New Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit New Town
Stay near popular New Town attractions
Activities
Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake
AU$70
per adult
From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites
AU$39
per adult
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
AU$46
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
Atlantis Beach Hotel
Ari Velouchioti Street 28 Rethymno Crete
The price is AU$397 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$397
per night
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
"Excellent service from the staff at the hotel at breakfast and at dinners. Clean rooms with modern fit out. Overall well located property with easy access to old town and the beach ofcourse."
Reviewed on 31 July 2026
Eltina Hotel
39 Opliton Sholis Horofilakis Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$129 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$129
per night
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Town Beach and Blue Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
"Hotel easy to find, next to large supermarket on a main road, a mile from the cross island route. Some parking, 3 allocated spaces and then on street parking nearby Has a lift but some stairs involved for most rooms. Room was a 2 room apartment with a large lounge/kitchen area, with a large Smart ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Elina Hotel Apartments
153 L. Kountouriotou Street Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$167 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$167
per night
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port ...
8.4/10 Very good! (89 reviews)
"Excellent location and very good room for family. This include two showers and toilets Very helpful staff and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 July 2026
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$521 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$521
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (135 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
Bio Suites Hotel
13, Albert Schweitzer Street Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$290 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$290
per night
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Blue Beach and St. Anthony Gorge are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"One of the reasons we selected this property was because the listing said parking was included. This was not the case. We arrived and double parked on the street while asking where the parking was, and the person at the front desk was shocked we thought there was parking. They were helpful and directed ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Minos Hotel
5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str Rethymno Crete Island
The price is AU$364 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$364
per night
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 Town Beach 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
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Our guide on where to stay in New Town
Find the best New Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Old Town Rethymnon
Old Town Rethymnon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle while in the area.
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.
Perivolia
While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.
Adelianos Kampos
Visitors to Adelianos Kampos like its beaches and bars, and Platanes Beach is a sight worth a stop.
