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

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 Agora.

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 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
Hyperion City Hotel

Hyperion City Hotel

4 out of 5
75 El. Venizelou Chania
The price is HK$657 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
HK$657
HK$776 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
Would stay again! Great hotel large lovely room, comfortable beds and beautiful view from deck. Really Good complementary breakfast lots of selection. We loved the location so close to waterfront restaurants and nice walk to old town. Very friendly helpful staff.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hyperion City Hotel
Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

5 out of 5
Makrys Tichos Chania
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
A great hotel. Our room was really comfortable and spotlessly clean. The staff are all so welcoming, friendly and can’t do enough to help you. Great set up and ideal for a holiday.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
Kiani Beach Resort Family

Kiani Beach Resort Family

5 out of 5
Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island
Stay at this luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (707 reviews)
Cleanliness, friendly, hospitality

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

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.
Vergina Beach Hotel

Vergina Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
134 Agia Marina, Crete Island Chania
Stay at this beach condo in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
Staff amazing. Clean rooms. Great swimming. Can't wait to return.

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Vergina Beach Hotel
Corinna Mare

Corinna Mare

3 out of 5
Kalamaki, Nea Kidonia Chania Crete Island
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (530 reviews)
An absolute gem. The private beach is much nicer than the photos, perfect for snorkelling, the two pools are great and all the amenities kept in great condition. Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff always friendly. It’s probably the best hotel anywhere near this price, fully recommend!

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Corinna Mare
Kalimera Hotel Agia Marina

Kalimera Hotel Agia Marina

2 out of 5
Agia Marina Chania Crete Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Stalos Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Really friendly staff thank you for everyone making the stay memorable the area is touristy lots of restaurants walking distance but so many beautiful places to see you can tak bus to chania or rent a car to experience some beautiful places on the island

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Kalimera Hotel Agia Marina
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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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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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.

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