Your stay — King Pyrros
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The Property — King Pyrros
King Pyrros is a no-fuss three-star on Ioannina’s main square, all clean lines and tiled floors, with a lobby that smells of coffee and polish. Its USP is location: you step out straight onto the pedestrianised centre, five minutes’ walk from the lake and the castle. It suits independent travellers and couples who want a reliable, central base without pretending to be luxury.
Chronicles of Ioannina
Ioannina grew around its 6th-century Byzantine castle, later becoming a key Ottoman trading hub under the famously brutal Ali Pasha in the 18th century. The old town still curves around a stone fortress and a lake dotted with a tiny island that houses a monastery Ali Pasha was shot dead in. Modern Ioannina is a university city, proud of its silverwork tradition and its role as the cultural capital of the Greek minorities of the north. Its streets mix neoclassical mansions with concrete apartment blocks, and the promenade along Lake Pamvotis buzzes with families and students in the evenings.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ioannina guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm days (22-28°C), low humidity, and few crowds before the July-August domestic rush.
Peak / festival surge
August: the whole of Greece holidays here; the lakeside gets packed, hotel prices jump 30-40% from June levels, and the city’s annual Ioannina Summer Festival drags in live music crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: clear days, early flowers or autumn colour, hotel rates drop by 20-25%, and you can walk the castle walls without elbowing anyone.
Weather & packing
Ioannina’s lake creates sudden afternoon rain even in summer, so always pack a light waterproof jacket. Pack layers: mornings start cool (around 18°C) even if the midday hits 30°C.
Live City Briefing — Ioannina
- The city’s main bus station (KTEL) moved to a new hub outside the ring road in March 2024; catch local buses from the stop at Plateia Dimokratias instead.
- The new Ioannina City Museum opened in the Aslan Pasha Mosque inside the castle in 2023, well worth a quick visit for Ottoman-era artefacts.
- In summer 2026, the lakeside pedestrian path from the castle to Perama will be closed for repaving from June to August – use the parallel street (Averof) instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to King Pyrros, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor room facing the lake (south side) for the best views and quieter experience away from the main road. Upper floors also reduce street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 or 2 facing the main street (Ioannina's central road) – morning traffic and delivery trucks are loud. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Rooms facing south towards the lake offer a view over the city rooftops to the water. East-facing rooms get morning sun and a partial view of the old town's castle.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and above are generally quieter, with less pedestrian noise from the street and less lift traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a central street in Ioannina, so traffic noise is a factor on lower floors. Occasional late-night pedestrians and bar noise from nearby places can be heard on street-facing rooms.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on floor 4 or above when booking, and ask for a south-facing room for a lake view. 2) For parking, use the public car park a 5-minute walk away – the hotel has limited street parking.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — King Pyrros
Free for all guests, no password required. Speed is adequate for email and browsing; streaming video may buffer during peak evening hours.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections. Small interior, fits two people with luggage.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The hotel occupies a 1970s concrete building with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop is free if rooms are not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 costs half the room rate (approx. €35), subject to availability.
Free; stored at the reception lobby behind the desk. No secure locker system.
No step-free main entrance; two small steps at the door. No lift to the basement breakfast room (accessible only via stairs). Wheelchair access limited to ground-floor rooms only, and no accessible bathroom in those rooms.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is at Pirsinella (€8 per 24 hours), a 5-minute walk south on Dimokratias Avenue. No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night for 3-star hotels in Ioannina; charged at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold is placed on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Νικολάου Αγοράς (324 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Μητρόπολη Ιωαννίνων (474 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Ελληνική Ευαγγελική Εκκλησία (497 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Γεώργιος (624 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Πλατεία Χατζηκώστα — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ιωαννίνων — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Κύκλος — 47 m · ~1 min walk
Παιδική χαρά Γαριβάλδη — 809 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bcash Bitcoin ATM — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Φαρμακείο Αικ. Καΐλη — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Ανατολη — 681 m · ~9 min walk
ΚΤΕΛ - Σταθμός Υπεραστικών Λεωφορείων Νομού Ιωαννίνων — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are common and give the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or central square as they charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops; smaller tavernas and market stalls prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; taxi drivers don't expect a tip but you can round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff – a euro or two for porters is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek filter coffee or freddo espresso at a kafeneio costs around €2-3.
A slice of pizza or a gyros pita from a takeaway place costs €4-5.
A main in a local taverna (e.g. moussaka or grilled fish) is around €10-12.
The old town lanes and the waterfront have plenty of souvlaki and gyros stands for quick, cheap eats.
Supermarkets AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis are common; Lidl is a budget option on the outskirts.
The main shopping street (Averof and surrounding streets) has chain stores like Zara and H&M; the market stalls on Saturdays near the fortress sell affordable basics.
Local buses cost €1 per ride within the city; from Ioannina airport (IOA) take city bus line 8 to the centre for €1.50 – taxis are €10-12.
Eat at tavernas away from the lakeside tourist strip for better prices; use the free municipal Wi-Fi spots around the city; buy a multi-ride bus ticket card for 10 rides at €9.
Good to know — Ioannina
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ioannina, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at King Pyrros
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bcash Bitcoin ATM — 217 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Φαρμακείο Αικ. Καΐλη — 154 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Bus Station (Plateia Dimokratias) → Orama Rooms (stop: Kanari)
💡 Buy a rechargeable 'ASTIKO card' from the periptero near the station — single rides are €1.10 vs €1.50 cash. The Kanari stop drops you 100m from Orama.
Ioannina National Airport (IOA) → Orama Rooms (via Central Bus Station)
💡 Bus #5 stops at the airport terminal — get off at 'Kyprou' stop, then walk 8 mins to Orama. Check timetables in advance; buses don't run on Sundays.
Ioannina National Airport (IOA) → Orama Rooms
💡 Book via your hotel for a fixed €15 rate — airport meters sometimes run higher. Cash only, no card machines in most taxis.
Ioannina City Centre → Orama Rooms
💡 Use the 'Ioannina Taxi' app (similar to Uber) for a meter-based fare. Otherwise, agree a price before getting in — local rides rarely exceed €7 within the city.
About Ioannina
Wikipedia ↗
Ioannina (Greek: Ιωάννινα, romanized: Ioánnina, pronounced [i.oˈanina] ), often called Yanina (Greek: Γιάννινα or Γιάννενα), is the capital and largest city of the Ioannina regional unit and of Epirus, an administrative region in northwestern Greece. According to the 2021 census, the city population...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at King Pyrros?
Request a high floor room facing the lake (south side) for the best views and quieter experience away from the main road. Upper floors also reduce street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at King Pyrros?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 or 2 facing the main street (Ioannina's central road) – morning traffic and delivery trucks are loud. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is King Pyrros noisy?
The hotel is on a central street in Ioannina, so traffic noise is a factor on lower floors. Occasional late-night pedestrians and bar noise from nearby places can be heard on street-facing rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at King Pyrros?
Rooms facing south towards the lake offer a view over the city rooftops to the water. East-facing rooms get morning sun and a partial view of the old town's castle.
What are insider tips for staying at King Pyrros?
1) Request a room on floor 4 or above when booking, and ask for a south-facing room for a lake view. 2) For parking, use the public car park a 5-minute walk away – the hotel has limited street parking.
What time is check-in at King Pyrros?
Check-in at King Pyrros is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does King Pyrros have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no password required. Speed is adequate for email and browsing; streaming video may buffer during peak evening hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at King Pyrros?
€1.50 per room per night for 3-star hotels in Ioannina; charged at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near King Pyrros?
A slice of pizza or a gyros pita from a takeaway place costs €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from King Pyrros?
Local buses cost €1 per ride within the city; from Ioannina airport (IOA) take city bus line 8 to the centre for €1.50 – taxis are €10-12.
When is the best time to visit Ioannina?
May, June and September: warm days (22-28°C), low humidity, and few crowds before the July-August domestic rush.
Top Attractions in Ioannina
💡 Start at the lake fountain near the castle gate. Carry water—no kiosks beyond the first 500m.
💡 Admission is normally 3 EUR, but free day means fewer crowds. The courtyard has a café with decent cheap coffee.
💡 Take a packed lunch—the waterfront tavernas charge a premium. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes from the dock near the castle.
💡 Go late afternoon for the best light over the lake. The Jewish Synagogue inside opens rarely but ask at the tourist office.
💡 Wear trainers—the path is uneven and damp. Arrive before 11am on weekends to avoid queues.