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Elia Estia

This cozy retreat in Chania Town combines comfort with easy access to the historic harbor, putting travelers within walking distance of local attractions.

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Elia Estia provides a practical home base with thoughtful amenities including laundry facilities and helpful concierge services. Travelers can connect using the free in-room WiFi before heading out to explore the Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market just steps away.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is ฿5,430
฿6,258 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Room options

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A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of a waterfront and buildings.

One Bedroom Suite with Sea view

  • Harbour view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room with Balcony

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, white pillows, and a painting of a lighthouse on the wall.

Classic Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room with Balcony

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and bedside tables with lamps and small decorative items.

Superior Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room with Balcony

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Room with Balcony

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located near the beach, Elia Estia is in Chania Town, a neighbourhood in Chania. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Maritime Museum of Crete and Greek National Football Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling. Visit our Chania travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A coastal walkway with a tall lighthouse, a stone wall, and a body of water.
    Old Venetian Harbor
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a coastal cityscape in the background.
    Chania Central Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A museum interior with historical exhibits, including maps, a model ship, and a collection of medals.
    Maritime Museum of Crete
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal lighthouse with a stone wall and a clear sky.
    Chania Lighthouse
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nea Chora Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Τα Χάλκινα
    5 min walk
  • Canale
    3 min walk
  • AlmyVita
    4 min walk
  • beans + tales
    3 min walk

About this property

Elia Estia

  • Upscale guest house near Old Venetian Harbor
  • Close to Chania Central Market and Nea Chora Beach, Elia Estia provides amenities such as car hire on-site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Elia Estia have comforts, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Zampeliou 32, Elia Zampeliou Hotel]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Zampeliou 32 street- Elia Zampeliou Hotel]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby partner property, Elia Fatma Boutique Hotel, located 0.25 miles (400 metres) away.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 7.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per room (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Elia Estia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elia Estia?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elia Estia on 12 Sep 2026 start from ฿5,430, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elia Estia?

Elia Estia doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Elia Estia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elia Estia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Elia Estia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per room applies.

Where is Elia Estia located?

Located in Chania Town, this guesthouse is steps away from Ancient Kydonia and Old Venetian Harbor. Chania Central Market and Nea Chora Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Elia Estia Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was nice, just the bathroom was pretty small. The view from the roof was nice. The only downside was a parking. We got the map but the parking lots on the map did not appear safe so we had to look for our own parking for an overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice people The room Very clean Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with a great view, and perfect location for exploring the waterfront in Chania.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia Huerta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice balcony and view of the water 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything we needed, comfortable bed, balcony, powerful shower, sofa and kitchenette. Beds were made up everyday. Everyone was friendly, helpful and made us feel so welcome. Would definitely go back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hidden gem. The most amazing view from our balcony. Staff were amazing and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with lovely views over the town and harbour. Caution: reception and breakfast room at 2 other different locations, albeit within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, right in old port Chania
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were good points and not so good points to the hotel. Firstly the location is excellent, in terms of being very close to the harbour. However, you have to walk to another Elia hotel to collect your keys though, which is about a 5 minute walk away. You can't get a taxi to either hotel, so get the taxi to drop you close to Elia Estia (closest point; corner of Katre and Kanevaro streets), leave your bags and travel partner at Elia Estia whilst the other person goes to collects the key! We had a room facing the back of the hotel (not facing the harbour). Our room was very big, with a very big bed and air con and a balcony (bathroom was small, but had nice toiletries). There was also a lounge area with a small kitchenette which would have been useful if we wanted to make any of our own meals. We didn't experience the night-time noise that the rooms overlooking the harbour sometimes experience. For the price we felt we got a good room with lots of space and very close to the harbour. The only downside is the number of stair you have to walk to get to the top floor, where the hotel rooms are. If you are young and fit, then the stairs aren't a problem, but if older and less fit, beware - there is no lift and we found carrying our case up and down in the heat, quite hard work. However, for the price we paid, we felt it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Great view from the balcony. Hotel staff was very friendly and very responsive to questions. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were particularly fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fabulous!

Thank you so much to the Elia staff for an incredible stay. It could not have been more perfect and we so look forward to returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The two bedroom and two bathroom rooms were perfect for my family of four. The upgraded bathrooms were nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close proximity to major viewing sites and newly renovated room but the partying noise in the neighborhood can be heard til 2 to 3 am everyday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. It was clean, central to everything. There are two nightclubs right below, and in Greece the clubs go on until 4am so just keep that in mind. The AC and YouTube can drown out the 2000s pop beats. Everything is really great, it’s just loud at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment was well done and clean though slightly small for three people. The view was excellent. Communicating with staff was generally a bit difficult. They had very little information to give to us regarding sightseeing which was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the place is different from than actual property. I was told that they mixed pictures of another property and they offered another location to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Riham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEWARE! This is the worst lie ever. It has nothing to do with the pictures or the description. 1) There is no parking. 2) In order to get to your room, you have to walk a quarter of a mile to the reception to receive a key. 3) Once inside the building, the first floor is 50+ steps up. 4) Inside the room, it’s old, dirty, and NO VIEW AT ALL. It looks over the rooftop of buildings. 5) People working there are rude. 6) When asked for help with the luggage when checking out, we were told there’s only one receptionist so they can’t. I highly doubt that the good reviews are real. Book at your own risk!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Natasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful experience!

Upon arrival we were told there was no shuttle service available and we would have to walk 15 min from the bus station in a heat advisory with our luggage. We were not able to secure an early check in so we walked around as they don’t have a real lobby. The small lobby they do have is extremely warm even with fans blowing. Here’s the juicy part, there is no where on the ad where it states the room is located away from where you check in. We had to walk some more up a hill through the town on cobblestone. The only decent part was they had a guy help with the luggage. Upon getting to the actual room, we were told there is NO ELEVATOR and we had to walk up 3 flights of stairs. For someone with previous knee injuries, this was not ideal. Getting into the room we sat on a hard as a wooden board couch, and although the building is old, it just wasn’t clean. It was quite dusty and we ended up wiping everything down. After 1 night we decided we could not keep hiking those stairs everyday of the trip. I went to the reception desk to inform them of all the issues and rather than an apology for their lack of transparency about the state of the property and the lack of amenities, I was met with constant argument. I checked out and requested a refund for the remaining days as we had to find another hotel and was told by them they could not do so. I had Expedia contact them and they doubled down. DO NOT STAY HERE! These people are dishonest and not helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Room comfort

Schön, aber …

Grosse Wohnung mit 2 Zimmer.Kleiner Balkon. Kücheneinrichtung minimal. AC super. Kein Lift, 3 Treppen. Tolle Aussicht auf den Hafen Zentrale Lage. Parkplätze sehr beschränkt ! Reception ca. 500 Meter entfernt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Boende i Chania

Allt var bra, skön säng och mycket bra frukost på ett annat hotell. Incheckning var också på ett hotell intill. Lång trappa upp till rummet. Bäddsoffan för extra vuxen kan vara mer bekväm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Renée

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Très bien situé. Jolie vue sur le port et la montagne. Très propre. Commerces à proximité.. Manque un ascenseur Et manque de contact avec la réception. Juste le jour de l arrivée. Autrement parfait.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Grand appartement

Très beau appartement points positifs : en plein centre appartement tout confort Points négatifs : demande et payer une chambre supérieure avec vue hors j'ai eu une vue côté rue vue sur toit dommage. Le lit est fait tout les jours pas forcément le nettoyage L'entrée dans le bâtiment est assez étroit A retenir également que cet hôtel tous ne se passe pas dans le même bâtiment à savoir la réception dans une rue, le petit déjeuner dans la même rue mais un autre bâtiment et les appartements dans un autre bâtiment pas très loin certe mais je ne trouve pas ça simple pour une personne qui n'a pas le sens de l'orientation ça doit être assez compliqué
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Très belle vue sur le vieux port vénitien et sur les resto. Grande chambre bien éclairée. Un peu bruyant la nuit car proche de l’action, mais pas exagérément. Petit déjeuner inclus de très bonne qualité et diversifié!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Das service war zu gut, täglicher Handtuch- und pantoffelwechsel wären nicht notwendig, die Kochmöglichkeit war sehr eingeschränkt und wir haben 2 Kaffeelöffel gespendet, da nur einer vorhanden war. Weingläser gab es keine. Bei unserer ankunft gab es auch keine nachttischlampen, die aber auf unsere dringliche anfrage am gleichen tag bereitgestellt wurden. Der empfang war sehr freundlich und unser gepäck wurde sehr liebenswürdigerweise vom empfangsbüro von einem mitarbeiter ins appartement bis in den letzten stock geschleppt! Also insgesamt sehr ok!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023