Doupiani House

Top choice in Meteora & Thessaly


This delightful hotel, perched in peaceful splendour 200m up a side road at the northern end of the village, has the lot: comfortable and tasteful rooms with balconies or garden access, plus unrivalled Meteora views. In summer, hosts Toula and Thanasis serve a super breakfast on the terrace; a lovely fireplace blazes in winter; and there’s birdsong year-round.


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