Rethymno Province
This working farm offers an immersion in the traditional Cretan way of life. Its attractive villas, laid out like a small village, have elegantly rustic…
Rethymno Province
This working farm offers an immersion in the traditional Cretan way of life. Its attractive villas, laid out like a small village, have elegantly rustic…
Hania Province
One of Crete’s ecotourism trailblazers is the isolated mountain resort village of Milia. Inspired by a back-to-nature philosophy, 16 abandoned stone…
Rethymno Province
Hemmed in by vines, olives and fruit trees, these 10 traditional-style houses have a view over rolling hills to the sea. The modern rooms have stone…
Iraklio
This chic, contemporary hotel is probably Iraklio's hippest digs. Clean rooms feature minimalistic white and olive-green decor, with separate shower and…
Rethymno Province
In the quiet hills above Bali, the traditional rooms here feel like your own small Cretan house. The village features 38 carefully crafted apartments with…
Rethymno Province
Once a hamlet whose olives supplied nearby Moni Arkadiou, this village has now been entirely converted into charming, stylish villas. The 12 original and…
Rethymno Province
These five balconied rooms are quiet, spotless and simply furnished, but it’s the charming and softly spoken Heracles himself who makes the place so…
Rethymno
Centrally located in a quiet street, this cheerful and professionally run hostel sleeps six to 12 people in clean, well-presented dorms (one is for women…
Rethymno Province
Bunches of dried herbs and flowers dangling from the wood-beamed ceiling welcome you to this gem on the northern outskirts of Margarites in Tzanakiana…
Iraklio
Smack in the town centre, these stylish one-bedroom apartments will leave you feeling like a local hipster. Featuring canary-yellow cabinetry, plush grey…
Elounda
This hilltop hideaway run by a charming family is a class act all around. Swoon-worthy bay views unfold from your sunny studio or apartment with terrace,…
Hania
Luxury is taken very seriously at this elegant 17th-century mansion in the Venetian quarter. Choose from standard rooms, one-bedroom apartments and suites…
Rethymno
In a quiet alleyway in the old quarter is this former Venetian-Ottoman bathhouse that, after several reincarnations, has undergone an elegant refit to…
Agios Nikolaos
These seven charismatic self-catering studios and villas (sleeping up to six) with private patios enjoy serene views of the Bay of Mirabello and cling to…
Hania
Within easy reach of the bus station and the old town, this modern, spick-and-span hostel has four- and six-bed mixed dorms that come with their own light…
Rethymno Province
On the northern outskirts of the village, this sprawling hillside hotel has spotless and tastefully decorated rooms. Each features fireplace, kitchenette…
Hania Province
This village organisation rents out Vamos' many restored homes. The lovely stone cottages have kitchens, fireplaces and TVs and are decorated in…
Rethymno
Run by local artist Frosso Bora and located above her pottery studio, these four spotless, ambience-laden rooms with exposed stone walls, small flat…
Hania
In the quieter Splantzia quarter, Ionas is housed in a historic building with contemporary interior design and friendly owners. The nine charming rooms…
Hania
This tranquil Venetian townhouse, renovated to impeccable standards, packs plenty of design cachet into its historic walls. The elegant rooms feature the…
Rethymno Province
In the heart of the upper town, this traditional 14th-century Venetian home has been given a plush new lease on life. Each of the five suites has…
Rethymno Province
If cookie-cutter rooms don’t do it for you, you’ll love the three traditionally furnished apartments in this protected stone house, which has seen…
Iraklio
Iraklio goes Hollywood – with all the sass but sans the attitude – at this mod boutique hotel overlooking the old harbour, recognisable by its jazzy…
Ierapetra
A heavy wooden door gives way to a vine-shaded courtyard at this restful, friendly space that's a happy coupling of historic touches and mod cons…
Rethymno
Occupying the former home of Venetian nobles, these 10 newly renovated rooms are elegant and bright. Just a stone’s throw from the harbour, they're…
Rethymno
Tucked in the heart of the old town, this luxurious Venetian mansion has historical ambience and cushy furnishings. The suites in the Estate building…
Rethymno Province
In a prime waterfront location, the Captain's modern and spacious split-level apartments are an excellent choice – all are different, but each is spacious…
Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor
Hania
This chic hotel is tucked away in a quiet alley and housed in a meticulously restored Venetian mansion (check out the ruins under the lobby's glass floor)…
Agios Nikolaos
Privacy, luxury and tranquillity are taken very seriously in this sprawling resort in a superb waterfront location just north of town. Gardens dotted with…
Rethymno Province
Run by the chatty and charming Aristea, this small inn offers sweeping valley views from balconies attached to five fairly basic but spotless and…
Agios Nikolaos
Fall asleep to the sound of the waves in this trio of stylish-rustic bi-level apartments in a secluded stone house that feels much like your rich aunt's…
Hania
An impressive boutique hotel with just nine suites, Domus Reiner is housed in a stunning restored Venetian building right on the harbour. Rooms are…
Rethymno
The nine individual rooms in this elegant mansion exude historic character without skimping on modern comforts. In one room the bathroom used to be a…
Rethymno Province
About 1km outside Anogia, en route to the Nida Plateau, this sprawling resort with spacious, modern rooms exudes calm. If you’re planning on hiking Mt…
Rethymno
Crete's oldest campground is only 4km east of the old city but feels far removed from Rethymno, on beautiful Missiria beach. Bamboo, palm and tamarisk…
Rethymno Province
If you want to be in the thick of things, don’t come here. With only the waves and a rushing creek for entertainment, this friendly, family-run property…
Rethymno Province
A passion for design is reflected in the stylish details at this breezy hotel overlooking the sea. Match your mood to the wall colours – pale green, blue…
Iraklio
Though the building itself is not of the latest vintage, small but fantastic newer rooms beckon at the Capsis Astoria. With splendid oak hardwoods,…
Ierapetra
About 27km east of Ierapetra, these 300-year-old stone cottages have been lovingly restored as guesthouses by owner Aleka Halkia. Potamos uses a solar…
Rethymno
Extremely comfortable and slightly quirky, the rooms with kitchenette in this 200-year-old home are named after the seasons and incorporate original…