Hotel Kastraki is a straightforward, well-reviewed three-class hotel built in 1995, with nine room types and a restaurant and bar. Some rooms and a suite have a panoramic view of Meteora. The hotel offers free parking, free wifi, air conditioning, a garden, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning for a fee. It is a good mid-range base for visitors who want services without a big price tag. Confirm its opening dates before you book, especially in winter.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Patriarchou Dimitriou Street, and it is only about a three-minute walk from Kalambaka's tourist information centre and a ten-minute walk from the train station, so it is close to the town. The listed distance to Meteora is about two to three kilometres, so a taxi or tour is the practical way to reach the monasteries. Free parking on site helps if you drive.
The rooms
The hotel has nine room types in a single building. Panoramic Meteora-view rooms and a suite are the best choice, and the standard rooms are comfortable and practical. Free wifi is available in the rooms and some public areas, and air conditioning is standard. The buffet breakfast runs from 07:30 to 09:30 for around ten euros per person.
Who it suits
Independent travellers, couples and groups who arrive by train and want to walk to dinner. It is a good value alternative to the boutique hotels in the village.
Good to know
A small city tax of about 1.50 euros per night applies from November to March. Confirm that the hotel, restaurant and bar are operating on your dates before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Panoramic Meteora view rooms
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Buffet breakfast for a fee
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Is Hotel Kastraki open in winter?+
Hotels in the area can close for part of the winter, so confirm the opening dates and whether the restaurant and bar are operating before you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is served from 07:30 to 09:30 for an extra charge of around ten euros per person.
Is it close to the station?+
It is about a ten-minute walk to Kalambaka station and a three-minute walk to the tourist information centre.
