About this property

Located in the town of Kastoria, Filoxenia offers elegantly appointed rooms with balconies enjoying panoramic views of the city and the lake. The Byzantine Museum lies within a short walk. Built according to the traditional architectural style, Filoxenia rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, heating and air conditioning. A fridge is also available. Wi-Fi and breakfast are included in the room rate. The hotel has a beautifully kept, multi-level garden, where guests can relax while taking in the lovely views. The Cave of the Dragon is 3 km away and Kastoria National Airport is at 10 km. Free private parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
3 single beds
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jordan
    Australia Australia
    The view from our room was breathtaking! The host was an absolute gentleman and brought even more warmth to the stay. He was kind, friendly and even served us during breakfast with such delight.
  • Joanna
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The view was exceptional. Breakfast was amazing.
  • Asya
    Israel Israel
    Beautiful view, easy to find, they have private parking. Great breakfast, we even over-ate:) the staff is incredibly sweet and kind. Great unique location with view on the lake. We were happy to walk down to the lake and have a drink in one of the...
  • Talitha
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful, charming hotel with amazing views across the lakeside town. I would definitely book here again if we were to return to Kastoria. The hosts were lovely and gave us great recommendations
  • Albertine
    France France
    A beautiful and welcoming hotel perched above the lake. The sunset and morning views are absolutely stunning. Breakfast is truly royal, carefully prepared by the owner. A wonderful discovery! I would have gladly stayed an extra night to explore...
  • Demetris
    Cyprus Cyprus
    EXCELLENT HOSPITALITY. FRIENDLY HOST MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE HOME.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well run guest house with fine views of the town. Excellent, filling breakfasts.
  • Γιάννης
    Greece Greece
    Excellent location: close enough to walk to all the interesting parts of town, far away from the noise, spectacular views to the lake. Mr. Christos is an excellent host, very helpful and a very nice and kind person. Generous breakfast of very good...
  • Christos
    Greece Greece
    One of the best facilities I've ever stayed. The best view of the lake. Delicious breakfast. Right in the middle of the best spots of the lake (restaurants, bars etc.) maximum 20 min by feet. Parking right outside of the facility. Mr.Christos and...
  • Blazestorm
    Greece Greece
    It was incredibly clean and comfortable, with an amazing view even from the room. The breakfast wasn’t your typical hotel buffet variety, but everything they served was absolutely delicious, with some amazing homemade desserts. The owner was...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 731 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Filoxenia is a Guesthouse in the town of Kastoria. It is just 100m. away from the lake. It is located in the fascinating region of Prophet Helias, on the hill of the peninsula, where Kastoria is built amphitheatrically. It has been recently renovated in 2012, aiming at high quality service to his guests. The architecture of the building is a combination of traditional and modern style, providing a warm and friendly atmosphere to our guests. The hotel is open throughout the year and it provides: Comfortable rooms with panoramic view to the lake and the town Traditional homemade breakfast in the dining room, in the room or at the garden Free parking space A very well-looked-after terraced garden Easy access to any part of Kastoria All rooms have: Bathroom Television Free Internet Telephone Refrigerator in the room Central heating Air condition Room service Homemade breakfast in the room Hair dryer

Neighbourhood information

The region of Prophet Helias is a quite neighborhood where one can relax and enjoy the unique view of Orestiada Lake, since the Settlement is built on the feet of the mountain that surrounds it. Access to touristic destinations as well as to the city center is easy on foot and by car. At the same time, the visitor is in direct contact with nature and able to choose safe, nearby walking routes to the round of the Peninsula or hike to the tranquille paths of Saint Helias mountain, reaching the summit where the panoramic view of the town is truly rewarding. The region is also characterized by the exceptional Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Churches, and the traditionally built houses.

Languages spoken

German,Greek,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Guesthouse Filoxenia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guesthouse Filoxenia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 0517Κ132Κ0044501