Chania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 Koum Kapi Beach and Chania Central Market.

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
Hyperion City Hotel

Hyperion City Hotel

4 out of 5
75 El. Venizelou Chania
The price is Rp1.264.418 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
Rp1.264.418
Rp1.497.243 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (340 reviews)
Very nice and clean room, staff was very helpful. Breakfast was really good.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hyperion City Hotel
Samaria Hotel

Samaria Hotel

4 out of 5
69 Kidonias St., 1866 Square Chania Crete Island
Stay at this beach hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (830 reviews)
Very nice and modern hotel

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Samaria Hotel
SanSal Boutique Hotel

SanSal Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Akti Kanari , meletiou metaxaki Chania
The price is Rp1.437.684 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp1.437.684
Rp1.694.501 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews)
Room was spotless with an amazing view to the sea. staff was friendly and provided quality service throughout our stay. Enjoyed the food, drinks and breakfast.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

SanSal Boutique 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 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
Neoria Houses

Neoria Houses

Kallergon 4 Chania Crete
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Port ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Wonderful three story apartment in very centre of old town but still quiet. Lovely outdoor terrace. Beautifully designed apartment - everything you need. Definitely would visit again

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Neoria Houses
Evilion Hotel

Evilion Hotel

2 out of 5
Kato Stalos Chania Crete
Stay at this aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Stalos Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
At the beginning air conditioning was not working properly but after aware the owner, he fixed the issue immediately. Very nice and friendly staff. I love to be there.

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Evilion 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.

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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.

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