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 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 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 Rp1.555.008 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
Rp1.555.008
Rp1.827.990 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
Amazing hotel! Spacious and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a very rich and varied breakfast. Just a few minutes from the Old City. I highly recommend this hotel!

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Hyperion City Hotel
SanSal Boutique Hotel

SanSal Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Akti Kanari , meletiou metaxaki, Chania
The price is Rp1.549.559 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.549.559
Rp1.821.785 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
We are very satisfied with all the things.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

SanSal Boutique Hotel
Samaria Hotel

Samaria Hotel

4 out of 5
69 Kidonias St., 1866 Square, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
The room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was wonderful.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 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.
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
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
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 their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Excellent on many levels: location, amenities, comfort, quiet, upgraded to a suite for no extra cost.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Anais Collection Hotels & Suites
Hotel Stellina Village

Hotel Stellina Village

4 out of 5
Chrissi Akti, Chania, Crete
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Nea Chora ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Had a great time staying at this lovely hotel. All the staff (reception, restaurant staff and cleaners) were all extremely pleasant and friendly. There is a mini market by the pool which is very well stocked. A bus outside the hotel takes you all the way into the centre of Chania and runs frequently. ...

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Stellina Village
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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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.

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