Mountain view

Reviews of Guesthouse Sotiriou

3 out of 5
Guesthouse Sotiriou
Kastraki Old Town, Mesochori, Kalabaka, Thessalia

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great-we were able to start our hikes to the monasteries right from the hotel without dealing with parking nightmares. Check in was not done in person. You needed to follow instructions from the owner to put code in to get a key. Was a bit complicated especially since we arrived when it was getting dark. I prefer having an in person introduction to the room. The room was clean and the beds comfy but it was very dark. One of the lamps did not have a bulb in it. They took care of it for us but the light was still not sufficient. There were not many places to plug in electronics and none by the bed. The breakfast was pretty bad. We ended up eating breakfast our last day in Kalambaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little gem in meteora
Lovely guesthouse accommodation in a wonderful location. Includes free parking in front of the house which was very helpful. Walking distance to restaurants, and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constantijn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old-fashioned decor - in a positive way - and typical architecture. Impressive location at the foot of the rock formations and close to the major monasteries with a short taxi ride. The village offers a number of decent dining options but steep and hilly roads may constitute an obstacle for those who have diffculties walking. (Which would also be a problem to visit the monasteries as such.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice superior room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Kastraki/Meteora!
The owner was incredibly helpful in letting us know what to do around Meteora. Views from our room were incredible and the room itself was beautiful. Breakfast every morning was the best I’ve had in Greece! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a separate cottage behind the guesthouse. It was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The location was absolutely amazing, nestled under the cliffs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

becky

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
it's family hotel, cozy, clean, under the rocks, very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Keren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waking up to view of meteora just meters away was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is a true gem. Located very close to the Meteora, the house is historical, recently renovated and offers free parking, WiFi and breakfast. Our room was excellent with a nice balcony and fireplace. The bed was super comfortable. The AC worked perfectly. The bathroom was color coordinated with the room. The water pressure was excellent and the bath towels were just the right roughness to properly dry you. There are beautiful views from the balcony, right next to the stones. A fantastic coffee shop is just next door. Breakfast was authentic and fresh. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Voula on Jul 6, 2021
We thank you by Heart!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Review
Old style wooden rooms, its good but not the most comfort. The breakfast was ok minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, the hosts are unbelievable ,along with their son and Grandma. We loved our seven day stay, starting with their breakfast 👌and they were so helpful with all to see in the beautiful surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Voula on Jan 21, 2020
Thank you so much sraying in our guesthouse. But specially thanking for "teaching" us how to enjoy life with simplicity.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really interesting 200 year old bed and breakfast. Very well up kept. Great location. Proprietor is terrific, drive down from hotel to show us how to get there, provided information about area without being intrusive and very good breakfasts. Would definitely stay there again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Voula on Oct 26, 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Voula on Oct 15, 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greek charm and traditions retained whilst providing contemporary facilities and xservice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Voula on Oct 26, 2019
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, breakfast in the morning was amazing. Staff were extremely helpful with planning our days there. Mattress was slightly uncomfortable but didn’t mind for our one night there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Voula on Oct 26, 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best views of Meteora
Lovely comfortable guest house with amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VOULA on Aug 3, 2019
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

8/10 Good

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VOULA on Jul 30, 2019
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK

10/10 Excellent

Meira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Voula on Jul 14, 2019
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Christos on Jun 2, 2019
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, generous staff, unique room and home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Voula on Mar 26, 2019
Thank you for your feedback!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The worst experience in 8 weeks in Greece
Got smaller/different room than booked/paid for. Not that we are especially picky but when you book room with balcony with two twin beds and get one queen and no balcony, that is a big disappointment. Breakfast very poor by Greek standards - by far the worst we had in 8+ weeks of traveling in that country. No receipt at the end despite our request. We chose the place based on the excellent reviews but it was the worst value for money (and that the price tag was quite steep for off-season Greece).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

dimitris, athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice and clean hotel, with EXCELLENT staff but it was very expensive for the room comfort that provides
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice and honey. A beautiful room and no tour buses (a plus for us). It is a short walk from a number of authentic and affordable restaurants as well. Nice breakfast. The only issue was Expedia sent us to another hotel via Google maps. Tricky to get to without GPS
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Kourkouna Paraskevi on Oct 24, 2018
Thank you that you have choosen our guesthouse and gratfull for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Panagiota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Kourkouna Paraskevi on Oct 24, 2018
Thank you! Waiting of you to the future!!!

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Meteora.
Fantastic location, beautiful room in renovated cottage and lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Kourkouna Paraskevi on Oct 24, 2018
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace in a touristy Meteora
Perfect location in Kastraki (small village next to larger more touristy Kalabaka). We had the superior room with Meteora view and it was DIVINE. Our unit was separate from the main house and had its own large porch. It was so calm and relaxing. Check-in was a breeze with the property owners mother who speaks only a few words of English. She was delightful and so kind. The property owner met us and explained the area to us as well. The unit was VERY spacious. Overall wonderful stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Kourkouna Paraskevi on Oct 24, 2018
Thank you for your feedback! Waiting of you another season to give you more typs for more experiences.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely guest house. We loved its isolation and view of the huge mountains behind us. How wonderful to walk down to a traverna for dinner. It reminds me of a hobbit house ... a unique experience and a wonderful nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Kourkouna Paraskevi on Oct 24, 2018
Thank you for staying in our guesthouse. We appriciate that you had understood the philosophy of our house.

10/10 Excellent

Zhivko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally different accomodation expiriance
Very nice old house, which was completly renovated, but still has the spirit. It is a totally different accomodation expiriance and it is worth every cent. The owners are great. The breakfast was very tasty. The earia around is breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful adventure
What a great location and wonderful hosts. We had a full breakfast and the room was everything you could ask for. Great time for a great price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ask for a room with a view
The owner (and her mother) were extremely helpful to find alternative accommodation for one of our party whose booking had not been confirmed and helped with arrangements for our guide. The guesthouse has great views of the imposing Meteora, but you have to request a room with a view! Mine unfortunately did not have a view and the hairdryer in the room did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel. We enjoyed not stay in Kastraki. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merveilleux,Indescriptible au pied des Météores
Situé dans la vielle ville, pas évident à trouver, petite ruelle... Mais que de charme, notre chambre était au pied de ces formations rocheuses qui nous semblait irréaliste. On se croyait dans un autre monde... à 5 min. en voiture des monastères que dire de plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

MdeQ-J, Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with a nice view.
Checking in was quick and easy and staff very pleasant. Room was simple but comfortable with a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surrounded by Giants.
This guest house is in one of the best locations for truly feeling you are in the beautiful place. The owners truly care about their guests and have the best tips on what to see and the best way to get there. Bring your hiking sticks as the closest hill will call you to come explore right away. The small town is has everything you need and good places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

afshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
change the shower head please
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C., rolfordale@charter.net

Wonderful Place!
We stayed here in the little quaint back house and had an amazing time. The hosts were very accommodating and the bed was comfy. Our only regret was that we didn't stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice get away spot
Took a day/evening to get away and do some hiking. The Guesthouse was in a great spot to start the hikes up to Meteora for some beautiful scenery for afternoon and sunset pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Village serenity and beautiful setting.
Nestled at the base of the mountains in Kastraki, it was filled with quaint charm and true village life. Breakfast setting was special and you ordered what you like - all good. Helpful with information and room was on the small side but quite adequate and spotless. Had all the amenities and both Kalabacka and Meteora were only a short drive away. Perfect location - quietness and beauty. Getting there was interesting!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

haitao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Beautiful place, clean, service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!
Such a gem!!! Perfect location.Cozy room. Beautiful balcony views. Huge free breakfast. Staff was super helpful and sweet!!! Couldn't ask for more!!!

10/10 Excellent

Katrina and Dan, Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent spot
Our hosts were extremely accomodating. They met us at night when we were lost so we could follow them to the accommodation. They had plenty of great advice on the morning we ventured out. Meteora was beautiful at that time of year. Thank you for a memorable experience.

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough place, but not a warm welcome
We had a disappointing first impression as we arrived to find that we had to phone someone to let us in, and we didn't have the Greek international dialling code on hand. Then, we were not given the room I had booked, which was their largest "quadruple" room (I had specially chosen this to get some extra space and paid an extra $20 a night relative to their deluxe room). Our hostess said it was under repair, but didn't offer any refund, instead trying to argue that the room we were given was better. It was comfortable enough, but smaller than we had hoped, and rather dark. On the positive side, the bathroom was bright and functional, the room was kept very clean, the breakfast was very generous and tasty, and we appreciated the free wifi and quiet area, at the foot of the spectacular meteora.

8/10 Good

pdt, missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful location, uncomfortable beds

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guest house in the quiet village
It was amazing. Loved the breakfast daily homemade. Very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super sweet people run it! We enjoyed it a lot!
Super sweet people run it! We enjoyed it a lot!

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Hallandale, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise
We were there only one night. It is a very little hotel in a out of the city location. When we arrived no one was there, only a little ad asking to call a phone number, after we called an old woman don't speaking a word of english came from other house to open the hotel and she gave us the room and the hotel.keys. In the room there were not towels nor soap. The breakfast was good but not very good.