Chania

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Chania which includes interior views and markets
Maritime Museum of Crete showing interior views
Maritime Museum of Crete featuring interior views
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Where to stay in Chania

Venetian Port

Chania Town

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Chania Town is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see some sights in the area like Chania Central Market and Agora.

Chania Town
Venetian Port

Old Town Chania

While visiting Old Town Chania, you might make a stop by sights like Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market.

Old Town Chania
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Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Nea Chora Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Nea Chora
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Halepa

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens, and historic sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum while you're exploring.

Halepa
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Koum Kapi

Travelers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Koum Kapi
Kydon, The Heart City Hotel
Kydon, The Heart City Hotel
4 out of 5
Sof. Venizelos Sq. & 2 Str. Tzanakaki, Chania, Crete Island
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The price is AED 457 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 457
AED 563 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (590 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. We will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Kydon, The Heart City Hotel
Samaria Hotel
Samaria Hotel
4 out of 5
69 Kidonias St., 1866 Square, Chania, Crete Island
The price is AED 763 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
AED 763
AED 910 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (760 reviews)
"Excellent Staff! Great location! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Samaria Hotel
Kiani Beach Resort Family
Kiani Beach Resort Family
5 out of 5
Kiani Akti, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
"In general great place to stay with small children, great facilities, fun events for children. Swimming pools are anyone can desire, outside, inside non heated, inside heated. If one wants beach that is also available, sandy strip is just 500m away to the side if necessary. Staff is really polite ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

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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 our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"Nice environment and nice people."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

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Balito apartments
Balito apartments
2 out of 5
Eirinis, Kato Galatas, Chania, Crete Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (154 reviews)
"A great place to stay! Friendly staff, very clean, quiet and well priced. Beach, supermarkets and restaurants just a short walk away with regular buses to Chania"

Reviewed on 9 October 2024

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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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (491 reviews)
"A wonderful stay in a superb place. Everything it said it would be, corinna you lived up to expectations"

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

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Popular places to visit

Old Venetian Harbor

Old Venetian Harbor

4.5/5(99 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Chania Town with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Old Venetian Harbor
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Chania Central Market

4.5/5(35 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chania Central Market during your trip to Chania. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this quaint area.

Chania Central Market
Beautiful and colorful sandy beach near Chania airport on Crete, Greece #greece #crete

Seitan Limania Beach

4.5/5(19 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Seitan Limania Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Akrotiri. Wander the rocky beaches or discover the volcano viewpoints in this quaint area.

Seitan Limania Beach
Maritime Museum of Crete which includes interior views

Maritime Museum of Crete

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Maritime Museum of Crete, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Chania. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this quaint area.

Maritime Museum of Crete
Agia Triada Monastery

Agia Triada Monastery

Learn about the local history of Akrotiri when you take a trip to Agia Triada Monastery. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Agia Triada Monastery
Chania featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and a square or plaza

Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary

Learn about the local history of Chania when you take a trip to Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this quaint area.

Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary

Reviews of Chania

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 76%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

William

Definitely recommend visiting!

5/5 - Excellent

Dimitrisvlahaki

Chania is a magical city to visit. It’s natural beauty is indescribable! Highly recommended.

4/5 - Good

KenLisa

One of the best vacations I’ve ever had !

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

people were amazing, very friendly and helpful, the food was unbelievable

5/5 - Excellent

Xtos

Wonderful city with great shops and restaurants!

5/5 - Excellent

murraygoround

Wonderful city. The old town has great restaurants and shopping. Take Captain Nick’s 3.5 hour boat tour if you can. One of the best experiences. You can find him in the old harbor.