Chania

Travel Guide

Chania showing a city
Chania featuring interior views and markets
Maritime Museum of Crete showing interior views
Maritime Museum of Crete which includes interior views
Chania which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

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
Kydon, The Heart City Hotel

Kydon, The Heart City Hotel

4 out of 5
Sof. Venizelos Sq. & 2 Str. Tzanakaki, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (603 reviews)
"Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour dans cet hôtel, mais il est dommage que l’insonorisation ne soit pas meilleure, car nous entendions les bruits."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Kydon, The Heart City Hotel
Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only

Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Glaros, Nea Kydonia, Chania, Crete
The price is RM2,433 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
RM2,433
RM2,844 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
"We loved everything about this hotel the location was perfect for us"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only
Samaria Hotel

Samaria Hotel

4 out of 5
69 Kidonias St., 1866 Square, Chania, Crete Island
The price is RM826 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM826
RM990 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (775 reviews)
"We had the best stay. The staff was so accommodating and friendly, the valet service was excellent, amenities were top notch. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Samaria Hotel
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.
Anais Collection Hotels & Suites

Anais Collection Hotels & Suites

3 out of 5
Chryssi Akti, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 poolside bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"Amazing!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Anais Collection Hotels & Suites
Balito apartments

Balito apartments

2 out of 5
Eirinis, Kato Galatas, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
"A great place to stay! Friendly staff, very clean, quiet and well priced. Beach, supermarkets and restaurants just a short walk away with regular buses to Chania"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Balito apartments
Corinna Mare

Corinna Mare

3 out of 5
Kalamaki, Nea Kidonia, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 3-star 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! (503 reviews)
Very pleasant stay
"Very happy with the stat. Nice structure,two swimming pools one excellent for babies. Everyone from front desk, to restaurant to the pool was super nice. Reccomended"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Corinna Mare
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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Things to do

Reviews of Chania

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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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.