Crete's second-largest city is a cultural, natural, and historical destination like no other. Whether a stay in Chania is driven by a desire to lie on the beach or to explore the island's Minoan, Greek, Venetian, and Turkish heritage, there are neighborhoods to suit all kinds of travelers. But where you stay can make a vast difference to your experience of Chania so it's best to learn about the different options. Choices range from the hotels in the sometimes raucous beachfront area to accommodation in the city center where the architecture will appeal to history lovers. Either way, a great vacation awaits on Greece's largest island.
Where to stay
in Chania

Top places to stay near the beach
Domus Blanc Boutique Hotel, Member of Domus Elegance Collection is a resort that comes with 2 restaurants and a seasonal outdoor pool and is well-liked by beach travelers for its helpful staff. It's located just steps from Kiani Beach. The Theodore Boutique Hotel is a resort featuring a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool. You'll be well placed to spend some time at the water with a visit to Stavros Beach, located close by. Inea Sole Boutique Hotel is a resort that comes with 3 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants and is well-liked by beach travelers for its helpful staff. If you're excited to spend some time by the water, the property is located just steps from Agioi Apostoloi Beach and Sunset Beach.
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Top romantic accommodations in Chania
Deluxe Apartment | 2 Bdrs in Chania Old Town is a guesthouse featuring in-room kitchens and private balconies.
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Top rated places to stay in Chania for families
Halepa Hotel is a hotel featuring free parking and laundry facilities that guests like for its helpful staff. Your family will be well placed to visit Maritime Museum of Crete and Greek National Football Museum, located close by. Civitel Akali Hotel is a hotel featuring a restaurant and free parking. It's located a short 14-minute walk from Maritime Museum of Crete and also walkable to Nea Chora Beach. Avra City Boutique Hotel is a hotel featuring free parking and free breakfast that guests like for its helpful staff. It's located a short 13-minute walk from Maritime Museum of Crete and also walkable to Koum Kapi Beach.
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Top luxury accommodations in Chania
Kiani Beach Resort Family is luxury a resort featuring 2 restaurants and 2 poolside bars that guests like for its helpful staff. Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton is luxury a resort featuring a private beach and 2 bars. You'll also be close to Stavros Beach and Archaeological Collection of Stavros Ithaca. Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only is luxury a resort featuring 6 restaurants and 2 poolside bars that guests like for its helpful staff.
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Best places to stay with pools
Kiani Beach Resort Family is a resort featuring a kid's pool and a full-service spa, and guests like its helpful staff. You'll be located just steps from Kiani Beach. Sirios Village Hotel & Bungalows - All Inclusive is a property featuring 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Kriti Hotel is a hotel featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, and guests like its helpful staff.
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Top places to stay near the airport in Chania
Kiani Beach Resort Family is a resort featuring an airport shuttle and a full-service spa that guests like for its helpful staff. The property is located 5.2 mi / 8.3 km from Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ). Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete is a hotel featuring an airport shuttle and 2 outdoor pools that guests like for its helpful staff. For easy airport access, it's located only 8.3 mi / 13.4 km from Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ). Sirios Village Hotel & Bungalows - All Inclusive is a property featuring an airport shuttle and 4 outdoor pools. The property is located 9.6 mi / 15.4 km from Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ).
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- Mosque of the Janissaries
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- Old Venetian Harbor
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- Chania Central Market
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- Visit Nea Chora
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