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

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
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 Old Venetian Harbor.

Chania Town
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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
Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
Stavros, Chania, Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM574 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
RM574
RM747 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)
"This was a nice hotel! The facilities were attractive and very amazing upon arrival especially with the amazing sunset on the large overlook. The room was nice and clean and there was a nice private balcony overlooking the pool and sea. The cafeteria was my least favorite part. The patrons were grumpy ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Morum City Hotel Chania

Morum City Hotel Chania

4 out of 5
8 Manousogiannakidon, Chania
The price is RM387 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM387
RM455 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Great location , within walking distance to the harbor , super clean and great breakfast"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Morum City Hotel Chania
Arkadi Hotel

Arkadi Hotel

3 out of 5
1866 Square, Chania, Crete Island
The price is RM374 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
RM374
RM451 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Old Venetian ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (332 reviews)
"Great property, walkable with lots of dining options. Close proximity to beach and shopping. Public bus station less than 10 minute walk."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Arkadi 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.
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! (526 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Corinna Mare
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
"We visited Balito with a family of 7 and had the most wonderful stay. The hotel is small but updated and it is run by a wonderful family who makes you feel at home. The pool area is lovely and the breakfast and coffee is perfect in the morning. The rooms were good for our large family (we had two ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Balito apartments
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! (92 reviews)
Fabulous place , it felt really special.
"Stunning. Beautiful room , we were lucky enough to have a suite. 2 fab pools and a great bar / restaurant area. Very friendly staff. Well placed for beaches , tavernas and restaurants."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Anais Collection Hotels & Suites
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 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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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.