New Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit New Town
Stay near popular New Town attractions
Activities
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
NZ$56
per adult
From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites
NZ$48
per adult
Rethymno: Preveli Palms, Damnioni & Plakia Beach & Canyon
NZ$50
per adult
Olive Oil Factory, Georgioupoli, & Lake Tour
NZ$51
per adult
From Rethymno: Melidoni Cave, Arcadi, Pottery Village, Beach
NZ$50
per adult
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Atlantis Beach Hotel
Ari Velouchioti Street 28 Rethymno Crete
The price is NZ$594 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$594
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (111 reviews)
"We had booked a queen bed room. I guess that was not available so we were given a 2 twin bed room and they put the twin beds together but didn’t set them up as a king. They tried to sell it as “we gave you a better room” but it was not. Being that the baby sleeps with us in the bed occasionally it ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Eltina Hotel
39 Opliton Sholis Horofilakis Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$224 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$224
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (85 reviews)
"The staff at this hotel is amazing! Everyone is so nice and go above and beyond to help. The breakfast is delicious and varied, the rooms are clean and have all you need, and the hotel is two blocks away from the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here!"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$675 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$675
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (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
Minos Hotel
5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$440 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$440
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 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
Minos Ambassador - Adults only
Kanakaki Yianni & Lefteri 1 Rethymno Crete
The price is NZ$717 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$717
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Town Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (9 reviews)
"Great location near Rethymno. Nice hotel with lovely staff and rooms."
Reviewed on 10 July 2025
Ibiscos Garden Hotel
19 Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis Rethymno
The price is NZ$384 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$384
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and ...
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 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.
Adelianos Kampos
Visitors to Adelianos Kampos like its beaches and bars, and Platanes Beach is a sight worth a stop.
Perivolia
While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.
