Rethymnon Hotels

Rethymnon is the capital of the Rethymnon Prefecture and is located just 80 kilometers west of Heraklion and 60 kilometers east of Chania on the northern coast of Crete. At the east of Rethymnon you will find one of the largest sandy beaches in Crete, a 12 kilometer beach, and at the west there is a rocky coastline that leads to another 10 kilometer stretch of beautiful beach (Episkopi).

Rethymnon offers a number of big hotels. What is more, is its town center (Rethymnon old town), which is a complex of narrow streets with many shops, cafe's and many historical buildings and renovated old houses.

Next to Rethymnon's center the Venetian fortress Fortetza lies on a hill with a great view, which makes it worth visiting. Furthermore, you should not miss the Venetian port with the many cafe's and restaurants along the sea.

Rethymnon has direct ferry connection with Piraeus and there is frequent bus service from Heraklion and Chania.

Hotel Casa Vitae in Rethymnon

Hotel Casa Vitae in Rethymnon is a renovated Venetian castle house just a 3-minute walk from all the center of Rethynmon, the Fortezza Venetian fortress and the Venetian harbour.

Casa Vitae was built in the 15th century and was the residence of the Venetian governor of Rethymnon. Now a luxury hotel, the property maintains the Venetian style combined with the traditional Cretan architecture. At the same time, it is fully equipped to provide the visitor with an ambient environment that combines the romance of the Venetian era, the prettiness of Crete along with the comforts of our modern times.

With just 8 rooms, the staff of Casa Vitae in Rethymnon are always on hand to offer a personalised service.

Hotel Poseidon in Rethymnon

Hotel Poseidon in Rethymnon is a cozy family-run and recently renovated hotel in Rethymnon, which is open throughout the year.

Hotel Poseidon is situated directly on the beach promenade of Rethymnon with its broad sandy beach and offers accommodation with a breathtaking panoramic view on Rethymnon from the Venetian castle Fortezza, the small Venetian harbor and the Old Town of Rethymnon to the beautiful horizon, where the blue skies meet the Mediterranean Sea of Rethymnon bay.