check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. rooms are stair-access only. set 7 minutes on foot from the medieval old venetian harbour along the sea of crete, this informal hotel is flanked by restaurants in the old town. a cozy loft with rustic touches has an exposed-beam ceiling and a sitting area. it's a 10-minute walk from the 16th-century firka castle and 14 km from chania international airport ioannis daskalogiannis. upgraded rooms add balconies. there's a modest lobby lounge with stone archways. simply furnished rooms come with wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as en suite wet rooms, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 27 min
Agii Apostoli beach (18 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Agioi Theodoroi (24 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Maritime Museum of Crete (8 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Nea Chora Beach (17 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Firka Castle (10 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Golden Beach (16 min) Golden beach (16 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (27 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Old Venetian Harbour. (7 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. Limnoupolis (22 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Lighthouse (16 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Souda (52 min) This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Iguana Beach (18 min) Compact sandy beach offering umbrella rentals & refreshments. Órmos Soúdas (26 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Archaeological Museum of Chania (1 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. |