the railway station. It has 11 room types, from street-view doubles to panoramic Meteora-view junior suites and a two-bedroom suite that sleeps five, so it works for couples and larger groups alike. A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar, a garden, a terrace and a library give it more to offer than most guesthouses. A free continental breakfast and free parking are included, and rooms have air conditioning, heating, soundproofing, an espresso maker and free wifi.
Location and getting around
The guesthouse is on Nea Dimotiki Odos in Kalambaka. The railway station is about seven minutes away on foot and the tourist information centre about eight. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is around 15 minutes on foot, and the Meteora rocks about five minutes by car.
The Monastery of Agia Triada is around 11 minutes by car and Theopetra Cave about 14. Local buses to the monasteries are limited, so a taxi, a rental car or a guided tour is the usual way up. Walking into town for dinner is easy.
The rooms
Choose between street-view and Meteora-view doubles, superior doubles with the pool or Meteora in view, triples, a junior suite with panoramic views, and suites for up to five guests. Rooms are soundproofed and have a flat-screen television, a refrigerator, a coffee and tea maker, an electric kettle and an espresso maker. Bathrooms have a shower, towels, slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries.
Facilities and services
The outdoor pool is seasonal and open from March to November, so it will not be available in the coldest months. There is a garden, a terrace and a library, and a free continental breakfast is served daily. Free secured self parking is on site, and there is wheelchair-accessible parking. Laundry facilities, luggage storage and tour and ticket assistance are available, which helps with booking monastery visits.
Who it suits
Couples, families and groups of up to five who want a pool in summer and a walk to the train. Pets are not allowed, and rollaway beds and cribs are not available. The front desk is staffed from 8 am to 10 pm, so contact the hotel before you arrive for check-in instructions, especially if you arrive late.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3 pm to 10 pm and check-out is before 11 am. A small city tax applies per room per night, at a lower rate in winter. Free cancellation applies on some rates, so check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free secured parking
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Library
- ✓Free wifi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
Good questions
Is the pool open in winter?+
The outdoor pool is seasonal and open from March to November. Check what is open on your dates when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is served daily, and parking is free.
How far is it from the railway station?+
About seven minutes on foot.
