New Town Travel Guide
Rethymno

Visit New Town
Stay near popular New Town attractions
Things to do

From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites

From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

From Rethymno: Arkadi, Melidoni, and Margarites Tour

Discover West Crete! Chania, Kournas & Rethymno! From Heraklion

Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites, olive oil factory
Top hotels in New Town

Eltina Hotel
"Hotel easy to find, next to large supermarket on a main road, a mile from the cross island route. Some parking, 3 allocated spaces and then on street parking nearby Has a lift but some stairs involved for most rooms. Room was a 2 room apartment with a large lounge/kitchen area, with a large Smart ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Aquila Porto Rethymno

Elina Hotel Apartments
"Excellent location and very good room for family. This include two showers and toilets Very helpful staff and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Atlantis Beach Hotel
"More 4* than 5*"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Archipelagos Hotel
"Accueil chaleureux. Vue exceptionnelle. À 15 minutes du centre ville et de la plage. Petite plage de l’autre côté de la rue. Séjour parfait"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Theartemis Palace
"The hotel was nice, facilities were good, however, the superior room that I had was a bit of a letdown. They had 2 small windows on the side of the room, which had blinds on them that allow loads of light through as they have holes in them, so we were woken up at about 5 every morning, which was ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Where to stay in New Town

Old Town Rethymnon
Old Town Rethymnon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle while in the area.

Old Town
If you're spending some time in Old Town, Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Platanes
Unique features of Platanes include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Platanes Beach or Blue Beach while you're exploring the area.

Adelianos Kampos
Visitors to Adelianos Kampos like its beaches and bars, and Platanes Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Gerani
Though Gerani may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Episkopi Beach and Fortezza Castle.









