Chania

Travel Guide

Chania showing a city
Chania featuring markets and interior views
Maritime Museum of Crete featuring interior views
Maritime Museum of Crete featuring interior views
Chania which includes heritage architecture, religious elements 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 Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum 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
The price is HK$2,074 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
HK$2,074
HK$2,538 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Great place to relax, amazibg views. All tho the salon was not in service yet, the spa was."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
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! (597 reviews)
Nice hotel centrally located in Chania
"Nice hotel centrally located in Chania, next to shops and short walk to the old port. Spacious rooms, good breakfast, excellent service"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$3,916 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
HK$3,916
HK$4,597 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (172 reviews)
"Great location , nice pools and beach. Friendly stuff and great food . The room was just OK and few things including AC were not functioning well . Overall a nice resort with a welcome feeling ."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only
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! (78 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! (154 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! (499 reviews)
"Excellent location, quiet area, outstanding buffet breakfast. Good pools and beach - good for snorkeling."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 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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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.