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 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
The price is Rp2.503.893 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp2.503.893
Rp3.221.133 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)
"Lovely spa and staff"

Reviewed on 14 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 Rp1.803.668 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
Rp1.803.668
Rp2.248.439 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews)
Best hotel I’ve been in yet :)
"Had the most wonderful, convenient solo birthday trip during my stay. The location is so perfect; the charming streets of Chania are right outside your doorstep, close to beaches too. Really great its’ near the KTEL bus station which is so handy for transport to activities, beaches or the airport! ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Morum City Hotel Chania
Arkadi Hotel

Arkadi Hotel

3 out of 5
1866 Square, Chania, Crete Island
The price is Rp1.973.243 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.973.243
Rp2.343.992 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Old Venetian ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (331 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (525 reviews)
"We spent a very enjoyable 3 days here. The hotel is on the shoreline with a wonderful sandy beach a few minutes walk away. Chania old town is a 25 minute bus ride away with cheap frequent buses from pretty much outside the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Corinna Mare
Porto Platanias Beach - Luxury Selection

Porto Platanias Beach - Luxury Selection

5 out of 5
Platanias, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
"Friendly and very helpful staff. Our sons shared a room in which the air conditioning was ineffective and it was very b hot. Altho we mentioned it to the staff, nothing was done to rectify the situation."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Porto Platanias Beach - Luxury Selection
Aloni Suites

Aloni Suites

2 out of 5
Horafakia Akrotiriou, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stavros Beach and Old Venetian ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
"Excellent location set back from the road, lovely views out to the sea in the distance. Rooms huge and cleaned daily. Lovely helpful lady in the bar/cafe area. Huge pool. Tranquil oasis near Chania"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Aloni 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.

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