Must-see hotels in Rethymno Province

  • Enagron Ecotourism Village

    Rethymno Province

    This working farm offers an immersion in the traditional Cretan way of life. Its attractive villas, laid out like a small village, have elegantly rustic…

  • Dalabelos Estate

    Rethymno Province

    Hemmed in by vines, olives and fruit trees, these 10 traditional-style houses have a view over rolling hills to the sea. The modern rooms have stone…

  • Stone Village

    Rethymno Province

    In the quiet hills above Bali, the traditional rooms here feel like your own small Cretan house. The village features 38 carefully crafted apartments with…

  • Kapsaliana Village

    Rethymno Province

    Once a hamlet whose olives supplied nearby Moni Arkadiou, this village has now been entirely converted into charming, stylish villas. The 12 original and…

  • Hotel Heracles

    Rethymno Province

    These five balconied rooms are quiet, spotless and simply furnished, but it’s the charming and softly spoken Heracles himself who makes the place so…

  • Rethymno Youth Hostel

    Rethymno

    Centrally located in a quiet street, this cheerful and professionally run hostel sleeps six to 12 people in clean, well-presented dorms (one is for women…

  • Kouriton House

    Rethymno Province

    Bunches of dried herbs and flowers dangling from the wood-beamed ceiling welcome you to this gem on the northern outskirts of Margarites in Tzanakiana…

  • Hamam Oriental Suites

    Rethymno

    In a quiet alleyway in the old quarter is this former Venetian-Ottoman bathhouse that, after several reincarnations, has undergone an elegant refit to…

  • Stefanos Village Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    On the northern outskirts of the village, this sprawling hillside hotel has spotless and tastefully decorated rooms. Each features fireplace, kitchenette…

  • Atelier Frosso Bora

    Rethymno

    Run by local artist Frosso Bora and located above her pottery studio, these four spotless, ambience-laden rooms with exposed stone walls, small flat…

  • Arcus Villas

    Rethymno Province

    In the heart of the upper town, this traditional 14th-century Venetian home has been given a plush new lease on life. Each of the five suites has…

  • Idili

    Rethymno Province

    If cookie-cutter rooms don’t do it for you, you’ll love the three traditionally furnished apartments in this protected stone house, which has seen…

  • Casa Moazzo

    Rethymno

    Occupying the former home of Venetian nobles, these 10 newly renovated rooms are elegant and bright. Just a stone’s throw from the harbour, they're…

  • Rimondi Boutique Hotel

    Rethymno

    Tucked in the heart of the old town, this luxurious Venetian mansion has historical ambience and cushy furnishings. The suites in the Estate building…

  • Captain’s House

    Rethymno Province

    In a prime waterfront location, the Captain's modern and spacious split-level apartments are an excellent choice – all are different, but each is spacious…

  • Hotel Aristea

    Rethymno Province

    Run by the chatty and charming Aristea, this small inn offers sweeping valley views from balconies attached to five fairly basic but spotless and…

  • Casa dei Delfini

    Rethymno

    The nine individual rooms in this elegant mansion exude historic character without skimping on modern comforts. In one room the bathroom used to be a…

  • Delina Mountain Resort

    Rethymno Province

    About 1km outside Anogia, en route to the Nida Plateau, this sprawling resort with spacious, modern rooms exudes calm. If you’re planning on hiking Mt…

  • Camping Elizabeth

    Rethymno

    Crete's oldest campground is only 4km east of the old city but feels far removed from Rethymno, on beautiful Missiria beach. Bamboo, palm and tamarisk…

  • Villa Maria

    Rethymno Province

    If you want to be in the thick of things, don’t come here. With only the waves and a rushing creek for entertainment, this friendly, family-run property…

  • Palazzo Greco

    Rethymno Province

    A passion for design is reflected in the stylish details at this breezy hotel overlooking the sea. Match your mood to the wall colours – pale green, blue…

  • Sohora

    Rethymno

    Extremely comfortable and slightly quirky, the rooms with kitchenette in this 200-year-old home are named after the seasons and incorporate original…

  • Agios Pavlos Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    Hugging a rugged and remote sandy bay, this place offers small but updated rooms, some with gorgeous bay views, below a traditional taverna. Alternatively…

  • Palazzino di Corina

    Rethymno

    This regal Venetian mansion is an elegant place to unpack. Fine furniture, exposed stone walls and timber vaulted ceilings create a plush period ambience…

  • Hotel Aketon

    Rethymno Province

    A glimpse of how life was before things took off in Agia Galini is this simple family-run pension in a prime spot overlooking the harbour. Its 10 basic…

  • Camping No Problem

    Rethymno Province

    With shady spots to pitch a tent, this well-maintained campground is about 100m from a pebbly beach and a 10-minute walk from the port and town centre. A…

  • Pavlos' Place

    Rethymno Province

    Right above Little Triopetra Beach, dreamy Pavlos is the perfect chill spot and a popular yoga retreat. Rooms are down to earth (no TV), with kitchenettes…

  • Rethymno House

    Rethymno

    Right in the heart of the old town, stumbling distance to the waterfront and nightlife action, is this cheapie housed within an attractive building that…

  • Irini Mare

    Rethymno Province

    Great for families, this beautifully landscaped resort sits a short walk from the main beach. Its 130 bright, modern rooms come in a variety of…

  • AnnaView Apartments

    Rethymno Province

    Run by a welcoming family, these attractive, roomy units have cranked up the comfort and hominess. Recently renovated, they're clean and modern, with full…

  • Glaros Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    These well-maintained rooms have a modern edge in a town full of ho-hum hotels. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the pool, and there’s a stylish…

  • Hotel Veneto

    Rethymno

    Soak up that Venetian vibe in these 12 rooms boasting traditional features like polished wood floors and ceilings, alongside a satisfying range of mod…

  • Sunrise Apartments

    Rethymno Province

    Right on Karavostasi beach, these spacious, well-kept studios with kitchenette are great value for money and perfect for escaping the frenzy of Bali while…

  • Pension Girogiali

    Rethymno Province

    Right on Triopetra’s long beach, this friendly pension has clean, basic rooms with marble floors and balconies. The mattresses are on the thin side,…

  • Kastro

    Rethymno Province

    Back from the seafront on the road out of town, these rooms are older but have nice touches like four-poster beds. Homely apartments sleep four and have…

  • Avli Lounge Apartments

    Rethymno

    Luxury is taken very seriously at this hushed retreat, where you’ll be ensconced in warmly furnished studios sporting stone walls, beamed ceilings and…

  • Bali Blue Bay

    Rethymno Province

    Modern and comfortable, but not fancy, rooms here are spacious and have great sea views. Common areas are welcoming and open to the sea, and the service…

  • Christina

    Rethymno Province

    At this meticulously kept and efficiently run place, rooms are a little dated but spotless. All have a seafront balcony or terrace, but the studios are…

  • Axos Hotel

    Rethymno

    Those looking to stay a bit outside town can choose Axos in the small seaside community of Platanias, some 5km east of Rethymno. While the common areas…

  • Hotel Lisa Mari

    Rethymno Province

    Popular with package tourists, Lisa Mari is a small-scale budget resort with clean, comfortable rooms and modern furnishings. Some rooms have sea views,…

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