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$55
per adult
From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery,Melidoni Cave and Margarites
NZ$49
per adult
Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rethymno: Preveli Palms, Damnioni & Plakia Beach & Canyon
NZ$49
per adult
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Eltina Hotel
39 Opliton Sholis Horofilakis Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$93 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$93
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (90 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
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$322 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$322
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Blue Beach and St. Anthony Gorge are located ...
Atlantis Beach Hotel
Ari Velouchioti Street 28 Rethymno Crete
The price is NZ$355 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$355
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Town Beach and Blue Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"More 4* than 5*"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Elina Hotel Apartments
153 L. Kountouriotou Street Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$157 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$157
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Anthony Gorge and Paleontological ...
8.4/10 Very good! (93 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
Archipelagos Hotel
68, Stamathioudaki Street & Od. Eliti 2 Rethymno Crete Island
The price is NZ$204 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$204
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
"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"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Ibiscos Garden Hotel
19 Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis Rethymno
The price is NZ$190 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$190
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 Town Beach and Blue Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Decent hotel for the money. Pictures are deceiving. Pool has limited chairs. Did not eat at the hotel at all because there was always a faint smell of vomit. Room was old and needs updating. The housekeeper opened the door to the deck daily which made the room extremely hot upon entering and you ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
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.
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.
