We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Chania, Greece. We have also included accommodation in villas, historic buildings, boutique hotels, apartments, holiday homes, monasteries, residences, mansions, guest houses, country estates, romantic hotels and manor houses. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Popular among women. Situated right on the beach in Agia Marina Village, The Theodore Boutique Hotel- adults only 16 plus offers uniquely designed units with garden or Cretan Sea views, and free WiFi throughout. A beachfront bar serving signature cocktails is featured. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast prepared with fresh local ingredients. Opening to a balcony or patio, all rooms and suites at The Theodore Boutique Hotel- adults only 16 plus include a modern bathroom with hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. A safe and a minibar are also included. The hotel staff is available 16 hours per day, while concierge service is also provided. The international airport of Chania is approximately 28 km away. The scenic Chania Town is 8 km from The Theodorou Boutique Hotel.Show full description
The Theodore Boutique Hotel is a unique and stylish accommodation in Agia Marina Nea Kydonias. Situated on the beach, it provides stunning views of the Cretan Sea. The rooms are beautifully designed, with the choice of garden or sea views.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Housed in a 16th-century mansion, in Chania Old Town, Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor boasts a spa centre with an original Turkish hammam and an indoor pool surrounded by stone walls and Venetian arches. Guests can enjoy Cretan cuisine cooked with a modern twist, at the elegantly decorated restaurant. Blending traditional atmosphere with modern touches, the suites at Monastery Estate are fitted with arches, stone-carved doors and wooden floors. Each comes with a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries, while some also include a seating area. Some suites open to a private terrace with hot tub. Extra services include airport transfer on request and at extra charge, as well as room service. Massage treatments can also be enjoyed on request and at extra charge. Free WiFi access is offered throughout the property and the reception is available 24 hours per day. Guests will find restaurants, bars and shops within a short walk of the property, while the Municipal Market of Chania is 350 metres away. Souda Port is 7 km away and Chania International Airport is at a distance of 14 km.Show full description
Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor is a one-of-a-kind hotel in the heart of Chania's Old Town. It is located in a beautifully restored 16th-century mansion and provides modern and chic rooms for a sophisticated and classy stay.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Superb interior design.Opened June 2022. Located in the centre of Chania Town, AZADE Chania is set 1.1 km from Nea Chora Beach and 1.4 km from Koum Kapi Beach. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square, and Folklore Museum of Chania. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer a city view. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Greek cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near AZADE Chania include Kladissos Beach, Etz Hayyim Synagogue and Firkas Fortress. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is the most beautiful, well designed and historic boutique hotel in Chania. It also has A GREAT LOCATION. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel.Historic. Popular among women. Alcanea Boutique Hotel boasts a unique waterfront location in Chania’s Old Town. Set in a historic building, it features a wine bar with scenic views of the Old Port and an elegant courtyard surrounded by flowers. Alcanea’s carefully designed, air-conditioned rooms have views of the scenic port and landmark lighthouse. Each is equipped with internet access, a flat-screen TV, minifridge, and iPod docking station. Bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and natural body care products are provided. Alcanea's signature breakfast includes Cretan products. Offering an enchanting view to the Old Port, the Alcanea Café & Wine Bar serves cocktails and fine wines. Guests can enjoy Greek coffee or herbal tea at the interior courtyard. Arrangements for taxi transfer and car hire, guided tours and excursions, restaurant recommendations and reservations are at your disposal. The hotel concierge will help you plan the perfect break in Chania. The nearest beach of Nea Chora is just 300 metres away. Souda Port is just 7 km from the hotel, and Chania Airport is reached after 17 km. Free public parking is available close by.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lively. Great bar. Set in the centre of Chania Town, just 700 metres from Koum Kapi Beach and 1.6 km from Nea Chora Beach, Izmir House offers accommodation with quiet street views and free WiFi. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Saint Anargyri Church, Chania Old Venetian Harbour and Kucuk Hasan Mosque. The nearest airport is Chania International, 13 km from Izmir House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I rate this as the most LIVELY holiday home in Chania.
Apartment hotel.Very cosy. Great value. Popular among women. Just 20 metres from Agia Marina Beach in Chania, Tree of Life Art Hotel offers uniquely decorated accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The property has an outdoor pool with a sun terrace and a pool-side snack bar. Featuring earthy and warm colours, all air-conditioned units open to a furnished balcony, most with views to the pool or garden. Facilities include an art gift shop. Each includes a kitchenette with a fridge, cooking hobs and dining area. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are offered in the private bathroom. Tree of Life is 8 km from Chania Old Town with its cobbled streets and Venetian lighthouse. Souda Port and Chania International Airport are at 17 km. Free parking is provided on site.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great value. Decorated with antique furniture, Casa Leone overlooks the charming Venetian Harbour and the 15th-century Faros Light House in Chania. It offers a waterfront terrace and fully air conditioned guest accommodations. Chandeliers, beamed ceilings and four-poster beds with muslin drapes are standard in most of Casa Leone’s rooms and suites. Each is furnished with tea/coffee facilities, a satellite LCD TV and a seating area. A traditional Cretan breakfast is served daily in the classic breakfast room with its large mirrors and wooden paneling. Lots of fish taverns and traditional eateries are scattered around the harbour. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy reading a book on the courtyard with it elegant fountain. A free internet computer is accessible in the lobby. Casa Leone provides car rental service and can organizes excursions. Souda Airport is 17 km away, while the nearest port is 7 km from the property. The beach, taxi and bus station are 500 metres away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Popular among couples. Cretan Renaissance is hosted in a Venetian manor house, characterized by the Ephorate of Byzantium Antiquities and UNESCO as a historical monument to be preserved. The unique placement of Cretan Renaissance offers to visitors a panoramic view of the old port, of the breakwater and Lighthouse of Chania. It boasts uniquely decorated rooms and suites with free WiFi. Traditional Cretan breakfast is served. Fitted with well-chosen furnishings and Cocomat mattresses and pillows, all air-conditioned units include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All units include a seating area where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while looking out at the sea or garden. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while some come with a spa bath. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Firkas Fortress is 200 metres from Cretan Renaissance, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 11 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great value. Located in the Old Town of Chania Town, Vranas Residenza Boutique Hotel offers suites with views of the city and the Cretan Sea. Nea Chora Beach is just 600 metres away. Archaeological Museum of Chania and the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania are 100 metres from Vranas Residenza. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. Every suite is equipped with a flat-screen TV. All units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. A private plunge pool is included in some units. There is concierge service at the property. Chania International Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Stylish. Great interior design. Situated 6 km from Venizelos Graves and 200 metres from Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan, 1924 suites features accommodation in the Chania Old Town of Chania Town. Complimentary WiFi is provided. The apartment offers a terrace. Chania Old Venetian Harbour is 500 metres from 1924 Suites, while Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 600 metres from the property. All units feature a private bathroom and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. A balcony with sea views is offered in all units. Chania International Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great views. San Salvatore is hosted in the original Venetian Monastery, characterized by the Ephorate of Antiquities and UNESCO as a historical monument to be preserved. Overlooking the Venetian harbour, San Salvatore is situated in the Old Town of Chania right above the Firkas Fortress. Firkas Fortress is 100 metres away. All spacious Suites offer views over the old harbor. The property has an enclosed garden and cloister and a private parking area on site, while all Suites have private outdoor areas. A private bathroom with a shower or bath is available. Extras include an entertainment corner for children and adults, towels and bathrobes. Chania Old Venetian Harbour is 300 metres from San Salvatore. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 12 km from San Salvatore.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great bar. Situated in the heart of Chania’s charming old town, this authentic 17th-century Venetian mansion offers a personalised service along with a courtyard and rooftop terrace overlooking the town and the Venetian harbour. Each spacious room combines old world charm with modern comforts. From the marble bathrooms and rich fabrics to the LCD TV and free wireless internet, every effort has been taken to ensure your comfort. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast served every day in Casa Delfino’s courtyard. A stylish bar offers a range of drinks. The Casa Delfino Spa features a marble steam room, an extra large hot tub and a soothing relaxation area. The staff at Casa Delfino will be more than happy to offer information and other suggestions for your leisure time. Access to Spa facilities is provided upon charge. Casa Delfino enjoys a superb location within the picturesque narrow streets of Chania’s old town, just a short stroll from the sea.Show full description
This boutique hotel has an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar.
Villa. Built on Plaka Hill, Leste Luxury Homes offer independent, fully-equipped luxury houses with furnished verandas overlooking Souda Bay, the Akrotiri peninsula and gardens. They are a 10-minute walk from Almyrida Beach. All elegantly decorated, air-conditioned residences feature modern furnishings in earth tones and luxurious fabrics. Villas offer fully equipped kitchens including cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. Each house features a living room and dining area. Each villa offers satellite LCD TV, DVD and free Wi-Fi access. Some villas include private swimming pools and hot tub. Luxury Leste Homes offer anti-allergic bathrobes, slippers and towels. Guests of Leste Homes can enjoy daily cleaning services. Babysitting facilities are also offered upon request at an extra charge. The staff can arrange car rentals. Souda Port is at 15 km. Free indoor parking is available on site.Show full description
Villa.Lovely property. Boasting pool views, Minoas Villas Heated Pool provides accommodation with patio, around 23 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. The villa offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Bike hire and car hire are available at this villa and the area is popular for cycling. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the villa, while guests can also relax in the garden. Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 47 km from Minoas Villas Heated Pool, while Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 52 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Hip. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. La Maison Ottomane is located in Chania Town within 100 metres from the scenic Venetian Harbour. It offers suites decorated in oriental style, with living areas and free WiFi access. The air-conditioned suites at Maison Ottomane feature wooden floors and ceilings, antiques and original artworks. They come with a tablet and a flat-screen TV, as well as a mini fridge and espresso machine. Bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries can be found in the bathrooms with marble details. Within 80 metres, you will reach cafes, tavernas and shops. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out the Venetian harbour of Chania at 100 metres and Agioi Anargyri Church at 200 metres. Chania Airport is located 15 km away and Souda Port is at 5 km.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest and most CREATIVE guest houses in Chania.
Villa.Charming. Great location. Set in Kalamaki in Chania city, Thea Thalassa is a villa featuring panoramic views of the sea. The villa offers an outdoor pool. Guests staying at this villa have access to free WiFi. The villa has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are also available. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as coffee machine. Outdoor seating and a dining area are available at the property. A sun terrrace can be found at Thea Thalassa. Chania Town and the old port are 5 km from Thea Thalassa, while Rethymno Town is 49 km away. Chania International Airport is 16 km from the property. Free private parking is available at the villa.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Trendy. Nice surroundings. Located in the village of Stavros, Paradisio Baby & Kinder Hotel offers a variety of children's facilities, such as a 400-m² play area, a go kart track, a tree-house, and ping-pong table, as well as animal farm, just a 15-minute walk from the beach. It offers self-catering accommodation with 2 separate bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a private bathroom. All apartments open out to 2 balconies. The fridge is filled in daily with local products, while own-produced wine and olive oil can be found in the room upon arrival. The scenic town of Chania with its Venetian harbour is 10 km away. Souda Port is also at 10 km. Free WiFi throughout and free private parking are provided.Show full description
Villa.Beautiful. Great views. Situated in Agia Marina Nea Kydonias, Villa Chara offers self-catering accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Guests may go for a swim in the outdoor pool. The villa has 2 separate bedrooms and includes a kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and dining area. The air-conditioned villa also features a flat-screen TV, a seating area, and a bathroom with a hot tub and a bath. Cleaning service, as well as change of bed linen and towels is provided free of charge 2 times per week. The villa offers a hot tub. Villa Chara has a barbecue, garden and sun terrace. Chania Town is 7 km from the accommodation, while Elafonisi is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 19 km from Villa Chara.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Great location. Popular among women.Opened August 2021. Thallos The Boutique features accommodation with free WiFi in Chania Town, attractively situated 1.4 km from Nea Chora Beach and 2 km from Kladissos Beach. Popular points of interest nearby include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square and Folklore Museum of Chania. The property is less than 1 km from Koum Kapi Beach, and within 100 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms have a terrace and others also boast city views. At Thallos The Boutique rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Chania Old Venetian Harbour, Kucuk Hasan Mosque and Saint Anargyri Church. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Thallos The Boutique.Show full description
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Augusta Country House is situated in Nteres village, 32 km from Chania Town and a short drive from an array of beautiful beaches. Each room at this house is spacey and has a living room with a TV where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or balcony. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer. Free use of bicycles and car hire are available at this country house and the area is popular for horse riding. Upon arrival guests are offered wind and raki. Breakfast items are also provided. Elafonisi is 68 km from Augusta Deres, while Georgioupolis is 67 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 50 km from the property.Show full description
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