New Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit New Town
Stay near popular New Town attractions
Activities
From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites
AU$39
per adult
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
AU$45
per adult
Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake
AU$70
per adult
Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Eltina Hotel
39 Opliton Sholis Horofilakis Rethymno Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$144 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$144
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Town Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"I didn’t like the bed. TV bad (needs modern FreeView TV) WiFi week. Coffee machine in room, Locations quite a trek from main bus station. Early check in. Quiet rooms, good breakfast, great bathroom/ shower. Staff okay"
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Atlantis Beach Hotel
Ari Velouchioti Street 28 Rethymno Crete
The price is AU$421 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$421
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Town Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"The hotel staff were friendly, helpful and very professional, from cleaners to reception staff. The hotel grounds were spacious and thoughtfully laid out. The hotel was in an excellent location and facilities were excellent."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$453 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$453
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Blue Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"We had a wonderful few days at Aquila Porto Rethymno. The property is beautiful and well maintained and with many additional facilities and games than expected. We went mid-June and had a wonderful time at the pool and beach, easily finding chairs, however, the drinks service was slow. The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Minos Hotel
5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$334 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$334
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Rethimno Kart are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (112 reviews)
"This isn’t a 4* hotel. Food is poor and very overcooked, also limited selection. Pool opening hours are awful, the pool closes at 6pm in August."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Atrium Ambiance Hotel
M. Portaliou 24 Rethymno Crete
The price is AU$258 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$258
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Blue Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
"Clean rooms and excellent breakfast. However, no parking in the area with or without pay. The only amenity was the discount to their night dinner. Poor location. I would not recomend using this hotel."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Theartemis Palace
Markou Portaliou 26 Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$285 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$285
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in New Town
Find the best New Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Old Town
If you're spending some time in Old Town, Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Adelianos Kampos
Visitors to Adelianos Kampos like its beaches and bars, and Platanes Beach is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Perivolia
While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.
