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0.17km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
With a stay at Elia Portou in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be steps from Old Venetian Harbor and 12 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. This guesthouse is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Port of Souda.
This guesthouse has 2 floors in 1 building and offers complimentary parking nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
IIndia DB 2024.05.03
Cute, cuter, cutest. Elia is the cutest. The sheets were comfy, the bed stiff yet plush. My wife enjoyed the balcony although the view was slightly over mediocre. The free, fresh cookies and eggs were a nice touch. The fridge did make brown noise but really, at the end of the day, I think it helped us sleep better (even though we had to wake up at 4:30am to catch our local bus to Heraklion to make our 9am Blue ferry—but this was delayed too). Good thing we remembered to leave our keys in the room.
Perfect
2 review
5.0/5
Price from
TRY 1,278
per night
0.26km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
With a stay at Arkadi Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chania, just a 5-minute walk from Old Venetian Harbor and 14 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Port of Souda.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
2024.09.04
Nice hotel with perfect location near bus station and old town. I really liked breakfast and want especially mention grissini, fresh fruits and vegan cheese. Coffee was from machine but it was good and enough choices. The view from our balcony was on inner ward, where were lots of pigeons, so also lots of pigeon poop everywhere. In the fridge were one bottle of water and two bottles of lemonade free of charge.
Excellent
54 review
4.4/5
Price from
TRY 2,359
per night
0.37km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
A stay at Samaria Hotel places you in the heart of Chania, within a 15-minute walk of Old Venetian Harbor and Nea Chora Beach. This beach hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Port of Souda.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chania? This hotel has 1701 square feet (158 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
GGuest User 2023.07.28
The service is good. I asked if I would like to help us with our luggage or send me to the airport. A welcome drink is also provided. It does feel like a high-end hotel. In addition, they can do valet parking, just park the car next to the hotel and find their staff.
Outstanding
117 review
4.7/5
Price from
TRY 3,244
per night
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0.46km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
With a stay at Mosaic, you'll be centrally located in Chania, a 2-minute drive from Old Venetian Harbor and 6 minutes from Nea Chora Beach. This guesthouse is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Port of Souda.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
2023.07.29
Definitely recommend! Brilliant communication leading up to our stay and fantastic service throughout. The staff were so helpful with recommendations and booking a taxi. We did the 24 hour check in and it worked so smoothly. Beautiful hotel, loved the decor and very clean. Great location too, a short walk away from the old town. Breakfasts delivered to the room were delicious. Thank you!
Outstanding
23 review
4.6/5
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TRY 1,818
per night
0.53km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
A stay at Cocoon City Hostel places you in the heart of Chania, within a 10-minute walk of Old Venetian Harbor and Nea Chora Beach. This hostel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Port of Souda.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Cocoon City Hostel. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
GGuest User 2023.01.31
Stayed in a female only dorm. Food is nice, low cost. Facilities are very clean. Staff extremely helpful. This is a very calm hostel. Lovely pool. Not all rooms have air con. No one tells you if balcony doors or windows are open- the air con switches off. Towel rental is €3. Only thing I can fault is they are very strict in no socialising in communal areas after 11pm- but for some people thar might be a positive
Excellent
24 review
4.4/5
Price from
TRY 522
per night
0.58km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
With a stay at Avra City Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chania, a 1-minute drive from Old Venetian Harbor and 7 minutes from Port of Souda. This boutique hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nea Chora Beach.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Chania? This hotel has 75 square feet (7 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Excellent
47 review
4.4/5
Price from
TRY 2,876
per night
3.36km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
When you stay at MOSSA WELL BEING HOTEL in Chania, you'll be in the entertainment district, just steps from Agioi Apostoloi Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Kalamaki Beach. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Golden Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Stalos Beach.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Chania? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
2024.10.09
We loved this small and intimate hotel. From the time we arrived until we departed the staff and facilities were so welcoming. Big comfy sunbeds a beautiful pool with a shelf area to keep cool in. Breakfast was a real event and beautifully presented . The hotel is set back from the road and isn’t really overlooking the sea however there are four different beaches just across the park five to ten mins walk. There are lots of restaurants to choose from in the vicinity. Our room was spacious and modern with a large balcony. Well done to everyone who looked after us and thank you.
Outstanding
61 review
4.7/5
Price from
TRY 2,770
per night
3.75km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
When you stay at Nireas Hotel in Chania, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute drive of Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda. This family-friendly guesthouse is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Nea Chora Beach.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the guesthouse pool.Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
ААнастасія Главацька 2024.06.15
Today, I have landed back home after spending amazing week at this family-run hotel. I can definitely tell you that it was one of the best holidays I have ever had, filled with nice people and great Greek weather. The hotel is located very conveniently, you have a lot of shops and restaurants nearby. Lidl is just 5-7 min walk. Next to the hotel there was a great coffee shop- Move on. Next to the hotel there is a bus stop which will take you to Chania city centre for a nice promenade and a delicious dinner. Hotel itself is of an apartment style with amazing pool which was always well-maintained and clean. Every day the girls made sure that our room is clean and we have new towels, and they were making quite impressive compositions from flowers and towels😁 The manager of the hotel was extremely friendly and always dealt efficiently with any requests we had. Breakfast was delicious and overall our stay was extremely enjoyable. Definitely visit this hotel to feel the amazing Greek hospitality.
Excellent
18 review
4.4/5
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TRY 1,244
per night
5.58km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
When you stay at Heliades Residence in Chania, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda. This guesthouse is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Nea Chora Beach.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 43-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Outstanding
21 review
4.8/5
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TRY 2,258
per night
5.91km from Catholicon of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis | Καθολικό Ενετικής Μονής Αγίου Φραγκίσκου
When you stay at Cretan Dream Resort and Spa in Chania, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Agia Marina Beach and Old Venetian Harbor. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Platanias Beach and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Nea Chora Beach.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Main restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 24-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
KKimberley_Y 2023.08.04
The service is particularly good, and free meals will be provided for late check-in. If you get up early and go on the road, you will also prepare a breakfast box. It is suitable for lying flat in the hotel, and the experience is full.
Excellent
87 review
4.5/5
Price from
TRY 3,072
per night
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4.7/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserWe were warmly welcomed by Eva which set the stage for a wonderful stay at Alcanea Boutique Hotel. Our room was charming and comfortable and we enjoyed using the sitting area in the courtyard. The hotel is well located with a view on the port while set back so that it is not in the bustle pedestrian traffic. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious and special options were prepared for the gluten free and dairy free needs of one diner. Our laundry was done in one day and well organized by the hotel. Next time we need to stay longer!
4.6/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserThe location of the hotel is definitely very good and a plus point.
We were greeted in a friendly manner and the lady at the bar gave us a welcome drink. The hotel looks quite high-quality at the entrance and you feel like you're in good hands. I would say it's not 5-star level, but around 3.5-4 absolutely.
The room we were given unfortunately had no windows (the description said there was one). No problem for us. Our biggest criticism is that there was no door in the shower because it had been removed. So you couldn't shower properly without water spraying outside. When we told reception, they just said ”we didn't know” and preferred to answer the ringing phone and leave the guest standing there. Who would know if not the hotel, so unfortunately it's far from 5-star service. We expected a small apology and that the problem would be taken care of. I think it's a real shame that you pay so much money and then get a room that doesn't meet the standard and isn't really at the level you want it to be given to guests. Luckily we only spent one day here and had previously spent the week in a real 5-star hotel.
I can really only give this hotel 3/5 stars overall.
4.6/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserEvery hotel staff was smiley, friendly and helpful. We received welcome snacks snd message in the room. The room was modern with air condition, high ceiling and nice amenities. Breakfast was buffet-style as and adequate. Location is very close to many shops and restaurants but without the noise. I enjoyed the deep tissue massage at their spa.
Enhancement areas suggested for Room 11: shower door does not close; the queen bed was two separate single beds put together instead of one mattress, and with separate bedcover sheets instead of one queen sized bedcover sheet; a kettle would have been useful.
4.6/5
Outstanding
FFaran and Co. International TranslationsGreat value for money! Comfy and cozy, newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Great communication with the owners, easy check in- check out process.
Free parking. Close to everything, in a quiet neighbourhood.
They even added a complimentary bottle of wine 🍷.
Couldn't ask for more.
I will definitely rebook it whenever I go back to Chania, Crete.
4.6/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserHotel very close to the port. The room has everything you may need. The bed and pillows are very comfortable, although that is for everyone. In short, everything was great except that the day we wanted to park the car the parking lot was full.
4.5/5
Excellent
AAmyThe room was spacious and the hotel was super clean and extremely comfortable. Everything felt brand new and the service was really 5 star. We were happily surprised to learn that the indoor swimming pool is actually just a giant jacuzzi. We spent an hour there on our last night which was super nice. The bed is really comfortable and the place is quiet. There is a valet service for parking your car and we got welcome drinks and snacks on arrival. Thanks again for the free bottle of wine and fruit bowl as a VIP welcome gift. We really enjoyed and will come back to this hotel if we ever visit Chania again one day.
Chania Flair Boutique Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Nea Hora, Chania
Price per night from: TRY 5584
4.4/5
Excellent
GGuest UserThis is a tiny boutique hotel with actually relatively large rooms . There is NO parking as you can’t drive into the city centre, so you will have to call ahead and they will send someone to drag your luggage all the way to the hotel . The place has a history as it was a house of an aristocratic Turks during the ottoman ruling . The rooms are modern and extremely comfortable , wide , the service is great . It is very close to everything you need , the city centre, the boats , the market etc… I will definitely recommend this hotel and I will stay here next time we come back to Crete .
4.4/5
Excellent
CCoryZhang777What I liked about Evans apartments is the decoration. it's a quiet cute stone apartment very close to the beach with many cafes and bars nearby. The host is very welcoming , the bed is comfortable there was an Illy coffee machine with two capsules and everything you may need in the kitchen. The shower was okay but the water got cold for the third person to shower. I did not like the fact that we wanted a separate one bedroom apartment but they air condition was only in the big room so we had to leave the door open for the third person to get some cold air. Also have in mind that the blinds don't block the sun. So if you have a problem with light getting in your sleep make sure you take your mask with you. In general I would stay there again if I wanted something near the center of Chania.
4.3/5
Excellent
GGeorgeGreat location, easy to get to from the public bus station. Unfortunately, my stay wasn’t the best as there was zero sound proofing - I could hear everything the upstairs room was doing (which lasted until around 3am). A real shame because otherwise this is a brilliant property, but I barely slept during my stay.
4.1/5
Very Good
GGuest UserYou’ll walk up 50 marble steps; elevators are forbidden in Old Town. You’ll have trouble finding taxis; streets are pedestrian-only. You’ll talk with Reception by phone and email. Your reward will be one of the most magical balconies in Greece, at the top of Chania’s Old Venetian Harbor. We booked the 4th floor One-Bedroom Suite at the Elia Estia Erato building of Elia Hotels and loved every minute. Elia Hotels Group has renovated historic buildings around Chania into over 20 boutique hotels and apartments. It’s not the Ritz, but you can get that in the US. In Greece, the glitches are worth it to experience Chania up close. Old Venetian Harbor doesn’t just glitter like a storybook–it is a storybook, with more history than anything Disney could imagine. On the stairway landing was a full set of knight's armor (photo). Our balcony had a panoramic view of colorful baroque buildings, dramatic fortresses, an historic mosque and the medieval lighthouse–all reflecting in the harbor at sunset and at night (photos, video). Below us around the harbor were two dozen fine seaside restaurants. In walking distance were huge 16th century monuments to explore and beaches with even more great restaurants. Mr. Antonis Yiakoumakis, Ms. Despina Liakou, and Ms. Maria at Elia Zampeliou Hotel Reception a few streets away (which was our Reception Desk), helped us so much! They showed why Crete is famous for hospitality–even when coping with historic buildings. Historic buildings, for example, don’t have a lot of furniture. There were no drawers for clothing, no place to put modern clam-shell luggage. But when we asked for a luggage stand, they somehow got a large extra table up 3 flights of stairs for us. When I needed smaller bills, Mr. Yiakoumakis personally took me and my 50 Euro bill door to door among local tavernas as waiters whizzed by with heavy trays, until we found a cashier with change. The ambiance was superb, the local food is fantastic, and most important, the people are wonderful. If you need anything, call or email; they answer quickly. When we asked for a few extra towels, we got a weeks’ worth. When the city tore up a nearby street, Ms. Despina personally escorted us to and from our building. Need something? Just ask! :)