Hania Province
These six lovely small cottages in an olive grove above Anydri sleep three to five and have kitchenette, underfloor heating, private terrace and satellite…
Must-see hotels in Crete
Hania Province
Signposted up the hill from Kolymbari town, this dated but well-maintained complex has big balconies with sea views. Breezy studios and two-room…
Hania Province
This traditional-style stone-built hotel has 21 simply furnished rooms with TV and balconies, and there's an attached taverna with fireplace. The owner…
Hania Province
A friendly Greek-Italian family runs these three studios kitted out with kitchenettes, modern furniture, large bathrooms and waterfront balconies. The…
Hania Province
These immaculate rooms in a large modern building at the northern end of Halikia Beach have balconies with sea or mountain views and come with kettle and…
Hania Province
In an 18th-century stone building, lovely Villa Archodiko can sleep up to 10 and is a good base for Imbros Gorge. It has a large swimming pool, fireplaces…
Hania Province
This professionally run family hotel is as fancy as things get in laid-back Sougia. Set in a quiet garden, units have plenty of elbow room, plus balcony…
Hania Province
In Kambos, Sunset has great views over the valley. Rooms are basic but pleasant enough. The attached taverna serves up good-value grills and salads.
Iraklio Province
Feel your stresses melt away at this enchanting place run by Monica and Giorgos, who seek to impart their love for nature and the simple things in life to…
Agios Nikolaos
On the busy road to Elounda, about 1.5km north of the city centre, this hotel is popular for its cleanliness, hot and homemade buffet breakfast, good-size…
Iraklio Province
Located in Ano Kapetaniana, the upper village, this remote and relaxed ecofriendly haven is operated by ultra-hospitable Austrian Louisa. It has a simple,…
Iraklio Province
Like a miniature castle, this terra cotta–coloured guesthouse, run by the good-humoured Marina, crowns the highest point of Pitsidia. Views are…
Iraklio Province
On the bustling beach road between Malia and Stalis, Sonia has 18 utilitarian but renovated rooms in two buildings surrounded by palm trees. Modern…
Iraklio Province
Quiet but close enough to the action, and popular with travel-agency bookings and an older crowd, Matheo Hotel’s 70 modern rooms occupy sparkling white…
Iraklio
Despite its dated, plain-Jane looks, this friendly and low-key hotel offers excellent value for money. Assets include squeaky-clean rooms with modern…
Agios Nikolaos
Smack dab in the town centre, this city hotel has fine views over Voulismeni Lake from generic but comfortable rooms decked out in shades from vanilla to…
Iraklio Province
This old stone house with lots of trees, flowers and herbs welcomes guests to 17 spiffed-up rooms with mosquito nets over the beds. Some have access to a…
Hania Province
At this hotel up the hill overlooking the old harbour, the Perrakis clan has welcomed guests since 1969, though these days don't expect an overly…
Iraklio Province
Over the headland from town, on lovely sandy Diskos beach, which is mostly nudist, this flower-filled spot has good-value, no-nonsense studios with…
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…
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,…
Hania Province
Located in the hills between Omalos and the Samaria Gorge, the bare-bones Kallergi Hut has five rooms with bunk beds and a shared bathroom and makes a…
Lasithi Province
Right by the sea, this amiably old-school taverna has small, low-frills rooms upstairs with wine-coloured bedspreads, traditional furniture, modern…
Iraklio Province
A low-key, communal spirit pervades this spot, so it doesn’t much matter that the studios and apartments are ever so slightly rundown (refurbishments are…
Iraklio Province
This place is a bit like an upmarket trailer park, at least in its design, with 19 clean, simple and compact rooms located along a couple of wings; some…
Iraklio
Although this modern, streamlined 60-room hotel was designed with the business brigade in mind, it's also a handy launch pad for city explorers. The…
Elounda
The 16 bright, spotless rooms above the Elo cafe are retro without even trying but will put you smack in the centre with easy access to beach, dining and…
Iraklio Province
This family-friendly garden resort consists of low-lying buildings with fairly basic rooms and two dozen spiffier whitewashed two-bedroom bungalows with…
Hania Province
Studios perched at the water’s edge are just the way to soak up the summer sun. Some are large enough for four, and all have kitchens (though they're…
Hania
Hania’s nearest campground is 5km west of town on the beach and has a large swimming pool with a separate kids’ section. The site is shaded, if a little…
Lasithi Province
Above the beach and within stumbling distance of the Akrogiali Taverna (same owner), these good-size rooms have attractive stone-effect walls and wood…
Lasithi Province
This central businesslike seafront hotel is clean and well kept, albeit of older vintage. Rooms pack fridge, desk and small TV into a compact frame and…
Hania Province
Hostel Stylianos offers basic female-only and male-only dorms with metal bunks and a few private rooms upstairs sharing a huge balcony terrace. Dorm-room…
Iraklio
Everything’s a bit long in the tooth, but this no-nonsense 16-room hotel is still a good budget pick. Amenities vary, but each room has its own bathroom…
Iraklio
The Marin Dream is primarily a business hotel, but it also scores with leisure travellers thanks to its great location overlooking the harbour and the…
Elounda
Set back from the road paralleling the town beach en route to Plaka, these 18 whitewashed rooms and apartments are in no danger of appearing in the pages…
Plakias
Rooms at this modern hotel complex sparkle in breezy turquoise and come with high-end mattresses and flower-filled balconies, many with sea views. Common…
Hania Province
About 5km east of Kissamos, Camping Mithymna is a pleasant shady site near a great stretch of beach. There’s a restaurant, a bar, a playground and a mini…
Agios Nikolaos
This 24-room old-school hotel within a stone's throw of Ammos Beach is well cared for, albeit a bit long in the tooth. Rooms are twee and come with…
Lasithi Province
The plain facade of this hotel belies its comfy rooms with balcony and decent facilities, including a well-stocked bar and pleasant public areas. It’s a…
