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Budget hotels in Chania (Crete)
Stelisia Rooms is a budget-friendly choice that is set 5 minutes' walk from Alatopetra. For budget stays, travelers can choose Vilelmine, which is 200 meters from the city center. Morfeas Hotel is an affordable hotel steps away from Cave of the Holy Fathers, which offers room rates from 73US$.
Proximity to public transport
Plenty of options are available for guests wishing to stay near Chania International airport, including Pazinos Village Studios and Villa Dafni.
Convenience of staying in the city center
Travelers who prefer staying in the center of the city should check out Doge Traditional Hotel and Arkadi, which are a 5 and 5-minute walk from the city center. Palazzo Di Pietro and Smaragdi are good apartments that will place you within a 5-minute walk of the city center. To stay in Koum Kapi district, book a room in Ciel Collection Suites near Inspira.
Avra City Hotel is a good choice near the center, within walking distance of Municipal Art Gallery of Chania. Rainbow Apartments puts you within a 20-minute walking distance of Lafkas Brewery and offers accommodation with a golf course, a sun terrace and a sun deck.
Luxury and boutique accommodation
The upscale Porto Del Colombo offers the city views and is close to gardens and a harbour. For quirky and unique accommodation in Chania Old Town district, try Alcanea Boutique Hotel steps away from The Venizelos Tombs. The 3-star Porto Veneziano is an excellent chain hotel featuring a tennis court, a sauna and a golf course.
Apartments, B&Bs and others
Sorta Apartments is an affordable apartment for families located next to Perivolia Municipal Stadium, with room rates from 111US$. Enjoy your staying at a comfy Hotel Captain Vasilis located just 350 meters from the city center. Book a room at Georgioupolis Beach Hotel where you can enjoy a kid-friendly environment with a Jacuzzi, canoeing and horse riding. Anatolia Charming Hotel ia an elegant resort hotel set less than a 15-minute walk from Yoga Class.
City Guide:
CHANIA is a gateway destination to the so-called "inner Crete".
The city will fuel your imagination from Crete's life as a Venetian Harbour with its old-world appearance, narrow cobbled streets and cafe-lined waterfront. Some say that Chaina absorbed some touches of Florence and Venice, but the city is still a rather distinct experience.
You can come and see what makes Chania so exceptional. Booked.net can place you in cheap hotel in Chania to luxury accommodation all available at Booked.net. Our listings include maps, photos and secure forms on each hotel.
The main secret of Chania's charm is that it knows how to show its true worth. Thus, soon after arrival you are going to become charmed with Chania, so much so you won't notice its grimy port corners, but go straight to indulging in its cluster of antique harbor buildings, ornate arches and churches.
Attractions include;
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Limnoupolis Water Parka, a very quiet park to take it easy in green surroundings
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Ancient Aptera, a place for strolling its old monastery part and see the Roman cistern
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Botanical Park of Crete, a unique 20ha with fruit trees
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Archaeological Museum traces the history of the area with rich collections of artifacts
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Maritime Museum of Crete, a world-class museum concerning shipping and maritime history
Besides architecture, Chania brims with unique history. For example, its language – Greek – is among the oldest in Europe dating back to 4,000 years before the present. But Chania is not afraid of its historic face and itself began in the Neolithic period. It was chosen by settlers due to its strategic location in a hilly area.
This height protected the city from early attacks and it evolved into bustling destination through various hands. First, the Romans conquered Chania in 67 BC. then the city joined the Byzantine Empire that reshaped gray city walls to being unparallelled in terms of design, while the Venetians fortified Chania with a fortress on Kastelli Hill.
Throughout its history Chania has been always dealing with change and today it nods towards the modern world. The city is packed with modern entertainment like stylish bars, upscale restaurants and pulsating night clubs yet in Chania traditions are apparent.
Its traditional face goes beyond orthodox churches and religious-based celebrations, but is best seen in its cuisine with the old recipes based on cooking with olive oil that makes eating in Chania very healthy.
Whether you are fancy Chania for its cuisine or cultural splendor, with Booked.net the city is a few clicks away.
