The history
of the Hostel

A mansion from 1861 that combines Pelion tradition with art and tranquility.

Restoration
Guesthouse

The 19th century was the golden age for Pelion, a period when local architecture met the prosperity and spiritual flourishing of the region. In this climate of creation, in 1861, the imposing three-story mansion that today houses the “Hostel of Colors” was built in Lafkos. It is one of the few buildings that managed to preserve their Pelion identity intact, resisting the ravages of time.

The revival of the mansion began in 2002, with a five-year restoration campaign that aimed to highlight its original glory. Since October 2007, the guesthouse has been operating as a model art space. Here, tradition meets the collection of the owner Christos Fotos, transforming the old mansion into a living museum of painting and engraving with a focus on Magnesia. Today, the Guesthouse of Colors continues its history, offering authentic hospitality overlooking the Pagasitic Gulf.

The current “Hostel of Colors” is housed in an imposing three-story mansion from 1861, in Lafkos, South Pelion. The building is an authentic example of 19th-century Pelion architecture, preserving its historical identity intact. After a five-year restoration campaign that began in 2002, the mansion was reborn in 2007. Today, it operates as an art guesthouse, hosting the great collection of works of art by Christos Fotos, harmoniously connecting tradition with high aesthetics.

RECONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

A guesthouse built
with love

The restoration of the mansion began in 2002 and was a persistent, five-year struggle for revival. With respect for the Pelion architecture of 1861, the dilapidated building was restored from the ground up, combining tradition with modern functionality. In 2007, the guesthouse opened its doors, transformed into a model art space full of light and history.

The Guesthouse
today

Today, the “Hostel of Colors” is a living museum of hospitality that offers a complete experience in all four seasons of the year. Our imposing three-story mansion is not just a place to stay, but a cultural space where high aesthetics meet absolute comfort.

Each room is unique, decorated with original works of art from the collection of Christos Fotos, creating an atmosphere of peace and spiritual upliftment. In winter, warmth reigns with traditional fireplaces burning in the suites, offering the ideal company for relaxation with views of the snow-capped slopes and the Pagasetic Gulf. In summer, the solid stone construction of 1861 with its thick walls ensures