Join our hostel in Kalampaka under the amazing Meteora in Greece!

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23/08/2019
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2019

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This hostel in Kalambaka Greece is a friendly, local family run hostel located exactly under the rocks of Meteora. A traditional stone building built in 1932, located in the heart of Kalampaka, very close to the train and bus station, next to the central square.
We have good access to all activities such as rock climbing, hiking routes, daily tours to meteora rock forest.
Type of help
Entretien / Bricolage
Cuisine / courses
Autres
Aide à la maison
Tourisme
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can meet people from all over the world and so improve the language by exchanging experience about travelling and photography.Learning the greek culture and way of life.Moreover they could join all the activities at a very low price. Explore the Thessaly area, which includes beautiful scenery and ancient ruins in one of the traditional areas of Greece.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
we would like volunteers to help us with general maintenance such as cleaning rooms and bathrooms. Also some help with the laundry. And of course help with tourists.Socializing,giving tips,maps and directions to the guests.
Languages spoken
english,greek,italian,turkish
Accommodation
In a mixed 6 bedded dorm with shower
What else ...
Sightseeing, activities, hiking, climbing, swimming, shopping, nightlife
local sight: METEORA what else?
available trains and buses to big cities regularly.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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20/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Piper) for host

Wow! I can't believe it was 2 weeks already!! This was my first time working away and I can't wait to do it again! Working with Dora, I learned so much about Greek culture and food! She's very kind and sweet and her food is fantastic! I will especially miss her souvlaki and homemade sausages. She's always on a roll, like a buzzing bee. I will miss… read more

(Excellent )

09/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Václav) for host

My first workaway stay. Dora's hospitality is great! She cooks very nice meals! She was like a mother to me :) I fell in love with the hostel and Kalambaka. The job is easy: cleaning, check-ins, bookkeeping, cooking of breakfasts, providing information. You will have time to do reading and other stuff while waiting for the guests. The location is… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I can’t believe a whole month has already passed since my arrival to Kalambaka- I have had truly a wonderful time in this cozy little hostel. Dora, (or ‘Tiny Tornado’ as I call her ;-)) is a great host: she’s welcoming, kind and very generous, with great sense of humor and exceptional culinary skills - if it wasn’t for the hikes I did in Meteora I… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Henry)

HENRY WAS ONE OF THE BEST WORKAWAY I,VE EVER HAD. ALWAYS BY MY SIDE HELPING ME ALTHOUGH HE WAS NOT ON DUTY AT THAT TIME, EVEN ON DAYS OFF HE WAS MY RIGHT HAND AS WE SAY IN GREECE. VERY POLITE, WILLING TO DO EVERYTHING TO SATISFY YOU. HE NEVER SAID THAT MY TIME FINISHED AND I STOP WORK. UNTIL I FINISHED THE HOSTEL WORK HE WAS WITH ME. VERY RARE… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Henry) for host

One of the most memorable Workaway experiences I have had, I had a fantastic time here during the month I stayed here!

The highlight is learning more about Greek culture, Easter, exploring Meteora, and of course, tasting the amazing Greek food cooked by Dora, known affectionately as Mama Dora!

Mama Dora is an inspiring figure who works… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Amelia) for host

Do not come to Meteora for the mountains, come for Mama Dora! The cultural exchange I have receviced here was more than I could ever have hoped for. Mama Dora has shown me hospitality like I have never experienced before. You will be fat by the time you leave because she is always cooking delicious food for us! She teaches you about Greek… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amelia)

AMELIA IS THE BEST WORKAWAY I'VE EVER HAD. ALWAYS WITH YES AND SMILE ON HER BEAUTIFULFACE HELPED ME A LOT. OBEDIENT WILLING TO DO EVERYTHING, TRYING TO MAKE ME FEEL HAPPY ALL THE TIME, I REALLY FEEL SO SORRY SHE LEAVES. I WANTED HER TO STAY FOR EVER. NOT EVEN A SMALL COMPLAIN. HOW PROUD HER FAMILY IS FOR HAVING THAT SO WELL BEHAVED CHILD.… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma stayed with me for a whole month. She was vert polite and patient with my guests. Always ready to help and always on time. Everything clean and tidy. She was one of the best workawayers i've ever had. ANYONE CAN TRUST HER WHATEVER JOB WILL BE GIVEN TO HER.
THANKS A LOT EMMA. YOU WERE GREAT DORA

(Excellent )

28/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

This was my first workaway stay, and I couldn’t have wished for a better one! Dora and Dimitri were great and the location was stunning. I always felt very welcomed and comfortable and Dora did the most to make sure I had a good time and a pleasant stay, cooking me fantastic traditional Greek food, bringing me fresh fruit and vegetable and letting… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jia-Jhen)

JIA was a wonderfull guy.we had a great time together. Always on time , very polite to my guests,he spoke 3-4 languages and it was easy for him to give information about the sights and the monasteries. He served breakfast in the morning with a wide smile over his face.HE helped me with cleaning the rooms and he did that in a very good way.HE is a… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jia-Jhen) for host

This workaway experience is a treasure for me. I’ve got surrounded by so many nice people : mama Dora , Dimitris , Tasoula , and all the nice backpackers that I’ve met. The work here is not difficult but demanding a foncus on small details. Breakfast-serving with a smile , tidy up the beds with care , and some laundry to do. And as a hostel , it’s… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

ELENA was one of the best workaways i have had till now. She helped with me for a whole month. She felt my hostel as if it was hers.VERY talkative, friendly and patient trying to give information about the area as if she was a native.A very quick learner. She knew how to make the beds, clean the hostel serve breakfast and being polite with the… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

This was my first Workaway experience in sweet home Kalambaka, I was volunteering here for one month and loved it.

I felt honoured to be given the responsibility to help run the hostel alongside Elena and Dimitris while Muma Dora worked on her farm.

Morning shifts included, serving breakfast, cleaning the hostel and checking out guests. This… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)

ELENA was a super star. She was a girl for all the jobs. She was sociable, patience,very good behaviour towards me and the guests and always smiling.
VERY strct with the time and everything on time. She knows how to organise a hostel how to prepare nice breakfast how to serve it and the most important for me is the cleaning.
She kept the hostel… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host

Where should I start since putting this unique and fabulous time into words is a tough one?! It was my first workaway experience with Mama Dora, my extemely supportive workmate Dimitris and generally working in a Hostel.
The work itself is easy to grasp and do, gave me loads of pleasure and never got to much. In my erly shift I cleaned rooms and… read more beds, did the laundry and served breakfast and in the late shift I did what ever was left undone from the morning, sozialised with guests, checked in guests and answered them patiently as well as happily all there questions about the Hostel or the famous area.
The Room I've slept in had a private bathroom, a comfortable bed and access to the balkony where I could see the adorable rocks from and was very clean.
Working with Dora is like working togethter with your mother. You have to speak about what there is to do on this particular day, sit down for coffee and a chat and enjoy the beautiful outside area of the place. Over the time I've stayed with her we shared quiet personal informations, helped each other and supportet each other as good as possible. There was always time for laughter, fun and good meals and If something did'nt work like one of us wanted we always found solutions we both are happy with in the end. Dora treates guests and workawayers loving, giving and respectful.

Dimitris my workmate always had an open ear for me, cared for me , supported me in everything I needed or had trouble with. On days where I did'nt felt well he managed to put a smile back on my face and making me laugh. He turned from a complete stranger into a good friend and I would be pleased to work with him again. Everybody loves Dimitris hikingtours and comes back from it with a big smile on their faces since they've just had a very rewarding tour in good company including all the interesting informations about the Monasterys, the rocks and the area.

About the Hostel... It is a perfect place for backpackers and travelers from all over the world which want to spend time in nature, sozialising with other people and enjoying a glass of wine at the end of their day. Mama Dora is giving away local and homemade products from her farm on donationbase to support children in Uganda and Tanzania which is one of the most heartfilling support occasions I've seen so far. I've tried her teas, herbs, extra virgin olive oil and the super tasty wine and need to say that I can't do anything else then highly recommend it to each and every single person. Drink wine for a good reason and share your happiness.
The rooms are clean, there are lockers to keep all your belongings safe, the athmosphere in the Hostel is familiar and reenergising, the location is super convinient and beautiful.

I am an outdoor person which loves hiking, climbing, sunsets, nature, animals and plants and I've always had enough time to do what I wanted in my freetime. Kalambaka, Meteora and Kastraki are a new Home for me and I'm missing it terribly already. In my time I became friends with locals, Dora offered me delicious food all the time and I've had always the opportunity to cook what I wanted for myself too in the outside kitchen wich offeres everything you need to prepare delicious meals.

Mama Dora, I hope I have'nt forgotten any important informations otherwise I'm happy to add some:-)
Thank you for having me and giving me this unforgettible life experience.

Love, Elena

(Excellent )

12/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andra) for host

This was my first workaway experience; with an initial plan to stay for about two weeks (in August 2017) close to the rocks of Meteora, I ended up staying almost two months, practising my skills while giving a helping hand, getting to know the area in detail, and making very close friends. I had the chance to work with nice people; Dora is a good,… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (ADOLFO) for host

Dora and Thomas are very intelligent and amazing people. They are hardworking, very friendly and generous Greeks. I worked with a lot of pleasure with them and I enjoied to be in Kalabaka. Thank you very much Dora, thank you very much Thomas.

(Excellent )

22/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maddie) for host

Dora is absolutely fabulous. My stay in Kalambaka will always be held deep in my heart. The work is very minimal and the people the hostel attracts are wonderful. Dora is an amazing cook and I learned how to make delicious cheese pie from her. Would absolutely recommend working here! Sorry for the late response Dora.....

(Excellent )

28/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host

My first workaway and it could not have been better. Dora, the owner is the loveliest lady in all Greece. She welcomes you with open arms and you soon become part of the family.

I don't usually say this, but it would be a shame to miss the opportunity to work with Dora in such a magical place.

Also, Dimitris is awesome. Keep up the good work!

(Excellent )

24/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host

My workaway experience with Dora in Greece was very extroardinary. She is welcoming and always helping for anythings. She showed me her farm and gave me some speciality Greek food.
I recommend very warmly Dora a generous, sympatic and interesting person.

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)

Martina is the best workawayer in the world I ever met. Always with a smile on her face and good words in her lips. All the work finshed on time never complaining about anything. Excellent at wellcomming the customers and helping for information about the place, accommodation and food at restaurants. A girl for all jobs. I recommend her to… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Milo)

Milo helped us a lot with cleaning and running the hostel in very nice way. He is always on time and helping with everything around. Was a good experience to have him here all the best on his way. I would recommend him to everybody.

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)

Ben is a very nice guy helping me with all the hostel work i needed even he did a good job at the reception. I would recommend him to everybody

(Excellent )

10/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

I spent a week or so in and around Kalabaka. I was planning on climbing the conglomerate towers of Meteora but it didn't work out (weather/partners) or else I would have stayed longer. I stayed at Dora's hostel and helped out a bit. She was a very warm and generous host. The town is very laid back and is easy to access from other areas.

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Regina)

Regina is a very nice and friendly smiling girl who likes to help with everything you ask her for. I would recommend her to everybody

(Excellent )

20/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Regina) for host

I spent two weeks in Kalambaka, it was an amazing experience! Dora is a nice person, very positive, cheerful, easy going, friendly...and a lots of good things more!! (and she is also a great cook!)
She made me feel very comfortable, like in home...
I learnt a lot in this time and I met lot of nice people.
THANKS FOR ALL DORA!

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)

Mary is avery nice girl willing to do everything and she could manage to whole hostel on her own. I would recommend her to everybody

(Excellent )

11/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host

I had a great first-ever work away experience here. I learnt a lot in the time that I volunteered. Dora is an amazing person and host. She's accommodating, caring and goes above and beyond for her guests and workawayers. Thank you for a great experience and lots of memories.

(Excellent )

11/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Carson) for host

My experience in Kalambaka was truncated by some horrible illness that I contracted a few days before while trekking. However, despite my shortened stay it was a lovely pitstop and I got to experience unwavering philoxenia (hospitality) from Dora and her friends at the hostel.

The hostel is just starting out, but already word of it has spread… read more through the Greek community and its good reputation is well deserved. Beds are comfortable, the grounds are very clean, and the hosts are inexhaustible founts of information about surrounds. Breakfast is a bit frugal but homegrown and absolutely organic. The grapes are to die for. Dora Papas grows it all herself and has proved a resilient and powerfully driven person working out of the tragic Greek economic crisis. I am proud to have spent time in her care.

Working here wouldn't be too much of a challenge. The tasks I would have expected wouldn't daunt me because the property isn't that large and the staff would help (and they work at an impressive clip). Work for me would've included bathroom cleaning, bed changing, possibly mopping the floor and manning the reception.

The one thing I do hope gets a revamp would be reception, but, like everything here, it's new and will improve from the time I visited. Reception is the room across the entry way, only a bed, a sofa, and a fridge. It doubles as the breakfast room and lounge, and was pleasant to socialize in. But managing reception through pen and paper while transferring the data online on a scarcely available computer in that lounge would've been challenging. Because the hostel yet lacks a desk, record keeping will prove to be messy and individualized until they get one. Computer use is limited, but this is because electricity is expensive in this part of Greece and it's not yet economical to support many electronic appliances or devices. Unfortunately, this also applies to air conditioning, which the hostel lacks right now as well.

Overall, decent accommodation, knowledgeable staff, quality cleanliness, and great care make me recommend this hostel to workawayers. Improvements to be made here, including the future electricity investment and some other basic maintenance and touch-ups to the new business, are valid points of attention for other workawayers to consider before making a long trip to Meteora.
Very good at 3 1/2 smilies.

(Very good )

04/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host

I don't know where to begin, other than saying that Dora is an amazing person! She is a very intelligent, hardworking, determined, cultured woman,and one of the kindest most generous people I have ever met. She has a beautiful hostel in the center of Kalambaka right outside Meteora. The city is easily accessible by many other surrounding cities… read more

(Excellent )

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