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

NZ$49
per adult
Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

NZ$55
per adult
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
Rethymno: Preveli Palms, Damnioni & Plakia Beach & Canyon

Rethymno: Preveli Palms, Damnioni & Plakia Beach & Canyon

NZ$49
per adult
Rethymno: Preveli Palms, Damnioni & Plakia Beach & Canyon
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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 NZ$271 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$271
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
"Extremely helpful staff, especially at front desk. Wonderfully atmospheric heritage building a joy and privilege at which to be a guest. I am a repeat client."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

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 NZ$395 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$395
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (364 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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Civitas Suites Hotel

Civitas Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
E Venizelou 20 Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$212 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$212
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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 ...
Civitas Suites Hotel
Spartacus Garden Boutique Suites

Spartacus Garden Boutique Suites

26 Mavili Rethymno
Stay at this apartment in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and concierge services. Popular attractions Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Marine ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Beautifully equipped with modern amenities, with abundant charm appropriate for rethymno. A warm and friendly welcome from the hosts of the property was also raher sweet way to feel connected to the property! I would recomend, location was excellent, on the outskirts, close to parking, the fort and ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

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Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

5 out of 5
Australon Polemiston 23 Rethymno Crete
The price is NZ$524 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$524
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (389 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this hotel. The service was excellent throughout, with friendly, attentive staff who were always available and made us feel genuinely well looked after. The food was a highlight. We had breakfast each morning and one evening meal, both of very good ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton

The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton

5 out of 5
58 Km Herakliou Mylopotamos Crete
The price is NZ$747 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$747
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Mylopotamos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"This is a good resort with many pools and spa but not on the beach. There is a shuttle that takes you to a small cove across the street but it has limited chairs/sunbeds and can get taken very early. Good food option with a main buffet (excellent choice) and two other restaurants that were not part ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton
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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.
Aerial view of the Venetian harbor embraced by the golden sunset and the old lighthouse, with the Fortezza fortress silhouetted against the horizon, Rethimno, Rethymno, Greece.

New Town

If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Town Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Aerial view of the Fortezza castle atop the hill, lights twinkling along the coastline, and the dark blue sea stretching out to the horizon, Rethimno, Rethymno, Greece.

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 coastal area with a clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

Perivolia

While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.

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.

Old Town Rethymnon Travel Guide

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