Rethymno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cactus Bar great spot for first morning of the holiday after overnight flight
Cactus Bar great spot for first morning of the holiday after overnight flight
On Crete. Every sunset is amazing
Greece showing a coastal town
Gerani showing rugged coastline

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 luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (350 reviews)
Beautiful place! Staff was very friendly! Rooms were cleaned everyday, and at night house keeping would come in and see if you needed more waters or towels. Only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars was because breakfast was the same thing everyday, I stayed there for 11 nights, and after a few days ...

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Grecotel Creta Palace

Grecotel Creta Palace

5 out of 5
Missiria Rethymno Crete Island
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Horse Park Rethymno and Platanes Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 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
Menta City Boutique Hotel

Menta City Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Psichountaki S. 26 Rethymno Crete
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,725 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿1,725
฿2,019 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Super clean hotel, and the staff was beyond friendly! Especially the guy who helped us at the front desk - super patient and eager to make sure we enjoyed our visit. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Menta City Boutique Hotel
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.
Grecotel Plaza Beach House

Grecotel Plaza Beach House

4 out of 5
60, A. Velouchioti st Rethymno Crete Island
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Town Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are ...
7.8/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Clean room, attentive staff

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Grecotel Plaza Beach House
Elina Hotel Apartments

Elina Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
153 L. Kountouriotou Street Rethymno Crete Island
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Anthony Gorge and Paleontological ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Great location to access the beach, lots of shopping, and lots of dining and drinking establishments. Very walkable. Lucked out and got street parking a couple blocks away the first day, but had to do pay parking at the marina the second day. Reception staff Alex extremely helpful with calling the ...

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Elina Hotel Apartments
Bio Suites Hotel

Bio Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
13, Albert Schweitzer Street Rethymno Crete Island
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Blue Beach and St. Anthony Gorge are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The hotel itself was excellent – the rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and the staff were always friendly and welcoming. The surrounding area is a hidden gem in Europe. There are incredible restaurants ...

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Bio Suites Hotel
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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 64%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 1%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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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

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