Rethymno

Travel Guide

Crete Island which includes general coastal views
Gerani showing rocky coastline
Gerani featuring a church or cathedral and religious elements
Gerani featuring rugged coastline
Gerani showing general coastal views

Where to stay in Rethymno

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Perivolia

While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.

Perivolia
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

5 out of 5
Australon Polemiston 23, Rethymno, Crete
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews)
Great ammenities, comfortable rooms, good food and attentive staff. Excellent stay!

Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Grecotel Creta Palace

Grecotel Creta Palace

5 out of 5
Missiria, Rethymno, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Horse Park Rethymno and Platanes Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
Incredible staff! They can’t do enough for you and very polite! Hotel is beautiful and well kept! Very large pool and great Beach with amenities

Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025

Grecotel Creta Palace
Aquila Porto Rethymno

Aquila Porto Rethymno

5 out of 5
Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A, Rethymno, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Blue Beach and St. Anthony Gorge are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (125 reviews)
Breakfast was great, beach access excellent

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025

Aquila Porto Rethymno
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Steris Elegant Beach Hotel

Steris Elegant Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Konstantinoupoleos, Rethymno, Crete
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Blue Beach and St. Anthony Gorge ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
All around good standards

Reviewed on 14 Oct, 2025

Steris Elegant Beach Hotel
Atlantis Beach Hotel

Atlantis Beach Hotel

5 out of 5
Ari Velouchioti Street 28, Rethymno, Crete
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Town Beach and Blue Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
The staff were absolutely brilliant. So helpful and friendly. Room was so comfy, lush decor and really relaxing. Food was gorgeous. All fantastic and really reasonable, affordable price. Thank you!

Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025

Atlantis Beach Hotel
Rimondi Boutique Hotels

Rimondi Boutique Hotels

4 out of 5
10, Xantoulidou Street, Rethymno, Crete Island
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (347 reviews)
Lovely hotel in the heart of old town Rethymno
Lovely place in the heart of old town a straight shot back walking from the recommended parking.

Reviewed on 20 Sept, 2025

Rimondi Boutique Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rethymno

4.6
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The old town is a compact collection of vibrant, colourful narrow streets and alleys with a charming, small harbour and ancient fortification. There's a great range of shops and restaurants and many interesting places to visit around Rethymno.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We have been to Rethymnon many times, we love all the little backstreets, the range of tavernas and the friendliness of the people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Rethymno is a beautiful historic town surrounded by nice beaches and with a beautiful mountainous back drop. A great base for a holiday in Crete, with plenty of affordable places to eat and drink. Nearby city of Hania well worth a visit too.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Old town was brilliant - lots of great restaurants which are better value than right on the harbour or seafront

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very safe , crime free and really friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love the place. 3 visits every year for 10 years. Yet find something new all the time. Old town is amazing and very safe. We have no worries wandering around at 2am. On a night police close the roads, so safe to walk without traffic about