Chania

Travel Guide

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Khania showing interior views and markets
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Nautical Museum of Crete featuring interior views
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Where to stay in Chania

Venetian Port

Chania Town

4.5/5(103 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Chania Town is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Chania Central Market and Agora.

Chania Town
Venetian Port

Old Town Chania

If you're spending some time in Old Town Chania, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Chania
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Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nea Chora Beach, a top place to visit in the area.

Nea Chora
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Halepa

5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens and historical sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Chania Archaeological Museum or Tabakaria while you're exploring.

Halepa
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Koum Kapi

Travellers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Koum Kapi
Samaria Hotel
Samaria Hotel
4 out of 5
69 Kidonias St., 1866 Square, Chania, Crete Island
The price is €138 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
€138
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (741 reviews)
"Very comfortable and friendly hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025

Samaria Hotel
Hyperion City Hotel
Hyperion City Hotel
4 out of 5
75 El. Venizelou, Chania
The price is €91 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€91
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"Check in was easy. The room was adequate and the amenities were clean and offered a variety."

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025

Hyperion City Hotel
Kiani Beach Resort Family
Kiani Beach Resort Family
5 out of 5
Kiani Akti, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (645 reviews)
"Great for kids! Good food and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

Kiani Beach Resort Family
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Corinna Mare
Corinna Mare
2 out of 5
Kalamaki, Nea Kidonia, Chania, Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (481 reviews)
"Fantastic location for young families that want to relax by the pool / pebbled beach. Lots of parking, good restaurant on site, and really friendly staff who arranged a baby cot and chair well before we checked in! Only thing is the rooms have a slightly dated decor. Very small tvs and old style ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024

Corinna Mare
Golden Bay Suites
Golden Bay Suites
3 out of 5
Ag. Apostoli, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
"The property was in a beautiful location. Nicely updated."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Golden Bay Suites
Sea View Hotel & Apartments
Sea View Hotel & Apartments
2 out of 5
Parigoria Apteron Str., Chania, Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel and pool area, rooms were spotless and modern, location was good for being close to the beach but there wasn’t a great deal going on around the hotel (I.e. restaurant or bars nearby) and the pool bar closed at 6pm, stopping serving food at 5.15."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2024

Sea View Hotel & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chania

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Food not as good as Heraklion but perhaps best restaurant were closed as December . The port is superb and invite you to walk around it morning lunch and sunset

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Venetian Harbour and backstreets of Old Town very attractive and not too busy in October. Lots of good places to eat - amazing seafood.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice old town to visit with nice people around.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Highly recommend hiring a car and getting out and about to see the best of this beautiful island. There’s so much more to it than the pool and the local beach!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very relaxing atmosphere

4/5 - Good

MrKang

Pallas Restaurant - VERY GOOD! Thank you for your amazing hospitality Boheme - Amazing setting, staff were great and food was so so good! Stavros Beach - The restaurant with the windmill - great experience and the beach itself, clear clear waters.