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Finding an ideal budget friendly hotel in Kalambaka does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Koka Roka, a nice option for travellers like you.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Kalambaka, Koka Roka is located a short distance from Ieros Naos Kimiseos tis Theotokou (0.3 mi) and Roussanou Monastery (1.2 mi).
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Koka Roka offer air conditioning.
During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including baggage storage. Guests of Koka Roka are also welcome to enjoy a lounge, located on site. For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.
While visiting Kalambaka, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Taverna to Paramithi.
Looking to explore? Then look no further than Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum (0.4 mi), Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (0.8 mi), and Agios Stefanos (0.7 mi), which are some popular Kalambaka attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.
Koka Roka looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Kalambaka.
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With the recommendation of Lonely Planet, Myself and my girlfriend stayed in this family run hostel during February 2005.
++ The Hostel ++
The hostel has 5/6 rooms on 1st floor right above the tavern. The hostel is run by a very nice Greek family who used to live in Melbourne, Australia. The family was very friendly during our visit and as they used to live in Melbourne, I have no problem with communication. The ground level is the tavern which serves breakast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper. The tavern has a fire place (also a cooking oven) which is decorated with old currencies from many countries around the world. The tavern serves excellent food like lamb, chicken and beef all were cooked at the fire place. The tavern also made their own wine.
++ The Location ++
The hostel is located in Kalambaka which is city in Meteora. It's not the closest city to the Monestries but it's closer from the train station. The hostel itself is at the far side of Kalambaka at the foot of the giant rocks. Its far the train station and you will need to walk a bit from the city to the hostel. But once you reach the hostel, the trail path to the monestary is right next to you as The hostel is located right at the beginning of the trail to one of the Monestary. If you are driving, parking is not a problem at all but the hostel is a bit hard to find and you may need to ask the local for directions.
The view from the hostel is fantastic and if you love the rocks, this hostel is closest to them (as close as you get!)
++ The Room ++
Rooms are above the tavern on level 1. There is no lift so you will need to walk upstairs. Before you get to the room, you will pass through a common living area. Each room has its own doors (with lock) and some have private bathroom. We stayed in one of the best room which has bathroom, 1 double bed and 1 single bed with heater. The room is simple but its clean. Room size is adequate and the bathroom is clean as well. Although its only a hostel, the host is kind enough to provide us with the towel !
++ The Tavern ++
If you stay here, you must try the tavern (and even if you are not syaing here - you should !). Its the best restaurant in Greek. The price is reasonably cheap (comparing to other restaurant in Meteora) and the food is excellent. Try the lamb ! You can beat this.
If you are bored, you can read the guest books. Comments from the past guests suggested that your decision to stay here is not wrong. The tavern also has a small PC which allows you to serve internet and a local TV to catch up with hot Greek news.
** What I like about this hostel **
1. Friendliness
2. The Lamb
3. The fireplace
4. The guestbook
** What I don't like about this hostel **
1. The location (a bit hard to find)
2. um ... well its not a hotel
Overall Comment
If you are a bit tight on the budget and prefer to stay in a place that can provide you with comfort as well as friendiness service, then Koka Roka is your choice.
++ The Hostel ++
The hostel has 5/6 rooms on 1st floor right above the tavern. The hostel is run by a very nice Greek family who used to live in Melbourne, Australia. The family was very friendly during our visit and as they used to live in Melbourne, I have no problem with communication. The ground level is the tavern which serves breakast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper. The tavern has a fire place (also a cooking oven) which is decorated with old currencies from many countries around the world. The tavern serves excellent food like lamb, chicken and beef all were cooked at the fire place. The tavern also made their own wine.
++ The Location ++
The hostel is located in Kalambaka which is city in Meteora. It's not the closest city to the Monestries but it's closer from the train station. The hostel itself is at the far side of Kalambaka at the foot of the giant rocks. Its far the train station and you will need to walk a bit from the city to the hostel. But once you reach the hostel, the trail path to the monestary is right next to you as The hostel is located right at the beginning of the trail to one of the Monestary. If you are driving, parking is not a problem at all but the hostel is a bit hard to find and you may need to ask the local for directions.
The view from the hostel is fantastic and if you love the rocks, this hostel is closest to them (as close as you get!)
++ The Room ++
Rooms are above the tavern on level 1. There is no lift so you will need to walk upstairs. Before you get to the room, you will pass through a common living area. Each room has its own doors (with lock) and some have private bathroom. We stayed in one of the best room which has bathroom, 1 double bed and 1 single bed with heater. The room is simple but its clean. Room size is adequate and the bathroom is clean as well. Although its only a hostel, the host is kind enough to provide us with the towel !
++ The Tavern ++
If you stay here, you must try the tavern (and even if you are not syaing here - you should !). Its the best restaurant in Greek. The price is reasonably cheap (comparing to other restaurant in Meteora) and the food is excellent. Try the lamb ! You can beat this.
If you are bored, you can read the guest books. Comments from the past guests suggested that your decision to stay here is not wrong. The tavern also has a small PC which allows you to serve internet and a local TV to catch up with hot Greek news.
** What I like about this hostel **
1. Friendliness
2. The Lamb
3. The fireplace
4. The guestbook
** What I don't like about this hostel **
1. The location (a bit hard to find)
2. um ... well its not a hotel
Overall Comment
If you are a bit tight on the budget and prefer to stay in a place that can provide you with comfort as well as friendiness service, then Koka Roka is your choice.
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Date of stay: February 2005
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we stayed here and it was great.. but please keep in mind.. we always choose B and B's that are family run when we can. They did think that the reservation was for the next night.. (their english wasn't so good) but it worked out... like others the rooms are basic but this is a small town and please remember not a metropolitian city... the food was fine.. it was in their kitchen over an open fire..
would recommend if you want the real feel of Greece.
would recommend if you want the real feel of Greece.
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Date of stay: November 2010Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Basic rooms at the foot of the path to the monestaries...
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I ended up staying in this hotel very last minute. I found the owner & his mother very helpful & friendly. The mum cooks a great meal, and the son was quite helpful for sorting out ongoing travel arrangements. The place is quite basic & the beds are very much on the firmer end of the scale, but it was clean & tidy. Good for those on a budget and needing a break from the dorm scene. 10 minute walk to town, right at the foot of the mountains in a lovely spot.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Travelled solo
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The restaurant is conveniently located away at the top of the village, easily accessible by car or on foot.
A welcome of extreme kindness and simplicity, as at home...
The dishes are excellent, communication easy in English.
ONE address as we like them,
A place we will keep in mind if we return, in any case go without hesitation...
We had a great evening for our last here before leaving.
A welcome of extreme kindness and simplicity, as at home...
The dishes are excellent, communication easy in English.
ONE address as we like them,
A place we will keep in mind if we return, in any case go without hesitation...
We had a great evening for our last here before leaving.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Warm welcome and good facilities.
The lady is great, makes you food when you need it. Athanasios is also very caring. I recommend
Clean rooms, very functional bathroom.
The best part: it’s at the foot of the path to go to the monasteries, and it’s very practical
The lady is great, makes you food when you need it. Athanasios is also very caring. I recommend
Clean rooms, very functional bathroom.
The best part: it’s at the foot of the path to go to the monasteries, and it’s very practical
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Small room with indoor and outdoor tables.
Very quaint place, local cuisine, very good food, more than fair prices and the lady in the kitchen super cozy!
Recommended peppers and tzatziki!
A glimpse of real life in Kalambaka! Recommended!
Very quaint place, local cuisine, very good food, more than fair prices and the lady in the kitchen super cozy!
Recommended peppers and tzatziki!
A glimpse of real life in Kalambaka! Recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We also stayed here last year and it was wonderful. The mom cooks the meals right there in the hearth or on a stove. Very warm and inviting. Not the Ritz but a great place right at the foot of the rocks. And we did hike up and hitch hiked back down. Only hike if you are in very good shape. But a grate place to stay. Family of three.
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This little family pension suffers a bit from the "Lonely Planet" problem. One positive reference means that the owners can stop investing, upgrading or even caring very much, yet charge full market price.
The rooms are looking tired and shabby, our window leaked in the rain, the too-small sheets on the bed had been washed to greyness, and breakfast was a joke. Stale bread left over from the night before, which could not be toasted "because the fire is not lit". This is the fire over which last night's meat had been cooked. But why hadn't they bothered to buy a toaster for breakfast? And yet we had to pay Euros 40 per night?
The one really good thing about Koka Roka is its location at the foot of the trail that leads up to the Meteora monasteries. But there are lots of other rooms available in the same are. Our advice would be check out the alternatives before contributing to the Koka Roka's family coffers.
The rooms are looking tired and shabby, our window leaked in the rain, the too-small sheets on the bed had been washed to greyness, and breakfast was a joke. Stale bread left over from the night before, which could not be toasted "because the fire is not lit". This is the fire over which last night's meat had been cooked. But why hadn't they bothered to buy a toaster for breakfast? And yet we had to pay Euros 40 per night?
The one really good thing about Koka Roka is its location at the foot of the trail that leads up to the Meteora monasteries. But there are lots of other rooms available in the same are. Our advice would be check out the alternatives before contributing to the Koka Roka's family coffers.
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Date of stay: May 2006
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Just by chance, we happened upon this obscure, little oasis, away from the fussaria of Kalambaka. I got sort of the feeling that I was living a dream (travel does that, too) but the place lends itself to such a setting. Rather overawed by heights, anyway, I felt the climb up the path to the monastary closest to Koka Roka to be less challenging, and more experiential than the drive up the road. Once at the top, the scenary strikes you at once and once inside the monastary, the monk or priest had an aire of mysticism as he shared a message for all who dare seek the Truth. The food, the wine, the hospitality of Tsakis and family, and other guests... truly wonderful.
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Date of stay: April 2000
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We meet the lady owner Catherina, she was cooking for us for 3 days, she was amazing, like a mother she was taking care of us..
thank you for those dinners, beers and chat Catherina
La mejor mujer de toda Kalambaka, nos cuido como una madre, nos preparon una merienda para el tren, estuvimos 3 dias cenando y tomando cervezas alli..
muchisimas gracias Catherina
thank you for those dinners, beers and chat Catherina
La mejor mujer de toda Kalambaka, nos cuido como una madre, nos preparon una merienda para el tren, estuvimos 3 dias cenando y tomando cervezas alli..
muchisimas gracias Catherina
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
102
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Frequently Asked Questions about Koka Roka
Which popular attractions are close to Koka Roka?
Nearby attractions include Meteora (0.3 km), Visit Meteora Travel (0.3 km), and Hellenic Culture Museum (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Koka Roka?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Koka Roka?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Koka Roka?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ambrosia Taverna - Restaurant, The Diner & Cocktail Bar by Rapsodia, and Pub 38.
Is Koka Roka located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Kalambaka.
Are there any historical sites close to Koka Roka?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (1.2 km), Varlaam Monastery (2.2 km), and Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas (2.0 km).