Chania Town

Chania

famouse venetian habour of Chania at sunny day, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 250026523
famouse venetian habour of Chania at sunny day, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 250026523
Old Venetian Port at Chania #BestOf5
The Old Venetian Harbour, Chania, Crete
The old port of Chania, or Xania, on Crete, Greece. Chania's old town was built during the town's long Venetian rule, and reminded more of a small Italian city than it did other towns in Greece. http://timeanddestination.com/venetian-cities-greece-chania-rethymno-nafplio/

Popular places to visit

Aerial View of Venitian Harbor

Old Venetian Harbor

4.5/5(99 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Chania with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Old Venetian Harbor
Chania showing a city

Chania Central Market

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Buy fresh local produce and sample traditional Cretan foods at this cross-shaped covered market, which first opened its doors in 1913.

Chania Central Market
Maritime Museum of Crete which includes interior views

Maritime Museum of Crete

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Dive into Crete’s nautical history at this fascinating museum. See shipwreck items and a replica of an ancient ship, and learn about a famous World War II battle.

Maritime Museum of Crete
Chania featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and a square or plaza

Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary

Enjoy a moment of peaceful reflection in this quiet Catholic cathedral, which is hidden away in Chania’s bustling old town.

Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Crete Island

Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan

Situated by the water’s edge in Chania’s Venetian Port is a 17th-century multi-domed mosque that now serves as a venue for art exhibitions.

Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan
Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece

Port of Souda

4/5(18 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tsikalaria with a trip to Port of Souda. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Souda

Chania Town Hotel Deals

Hyperion City Hotel

Hyperion City Hotel

4 out of 5
75 El. Venizelou Chania
The price is NT$2,460 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$2,460
NT$2,913 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (347 reviews)
Nice, clean room with kind staff and a very good daily breakfast.

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Hyperion City Hotel
Samaria Hotel

Samaria Hotel

4 out of 5
69 Kidonias St., 1866 Square Chania Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews)
Very nice and modern hotel

Reviewed on 2025/11/15

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Samaria Hotel
Kriti Hotel

Kriti Hotel

3 out of 5
Nikiforou Foka & Kiprou Chania Crete Island
The price is NT$3,395 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
NT$3,395
NT$3,921 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (394 reviews)
Nice breakfast, great location, nice view/balcony

Reviewed on 2025/11/14

Kriti Hotel
Kydon, The Heart City Hotel

Kydon, The Heart City Hotel

4 out of 5
Sof. Venizelos Sq. & 2 Str. Tzanakaki Chania Crete Island
The price is NT$3,348 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$3,348
NT$3,924 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (639 reviews)
Very nice hotel! This hotel is very well maintained and staffs are amazing! I highly recommend. This hotel is in a good location very close the old Chania. So we walked to the old Chania from the hotel. We had a rental car and they had a parking lot for hotel guests with extra charge so it was super ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/9

Kydon, The Heart City Hotel
Nostos Hotel

Nostos Hotel

3 out of 5
Zambeliou Street Chania Crete Island
The price is NT$2,046 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
NT$2,046
NT$2,329 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
View and staff and location.

Reviewed on 2025/11/26

Nostos Hotel
Porto Veneziano Hotel

Porto Veneziano Hotel

3 out of 5
Akti Enoseos & Glafkou Chania Crete
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
Our go-to hotel for stays in Chania; well maintained hotel with comfortable clean rooms, friendly staff and an excellent breakfast service with eggs etc cooked to order as well as an excellent cold buffet selection.

Reviewed on 2025/12/4

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Porto Veneziano Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Chania Town

Koum Kapi - Chania / Crete

Koum Kapi

Travelers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Koum Kapi
Mosque in the old Venetian harbor of Chania town on Crete island, Greece. Old mosque in Chania. Janissaries or Kioutsouk Hassan Mosque in Chania Crete. Turkish mosque in Chania bay. Crete, Greece.

Old Town Chania

While visiting Old Town Chania, you might make a stop by sights like Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market.

Old Town Chania
Aerial panorama of the resort town of Nea Chora in the Greek city of Chania, Crete

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Nea Chora Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Nea Chora
Abandoned old tanneries at Tambakaria, near Chania, Crete, Greece.

Halepa

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens, and historic sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum while you're exploring.

Halepa

Chania Town