Must-see hotels in Hania Province

  • Milia

    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…

  • Casa Delfino

    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…

  • Cocoon City Hostel

    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…

  • Vamos Traditional Village

    Hania Province

    This village organisation rents out Vamos' many restored homes. The lovely stone cottages have kitchens, fireplaces and TVs and are decorated in…

  • Ionas Hotel

    Hania

    In the quieter Splantzia quarter, Ionas is housed in a historic building with contemporary interior design and friendly owners. The nine charming rooms…

  • Serenissima

    Hania

    This tranquil Venetian townhouse, renovated to impeccable standards, packs plenty of design cachet into its historic walls. The elegant rooms feature the…

  • 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)…

  • Domus Renier

    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…

  • Pension Theresa

    Hania

    This creaky old Venetian house with a long, steep, winding staircase and antique furniture delivers eight snug rooms with character aplenty. The location…

  • Hotel Doma

    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…

  • Ifigenia Rooms & Studios

    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…

  • Elafonisi Resort

    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…

  • Kumba Hostel

    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…

  • Splanzia Hotel

    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…

  • Milos

    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…

  • Sunset Rooms & Apartments

    Hania Province

    In an enviable location steps from one of Crete's finest sandy beaches, Sunset has 13 rooms and six apartments above a convivial taverna with fig trees…

  • Casa Leone

    Hania

    This Venetian residence has been converted into a lovely romantic family-run boutique hotel. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, with drape-canopy…

  • Homestay Anonymous

    Hania Province

    This simple but good-value pension with private bathrooms and shared cooking facilities in the courtyard garden is an excellent budget pick. Friendly,…

  • Joanna’s Place

    Hania Province

    This modern beige building sits in a quiet spot across from a small stone beach at the southeastern tip of the peninsula. The 16 spacious and spotless…

  • Iason Studios

    Hania

    These simple, spacious studios in the old town are run by friendly and helpful English-speaking proprietress Despina. They have kitchenettes with…

  • Hotel Neos Omalos

    Hania Province

    This rustic mountain hotel has welcomed generations of nature lovers since it opened in 1954. Convivial public areas lead to basic but comfortable rooms…

  • Palazzo Duca

    Hania

    In a backstreet off the harbour, this protected building with Byzantine origins has been meticulously restored and turned into a pint-sized luxury hotel…

  • Gigilos Taverna & Rooms

    Hania Province

    Gigilos is right on the beach at the western end of the village. Its best rooms are at the front, on the beach road. They're clean and nicely furnished,…

  • Artemis Apartments

    Hania Province

    This well-kept, cream stone apartment complex, 1km back from the cove at Stavros, is a welcoming spot to while away your holiday. Fully equipped modern…

  • Falassarna Beach Hotel

    Hania Province

    This well-kept modern hotel (situated right where the bus from Kissamos stops from June to August) is a good bet for those who want quick access to the…

  • Elia Daliani Suites

    Hania

    These four spacious, stylish suites fill a restored Venetian townhouse on pedestrianised Daliani, just behind the town market. The look is contemporary,…

  • Georgi’s Blue Apartments

    Hania Province

    Georgi’s is an immaculate complex of well-furnished studios and apartments with satellite TV, fridge and kitchen. Unwind at the pleasant lounge area near…

  • Artemis Studios

    Hania Province

    Fifty metres from Agia Roumeli’s pebble beach, the family-run Artemis has 11 spacious self-catering studios with balconies; studios accommodate up to four…

  • Libyan Princess

    Hania Province

    This full-service hotel is Paleohora’s plushest option. Thirty-five rooms and one executive suite curl around a sparkling pool and boast all mod cons,…

  • Fata Morgana

    Hania Province

    Set amid an olive grove above Orthi Ammos beach, this simple complex has a range of fully equipped contemporary studios and larger apartments for families…

  • Glykeria

    Hania Province

    Small, friendly family-run Glykeria has updated modern rooms with fridges and sea-facing balconies, as well as an inviting pool and a beloved taverna…

  • Magnolia Apartments

    Hania Province

    Just a five-minute walk from the beach, Magnolia is a quiet holiday retreat offering 12 well-equipped studios and apartments kitted out with pleasant…

  • Amphora Hotel

    Hania

    Most of the elegantly decorated rooms at this restored Venetian mansion wrap around a courtyard, with a few more in a connected wing. Those on the top…

  • Apartment Anastasia-Stathis

    Hania Province

    Set back from the sea and the day crowds, the airy, attractively furnished rooms here, with fridges and large balconies, are perfect for stress relief, as…

  • Agriorodo

    Hania Province

    These lovely modern stone cottages are a comfy base camp for expeditions to Samaria Gorge, whose entrance is a mere 500m away. Decorated in rustic style,…

  • Patriko & Kotoi

    Hania Province

    The fully kitted-out luxury two-storey Patriko villa in the heart of Kalyviani village sleeps 10 and has everything from iPod docking stations to…

  • Bellmondo

    Hania

    With Turkish and Venetian features, including part of an old hammam (Turkish baths) in one room, the Bellmondo is furnished with simple wooden pieces and…

  • Madonna Studios

    Hania

    This charming small hotel in a Venetian building has five attractive and well-appointed studios around a lovely flower-filled courtyard. Rooms are…

  • Thalassa

    Hania Province

    The isolated Thalassa complex, about 5km east of Kissamos at Drapanias beach, is ideal for a quiet retreat. The studios are airy and well appointed, and…

  • Porto de Colombo

    Hania

    Once the French embassy and the office of Eleftherios Venizelos, this 600-year-old Venetian townhouse is now a charming hotel with 10 well-appointed rooms…