Must-see hotels in Crete

  • 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…

  • Pension Mylos

    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…

  • 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 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…

  • Akrolithos Apartments

    Ierapetra

    Oozing ambience and comfort, these cosy apartments orbit a central courtyard and have such lovely traditional touches as exposed stone walls, wrought-iron…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Elounda Island Villas

    Elounda

    This serene hideaway is the only lodging option on the Spinalonga Peninsula, reached via a narrow causeway. Set amid sprawling gardens, the nine split…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Corali Studios & Portobello Apartments

    Elounda

    Immaculately kept Corali and Portobello sit side by side amid flower-festooned gardens and overlooking the town beach. The 35 stucco-walled studios and…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Creta

    Agios Nikolaos

    These 23 breezy and good-value self-catering studios and apartments sleeping two to four are in a quiet location, yet just a few minutes’ walk from the…

  • 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,…

  • Astron Hotel

    Ierapetra

    In a prime location at the eastern end of the waterfront promenade, this rejuvenated classic strikes a smooth balance between city and holiday hotel…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pergola Hotel

    Agios Nikolaos

    Though not of recent vintage, this low-key guesthouse is an excellent base of operation whose owners get an A+ for charm. Lovingly spruced-up units range…

  • So Young Hostel

    Iraklio

    One of Iraklio's best central hostels, So Young, opened in 2018, earns high marks for its wonderful guest kitchen and even better rooftop terrace. Dorms…

  • 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…

  • Dolphins Apartments

    Elounda

    These six one-bedroom apartments with pleasingly rustic furniture and tile floors pack a lot of features into a compact frame, including a kitchenette…

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