Saxonis Houses

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Zagori with free breakfast
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Exterior detail
Property entrance
Lobby
Interior
Family Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Daska 11, Papingo Papigo, Zagori, Epirus, 44004
  • Papingo Rock Pools
    14 min walk
  • WWF Information Centre
    3 min drive
  • Vikos Gorge
    26 min drive
  • Ioannina (IOA-Ioannina National)
    63 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

About the area

Zagori

A family-friendly stay in Zagori awaits you at Saxonis Houses. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Papingo Rock Pools and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from WWF Information Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast. .Enjoy access to ecotours and archery. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Zagori hotel include Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa and Aristis Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa - 9 min drive
  • Vikos Gorge - 26 min drive
  • Dragon Lake - 49 min drive
  • Pindus - 60 min drive
  • Holy Monastery of Panagia Stomiou - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannina (IOA-Ioannina National) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρτοποιείο Τζιάλλας - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Η Στέρνα - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Το Μεσοχώρι - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Εν Αρίστη - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Πάνθεον - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Saxonis Houses

Family-friendly hotel in Zagori with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Saxonis Houses.

This 3-star Zagori hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1840
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Saxonis Houses offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. This Zagori hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Saxonis Houses
Saxonis Houses B&B
Saxonis Houses B&B Zagori
Saxonis Houses Zagori
Saxonis Houses Hotel
Saxonis Houses Zagori
Saxonis Houses Hotel Zagori

Frequently asked questions

Is Saxonis Houses family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Saxonis Houses is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Saxonis Houses?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Saxonis Houses serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saxonis Houses?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Saxonis Houses?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Saxonis Houses Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was very "original" and simple. The palce was comfortable. The staff were great and breakfast forst class. The owner was extremely helpful; he is a registered mountain guide and gave us great information to enhance our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place with beautiful atmosphere and lovely owner. You will not regret ordering a room here. huge rooms, excellent facilities, romantic view and peaceful vibe, are part of the deal. Enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Saxonis experience will remain the highlight of our travels in Greece. From the moment we arrived Vasilis made us feel very welcome. As a party of 4 with limited hiking experience and fitness, he made sure we experienced the best of Zagoria. Dining nightly around the village on Vasilis’s recommendations was great and the breakfasts prepared by Anna were perfect. If you are considering the Zagoria, Saxonis is a comfortable,well managed property hosted by a very good owner in Vasilis.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional hotel
Great hotel. Traditional charming site, comfortable room, beautiful patio. Great atmosphere. Good breakfast. Owner is hospitable and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice the rooms are large and comfortable. The owner was amazing. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ran, Rehovot, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is just amazing. A place of beauty and quite. The village is one of the most beautiful in the area and the surrounding mountains makes is even better. Vasilis is a great host, and has great knowledge of the area. very helpful - from where to go, where to eat or just to have a nice chat. We will defiantly recommend staying here for at least two nights. Breakfast is wonderful with lots of choices for everyone. Not there is not parking next to the hotel - you'll need to drop your things and park about 100 m away. WiFi was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most amazing place and hospitality!
Papingo is the most beautiful village in Zagori (and we saw most of them). In addition to the stunning views it has great atmosphere and fabulous taverns. Saxonis houses is the best place to stay; the rooms are huge warm and beautiful, very very clean and comfortable. The hotel's location is excellent. The breakfast is perfect. The owner, Vasilis, is the most kind, welcoming and friendly person we've met. He have such a good heart and there is not enough words to describe his amazing personality. Go there and see for yourself!

10/10 Excellent

olivia, Clil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recmmended
Very good,don't miss it

10/10 Excellent

Colleen, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCEPTIONAL IN EVERY WAY
Saxonis House, the owner Basile, and the village of Papigo, were the crowning highlight of a two month trip through Turkey and Greece. I booked a triple room. When we checked in, Basile offered a separate, available room to our 13-year-old son, free of charge. The next morning, he took my family and another family on a fun, wet hike up the gorge up through pristine swimming holes and small waterfalls. Then we swam at the rock pools and enjoyed local wine and cheese. Perfect day, thanks to our perfect host. Basile also arranged river rafting, horseback riding, and suggested memorable hikes. I went on a long hike by myself one afternoon and didn't arrive back to the village until sunset. Basile was waiting for me at the top of the path. He wanted to make sure I returned safe and before nightfall. After a week at Saxonis House, we regarded Basile as family. I nearly cried when we said goodbye. -- With so much of the world left to see, I rarely return to the same place. We enjoyed our experience so much, we will likely scrap our plans to see Australia/New Zealand next summer to return to Saxonis House in Papigo Village next year for at least 2 weeks. Love everything about this place!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, but a little crowded for four persons.

10/10 Excellent

Didier, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mountain paradise
Amazing place overall, beautiful building and surrounding but also nice rooms, very comfortable and authentically decorated. Finally very nice hosts and getting out of their way to help you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vasilis, Great Host
To find Saxonis Houses, one must phone. Everyone knows everybody there. As we did not have a cell phone, a gentleman gladly helped. Vasilis dashed to the open area where we parked, cheerily introduced himself and hauled our baggage to Saxonis. He is a wealth of knowledge about this national park and happily told us much of it. His little hotel, more a B 'n B, looks like the rest of the village--all stone houses, some older while others are very new. Our room, rustic in decor, was very clean with a comfortable bed. Unlike other small Greek hotels, there was an electric pot for hot water with tea bags and instant coffee with China cups. In addition, we found a box of tissue and a small carafe of a local grape distilled liquor! The bathroom had a small bathtub with mobile shower and the usual amenities. For breakfast, he'd made whole grain bread and a local recipe feta cheese pie. In addition, he offered eggs cooked the way we liked, fresh squeezed orange plus coffee and a variety of teas. This is the best small hotel that we have stayed in to date in two weeks of non-stop Greek travel, largely because of the owner, VasilIs.

8/10 Good

Lucas, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The other Greece
Angeliki and Vassili (and Anna of course), were the perfect hosts exuding Greek hospitality and friendliness. The knew the area and were able to provide advice on the area and activities such as river rafting.

10/10 Excellent

Lucas, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The other Greece
Great little guest house run by the exceptional Vassili and Angeliki. The other Greece most people don't see of mountains, forests and rivers.

10/10 Excellent

ANASTASIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tzanetos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Υπέροχη διαμονή
Παλιά άλλα μεγάλα, άνετα κ καθαρά δωμάτια. Πολύ φιλικοί ιδιοκτήτες, μας έκαναν να αισθανόμαστε ότι είμαστε στο σπίτι μας. Όταν επιστρέψουμε στο Πάπιγκο θα μείνουμε κ πάλι εκεί.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort