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24 Sept - 25 Sept
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25 Sept - 26 Sept
This weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Rethymno historic hotels

A narrow street with outdoor seating and a building with a sign reading "AVLI".
An underground restaurant with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a red-lit floor.
An interior with a stone archway, a central glass floor, and wooden furniture.
A stone wall with a mirror, a vanity with a glass top, and a patterned cushion.

1. Avli Lounge Apartments

Avli Lounge Apartments
Old Town Rethymnon
United Kingdom
Andrew
€114
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Avli Lounge Apartments
A pool area with stone walls, wicker chairs, and potted plants.
An outdoor patio with a pool, wooden pergola, and seating area.
A rustic interior with a stone archway, a cozy seating area with a round table and chairs, and a modern bed with patterned bedding.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a round coffee table.

2. Casa Vitae

Casa Vitae
Old Town Rethymnon
Norway
Christoffer
€166
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Casa Vitae
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a building with balconies.
A room with a stone wall, a wooden dresser, two chairs, a small table, a television, and a window with curtains.
A building facade with double wooden doors, a stone plaque, and two potted plants.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table set for two, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and a red-domed church.

3. Antica Dimora Suites

Antica Dimora Suites
Old Town Rethymnon
United States
Linda
€136
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Antica Dimora Suites
A rustic stone-walled room with a white sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a white cabinet and a fruit bowl.
A room with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, a table with candles, and chairs covered with sheer fabric.
A stone building with a dark wooden entrance, a sign reading "Antonia's House," and a number "19" on the wall.
A rustic room with a stone wall, a bed with a canopy, a table, and a bench.

4. Antonia's Red apartment deluxe with roof terrace - Old town view

Antonia's Red apartment deluxe with roof terrace - Old town view
Old Town Rethymnon
Canada
Jason
€139
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Antonia's Red apartment deluxe with roof terrace - Old town view
An outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone building in the background.
A spacious living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A stone courtyard with arched doorways, potted plants, and a seating area.
A stone courtyard with arched doorways, potted plants, and a staircase leading to a second level.

5. Kapsaliana Village Hotel

Kapsaliana Village Hotel
Rethymno
United States
Stephen
€308
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Kapsaliana Village Hotel
A rustic stone-walled room with a white sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a white cabinet and a fruit bowl.
A narrow hallway with a bench, a bed with a white canopy, and a stone wall with a mirror.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone wall, a white table, blue cushions, and a hanging white canopy.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden door, a bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a chair.

6. Antonia's Blue Apartment- Old town view

Antonia's Blue Apartment- Old town view
Old Town Rethymnon
Greece
Giannis V.
€105
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Antonia's Blue Apartment- Old town view
A rustic stone-walled room with a white sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a white cabinet and a fruit bowl.
A room with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, a table with candles, and chairs covered with sheer fabric.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a chandelier, and a wooden headboard.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone wall, a white table, blue cushions, and a hanging white canopy.

7. Antonia's Pink apartment - Old town view

Antonia's Pink apartment - Old town view
Old Town Rethymnon
France
manuel g.
Antonia's Pink apartment - Old town view
A stone building with a window, a swimming pool with a ladder, and surrounding greenery.
An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue grill, a wooden table, and chairs.
A garden with a wooden gazebo, potted plants, and a decorative wall.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a small stool.

8. VILLA WITH PRIVE POOLGARDEN AREA, bbq , wi-fi, near sea , town, local tavern

VILLA WITH PRIVE POOLGARDEN AREA, bbq , wi-fi, near sea , town, local tavern
rethymno
United Kingdom
ben t.
€132
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
VILLA WITH PRIVE POOLGARDEN AREA, bbq , wi-fi, near sea , town, local tavern
A cozy, stone-walled room with a bed, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone wall, a white bench, and blue cushions.
A row of buildings with balconies, a sign reading "Antonia's House," and potted plants on the sidewalk.
A rustic room with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a small desk, and a chair.

9. Antonia's rustic house - Old town view

Antonia's rustic house - Old town view
Old Town Rethymnon
United States
Ed
€430
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Antonia's rustic house - Old town view
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a woven hanging light fixture, a sofa set, a round coffee table, and a tall lamp.
A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a chair, a unique hanging light fixture, and a stone wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, round coffee table, and wicker chairs. A television is on a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen is visible in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a dining area with wooden stools.

10. In the old historical town of Rethymno, Myrthia Luxury home with a private pool

In the old historical town of Rethymno, Myrthia Luxury home with a private pool
Old Town Rethymnon
€395
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
In the old historical town of Rethymno, Myrthia Luxury home with a private pool
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Top Rethymno Hotel Reviews

Grecotel Plaza Beach House

Grecotel Plaza Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"We booked a room at the last minute. There will a little mix up upon arrival but the hotel upgraded us and bought us dinner to compensate us. Honestly, there was no need. The hotel was fabulous and the staff could not have been friendlier. The beach area was perfect and exactly what we wanted during our time in Greece. Rethymno is a lovely town and not nearly as busy as Chania, which made a huge difference. We would definitely go back to this hotel."
Paula 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Grecotel Plaza Beach House
Creta Palace, A Resort to Live

Creta Palace, A Resort to Live

8/10 Good
"Beds and pillows are soft and need to improve Coffee quality needs to be better"
Michael 4-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Creta Palace, A Resort to Live
Caramel, A Resort to Live

Caramel, A Resort to Live

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent accommodation ,super helpful staff ! Highly recommended"
Frank 5-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Caramel, A Resort to Live
The Syntopia Hotel

The Syntopia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed at the Syntopia Hotel for our summer holiday. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, they put in extra effort to get to know you and ensure you are having a lovely holiday. A few days into our holiday, they were automatically bringing our favourite drinks to our table at meal times which was very lovely! The food had such a good variety with a different focus every other night. We particularly enjoyed the Asian night. We would recommend staying at the Syntopia to everyone!"
Lucy 11-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Syntopia Hotel
Aquila Rithymna Beach

Aquila Rithymna Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful week at this hotel, Everything as advertised and worth every penny. And staff is amazing, especially our floor housekeeper Svetlana and reception team. Kostos, Anna and all of them looked after us very well. Thank you so much, we had great time."
Elena 8-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Aquila Rithymna Beach
Archipelagos Hotel

Archipelagos Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Accueil chaleureux. Vue exceptionnelle. À 15 minutes du centre ville et de la plage. Petite plage de l’autre côté de la rue. Séjour parfait"
Alexandre 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Archipelagos Hotel
Elina Hotel Apartments

Elina Hotel Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location and very good room for family. This include two showers and toilets Very helpful staff and good breakfast"
Benjamin 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Elina Hotel Apartments

Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Rethymno?
Tourists love the fascinating history they discover on a trip to Rethymno. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront and local cheese shops.
Where's the best place to stay in Rethymno to absorb the local history?
Based on our travel expertise, Avli Lounge Apartments is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features 2 restaurants. Rimondi Fountain is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Kapsaliana Village Hotel and Casa Vitae.
How many historical hotels are located in Rethymno?
In Rethymno, there are 2603 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 7 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.
What are the most important historical places and other sights to visit in Rethymno?
Rethymno is notable for landmarks like Rimondi Fountain, Rethymnon Lighthouse and Fortezza Castle. Cultural venues include Paleontological Museum, Centre for Byzantine Art and Museum of Contemporary Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Venetian Port.
What is a historic hotel like in Rethymno?
By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Rethymno, giving a historical feel.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value along with how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Rethymno have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Rethymno, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.