Old Town Rethymnon Travel Guide

Rethymno

A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
A historic stone fortress with a cobblestone pathway and lush greenery.
A calm harbor with boats, a lighthouse, and buildings along the waterfront.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent mountain in the background, a harbor with ships, and a fortified area with historical buildings.
A waterfront town with buildings, a dock, and boats.

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A harbor with several boats docked, a flag on one boat, and buildings in the background.

Rethymnon Venetian Port

9.2/10 (853 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Rethymno with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
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Things to do

Crete: Elounda Boat Trip with BBQ

Crete: Elounda Boat Trip with BBQ

฿944
per adult
Crete: Elounda Boat Trip with BBQ
e-Bike Guided Tour to Myli Gorge with Lunch included

e-Bike Guided Tour to Myli Gorge with Full Lunch included

฿2,643
per adult
e-Bike Guided Tour to Myli Gorge with Full Lunch included
Knossos and Heraklion Day Tour From Rethymno

Knossos and Heraklion Day Tour From Rethymno

฿1,510
per adult
Knossos and Heraklion Day Tour From Rethymno
Rethymno: Traditional Cooking Class in a Cretan Village

Rethymno: Chrysoula's Cretan Home Cooking Lessons

฿3,885
per adult
Rethymno: Chrysoula's Cretan Home Cooking Lessons
An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times

An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times

฿506
per adult
An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times
Arkadi Monastery & Rethymno Small Group Winter Tour

Arkadi Monastery & Rethymno Small Group Winter Tour

฿2,870
per adult
Arkadi Monastery & Rethymno Small Group Winter Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town Rethymnon

Hotel Ideon

Hotel Ideon

3 out of 5
10 Plastira Square Rethymno
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Museum of Contemporary Art and Municipal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great location. Staff are super friendly. Daily breakfast was a great bonus with good food and options. Overall just a great place to stay !!! Excellent value !!!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

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Avli Lounge Apartments

Avli Lounge Apartments

4 out of 5
Xanthoudidou 22 & Radamanthios Rethymno Crete Island
The price is ฿2,945 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
฿2,945
฿3,465 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"Je recommande cet hôtel: très bien situé - personnel impeccables et aidants et excellent déjeuner servis avec grand soin. L’hôtel est très propre. C’est à proximité de toutes les commodités. Bravo Alvi!!!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Avli Lounge Apartments
Civitas Suites Hotel

Civitas Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
E Venizelou 20 Rethymno Crete Island
The price is ฿1,598 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿1,598
฿1,931 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Ecclesiastical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Very nice staff. Nice decorations"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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Omma Suites

Omma Suites

43 Arkadiou Rethymno
The price is ฿3,284 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿3,284
฿3,757 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ecclesiastical Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"The pictures on the website make this hotel looks spectacular. The room I had did have a hot tub, but it was inside the room. That made it very difficult to take a shower, and actually filling the hot tub would take about an hour, so I never had time to do it. It also uses up a huge amount of space ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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Rimondi Boutique Hotels-Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Rimondi Boutique Hotels-Small Luxury Hotels of the World

4 out of 5
10, Xantoulidou Street Rethymno Crete Island
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Palazzino Di Corina

Palazzino Di Corina

4 out of 5
Damvergi Street 7-9 Rethymno
The price is ฿2,909 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿2,909
฿3,288 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Where to stay in Old Town Rethymnon

Find the best Old Town Rethymnon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town at sunset with a prominent lighthouse, a marina, and a historic fort overlooking the sea.

New Town

If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a calm sea with mountains in the background.

Adelianos Kampos

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

A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.

Old Town

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

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a lit street, beach, and ocean.

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.

A rocky coastline with clear turquoise waters and a steep cliff.

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.

Old Town Rethymnon Travel Guide