New Town Travel Guide
Rethymno
Popular places to visit
Rethymnon Venetian Port
Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Fortezza Castle
Find out about the history of Old Town Rethymnon with a stop at Fortezza Castle. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Rethymnon Town Hall
After visiting Rethymnon Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Rethymnon Municipal Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Rethymnon Municipal Garden, a lovely green space in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Rethymnon Cathedral
After visiting Rethymnon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Rethymnon Court House
Rethymnon Court House is just one of the places to see in Rethymno, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Things to do
Discover West Crete! Chania, Kournas & Rethymno! From Heraklion
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
Top hotels in New Town
Atlantis Beach Hotel
Wonderful hotel in good location. Just a short walk to the old town for shopping, dinning, etc.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Eltina Hotel
The room was clean and towels and linen changed every other day. The staff were amazing and helpful. We didn’t use the pool area as was up and out every morning. All in all it was a lovely hotel and everwhere for us was within walking distance. Having the supermarket next door was a plus, couple ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Achillion Palace
Only comment is maybe the bathroom needs updating. Staff were so helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Elina Hotel Apartments
Great location to access the beach, lots of shopping, and lots of dining and drinking establishments. Very walkable. Lucked out and got street parking a couple blocks away the first day, but had to do pay parking at the marina the second day. Reception staff Alex extremely helpful with calling the ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Steris Elegant Beach Hotel
All around good standards
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Minos Hotel
This isn’t a 4* hotel. Food is poor and very overcooked, also limited selection. Pool opening hours are awful, the pool closes at 6pm in August.
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
Old Town
If you're spending some time in Old Town, Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Perivolia
While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.
Violi Charaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Violi Charaki and surrounding area, you can visit Rethymnon Municipal Garden and Fortezza Castle.
Atsipopoulo
While there might not be top attractions in Atsipopoulo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rethymnon Municipal Garden and Fortezza Castle.
Platanes
Unique features of Platanes include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Platanes Beach or Blue Beach while you're exploring the area.
Prines
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Prines. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Fortezza Castle and Rethymnon Town Hall, a few notable attractions nearby.
