Archontiko Metsovou Luxury Boutique Hotel

A Stone Mansion on the Square of a Mountain Village

Metsovo is one of the great mountain villages of Greece, perched high in the Pindus range on the old road between Epirus and Thessaly, with slate roofs, wooden balconies and a central square where life still gathers under the plane trees. Archontiko Metsovou stands right on that square. It is a recently built mansion that follows the village's building traditions closely, with stone walls, wooden ceilings, arches and fireplaces, and it combines that setting with modern comfort and a small spa. The word archontiko means a notable's mansion, and the hotel lives up to the name with warmth rather than pomp.

Why It Works

We selected Archontiko Metsovou because it pairs a proven track record with a genuinely personal welcome. Over a thousand guest reviews place it among the very best in the village, and they almost always name the owners, Georgios and Dimitra, whose hospitality and local knowledge shape the stay. Dogs and other pets are allowed, which is rare for a spa hotel of this level in the Greek mountains. Every reservation includes a complimentary spa programme, the rooms are built for cold evenings, and the central location means you step straight out into the village.

Why This Location

The hotel's address on the central square puts Metsovo's tavernas, cafés, shops selling local cheese and wine, and the lanes of the old village a few steps away. The Anilio ski centre is close by for winter days on the slopes, and the artificial lake of Aoos, with a 30-kilometre circuit around its shores, offers walking, cycling and fishing from spring to autumn. Ioannina, the capital of Epirus, is within easy driving distance along the Egnatia motorway. Free parking, including a closed garage, is a real advantage in snowy weather, and the village itself is best explored on foot, which suits a dog perfectly.

Fast Facts

• Price: Upscale

• Vibe: Traditional, warm, mountain, family-run

• Rooms: Around twenty rooms and suites, from Superior rooms with spa baths to Panorama and Presidential Spa Suites

• Best For: Couples on a mountain break; skiers heading to Anilio; families; guests travelling with a dog

• Our Favorite Thing About the Hotel: The homemade breakfast prepared by Dimitra, with local cheeses, pies and fresh pastries

• Dining: Traditional breakfast included, bar and snack bar, room service, packed lunches on request

• Amenities: Pets allowed, complimentary spa session with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, heated outdoor pool, courtyard hot tub, fitness equipment, closed garage and free parking, ski storage

• Attractions: Metsovo central square (on the doorstep); Anilio ski centre; Aoos lake circuit (30 km); Ioannina

Fireplaces, Jacuzzis and Mountain Views

Rooms come in six categories, and each has something designed for comfort after a day outdoors: spa baths in the Superior rooms, hydromassage showers in the Superior Doubles, a fireplace and hydromassage in the Deluxe rooms, and a fireplace with a spa bath in the Executive rooms. Families have a dedicated Superior Family room. The three suite categories, Junior Spa, Panorama Spa and Presidential Spa, add space and views over the mountains. Wooden ceilings and stone details keep the atmosphere firmly Metsovite.

A Spa Hour Included

The complimentary 60-minute spa programme is the hotel's signature: a double jacuzzi, a massage chair, a Power Plate, a sauna and a steam room, followed perhaps by a swim in the heated outdoor pool or a soak in the courtyard hot tub with the Pindus peaks all around. Therapeutic massages can be booked at extra cost. Tell the team about your pet when booking, and ask for a room with a fireplace in winter. Weekends in the ski season fill early, so book ahead.