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There's a shortage of good sleeping options in Kalamata. The waterfront east of Faron is
lined with characterless C-class (two-star) hotels. The Marina is the best place for sea-
food and tavernas, with varying styles and prices.
Hotel Rex
HOTEL $$$
27210 94440;
www.rexhotel.gr
; Aristomenous 26; d/ste incl breakfast from €100/200;
)
The Rex stands unchallenged as the best address (with the slowest lift) in Kalamata. It
occupies a fine neoclassical building, and offers travellers comfortable - if slightly
cramped - modern rooms. The corner room 403 has good rooftop views.
Hotel Haikos
HOTEL $$$
( 27210 88902;
www.haikos.gr
; Navarino 115; s/d/tr incl breakfast €50/70/80)
One of the best
choices along the beachfront is this business-like, modern hotel, which has had a recent
makeover. Rooms at the front can catch the street noise.
I Milopetra
MEDITERRANEAN $
( 27210 98950; mains €5-10; 8am-late)
A cosmopolitan, upmarket cafe with an olive
theme, in a handy location near Plateia 23 Martiou in the old town. Serves gourmet
snacks and olive-based products. And (bonus) it's strictly no-smoking inside.
Food Market
MARKET $
(Nedontos)
Self-caterers should visit the large food market across the bridge from the
KTEL Messinia bus station. Kalamata is noted for its olives, olive oil and figs.
Aragma
GREEK $
( 27210 97949; Salaminos 50, Marina; mains €6-15)
This pleasant spot is all things to all
people - a cafe, ouzerie and
mezedopoleio
(small plates). Serves up good traditional
dishes and, according to many, some of the best fresh calamari around.
Information
National Bank of Greece
(Aristomenous, Central Sq, cnr Akrita and Navarinou)
Post Office
(cnr Olgas & Navarinou;
7.30am-2pm Mon-Fri)
