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…

  • Plakias Youth Hostel

    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…

  • 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…

  • Gio-Ma

    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…

  • 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…

  • Plakias Suites

    Plakias

    This stylish outpost has six two- and three-room apartments with contemporary aesthetics and zeitgeist-compatible touches such as large flat-screen TVs,…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Livikon

    Plakias

    This family-run affair was one of the first hotels in Plakias back in the 1970s, but the 10 impeccably kept, spotless and comfortable rooms barely reveal…

  • 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…