Lasithi Province
These four stone-built studios and maisonettes sleep up to four and enjoy a lovely garden setting in the hillside at Kato Zakros. The 800m walk to the…
Must-see hotels in Crete
Agios Nikolaos
Privacy, luxury and tranquillity are taken very seriously in this sprawling resort in a superb waterfront location just north of town. Gardens dotted with…
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…
Agios Nikolaos
Fall asleep to the sound of the waves in this trio of stylish-rustic bi-level apartments in a secluded stone house that feels much like your rich aunt's…
Hania
An impressive boutique hotel with just nine suites, Domus Reiner is housed in a stunning restored Venetian building right on the harbour. Rooms are…
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…
Lasithi Province
These five bi-level stone villas blend into the hillside and are just a few minutes’ walk up the road from the waterfront. Each comes with plenty of…
Plakias
Located at the quiet end of town and fronted by a flower-filled balcony, the spacious self-contained rooms here are clean and comfortable, and feature…
Iraklio Province
There’s remote and then there’s Casa Doria. The self-proclaimed ‘slow-life hotel’ has seven rooms, all individually and slightly quirkily decorated with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Iraklio Province
Close to the village centre, this old-style pension is run by the friendly Katerina and is decorated with Cretan crafts, weaving and family heirlooms…
Lasithi Province
On the hillside high above the surf, these arty cube houses built of local stone are architectural symphonies of wood-beamed ceilings, widescreen views…
Iraklio
Though the building itself is not of the latest vintage, small but fantastic newer rooms beckon at the Capsis Astoria. With splendid oak hardwoods,…
Ierapetra
About 27km east of Ierapetra, these 300-year-old stone cottages have been lovingly restored as guesthouses by owner Aleka Halkia. Potamos uses a solar…
Lasithi Province
Built into the hillside above the main village and constructed of exposed local stone, these 11 self-catering apartments sleep up to five and have…
Iraklio Province
Quirky host Natasa (and father) woos guests with her mystical Matala magic at this budget-friendly hotel, be it via motherly doting, morning tiropites …
Iraklio Province
Tucked into the hillside south of Arhanes and with grand views of Mt Yiouhtas, this cluster of four villas is a haven of peace wrapped around a swimming…
Iraklio Province
An air of rustic sophistication pervades this old-timey, charming 1893 garden villa that also saw incarnations as a military barracks and an elementary…
Rethymno
Extremely comfortable and slightly quirky, the rooms with kitchenette in this 200-year-old home are named after the seasons and incorporate original…
Iraklio Province
Iokasti’s 20 modern and bright studios, junior suites and apartments with balconies and cheerful aqua and ochre accents are set off the main drag towards…
Hania
This creaky old Venetian house with a long, steep, winding staircase and antique furniture delivers eight snug rooms with character aplenty. The location…
Iraklio Province
Near the Archaeological Museum, this trio of meticulously restored traditional houses built in the early 19th century sport period furniture, fireplaces…
Agios Nikolaos
At these prices, you know you're not getting the Ritz, but behind the faded facade lie surprisingly welcoming, though wee, rooms with bedside lamps, shiny…
Iraklio Province
This newish boutique hotel is the domain of friendly Danai, who flipped her mother's old hotel into one of Iraklio Province's most stylish abodes. Playing…
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…
Iraklio Province
Right on the beach at the quiet end of the waterfront promenade, this 28-room peach-coloured hotel provides a fine base for the beach and the countryside…
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…
Hania
One could imagine Hercule Poirot peering down the curving stairway at Doma, a quiet, century-old classic overlooking the sea in the Halepa district…
Iraklio Province
Run by delightful owners Maria and Mihales, this converted home (where Maria grew up) has maintained touches of its history, including an old well and a…
Ierapetra
Oozing ambience and comfort, these cosy apartments orbit a central courtyard and have such lovely traditional touches as exposed stone walls, wrought-iron…
Hania
This network of refurbished buildings around the Venetian Harbour has a bed for every budget, from basic rooms to luxurious bi-level suites with Jacuzzis…
Hania Province
This cluster of low-rise whitewashed buildings dotted around a peaceful olive grove has a range of accommodation, from clean, basic rooms above the…
Iraklio Province
About 7km west of Hersonisos on a sand-and-pebble beach in the hamlet of Gouves, Creta offers 90 camp sites. Some nicely shaded spots cater to both tents…
Hania
On a main road a 15-minute walk from the old town, this beautifully restored whitewashed building has become a hip hostel. There’s African art on the…
Hania
This smartly renovated hotel in a Venetian mansion in the lively Splantzia quarter has eight stylish rooms, each different but all outfitted with custom…
Achlada-Mourtzanakis Residence
Iraklio Province
A 10-minute drive (or a winding 3km) from Agia Pelagia, but seemingly a world away, this cluster of seven modern loft-style guesthouses offers plenty of…
Hania Province
An apartment in a renovated, century-old stone windmill (mylos in Greek) on a pretty spot on the beach is the most captivating of several atmospheric…
