Old Town Rethymnon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
A historic stone fortress with a cobblestone pathway and lush greenery.
A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
A beach with a lighthouse, palm trees, and buildings along the shore.

Stay near popular Old Town Rethymnon attractions

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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Activities

Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites Half day

Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites, olive oil factory

AU$41
per adult
Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites, olive oil factory
Crete: Elounda Boat Trip with BBQ

Crete: Elounda Boat Trip with BBQ

AU$40
per adult
Crete: Elounda Boat Trip with BBQ
Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip

From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites

AU$40
per adult
From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites
Rethymno:Preveli Palm Beach, Monastery & Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Rethymno:Preveli Palm Beach, Monastery & Kourtaliotiko Gorge

AU$65
per adult
Rethymno:Preveli Palm Beach, Monastery & Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

AU$69
per adult
Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

AU$45
per adult
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Rethymnon Hotel Deals

Avli Lounge Apartments

Avli Lounge Apartments

4 out of 5
Xanthoudidou 22 & Radamanthios Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$160 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$160
25 Nov - 26 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 ...
Avli Lounge Apartments
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
The price is AU$174 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$174
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (372 reviews)
"Very beautiful property, was treated very well by all the hotel staff. Also comes with a lovely breakfast buffet in the morning."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Rimondi Boutique Hotels-Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Civitas Suites Hotel

Civitas Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
E Venizelou 20 Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$89 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$89
1 Nov - 2 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

Civitas Suites Hotel
Hotel Ideon

Hotel Ideon

3 out of 5
10 Plastira Square Rethymno
The price is AU$111 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$111
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (142 reviews)
"Hôtel récente, très bien et propre aussi. Près des attractions principales"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Hotel Ideon
Omma Suites

Omma Suites

43 Arkadiou Rethymno
The price is AU$134 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$134
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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

Omma Suites
Palazzino Di Corina

Palazzino Di Corina

4 out of 5
Damvergi Street 7-9 Rethymno
The price is AU$109 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$109
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"A lovely experience !"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Palazzino Di Corina
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Our guide on 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

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