Rethymno

Travel Guide

On Crete. Every sunset is amazing
On Crete. Every sunset is amazing
Greece showing a coastal town
Gerani which includes rocky coastline
Gerani showing rugged coastline

Where to stay in Rethymno

Aerial view of Lake Kournas in Crete, Greece, featuring turquoise waters, boats, a sandy shoreline with umbrellas, and surrounding rugged hills.

Perivolia

While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.

Perivolia
Grecotel Creta Palace

Grecotel Creta Palace

5 out of 5
Missiria Rethymno Crete Island
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Horse Park Rethymno and Platanes Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
Incredible staff! They can’t do enough for you and very polite! Hotel is beautiful and well kept! Very large pool and great Beach with amenities

Reviewed on 31 October 2025

Grecotel Creta Palace
Menta City Boutique Hotel

Menta City Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Psichountaki S. 26 Rethymno Crete
The price is AED 189 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
AED 189
AED 222 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Super clean hotel, and the staff was beyond friendly! Especially the guy who helped us at the front desk - super patient and eager to make sure we enjoyed our visit. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 29 December 2025

Menta City Boutique Hotel
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

5 out of 5
Australon Polemiston 23 Rethymno Crete
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)
Beautiful place! Staff was very friendly! Rooms were cleaned everyday, and at night house keeping would come in and see if you needed more waters or towels. Only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars was because breakfast was the same thing everyday, I stayed there for 11 nights, and after a few days ...

Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
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.
Grecotel Plaza Beach House

Grecotel Plaza Beach House

4 out of 5
60, A. Velouchioti st Rethymno Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Town Beach and Horse Park Rethymno ...
7.8/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Clean room, attentive staff

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Grecotel Plaza Beach House
Elina Hotel Apartments

Elina Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
153 L. Kountouriotou Street Rethymno Crete Island
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Anthony Gorge ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
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 September 2025

Elina Hotel Apartments
Bio Suites Hotel

Bio Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
13, Albert Schweitzer Street Rethymno Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Blue Beach and St. Anthony Gorge ...
9/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The hotel itself was excellent – the rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and the staff were always friendly and welcoming. The surrounding area is a hidden gem in Europe. There are incredible restaurants ...

Reviewed on 31 July 2025

Bio Suites 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.

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Reviews of Rethymno

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 19%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Overall a grear place. Would come here again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the Fortress and just walking the streets in the evenings. This is a great restaurant city with superb food We spent our days hiking in spectacular countryside nearby

5/5 - Excellent

FR

Great old town experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My wife and I loved this little town and we are already planning our return.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Pretty town. Fun especially in the evening.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We visited Heraklion, Chania, and Agios Nikolaos in addition to Rethymno. All things considered, it was the best place to stay. The street along the ocean, with shops and restaurants, was walkable and made things easy.