Meteora Hotel at Kastraki
Kastraki's high ground, facing the rocks and Mount Pindos
About this hotel
Set on one of Kastraki's higher points, this hotel blends modern, minimal design with local stone-built architecture, and the elevation is the whole point: rooms and suites look out over the Meteora rock pillars and Mount Pindos rather than the village rooftops below. The pool and sun terrace give somewhere to spend the afternoon once the morning's monastery climb is done, and the all-day café-bar covers everything from breakfast to a late drink without leaving the property. Rooms run larger than most Kastraki addresses, with extra-long beds and flat-screen TVs, and the hotel arranges bicycle rental plus walking and cycling tours for guests who want to explore the wider Pindos foothills beyond the monastery circuit itself.
- Rock-pillar and Pindos views
- Outdoor pool
- All-day café-bar
- Bike rental and tours
Our take
This suits travellers who want Kastraki's proximity to the monasteries without sacrificing room size or a pool, since the elevated position keeps the rock-pillar view even from ground-floor common areas. Families and couples both do well here, given the extra-long beds and quiet pool terrace. Anyone wanting central Kalabaka's restaurant density within walking distance should look toward the town side instead, since Kastraki's own dining options are limited.
- ✓Ask for a room on the upper floors facing the rocks, the elevation here is the property's main advantage.
- ✓Use the pool in the afternoon once the morning monastery climb is done, it's the quietest time to book a lounger.
- ✓Rent a bike from reception if you want to see the Pindos foothills beyond the standard monastery circuit.
Why we love it
- Elevated Kastraki position over the pillars
- Pool and sun terrace for afternoons
- Extra-long beds, rare in the area
- Bike and walking tours arranged on-site
Why guests love itMeteora Hotel at Kastraki is a four-star hotel on the higher ground of Kastraki, with rooms facing the rock pillars and Mount Pindos. A pool gives children somewhere to swim after a morning of monastery stairs, and the café-bar is open all day. Rooms have extra-long beds, flat-screen TVs and bathtubs, and bike and walking tours are arranged from the hotel. I would choose it for families who want a pool and a direct view of the rocks.