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Iridanos

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

9.6Outstanding

(151 Ratings)

"Wonderful property. Room was large and very comfortable - best sleep I had in Greece. The owner was extraordinary- so kind and friendly. You can walk to the Main Street, restaurants etc. in about 10-1..."

Stacey

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(151 Ratings)

Hotel in Kalabaka

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this hotel

Art Deco hotel in Kalabaka with free parking
A bar/lounge, concierge services, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Iridanos offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Map of Kalabaka

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Matsopoulos Park

The Mill of the Elves

Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum

Averoff Art Gallery

Available Rooms

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Additional fees to expect

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(151 Ratings)

"Wonderful property. Room was large and very comfortable - best sleep I had in Greece. The owner was extraordinary- so kind and friendly. You can walk to the Main Street, restaurants etc. in about 10-1..."

Stacey

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(151 Ratings)

Hotel in Kalabaka

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Kalabaka

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Matsopoulos Park

The Mill of the Elves

Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum

Averoff Art Gallery

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Art Deco hotel in Kalabaka with free parking
A bar/lounge, concierge services, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Iridanos offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(151 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

Bed linen (mainly pillows) and breakfast need some upgrades, however the staff we’re super helpful and nice and the cleanliness of the hotel was superb. Also, all the air conditioning remote controls were removed from the rooms, which was not good for us.

5.0 / 10.0

Really nice family hotel with great atmosphere and very friendly owners. Beautiful room, great breakfast and nice location.

5.0 / 10.0

Great spot. Beautiful building with unique finishes, immaculately kept. Great coffee. Nice speead of items for breakfast. Host was incredibly kind and helpful. If we ever get out to Meteora again, we would definilty stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful property. Room was large and very comfortable - best sleep I had in Greece. The owner was extraordinary- so kind and friendly. You can walk to the Main Street, restaurants etc. in about 10-15 min. I highly recommend Iridanos!!

5.0 / 10.0

It is a real gem! We were super impressed by Iridanos. The guesthouse is beautifully designed, very clean and conveniently located (close to the monasteries and also to the city center). We highly recommend this place, also because of the spectacular management and staff.

8.0 / 10.0

Small but nice hotel, well located in a quite area

10.0 / 10.0

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was just right!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place

10.0 / 10.0

Iridanos Guest House is a wonderful and charming facility at the foot of the amazing Meteora cliffs near Kalambaka. It is beautifully decorated with furniture and decor that make you feel like you are in a five star hotel. The staff is amazing and attentive and the included breakfast was delicious and fresh. We will stay here again if we have the chance!!

5.0 / 10.0

It was a short one night stay. The manager took us to our room, gave us a map of the area and information about the local monasteries. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and abundant.

10.0 / 10.0

The place is beautiful and unique. We would stay there again. Rooms are very nice and also clean. It is a classy place with great style. More modern than usual places in Greece as the bathroom had a fan etc... The only strange thing was that it had a coffee maker, but no coffee or tea or anything for the maker.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful accommodations! Very roomy and comfortable! Thank you.

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful accommodations! Very roomy and comfortable! Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a amazing time at Iridanos! In our opinion the best place to stay when visiting Meteora. It’s located slightly out of town which is great in terms of parking and silence at night. Still, going into town takes just about 10-15 minutes on foot. Everyone at the guesthouse is so friendly and helpful and breakfast is amazing. Overal, great value for your money. Definitely book here for your trip to Meteora !

5.0 / 10.0

Perfect family-run comfortable hotel for an overnight visit of Meteora. At the end of town (difficult to walk) but very convenient to drive with parking. Very friendly, personable and welcoming service. Gave great tips on sunset and photo spots for Meteora. Recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice hotel, with thoughtful and tasteful decoration. Owner went out of her way to do a late check in for us and provided a great breakfast, plus useful tips on our visit to the Meteora Monasteries.

10.0 / 10.0

We took a 12 days trip in Greece. This hotel is the best!! Wonderful and so helpful customer service! Gorgeous room with beautiful ceiling, decent furniture and even we have a fireplace in our room. The breakfast is also the best we have in our 12-day-trip in Greece. You will spend about $260~$350 to have the similar service in the US.

4.0 / 10.0

It rained during our stay else it is a 20 min walk to downtown Kalabaka. The room has beautiful woodwork, tiles in the bathroom, and a nice balcony. The bed was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. If it was so foggy, we would have seen the rocks from our room. Front desk was very friendly and quick checkin. If you don’t have a car or don’t want to walk, you will need a taxi to/from here.

4.0 / 10.0

very clean and nice place

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent location, super nice and friendly owner / staff very clean , would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to stay close to

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful and charming property, on the road to the monasteries. Friendly staff and great breakfast. Quiet location. Nice decoration.

5.0 / 10.0

This was a beautiful guest house in a central location suitable for our travel plans. We had a wonderful stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent property, unique clean rooms with ample space. Stunning views of meteora from your balcony. A quick stroll to the main square for food and drinks.

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent property, unique clean rooms with ample space. Stunning views of meteora from your balcony.A quick stroll to the main square for food and drinks.

5.0 / 10.0

By far my favorite place I’ve ever stayed at. The owner was so welcoming and kind. The BEST breakfast! Seriously, I’m still dreaming about the food! If I ever find myself back in Kalambaka I will be staying here again. Thank you!!

5.0 / 10.0

Great view and location, big comfy room, friendly helpful people, good breakfast

4.0 / 10.0

A very enthusiastic and helpful host. Since we had limited time, she was able to give a clear and concise summary of the route around the monasteries and even pointed out the two rock outcrops for the best view of the sunset. Our only dissatisfaction relates to the dim lighting in the bathroom - perhaps we're just getting old. Otherwise, a very enjoyable one night's stay.

2.0 / 10.0

A very enthusiastic and helpful host. Since we had limited time, she was able to give a clear and concise summary of the route around the monasteries and even pointed out the two rock outcrops for the best view of the sunset.Our only dissatisfaction relates to the dim lighting in the bathroom - perhaps were just getting old. Otherwise, a very enjoyable one nights stay.

4.0 / 10.0

Very well appointed rooms.Very friendly owners.Good service.

4.0 / 10.0

Small hotel with all the comforts, except towels are passed their use by date. Tavern straight opposite with nice food selection. Easy access to all Meteora tourist destinations. Owner was very helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

The hotel was charming and quaint yet modern. The finishes are exquisite. The staff was there for every need. The breakfast they serve is incredible. And the location is perfect. It’s family run and you feel taken care of as soon as you walk through the door. We would definitely stay here again and would rate it 10 stars if we could.

2.5 / 10.0

We stayed 4 nights at Iridanos and couldnt be happier with the experience. Seriously- this place has amazing old world charm with fabulous hospitality!First, the hotel is lovely with spacious rooms that are richly furnished, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water and balconies that have a view of the beautiful Meteora rocks. Breakfast each morning was extremely generous - boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, cold cut meats, cheeses, pastries, fruit, bread, juice and coffee. The perfect meal to start a long day of hiking.Most importantly, our host, Niki, went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. Recommending that we take a hiking tour with Visistmeteora and then loaning us a hiking trail map for our additional two days. She even arraigned to have our bags dropped in downtown for us to pickup for our evening train. Note - it is located a 10 - 15 minute walk outside of the town center but we enjoyed the extra exercise after eating well each evening.A stay at Iridanos will definitely ensure a memorable experience in this beautiful place!

5.0 / 10.0

We stayed 4 nights at Iridanos and couldn't be happier with the experience. Seriously- this place has amazing old world charm with fabulous hospitality! First, the hotel is lovely with spacious rooms that are richly furnished, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water and balconies that have a view of the beautiful Meteora rocks. Breakfast each morning was extremely generous - boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, cold cut meats, cheeses, pastries, fruit, bread, juice and coffee. The perfect meal to start a long day of hiking. Most importantly, our host, Niki, went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. Recommending that we take a hiking tour with Visistmeteora and then loaning us a hiking trail map for our additional two days. She even arraigned to have our bags dropped in downtown for us to pickup for our evening train. Note - it is located a 10 - 15 minute walk outside of the town center but we enjoyed the extra exercise after eating well each evening. A stay at Iridanos will definitely ensure a memorable experience in this beautiful place!

3.0 / 10.0

We selected the hotel because it list free self parking as an amenity. However, it means you have to park along the road outside the hotel...not within hotel compound. The hotel itself looks like a multi room mansion that lends it a homely feel. No lounge or lobby. There's tables for dining as you enter and reception desk at the other end (6m-7m away). Check in was prompt. Breakfast was pretty decent with lots of bread, butter, jam, cheese, boiled egg, orange juice and tea / coffee. Room itself was a bit cramped for 3 person with limited storage space. Bathroom was small but not the smallest we've been. Kettle to make coffee / tea was appreciated as some hotels we stayed in Greece did not provide this. It snowed the next morning we were there. This made for a nervous drive up Meteora to see the monasteries. However, it made the scene surreal and great setting since it's near Christmas. There's a restaurant next door but if you want options then need to drive about 1-2 km to Kalampaka town.

5.0 / 10.0

Right at the foot of the road to Meteora. Beautifully appointed comfortable room. Far enough from the bustle and hustle of activity on Main Street Kalambaka so it was quiet. Nicky, our host was warm and accommodating. The feel was homey but the staff was professional. Numerous options for breakfast to satisfy any eater. Easily the finest Accomodation in Meteora, and the same family runs panellilion, also the best restaurant. They will take good care of you.

4.0 / 10.0

We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel, THe staff was very kind and helpful, The breakfast was excellent.

5.0 / 10.0

Nice small hotel , clean and well kept , pleasant atmosphere and quiet . Property and rooms are nicely decorated , no cheap materials . Bathroom very nice , comfortable beds. Balcony with view of the rocks .Staff very professional and correct .

2.5 / 10.0

This was such a comfortable, spotless facility. Not a thing was out of place...beautifully designed and cared for. The owners couldn’t be more pleasant and their restaurant in town is terrific. I would recommend this hotel in a heartbeat.

5.0 / 10.0

Easy and quick check in, very helpful and friendly staff with great information about Meteora. Room was very comfortable, clean, quiet and fantastic view of Meteora. The location is excellent, its on the road which leads up to the Meteora.

5.0 / 10.0

Great guesthouse! Niki is so welcoming. We didn't arrive from Athens till really late and she waited for us. Room is so nice and clean; had a balcony with a great view. We felt like we were staying at my cousins place it was so warm! Easy access to get in and out. Parking right outside the guesthouse.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Iridanos. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Iridanos pet friendly?

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