The best small hotels in Western Crete — Chania's Old Town and the slow villages of Apokoronas
Western Crete is the slower half of the island — Chania's Venetian harbour, the gorges and white-washed villages of Apokoronas and Sfakia, and the long beaches of the south coast. The Old Town of Chania remains one of the Mediterranean's most lived-in port quarters; inland, the villages of the Akrotiri and Apokoronas peninsulas keep their tavernas, their olive presses, their afternoon stillness. This is calmcation Crete: not Heraklion's resorts, but the older, quieter west — the side that built the island's reputation for slow Cretan summers.
A villa in Chania, Greece. The property offers partial sea views from one terrace and is a short drive (7-10 minutes) from the beach and the seaside. 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, 2 bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.
A villa in Nerokouros, Greece. The villa features a private pool, which is consistently praised for its quality and temperature, providing a pleasant option for… 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 3 bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.
A homestay in Neohori, Greece. The property boasts significant sea views from its terrace, suggesting proximity to the coast, though direct access is not…
A small boutique hotel in Chania, Greece. The hotel offers a small swimming pool and outdoor hot tub, with some rooms featuring private splash pools. Free parking, indoor pool, on-site restaurant and spa. Adults-only.
A small boutique hotel in Chania Town, Greece. The hotel is located close to the harbour, old port, waterfront, and local beaches, providing easy access to water. Pet-friendly, free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms and cable channels.
A small boutique hotel in Chania, Greece. The hotel offers sea views and is close to the Chania port and harbour. Outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, balcony and free Wi-Fi.
A small boutique hotel in Chania Town, Greece. The hotel is located directly on the Venetian harbour, offering views of the water. On-site restaurant, balcony, sea view and view.
A apartment in Chania, Greece. The property is consistently praised for its excellent location, being very close to Chania's Old Town and its amenities, all… 1 bedroom, 2 beds, free Wi-Fi and kitchen.
A small boutique hotel in Chania Town, Greece. The hotel offers private hot tubs in some rooms and a communal pool, described as lovely and zen, though some found the pool… Indoor pool, on-site restaurant, spa and free Wi-Fi.
A guesthouse in Chania Town, Greece.