Top Spa & Wellness Stays in Ioannina

Elysian Castle puts families steps from the Castle of Ioannina, so the old town can be explored on foot without long walks for small legs. The family rooms are air-conditioned and each has a balcony looking over the mountains or the city, plus a desk and a flat-screen TV. A terrace and a lounge give space to rest, and bike and car hire make day trips easy. I would book it for a city break with children, and a 9.7 score across 324 reviews is outstanding.

Mir Boutique Hotel is an elegant boutique stay with views of Ioannina Lake, and it sits 10 km from the city centre, so I would plan on a car or taxi for sightseeing. Rooms are uniquely styled with wooden floors and modern amenities. A lounge with a fireplace, a lake-view terrace and a spa and wellness area make it a place to slow down. Rated 9.7 from 291 reviews, I would book it for the lake views and calm, not for city access.

Selin Luxury Residences is a family-friendly aparthotel in Ioannina with a terrace, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Air-conditioned rooms have balconies, private bathrooms and modern amenities, and family rooms are available. The property offers lake views and sits near the Cathedral Church of Agios Athanasios and Ioannina Airport. Rated 9.7 from 243 reviews, I would book it for the lake views, the hot tub and the room comfort.

Kamares is a five-star boutique hotel in an 18th-century mansion in the historic centre of Ioannina, a short walk from the Cathedral of Agios Athanasios. Families can explore the old town on foot and return to calm, modern rooms with smart TVs and hydromassage showers, some with balconies. One parent can use the spa or the fitness centre while the other watches the children. I would choose it for families who want history and comfort in the same address.

Hotel Antique is a five-star hotel in a 150-year-old stone building in the historic centre of Ioannina, close to the castle and Lake Pamvotis. The rooms are elegantly designed, breakfast is a full buffet, and there is a living room, a courtyard, and spa and wellness facilities. It is family-friendly. Guests rate it 9.7 across 636 reviews. I would choose it for an old-town stay with character rather than a minimalist design.

Archontariki is a four-star boutique hotel in Ioannina with a garden, a bar, a lounge and free WiFi. The front desk is open 24 hours and check-in and check-out are private. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, minibars and flat-screen TVs, and breakfast is a continental buffet with local specialities. It is family-friendly. Guests rate it 9.7 across 530 reviews, one of the highest marks around. I would choose it for a calm, elegant stay.

Cens Silver Suites gives families a dining area and kitchenette in every room, which makes breakfast and simple dinners easy after a day around Lake Pamvotida or the castle. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies, and the concierge can help with local plans. Parents who like to keep up a workout routine will find a fitness centre on site. Guests rate it 9.6 from nearly 200 reviews, a strong result in Ioannina.

Aparthotel suites in Ioannina, near Ioannina Castle and the Gallery of the Epirus Studies Society, rated 9.6 from 55 reviews. Each unit has air-conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, a kitchen and a dining area, with free Wi-Fi and streaming services for quiet evenings with children. A fitness centre, a lounge and a concierge are on site, and free private parking helps families arriving by car.

Gold Suites describes itself as family-friendly, and the tour desk is the detail I would use most with children, since it helps plan outings such as Perama Cave or the lake around Ioannina. Suites are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and city views, and the lounge and outdoor seating give everyone room beyond the bedroom. Parents can use the fitness centre and spa and wellness facilities. No kitchen or pool is listed, so plan meals out in the city.

Hotel Du Lac is a five-star hotel on the shore of Lake Pamvotida in Ioannina, a calm setting for families after a day in the old town. The swimming pool is the main draw for children, and the large terrace overlooking it lets parents keep an eye on them with a drink from the café-bar. Rooms are elegant and well appointed. Adults can take turns in the spa, with its sauna and steam room. I would choose it for a comfortable lakeside family base.

A children's pool beside the main outdoor pool, open from April to October, is The Lake Hotel's main draw for families, with a poolside bar for parents. The garden gives children room to move, and the lake shore is about 200 m away for a walk. The trade-off is distance: the castle quarter, with its museums and lakeside cafés, is around 3 km away, so outings with small children mean a taxi or the car. Outside the pool season, the hotel loses much of its family appeal, and I would then choose a base inside the old town.

Lake Spirit Boutique Hotel & Spa is a centrally located four-star hotel in Ioannina that suits families on a city visit. Rooms are air-conditioned with modern furnishings and a flat-screen TV, and the bistro-restaurant and bar keep meals simple after a day out. Parents can take turns in the gym or the spa centre, with its sauna and hot tub. There is no pool or play area in the description. I would book it for families who want comfort in the centre of Ioannina.

The View Hotel is a four-star address in Ioannina with practical features for families: an indoor play area, a family-friendly restaurant, a garden and a sun terrace. The infinity pool is the main draw on warm days, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge service helps with planning outings. Private check-in and check-out keep arrival simple with tired children. With a 9.1 score from nearly 1,200 reviews, I would choose it for a family base in Ioannina.

La Suite Boutique Hotel & Spa opened in December 2018, and its four stars come with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a spa and wellness facilities. It is family-friendly, the rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and the on-site restaurant serves European cuisine. WiFi is free. Guests rate it 9.0 across 672 reviews. I would pick it for a family or couple that wants a pool and a spa in Ioannina.

Ellopia Point Hotel offers contemporary self-catered apartments and suites in Pedini, 9 km from Ioannina. The units are spacious, with orthopedic mattresses and modern bathrooms, and there is an elegant snack bar and a rich breakfast buffet. It is family-friendly. Guests rate it 8.9 across 407 reviews. I would choose it for a family with a car that wants space and a kitchen outside the city centre, and I would plan the 9 km drive into Ioannina.