5 Best Hotels in Ioannina, Epirus and Thessaly

Indulging oneself in the city of that sybarite Ali Pasha seems entirely fitting, and you can do so in style at this stunning and lavish hotel, which was opened in 1999 by the innovative brothers Natsis. Some of the exquisite furniture, highlighted with gold and silver, was handmade for the hotel. Guest rooms are spacious, and the marble bathrooms are luxurious. For a more international taste of Greece, dine at the sophisticated à la carte hotel restaurant, created by a Michelin star chef, which prides itself on its loukoulia gevmata (sumptuous feast). The hotel offers a babysitting service, has a kids' pool and a fun playroom.

If you're looking for bombastic decor and over-the-top opulence, this luxurious hotel is the place for you—the lobby's vast chandeliers and heavy brocaded armchairs may not be to everyone's taste, but the guest rooms are more subdued, with giltwood trimmings and modern marble bathrooms. The staff is very professional and helpful, the dining is quite good, and the hotel is well located only a few minutes' walk from the center of town.

The stylish vibe of old aristocracy coupled with minimalist good taste infuses this neoclassical mansion, which features delightful wood beams, painted wooden ceilings, and fireplaces in the sitting and breakfast rooms—and it's one of the few options within the walls of the historic citadel. No wonder it is often booked so far in advance. Lavished with flowers and herbs, the lovely courtyard looks onto the Its Kale fortress, making this a great place to enjoy an evening drink. Breakfast (€4 if not included in the room rate) comprises homemade jams, ham, cheese, fruit, fresh bread, and local honey.

Located in Ioannina's city center, this renovated mansion offers modern comforts in a beautiful old building. The wood-and-stone facade, the simple but quaintly classic and traditional decor, the friendly service, and the light-filled rooms all make this a comfortable and cozy place to stay. Guests and visitors alike can enjoy mezedes and tsipouro (a liquor distilled purely from grapes) in the pretty yard in summer.