Meteora Hotel is a four-class hotel in the village of Kastraki, set close enough to the rock towers that many rooms look straight at them. It is a four-minute walk from the Geological Museum of Meteora and about thirteen minutes on foot from the base of the rocks, so the cliffs are part of the daily view rather than a drive. The hotel offers ten room types, from singles to suites, with Meteora, garden and panoramic views, and an outdoor pool is one of the main draws. Rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, a refrigerator and a flat-screen television, and some have balconies. It suits travellers who want a comfortable Kastraki base with views and a pool.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Kastraki, on the road towards Ioannina about two kilometres from Kalambaka, within a four-minute walk of the Geological Museum of Meteora and about a thirteen-minute walk of the base of the rocks. It is roughly a seventeen-minute walk from the tourist information centre, and a short taxi ride reaches the town. For most monasteries you will use a car, a taxi or a tour, though the village tavernas are within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Room types include single rooms, doubles with Meteora, garden or panoramic views, triples, a quadruple garden-view room, connecting family rooms and a suite with a Meteora view. Features vary by room and include air conditioning, soundproofing, a refrigerator, a flat-screen television, a separate sitting area, a balcony in some rooms and hypoallergenic bedding. Some rooms have a pillow menu, and free cribs are available for infants. A panoramic Meteora-view double is the room to request.
Who it suits
Couples, families and walkers who want a view, a pool and a village setting. The family room with connecting rooms is useful for groups, and the position suits visitors who plan to walk to a taverna for dinner. The pool is a pleasant extra in the warmer months, and the Geological Museum is almost next door for a rainy-day visit. Walkers can set off on foot along the lanes below the pillars without needing a car, which saves money and gives you the quiet village atmosphere that many visitors come for.
Good to know
Details of the restaurant, breakfast and parking are not clear on the hotel's page, so confirm them when you book. The pool is outdoors and may not be open in winter. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is around noon. Ask for a view room, because the rocks are the reason to stay in Kastraki.
Why stay here
- ✓Meteora and panoramic view rooms
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Balconies in many rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓Refrigerator and flat-screen TV
- ✓Family and connecting rooms
- ✓Free cribs on request
Good questions
Does Meteora Hotel have rooms with a view of the rocks?+
Yes, many rooms have Meteora or panoramic views. Request one when you book.
Can I walk to the rocks from the hotel?+
The base of the rocks is about a thirteen-minute walk, and the Geological Museum is about four minutes on foot.
Is there a pool?+
There is an outdoor pool, which may not be open in winter. Confirm before you book.
