Pension Theresa

Hania


This creaky old Venetian house with a long, steep, winding staircase and antique furniture delivers eight snug rooms with character aplenty. The location is excellent, the ambience is rustic and convivial, and there are fab views from the rooftop terrace, plus a communal kitchen stocked with basic breakfast items. There's an annexe nearby with apartments suitable for families.

Delightful hosts Maria and Victor are on hand to help at any time.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Hania attractions

1. Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Collection

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In the impressively restored Venetian Church of San Salvatore, this small but fascinating collection of artefacts, icons, jewellery and coins spans the…

2. Maritime Museum of Crete

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Part of the hulking Venetian-built Firkas Fortress at the western port entrance, this museum celebrates Crete’s nautical tradition with model ships, naval…

3. Firkas Fortress

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The Firkas Fortress at the western tip of the harbour heads the best-preserved section of the massive fortifications that were built by the Venetians to…

4. Venetian Fortifications

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Part of a defensive system begun in 1538 by Michele Sanmichele, who also designed Iraklio’s defences, Hania’s massive fortifications remain impressive…

5. Venetian Harbour

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There are few places where Hania's historic charm and grandeur are more palpable than in the old Venetian Harbour. It's lined by pastel-coloured buildings…

6. Lighthouse

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The lighthouse at the mouth of the Venetian Harbour is one of Hania's landmarks, sparkling at sunset and then illuminated after dark. The stone tower…

7. Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan

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One of the prettiest and most dominant vestiges of the Turkish era is this dusky-pink multidomed former mosque on the eastern side of the Venetian Harbour…

8. Etz Hayyim Synagogue

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Crete’s only remaining synagogue (dating from the 15th century) was badly damaged in WWII and reopened only in 1999. It sports a mikveh (ritual bath),…