Visiting the incredible Meteora region in Greece during your vacation? This guide to the best Kalambaka hotels will show you where to stay near Meteora so that you can make the most of your time when there.
Where to stay in Meteora Greece
Although Meteora can be reached when taking day trips from Athens, this UNESCO World Heritage Site deserves as much time as you can give it.
After visiting Meteora three times now, I would say that spending 2 or even 3 days in the Meteora area is ideal if you are exploring mainland Greece on a road trip.
As you can't stay in the monasteries themselves, the best places to stay near Meteora are the nearby villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki.
Both villages have great hotels and other accommodation to choose from!
Kalambaka and Kastraki near Meteora
The villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki are the best places to stay near Meteora due to their close proximity to the monasteries.
Kastraki is closer to the monasteries and park, and is a smaller, and perhaps more charming place to stay. It's really like a traditional village.
Kalambaka is a larger town, with more infrastructure and modern accommodation. As such there are more Kalambaka hotels than hotels in Kastraki.
Meteora Where To Stay
The majority of the hotels in Kalambaka and Kastraki are smaller, family-run places, although there are a couple of local Greek chain hotels among them.
Both villages have a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, and I've included something for everyone.
I've also linked to Booking which helps you get the best price for booking a hotel near Meteora. Here are my suggestions for the top 5 hotels in Kalambaka and Kastraki.
Top Kalambaka Hotels in Meteora Greece
Divani Meteora Hotel in Kalambaka
The Divani Meteora Hotel is located in the village of Kalambaka, and is classed as 4-5 star hotel. Whilst it doesn't have a swimming pool, it does have an in-house spa.
The sauna and Jacuzzi might be useful after a day spent sightseeing around the monasteries of Meteora! A very comfortable place to stay for a night or two.
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Kosta Famissi Hotel in Kalambaka
If you can get by the rather garish and kitsch front entrance, you will find that this hotel in Kalambaka offers pretty good value for money. It's a 3 star place with around 50 rooms, so you should find a place to stay even in the very busiest times of year.
Opposite, there is another hotel with almost the same name. I didn't want to ask if it belonged to the same family, just in case they had fallen out at some time in the past!
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Monastiri Guesthouse in Kalambaka
The Monastiri Guesthouse gets consistently good reviews, making it one of the best places to stay near Meteora. It has a cosy, intimate feel to it, and the hosts seem to make everyone feel at home. This is a good choice of Kalambaka hotel for couples, especially if they are on a honeymoon in Greece!
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Top Hotels in Kastraki, Meteora
Meteora Hotel in Kastraki
A luxury 4-5 star hotel in the village of Kastraki, the Meteora Hotel is an ideal place to be based. With a swimming pool and stylish touches it is instantly appealing, but really, it's the views which make this place a winner.
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Dellas Boutique Hotel in Kastraki, Meteora
My final choice for one of the best places to stay near Meteora, is the Dellas Boutique Hotel in Kastraki. It is a 3 star hotel, but probably deserves 4.
It has a cosy feel to it, with the feel of a modern, elegant mountain lodge. There is both a bar and dining room in the hotel, making it a good place to stay for people who want all the facilities in one hotel.
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Tsikeli Hotel Meteora – Kastraki Village
Kastraki's most elegant hotel, decorated in earth tones, stone and wood, has no noisy children to spoil your romantic getaway as it's an adult only hotel.
Choose from the cozy, budget-friendly double to the opulent suite with its own sauna and Nespresso coffee machines; all include Coco-Mat beds and refrigerators.
There are magnificent views of Meteora from the front garden, and breakfast is served here most days. You can also hire e-bikes and cars to explore the Meteora rocks area and to reach the monasteries.
Read more here: Tsikeli Hotel
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Read more about Meteora
- How to get from Athens to Meteora
- Meteora At Sunset – The most spectacular place on earth?
- Meteora Hiking Tour – My experiences hiking in Meteora
- Best places to visit in Greece on a Road Trip
FAQ About Visiting and Staying at Meteora
Readers planning to visit the Meteora monasteries often ask questions similar to:
Can you stay at Meteora monasteries?
You can not stay at the monasteries themselves, however there are many hotels near Meteora in the nearby towns of Kalambaka and Kastraki.
How many days do you need in Meteora?
Ideal, you should allow two full days when visiting Meteora. This will give you an opportunity to visit other monasteries in addition to the Holy Trinity Monastery, experience the sunrise and sunset, and perhaps even take a short hike along the paths leading through the rock formations.
Is Meteora worth visiting?
The impressive sight of the Meteora rock and all the monasteries is truly unique. People who visit Meteora remember the panoramic views and and landscape long after they've forgotten the name of which beaches they visited during the same vacation to Greece.
Can you do Meteora in a day?
It is possible to visit Meteora in a day by taking a day trip from Athens, although it doesn't leave much time to appreciate the breathtaking views and monasteries. If you are staying near Meteora, you'll have more time in the day, and can certainly see most of Meteora in 8 hours.
Where is the Holy Trinity Monastery?
The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in central Greece, located near the town of Kalambaka in the Meteora area.
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I was just wondering, we are coming o Greece for my 60th in Sept. 2023 and will be landing in Athens. My husband and I would like to visit Delphi and Meteora and was wondering if it is easier to go to Meteora first by train? Is it difficult to book this from Athens? Also, can we then go from Meteora to Delphi? We would like to stay in Delphi for two or there nights and then will be heading to Naxos for a week.
In Gratitude for your advice and time and energy.
Sincerely,
Natalie
Hi Natalie,
You can go directly from Athens by train to Meteora so that part is easy!
The Greek train website is not very pretty, but you can check tickets here: https://tickets.hellenictrain.gr/dromologia/
(Note tickets for September travel may or may not be available right now).
Meteora is worth spending more than one night in if you have time
Getting by train from Meteora to Delphi is not worth the hassle as it involves changes of trains, taxis and other inconveniences.
A bus is better – but may not leave every day of the week. Check timetables here: Ktel-Trikala
Note on the buses – I am not sure if you stay on the bus or have to change buses (I’d like to think you stay in it). Timetables for KTEL companies may be wildly out of date – best to send them an email to confirm their travel times and schedules.