The best boutique hotels in the old town of Rethymno, Crete
Crete, the largest Greek island, is renowned for its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. In the middle of the island (on the northern coast) lies the enchanting town of Rethymno, a mosaic of medieval charm, Venetian elegance, and Cretan traditions. For those yearning for an intimate and luxurious experience, here are some amazing boutique hotels in Rethymno Old Town that promise to make your stay truly memorable.
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Why Stay in Rethymno Old Town?
Choosing to stay in Rethymno Old Town means immersing yourself in centuries of history, from Venetian fortresses to Ottoman mosques. You will not easily get bored when discovering the alleys of this picturesque town. There are tons of restaurants and bars to go to, and the long, sandy beach of Rethymno is only a 10-minute walk. This way, you get city and beach for the price of 1 during your holiday.
Note that the old town of Rethymno is CAR FREE. This means you’ll have to find parking outside of the center and walk with your luggage to your accommodation.
- Overview: A blend of modern (urban minimalistic) aesthetics with traditional Rethymno architecture & elements, this brand new hotel is a haven for the contemporary traveler.
- Highlight: The pool, and the rooftop terrace that offers unparalleled views of the old town.
- Ideal for: Urban explorers and design aficionados.
- Overview: A testament to Venetian grandeur, this (collection of) boutique hotel(s) boasts lush courtyards, pools, and opulent rooms. A green and historical oasis in the city.
- Highlight: The serene, green ambiance of its gardens, pools and courtyards.
- Ideal for: History enthusiasts and relaxation seekers.
- Overview: Set in a restored Ottoman Venetian building and named after the nearby Neratze Mosque, this place offers friendly priced modern suites with very colorful interiors
- Highlight: The suites with terraces that look out on the mosque! Some suites have a spa bath or hammam
- Ideal for: Self-caterers, wellness lovers and lovers of colorful furniture
- Overview: An actual hotel, adults-only, with spacious courtyard with pool and relatively close to the beach
- Highlight: The organic breakfast, sourced from local Cretan producers.
- Ideal for: Foodies, and those who want both beach and pool every day
- Overview: Housed in a historic building (large mansion), this hotel is family-friendly and full of authentic wooden and stone details. In real life it looks way better than on the pictures even.
- Highlight: The main hall and courtyard with dolpin mosaic
- Ideal for: Families looking for an old town boutique hotel
- Overview: A modern boutique hotel but with almost royal furniture, and a nice shared pool
- Highlight: The pool
- Ideal for: Self-caterers who want a spacious suite and little kitchen
- Overview: modern suites with practical, minimalistic wooden furniture. Some of which overlook the walls of the Fortezza. Shared pool.
- Highlight: Location and the locally produced breakfast
- Ideal for: Those whose want it simple but good
- Overview: Basically fully equipped apartments, they even have a washing machine
- Highlight: The extent to which the suites are fully equipped
- Ideal for: self-catering families, or other people that are staying for a longer period of time
- Overview: A 15h century mansion turned into a hotel a while ago, so it has the more traditional hotel style and a shared pool
- Highlight: Has a parking lot, which is good as it is not easy to find parking near the old town
- Ideal for: Those who want to spend both time in and out of Rethymno town, as the hotel with its own parking is located on the edge of the old town
- Overview: Brand new boutique hotel, which shows in the design of the rooms. It is in fact a restored family home. Has a small pool as well.
- Highlight: The fact that both the smaller and larger accommodations have a nice place for cooking, sitting down and eating, so that your room feels like a small home
- Ideal for: Lovers of the contemporary hotel room style who want to have a bit more space and go self-catering this time
I hope one of these boutique hotels in the old town of Rethymno, Crete is to your liking!
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