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…
Must-see hotels in Crete
Plakias
This charismatic pad and 'Hoscar' winner for best Greek hostel is set in an olive grove about 500m from the beach. Serene and laid-back, it fosters an…
Iraklio Province
This relaxing Dutch-Greek retreat exudes style and will mesmerise you from the moment you step past its lavender bushes and pool. Once you’re ensconced in…
Hania Province
One of Crete’s ecotourism trailblazers is the isolated mountain resort village of Milia. Inspired by a back-to-nature philosophy, 16 abandoned stone…
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…
Iraklio Province
In a gorgeous location in tiny Vlahiana, at the western edge of the wine region, this converted 18th-century farmhouse has five rooms and two suites that…
Iraklio Province
It’s almost like a fairy tale. Owners Marcos and Popi have rehabilitated the ‘dying’ village of Kato Kapetaniana, renovating 22 original stone cottages to…
Iraklio
This chic, contemporary hotel is probably Iraklio's hippest digs. Clean rooms feature minimalistic white and olive-green decor, with separate shower and…
Iraklio Province
Owner Manolis has poured his heart and soul into this charming retreat of 22 stone cottages and two modern villas cradled by olive groves and built into a…
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…
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…
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…
Iraklio Province
This delightful family-run wood-and-stone place sits in one of wine country's most scenic spots, with expansive views from the highly recommended on-site…
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…
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…
Stella’s Traditional Apartments
Lasithi Province
Close to the mouth of Zakros Gorge, these charming self-contained studios are in a lovely garden setting and decorated with distinctive wooden furniture…
Iraklio
Smack in the town centre, these stylish one-bedroom apartments will leave you feeling like a local hipster. Featuring canary-yellow cabinetry, plush grey…
Elounda
This hilltop hideaway run by a charming family is a class act all around. Swoon-worthy bay views unfold from your sunny studio or apartment with terrace,…
Hania
Luxury is taken very seriously at this elegant 17th-century mansion in the Venetian quarter. Choose from standard rooms, one-bedroom apartments and 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…
Agios Nikolaos
These seven charismatic self-catering studios and villas (sleeping up to six) with private patios enjoy serene views of the Bay of Mirabello and cling to…
Hania
Within easy reach of the bus station and the old town, this modern, spick-and-span hostel has four- and six-bed mixed dorms that come with their own light…
Rethymno Province
On the northern outskirts of the village, this sprawling hillside hotel has spotless and tastefully decorated rooms. Each features fireplace, kitchenette…
Hania Province
This village organisation rents out Vamos' many restored homes. The lovely stone cottages have kitchens, fireplaces and TVs and are decorated in…
Lasithi Province
One of the nicest properties in Sitia, this bungalow complex with studios and family apartments sits right across from the beach in a colourful garden…
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…
Hania
In the quieter Splantzia quarter, Ionas is housed in a historic building with contemporary interior design and friendly owners. The nine charming rooms…
Hania
This tranquil Venetian townhouse, renovated to impeccable standards, packs plenty of design cachet into its historic walls. The elegant rooms feature the…
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…
Iraklio Province
These four casual and compact studio apartments with blue-and-white decor are simple but feature wonderfully tasteful beds, modern bathrooms, grapevine…
Iraklio Province
Arsinoi would be just another apartment building near the beach were it not for the friendly Papadospiridaki family, who will fall over backwards for you …
Iraklio Province
This laid-back place is set around an attractive stone courtyard. Each of the four apartments and one maisonette features period furniture and…
Lasithi Province
Modern amenities meet traditional Greece in these breezy sea-facing and self-catering studios decorated with plenty of style and imagination. Apartment …
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…
Iraklio
Iraklio goes Hollywood – with all the sass but sans the attitude – at this mod boutique hotel overlooking the old harbour, recognisable by its jazzy…
Ierapetra
A heavy wooden door gives way to a vine-shaded courtyard at this restful, friendly space that's a happy coupling of historic touches and mod cons…
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…
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…
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…
Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor
Hania
This chic hotel is tucked away in a quiet alley and housed in a meticulously restored Venetian mansion (check out the ruins under the lobby's glass floor)…
