Crete Accommodations

Crete accommodations

Crete accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “The Island of the Gods”.

Crete known for: archaeological sites, beaches, castles, monasteries, museums, waterparks, hiking trails, cliffs, gorges, streams, waterfalls, vistas

Greece’s southernmost and largest isle, Crete is located between the Aegean and Libyan Seas. Crete spans 160 miles east-to-west and 37 miles north-to-south. The Island of the God’s capital, Heraklion is found on the north coast. Inland Crete is characterized by its high, east-to-west mountain range, along with its valleys and plateaus. The island’s tallest peak, Mount Ida (Psiloritis) rises 8,058 feet above sea level.

Crete main attractions: Elafonissi Beach, Fortezza of Rethymnon (16-century Venetian citadel ruins – panoramic port / town views), Balos Beach (white sand beach / lagoon – turquoise water, accessible by boat or hike), Seitan Limania (remote sandy beach / cove surrounded by rock formations), Arkadi Monastery (16th-century church / Eastern Orthodox monastery), Botanical Garden of Crete, Watercity Waterpark Crete, Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, Amazonas Park (zoo), Gramvousa Beach, Cave of Agia Sofia (chapel), Acqua Plus (waterpark), Monastry of Saint George, Limnoupolis (waterpark), Panagia Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (ancient church / nunnery – medieval murals, Virgin Mary icon), Venizelos Graves (hilltop gravesite – panoramic sea / city views), Lychnostatis Open Air Museum (natural history museum – traditional dwellings, workshops), Balos Viewpoint (scenic spot), Mili Gorge (long canyon trail – old mills, tavern, chapels, rock pools), Richtis Gorge (scenic gorge / rugged hiking trail – stream, waterfall, wildlife), White Mountains Forest Preserve, Archaeological Site of Aptera, Souda Beach (umbrellas, showers, seafood tavernas, rare Cretan date palm grove), Odigìtria Monastery, Agiofaraggo Martsalo Kefali (park – gravel roads, trails, cliffs, beaches, caves), Nikos Kazantzakis Museum (author museum), Monastery Katholiko (church)

Crete main airport: Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis

Airport-area car rental agencies: Gomega, Monza, Beepit, EURODOLLAR, BlueCarRental, Motor Plan, Lux Trans, Heraklion Rental

Rideshare service: unavailable due to local taxi unions and government regulations

Mountainous in places, Crete’s roadways sometimes wind and bend, with gorges dropping beneath. Of course, you’ll want to drive with extra precaution in these areas. Sometimes you may wish to drive slowly, to take in the views for example. When driving slowly, one should keep to the shoulder so that (typically appreciative) Cretans may pass. A drive east-to-west on Crete takes about 6 hours, give or take. Crete’s two smaller, main airports are Chania International Airport and Sitia Public Airport (domestic flights between Crete and mainland Greece). OFI Crete F.C, a Greek Super League team, plays at Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium in Heraklion. Crete’s currency is the Euro, cars travel on the right-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old. Crete accommodations are some of the Greek Isles’ best. Before we get to Crete accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

Crete’s earliest permanent settlement, a major Minoan center. can be traced to 7000 BC Knossos. The Minoans were skilled artists and writers, as evidenced archaeologically by their elaborate pottery, and by their mysterious Linear A writing system, which has been discovered on tablets, ritual objects, sealed documents and mason marks. Mediterranean traders, the Minoans built a palace at Knossos. Mainland-Greece Mycenaeans replaced the Cretan Minoans around 1420 BC, as evidenced by a Linear B archive found at Knossos that dates to around that time. The Late Bronze Age’s sudden 12th century BC collapse ushered-into Crete new waves of mainland Greeks, who established city-states. Following a brief period of civil order in the 5th century BC, as inferred by the Gortyn city-state’s legal code, unrest ensued in the late-4th century by way of aristocratic elite infighting and city-states’ prolonged warfare. The Lyttian War (220-216 BC) fought between Knossos (allied with Rhodes) and Polyrrhenia (allied with Macedonia) resulted in a Knossian defeat. At that point, Crete largely fell under Macedonian influence, with king Philip V gaining hegemony over the island. However, the Cretan War (205–200 BC) between Macedonia (allied with the Aetolian League and Spartan pirates) and Rhodes (allied with Byzantium and Athens) resulted in a Rhodian victory. Around this time, Rome began to meddle with Cretan affairs The town of Ierapytna (Ierapetra) gained control of eastern Crete in the 2nd century BC. With the rise of the Roman Empire, Crete initially repelled an attack by Roman general Marcus Antonius Creticus in 71 BC, but was subsequently conquered in 69 BC by Quintus Caecilius Metellus, who became known as “Creticus”. During Roman rule, Gortyn was made the capital of a prosperous Crete, which had become a Roman province alongside Cyrenaica (eastern region of Libya). In 297 AD, Crete was separated from Cyrenaica, though the island remained an Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire province. Constantinople became the Eastern Roman Empire’s capital circa 330 AD, and thereafter Crete was faced with a series of adversities: extreme earthquakes (365 & 415 AD), Vandal attack (467), Slavic raid (623) and Arab raids (654, 670 & 8th century). Jurisdiction of the island was transferred, under Byzantine Emperor Leo III the Isaurian, from the Pope to the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 732. Having been ruled by the Romans for 900 years, Crete was captured in the 820s by Andalusian Muwallads, who established the Emirate of Crete. After nearly 150 years of Arab rule, Crete reverted to Byzantine Empire control following the siege of Chandax (960–61). The Fourth Crusade seized Constantinople in 1204. At that time, Crete was given to the leading Crusader Boniface of Montferrat, who in turn sold the claim to the Republic of Venice, the Crusade’s prevailing force. Venice’s rival, the Republic of Genoa seized Crete shortly thereafter, but the island was recaptured by Venice in 1212. Venice ruled Crete for more than 400 years starting in 1212. Under Venetian rule, Renaissance-style flourished on the island. Of Venice’s population of approximately 60,000, about 10,000 relocated to Crete. As a result, the ancient city of Kydonia was revived and renamed Canea, which developed into modern Chania. Venetian rule ended effectively in 1669 when, following the siege of Candia, Ottomans conquered Crete. Following the seventh and final Ottoman–Venetian War in 1715, many Greek Cretans fled to other parts of the Republic of Venice. The Ottomans built high walls and bastions around Heraklion. Wealthy shipbuilder Ioannis Vlachos, also known as Daskalogiannis, staged a revolt against Ottoman rule in Crete during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774). Erroneously assuming that he would receive support from the Russian navy, which never arrived, Daskalogiannis was forced to surrender to Ottoman authorities. Displayed publicly and remaining silent throughout, Daskalogiannis was tortured, skinned alive and beaten to death. Ottoman-Sultan Mahmud II granted control of Crete to de facto Egyptian ruler Muhammad Ali Pasha in exchange for Pasha’s military support during the Greek War of Independence. Crete was omitted from the London Protocol of 1830, while subsequently being confirmed in the Convention of Kütahya of 1833. The July 3, 1840 Convention of London returned Crete to direct Ottoman rule. The Cretan revolt (1866–1869) between Greek Revolutionaries and the Ottoman Empire resulted in an Ottoman victory and revolt suppression. At the revolt’s onset, the Arkadi Monastery had served as rebel headquarters, but became the scene of self-induced gunpowder barrel explosions along with a massacre. Several Cretan uprisings against the Ottomans occurred in the mid-to-late-19th century, prompting Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia, the “Great Powers”, to garrison troops on the island circa February 1897. Autonomy under Ottoman suzerainty was proposed by the Great Powers in March 1898. The September 6, 1898 Candia massacre resulted in 500–800 Christian inhabitant, and 14 British military personnel, murders, along with the British vice-consul and family being burned alive inside their home. Subsequently, Ottoman troops and administrators were expelled from the island by early-November, and autonomy was enforced by an incoming High Commissioner, Prince George of Greece, in December 1898. The Great Powers thus rose the Cretan State flag, with a white star to represent Ottoman suzerainty over the island. The proposed suzerainty most definitely served as a ruse to temporarily assuage the Ottomans. In 1908, Cretan deputies declared union with Greece. Then, at the 1912 First Balkan War’s onset, the Greek government declared Crete a Greek territory, which was not recognized internationally until December 1, 1913. The May 1941 Battle of Crete between the United Kingdom (largely) and Nazi Germany resulted in an Axis victory and occupation of “Fortress Crete“. During German occupation, the Massacre of Kondomari and Viannos massacres occurred. A majority of German forces evacuated Crete in October 1944, leaving only a small garrison at Chania. Following VE Day, the remaining Germans surrendered at Knossos to British Major-General Colin Callander. A series of political clashes in Athens, known as Dekemvriana during World War II, influenced the Greek Civil War (1946-1949). On Crete’s prolonged civil war battlefield, 34 remaining communist Democratic Army of Greece fighters finally surrendered in 1974, 25 years after Greece’s mainland civil war had ended.

Home to around 625,000 “Cretans”, Crete is the world’s 88th largest island, with over 650 miles of coastline. Turquoise waters can be found at various beaches encompassing the island. Diverse marine life consists of endangered monk seals, dolphins, octopi, sea turtles, fin whales, seahorses and various fish species. Several shark species inhabit the waters around Crete such as blue sharks, Mako, threshers and more, though human encounters are rare. Dangerous land animals are non-existent on Crete, where, according to Greek mythology, Zeus was born. Legend states that Hercules, honoring Zeus, removed all harmful and dangerous animals. About 210,000 of the island’s inhabitants live in the capital city of Heraklion. Annually, over 6 million people visit Crete, which is roughly 100 miles south of mainland Greece. Chania International Airport is named after after Daskalogiannis. Crete’s Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summer July high temperatures average around 85 °F, while January winter highs stay around 59 °F. The island’s highest peaks are often snowcapped between November and April. Snowfall is rare in lower elevations, though not impossible. Additional points of interest are Va (eastern beach / protected natural area), Knossos (Bronze Age archaeological site), Frangokastello (castle), Matala (southern village) Samariá Gorge, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Pankritio Stadium. Local foods include souvlaki (skewered meats), moussaka (ground meat, eggplant dish), dolma (stuffed grape leaves), spanakopita (savory spinach pie), dakos (meze appetizer with tomatoes, crumbled feta / mizithra cheese and herbs), tzatzkiki (cold cucumber-yogurt sauce), saganaki (fried cheese appetizer) and various seafoods. Popular drinks are wine, beer, raki (licorice-flavored aperitif) and Greek coffee (bold, kaimaki foam on top, unstrained grounds on bottom – brewed in a special briki pot). With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Crete accommodations that will help make for an outstanding trip. 

 

 

 

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion

Heraklion Archaeological Museum | Morosini Fountain | Heraklion Port | Cathedral Holy Temple of Saint Titus

Hotel amenities: bar, full breakfast (surcharge), seasonal outdoor pool, library, spa, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, business center, meeting rooms, car rentals, free parking

Nearby restaurants / bars: Antipodas (Greek restaurant), Koukouvagia (Greek restaurant), Tempelis (restaurant), KOUZEINERI (steakhouse), Molfetta Cucina Italiana (Italian restaurant), Minos Restaurant, Cooking with love (restaurant), Almi (restaurant), Smasheri Burgers (hamburger restaurant), Gohan Heraklion (Japanese restaurant), Wasabe (Asian restaurant), Xalavro Open Bar (cocktail bar), The Garden (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: Solo Gelato (ice cream shop), Vitsentzos Kornaros (movie theater), Kafetzakis Car Rental

Within feet:

• • • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    • Morosini Fountain (“Lions Fountain” – historic Venetian landmark)
    • Heraklion Port (cruise ships, ferries, cargo)
    • Cathedral Holy Temple of Saint Titus

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel is 13 minutes from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $178

 

 

 

Minos Palace Resort

Main Street, Agios Nikolaos

Ammoudi Beach

Hotel amenities: private beach, watersports, swimming pool, sea views, landscaped gardens, spa

Nearby restaurants / bars: Inblu All Day Bar Restaurant, Minos Palace Beach Bar

Nearby boat tours: Agios Nikolaos Boat Rent, MIRABELLO BOATS, Catamaran and Speedboat Trips by Adventure Tours

Nearby misc.: Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas – Greek Orthodox church), Spilia (scenic spot)

Within feet:

• • • Ammoudi Beach
    • Mini Club
    • Chri Chri

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • Vathi – Almyros of Agios Nikolaos Municipality

Within 2.4 miles:

• • • Ammoudara Beach

Minos Palace Hotel & Suites is 31 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Waterfall Suite): $675

 

 

 

Nautilux Rethymno

Australon Polemiston 23, Rethymno

Town Beach | Blue Beach

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, poolside bar, free full breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center

Nearby restaurants: Acropolis, Thymari, Crete Family Taverna (Greek restaurant), 1+1, EDESMA, Resmo Medi Resto & Bar

Within feet:

• • • Town Beach
    • Blue Beach

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Mili Gorge

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Fortezza Castle

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels is 67 minutes from Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Nautilux Suite): $551

 

 

 

 

Ethereal White Resort

Apokoronou 2, Heraklion

Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites | Natural History Museum of Crete

Resort amenities: restaurant, bar, breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, free parking

Nearby: Mavros Katis (restaurant), Guernica (bar), Ethereal Sky Bar – Restaurant

Within feet:

• • • Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites
    • Natural History Museum of Crete

Ethereal White Resort is 25 minutes from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Luxury Suite with Private Pool): $575

 

 

 

 

Hotel Port 7

Koundourou 7, Agios Nikolaos

Ammos Beach

Hotel amenities: bar, daily breakfast, bay / lake views, outdoor hot tubs, air conditioning, smart TVs, fully-equipped kitchenettes, kettles, mini-bars

Nearby bars: Yanni’s Rock Bar, Casa Porto Cocktail Bar, Bajamar (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: Bolero (café), House of Bioaroma Crete (health and beauty shop), Semi submarine (boat tour agency), Afroditi Fishing Trips, Eva Fishing Trips, Port of Agios Nikolaos (marina), Grafio Tourismou (visitor center)

Within feet:

• • • Ammos Beach
    • Ammoudi Beach
    • Central Square (El. Venizelou)

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Mini Club

Within 6 miles:

• • • Office of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos

Within 21 miles:

• • • Sitia Public Airport

Hotel Port 7 is 32 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Superior Studio): $110

Cost per person (three people): $36

 

 

 

The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel

Sfakia, Hora Sfakion

Vrissi Beach

Hotel amenities: garden views, garden, terrace, patios, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kettles, safety deposit boxes, bathrobes, slippers, luggage storage, free private parking, paid airport shuttle service

Nearby restaurants: Girogiali Grill House (gyro restaurant), Akrogiáli (restaurant), Taverna Obrosgialos (restaurant), Kitchen Stories By the Sea (restaurant), Taverna Delfini (restaurant), U Kantina (restaurant), Traditional Nikos Tavern (restaurant)

Nearby misc.: Cafe Bar Alkyon The Sweet Spot (café), Cafe Despina (café), Faros Cafe (café), Bakery Ntourountous Sfakia (bakery), MAPKOΣ & NIKH (bakery), Παντοπωλεῖον Mini Market (grocery store), Sfakia Tours (car rental agency), Sfakia Taxi Manousos (taxi service), Castel di Sfacia (fortress), Port of Sfakia (beach)

Within feet:

• • • Vrissi Beach
    • Ilingas Beach
    • Ammoudi Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Fortress of Frangokastello
    • Niato

Within 7 miles:

• • • Tavri

Within 22 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel is 59 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $148

 

 

 

 

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

Analipsi, Analipsi, Hersonissos

Aposelemis Beach

Resort amenities: beach sunbeds & umbrellas, restaurant, cabana bar, lagoon-style pool (stretches along the resort), spa center, fitness center, bathrobes, slippers

Nearby restaurants / bars: Greek Taverna Familia (restaurant), ATHINA (restaurant), Marina (restaurant), Aposelemis Taverna (restaurant), Ocean Seaside Food & Cocktails (restaurant), Nireas Sports Beach Bar & Restaurant, PITA Land (fast food restaurant)

Nearby misc.: Mojo Cafe Music Bar, Sea Cafe Bar, Asterias Restaurant Bar Cafe, MINOAN (supermarket), Aris Water Sports, Analipsi Beach, Church of Agios Dimitrios, Agia Marina Analipsis (church)

Within feet:

• • • Aposelemis Beach

Within 2.9 miles:

• • • Dinosauria Park

Within 3.2 miles:

• • • Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos

Within 5.2 miles:

• • • Watercity

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is 9.3 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $765

 

 

 

Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa

Drapanos, Hersonissos

Malia Strip

Villa amenities: private beach, multiple restaurants & bars, cigar lounge, sea views, spa & health club, 2 outdoor swimming pools, private swimming pools, indoor pool, saunas, steam areas, private gym areas, rain shower

Nearby: Taverna GORGONA, Supermarket Gortys

Within feet:

• • • Stalida Beach
    • Lixnostatis Folk Museum

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • Aquaworld Aquarium

Within 2.8 miles:

• • • Malia Strip

Within 3.2 miles:

• • • Acqua Plus

Within 3.5 miles:

• • • Labyrinth Park

Within 9.5 miles:

• • • Watercity

Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa is 14 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (ambassador wellbeing suite): $1,559

Cost per person (three people): $519

 

 

 

 

Blue Bay Lifestyle

Bali, Bali

Bali Beach North

Hotel amenities: rooftop terrace with a swimming pool & bar, panoramic sea views, balconies, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, LED TVs, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, free on-site parking

Nearby restaurants / bars: Psitolihoudies (restaurant), Panórama (restaurant), Galini Taverna (restaurant), Porto Paradiso (restaurant), Hellenic Street Food (restaurant), Caldera Seaside Restaurant, Mambo Beach Bar & Restaurant, Psaropoúla (tavern), Harbour Cafe Bar (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: Luxury & Spa, Calista Wellness & Spa (day spa), Kouskouras Beach, Bali Bakery (patisserie), Bali Coffee and Sweets (ice cream shop), Michalis Shop (gourmet grocery store), Butcher Supermarket Port (supermarket), Candy by Mary (shopping mall), Hippocampos Bali Dive Center (dive club), The Skippers (yacht club), Happy Days – Happy holidays (car rental agency), OnTime Car Rental, Car Holiday (car rental agency), E-bikes Eco Tour (tour operator), Bali Tattoo Studio (tattoo and piercing shop), Varkotopos (beach), Paralia Mpali (beach), Plage de bali (tourist attraction), Cliff jumping spot (tourist attraction), Belvedere del Cuore (tourist attraction), Ekklisia Agia Triada (Greek Orthodox church)

Within feet:

• • • Bali Beach North
    • Bali Beach
    • Caves Beach

Within 9 miles:

• • • Museum of Ancient Eleftherna

Within 10 miles:

• • • El Greco Museum

Blue Bay Lifestyle – ex Bali Blue Bay is 22 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite): $234

Cost per person (four people): $58

 

 

 

Nearchou Boutique Hotel

Νεάρχου 10, Chania

Municipal Art Gallery of Chania | Folklore Museum of Chania

Hotel amenities: bar, breakfast, outdoor furniture, garden, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, private check-in / out, laundry, free parking, airport shuttle

Nearby: Apokoronas (chophouse restaurant), The Barracks (café), bougatsa Chania (pie shop), Sweet Dreams (dessert shop)

Within feet:

• • • Municipal Art Gallery of Chania (art gallery / restored 1910 building)
    • Folklore Museum of Chania

Within 1 mile:

• • • Firkas Fortress

Within 9 miles:

• • • Ancient City of Aptera

Nearchou Boutique Hotel is 7 miles from Chania International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $209

 

 

 

 

Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa

Poseidonos & Konstantinoupoleos Crete, Plakias

Skinos Beach

Apartment amenities: sun terrace, garden, spa center, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, continental breakfast

Nearby restaurants / bars: Medousa Restaurant (Greek restaurant), Taverna Manousos (restaurant), To Xechoristo (restaurant), Antoni’s Place (restaurant), Bites and Pints (pizza restaurant), Nymfes (bar)

Nearby misc.: Blu Cafe, Candia (café), Stamatis (pie shop), Boulangerie (bakery), Fragiadakis (butcher shop / deli), Creta Earth (traditional market), Super Market (hypermarket), SYN.KA Supermarket, Car Island Plakias (car rental agency), Moto Auto Plakias (car rental agency), Nature Collection (jewelry store), Dive2gether (dive shop), Elena Tours Plakias (tourist information center)

Within feet:

• • • Skinos Beach
    • Plakias
    • Amalthea

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Damnoni Beach

Within 26 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa is 44 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (King Suite): $442

Cost per person (six people): $73

 

 

 

Happy Cretan Suites

Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia

Psaromoura Beach

Hotel amenities: restaurant by the pool, poolside cocktail bar, buffet breakfast, panoramic bay / sea views, saltwater pool & whirlpool, sun loungers, balconies, indoor / outdoor hot tubs, sea-view fitness center, traditional local architecture, modern décor, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, hairdryers, makeup mirrors, free parking

Nearby: Taverna George (traditional restaurant), Super Market Faistos (supermarket), Die Sonnen Klippen (tourist attraction), Sunset Cliffs (hiking area), Church of Agios Sozon

Within feet:

• • • Psaromoura Beach
    • Sebastian Cafe

Within 1 mile:

• • • Mononaftis Beach

Within 3.9 miles:

• • • Palaiokastro

Within 9 miles:

• • • Natural History Museum of Crete
    • Agios Dimitrios Square
    • Rocca a Mare Fortress
    • Venetian Walls

Within 12 miles:

• • • The Minoan Palace of Knossos

Happy Cretan Suites is 10 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $337

 

 

 

 

Domus Blanc Boutique Hotel

Μαυρογένηδων 4-6, Halepa, Chania

House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos | Koum Kapi Beach

Hotel amenities: breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, terrace, garden, spa, sauna, hot tub, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, 24-hour front desk, concierge service

Nearby: Atelier Bistro (restaurant), Mom’s Kitchen (restaurant), FOURNOS Bar & Live Stage (live music bar), Dagkli by M&Co. (coffee shop), Saligaros (coffee shop), Venizelos Museum Café

Within feet:

• • • House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos (historic house museum)
    • Koum Kapi Beach

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Nea Chora Beach

Within 3.2 miles:

• • • Municipal Garden

Domus Blanc Boutique Hotel is 6 miles from Chania International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $355

 

 

 

Elysia Boutique Hotel

4η Πάροδος Καλλινίκου Σαρπάκη & Σήφακα, Chania Old Town

Mitropoleos Square | Firkas Fortress

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, breakfast, outdoor furniture, garden, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, private check-in / out, airport shuttle

Nearby restaurants / bars: Magna Grecia (Italian restaurant), MonEs (restaurant), Bara Piato (restaurant), Sita (restaurant), Coutellerie Restaurant Chania (restaurant), Terroir Wine Bar (bistro), Melodica (cocktail bar), Mamouth Cafe Bar (bar), Jolly Roger Bar

Nearby misc.: To Artopolion (bakery), Byzantine Walls Of Chania (historical landmark)

Within feet:

• • • Mitropoleos Square
    • Firkas Fortress (historic Venetian fortification)

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Kladissos Beach

Within 12 miles:

• • • Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete

Elysia Boutique Hotel is 8 miles from Chania International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $474

 

 

 

La Maison Ottomane

32 Parodos Kanevaro, Chania

Old Venetian Harbour Chania

Hotel amenities: oriental style, wooden floors & ceilings, original artworks, antiques, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tablets, espresso machines, marble bathroom features, bathrobes, slippers

Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: PALLAS (restaurant), Ta Chalkina (barbecue restaurant), Kariatis Restaurant (Italian restaurant), Puerto Coffee Food & Cocktails (bar), Barbarossa (bar), Κ2 (bar), NAMA (cocktail bar), KaMon Irish Pub Chania (pub), The Conor Pass Irish Bar (Irish pub)

Nearby misc.: Miden Agan (market), Diniakos leather sandals (shoe store), KAM Center of Mediterranean Architecture (arts organization)

Within feet:

• • • Old Venetian Harbour Chania
    • Koum Kapi Beach
    • Nea Chora Beach
    • Archaeological Museum of Chania
    • Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral
    • Mitropoleos Square

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Golden Beach

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Venizelos Graves

Within 7 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

Approximate cost per night: $322

 

 

 

 

 

KYMANI Boutique Hotel & Suites

Festou, Plakias

Kalypso Beach

Hotel amenities: seasonal outdoor pool, pool / garden views, terraces, balconies, patios, garden, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kettles, safety deposit boxes, desks, concierge service

Also in the area: Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa

Within feet:

• • • Plakias
    • Skinos Beach
    • Antoni’s Place

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Kalypso Beach

Within 26 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

KYMANI Boutique Hotel & Suites is 44 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite): $153

Cost per person (three people): $51

 

 

 

Almyrida Sands

Almirida Apokorona, Almyrida

Vrasco Beach

Apartment amenities: outdoor garden dining, sea views, terraces, balconies, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, coffee machines, kettles, hairdryers, free private parking

Nearby restaurants: Costanita, Elia & Thyme, Ēliobasílema, Plaka, Canteena Almyrida, Emerald Restaurant

Nearby misc.: Out of the Blue (boat rental service), Antonis Boats (boat rental service)

Within feet:

• • • Almirida Beach
    • Costanita

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Vrasco Beach

Within 1.8 miles:

• • • Historical – Folklore Museum of Gavalochori

Within 3.6 miles:

• • • Ancient City of Aptera

Within 11 miles:

• • • Historical Archive of Crete
    • Minoan’s World
    • Municipal Art Gallery of Chania

Almyrida Sands is 55 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Apartment with Sea View): $196

Cost per person (seven people): $28

 

 

 

 

 

AMÉNTE Mindful Stay

Plakia, Plakias

Ammos Bar

Hotel amenities: outdoor swimming pool, sea views, terrace, balconies, garden, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, electric tea pots, safety deposit boxes, desks, continental / vegetarian breakfast, concierge service, laundry service, business facilities, car rental service, free private parking, shuttle service

Nearby bars: Beach bar Mes tin ammo (bar), Paligremnos Beach Bar (bar), Beach House Plakias (bar)

Nearby misc.: The Oven of Plakias (pastry shop), Plakias Beach, Born Free Yoga | Plakias (yoga studio)

Within feet:

• • • Ammos Bar
    • Plakias

Within 1 mile:

• • • Damnoni Beach
    • Kalypso Beach

Within 27 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

AMÉNTE Mindful Stay is 44 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $146

 

 

 

Fedra Suites

Myrthios, Plakias

Taverna Plateia

Apartment amenities: sea views, terrace, hot tub, soundproofed rooms, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, kettles, safety deposit boxes

Nearby restaurants: Plateia Myrthios (Greek restaurant), Taverna Panorama (Greek restaurant), Taverna Dionyssos (Greek restaurant), Restaurant Vrisi (Greek restaurant)

Nearby misc.: Myrthios Mandarini (boutique), Enotia (jewelry store), Lithos (jeweler), Myrthios View Point (tourist attraction)

Within feet:

• • • Taverna Plateia
    • Plakias
    • Skinos Beach

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Foteinari Beach

Within 10 miles:

• • • Fortress of Frangokastello

Within 12 miles:

• • • Municipal Garden
    • Centre of Byzantine Art
    • Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
    • Historical and Folklore Museum

Fedra Suites is 44 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Apartment): $201

Cost per person (four people): $50

 

 

 

 

Sunset Elafonisi Apartments

Livadia Kissamou, Livadia

Traditional Taverna

Hotel amenities: infinity pool, sea views, sun terrace, garden, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, coffee machines, kettles, safety deposit boxes, walk-in showers, hairdryers, free private parking

Nearby: Livadia Traditional Tavern (restaurant), Gialites Taverna (restaurant), Shiatsu massage Aris Stratakis (massage spa), Inachori natural pool (swimming area), Koutoulou Beach

Within feet:

• • • Traditional Taverna

Within 2.2 miles:

• • • Stómio Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Elafonissi Beach

Within 10 miles:

• • • Ancient Falassarna

Within 36 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

Approximate cost per night (Superior Apartment): $197

Cost per person (six people): $32

 

 

 

Citrus Exclusive

32 Erithrou Stavrou, Agios Nikolaos

Mini Club

Apartment amenities: sea views, balconies, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, kettles, safety deposit boxes, walk-in showers, slippers, hairdryers

Also in the area: Victoria Hotel

Within feet:

• • • Mini Club
    • Ammoudi Beach
    • Ammos Beach

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Havania Beach
    • Almiros Beach

Within 21 miles:

• • • Sitia Public Airport

Citrus Exclusive is 31 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Apartment): $230

Cost per person (six people): $38

 

 

 

 

Lithos Traditional Guest Houses

Xerokampos, Xerokampos

Xerokampos Beach

Guesthouse amenities: sea / garden views, barbecue facilities, Cretan architecture, fireplaces, beamed ceilings, unique 19th-century antiques, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, wooden-floored bathrooms, free mountain bike rentals upon availability, free parking

Nearby restaurants: Taverna Kostas (restaurant), Taverna Creta Sun (restaurant), Akrogiali Tavern (restaurant)

Nearby beaches: Argilos, Mazida Ammos, Alatsolimni Beach, Karavopetraki, Karavopetra, Vourlia

Nearby misc.: Minimarket Ampelos (supermarket)

Within feet:

• • • Xerokampos Beach
    • LivikoView
    • Alatsolimni Beach

Within 14 miles:

• • • Sitia Public Airport

Within 58 miles:

• • • Karpathos Airport

Approximate cost per night (One-Bedroom Apartment): $142

Cost per person (three people): $47

 

 

 

Domes Noruz Chania

Pantelaki Street 5

Golden Beach

Resort amenities: private beach access, restaurant. 2 bars, 2 pools, poolside bar, water / island views, spa center, sauna, hammam, hot tub, fitness center, sandstone architecture, plunge pools, extended outdoor living areas with lounge furniture, outdoor bathtubs & hot tubs, free Wi-Fi

Nearby: Siroccos Restaurant

Within feet:

• • • Golden Beach
    • Glaros Beach
    • Iguana Beach
    • Yannis Beach
    • Chryssi Akti
    • Fransiscan Monastery of Agios Fragkiskos

Within 2.2 miles:

• • • Firkas Fortress

Within 2.3 miles:

• • • Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
    • 1866 Square
    • Archaeological Museum of Chania
    • Folklore Museum of Chania

Within 3.1 miles:

• • • Limnoupolis

Within 9.4  miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

Approximate cost per night (sublime loft): $326

Cost per person (four people): $81

 

 

 

 

De President Suite, Ma President Suite & Ni President Suite

4th Septemvriou & Demokritou 1, Sitia

Sitia Public Airport

Suite amenities: city / sea views, indoor pools, saunas, hot tubs, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, private entrances

Nearby restaurants / bars: Cretan House (Greek restaurant), Thalassa Café Restaurant (Greek restaurant), Το Βάι (small plates restaurant), Salt and Pepper (fast food gyros), Mitsakakis (dessert restaurant), Roof Garden (bar)

Nearby misc.: Cafe of Anna, En Plῷ (G. Papadakis and S. Tsiminikakis – café), Café Kafé (Konstantinos Mich. Katsamboxakis – coffee shop), Cretan Land (grocery store), KOKOLAKIS KOSTANTINOS (liquor store), Hair salon (by Niki Tsimitaki team), Kipos Cafe, Charlot (barber shop), Manolo (barber shop)

Within feet:

• • • Sitia Public Airport
    • Sitia Beach
    • Taverna Steki

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Karabopetra Beach

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Deep River Beach

Within 47 miles:

• • • Kasos Island Airport

 Heraklion International Airport is 53 miles.

Approximate cost per night (Villa – Beach Front): $254

 

 

 

Stelani Villas & Suites

Kalamaki

Kalamaki Restaurant

Stone House amenities: plunge pools, panoramic sea / mountain views, large verandas / gardens, autonomous heating / cooling systems, free Wi-Fi, fully-equipped kitchens

Nearby: Pahia Ammos Beach

Within feet:

• • • Kalamaki Restaurant
    • Kalamaki Beach

Within 2.5 miles:

• • • Phaistos

Within 3.5 miles:

• • • Museum of Cretan Ethnology

Within 6.2 miles:

• • • Agiofarago Gorge

Stelani Villas & Suites is 31.2 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (villa): $213

Cost per person (five people): $42

 

 

 

 

Tarsia Homes & Suites

Kalamaki

Taverna Aristodimos

Suite amenities: sea views, sun terraces, garden, BBQ facilities, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, hairdryers

Nearby restaurants: Aristodimos Restaurant (Greek restaurant), Dolphins Wine Bar Restaurant, The Myth of Aphrodite (Greek restaurant), Bei Marina, Taverna Marina, Restaurant Giorgos , Sunset Restaurant, Yiannis-Nefeli

Nearby misc.: Alexander Rent a Car (car rental agency), Kite Spot Kalamaki (kite shop)

Within feet:

• • • Taverna Aristodimos
    • Kalamaki Beach

Within 21.7 miles:

• • • Lake of Zaros

Within 27 miles:

• • • Bali

Tarsia Home & Suites is 31.9 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (holiday home private pool): $367

Cost per person (five people): $73

 

 

 

Callista Luxury Residences

Eparchiaki Odos Ierapetras – Sitias 34, Ierapetra

Agios Andreas Beach

House amenities: seasonal outdoor pool, sea, pool & mountain views, terraces, patio, garden, barbecue facilities, picnic area, soundproofing, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, bicycle rental service, free private parking, paid airport shuttle service

Nearby: Enorme Santanna Beach

Within feet:

• • • Agios Andreas Beach
    • Livadi Beach

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • West Beach of Ierapetra

Callista Luxury Residences is 39 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $397

Cost per person (seven people): $56

 

 

 

 

 

Elkysti Crete

Kamilari-Kalamaki Road

Taverna Pelagos

Apartment amenities: outdoor pool, sea views, barbecue facilities, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, kettles

Nearby restaurants: Taverna Avra (restaurant), Aristides Taverna (restaurant), Taverna Pelagos (restaurant), Athivoles of Kara (restaurant), taverna diogenis place (barbecue restaurant)

Nearby misc.: Notia ammos Cafe Snack Bar (coffee shop), Sweet Way Bakery (bakery), Creta Nature (organic food store), Bioaroma Kritis (traditional market), Katerina (supermarket), ToyCar Kalamaki Rent A Car (car rental agency)

Within feet:

• • • Taverna Pelagos
    • Kalamaki Beach
    • Kommos Beach

Within 3.6 miles:

• • • Museum of Cretan Ethnology

Within 42 miles:

• • • Heraklio Town

Elkysti Crete is 31.3 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (deluxe apartment): $159

Cost per person (four people): $39

 

 

 

 

Istron Breeze Isla

Istron, Istro

Agios Panteleimonas Beach

Villa amenities: outdoor dining furniture, barbecue facilities, sea / garden views, terrace, garden, hot tub, soundproofing, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, fully-equipped kitchen, coffee machine, hairdryer, private check-in / out, luggage storage space, bicycle / car rental service, private entrance, free private parking

Also in the area: Aphrodite Luxury Accommodation, Die Zwei Brüder Art & Suites

Within feet:

• • • Agios Panteleimonas Beach
    • Karavostasi Beach
    • Voulisma Beach

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Pylos Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Mini Club

 Heraklion International Airport is 34 miles.

Approximate cost per night (Istron Breeze II): $118

Cost per person (five people): $23

Approximate cost per night (Istron Breeze Cocoon): $96

Cost per person (five people): $19

Approximate cost per night (Istron Breeze Isla): $150

Cost per person (four people): $37

 

 

 

 

Villa Sapphire

Almyrida Chania, Almyrida

Kera Beach

Villa amenities: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, infinity pool, sea / mountain views, terrace, balcony, patio, garden, outdoor furniture, barbecue facilities, soundproofing, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, fully-equipped kitchen, walk-in shower, bicycle / car rental service, facilities for disabled guests, free private parking, paid airport shuttle service

Nearby: Coffee Shop Aggelakis Mini Market (coffee shop), Paralia Keras (beach), Panagia Kera Church (Greek Orthodox church)

Within feet:

• • • Kera Beach
    • Almirida Beach
    • Dimitris

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Historical – Folklore Museum of Gavalochori

Within 2.9 miles:

• • • Ancient City of Aptera

Within 11 miles:

• • • Firkas Fortress

Villa Sapphire is 55 miles from Heraklion International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $571

Cost per person (eight people): $71

 

 

 

 

Winehill Villa

Pano Platanias 0, Platanias

Gerani Beach

Villa amenities: outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, fully-equipped kitchen, coffee machine, kettle, private parking

Nearby restaurants / bars: Symposium Restaurant Platanias (fine dining restaurant), Socrates Restaurant Platanias, Vigli Restaurant Platanias, Cosmos (Mediterranean restaurant), To souvlaki tou platania (fast food restaurant), Sta Karvouna (restaurant), Almiras Restaurant (Greek restaurant), Riza Restaurant Platanias (traditional restaurant), Amarantos (traditional restaurant), Agioklima Restaurant, Panorama Restaurant, Barba Thomas (restaurant), 50 Shades of Grill (restaurant), West Crete (restaurant), Souroupo (restaurant), New Planet Cafe (bar), Cafe Cafe (cocktail bar), Manteio Cocktail Bar

Nearby misc.: Cool_cafe (coffee shop), Hairdresser Elena (hair salon), Van Art Tattoo Studio (tattoo shop)

Within feet:

• • • Gerani Beach
    • Platanias Square
    • Agia Marina Beach

Within 4.7 miles:

• • • Municipal Garden

Within 7 miles:

• • • Archaeological Museum of Chania
    • Minoan’s World
    • Historical Archive of Crete
    • Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete

Within 13 miles:

• • • Chania International Airport

Approximate cost per night: $1,113

Cost per person (fifteen people): $74

 

 

 

 

So there they are, Crete accommodations that will help make for an outstanding trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in the Greek Isles!