Best 5-star hotels in Chania, Greece (7 Stays, 9.7/10)

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Chania is a coastal city on Crete's northwest coast, blending cultural heritage with Mediterranean natural beauty. It features a historic Venetian Harbour and charming waterfront.

Cultural Heritage Apr–Oct Beach Visits May–Sep Outdoor Activities May–Oct

Venetian Harbour
A historic waterfront known for Venetian architecture; ideal for walking and exploring nearby cafes and shops.
Chania Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the harbour entrance offering scenic sea and city views; a favored spot for photography.
Firkas Fortress
Venetian fortress overlooking the harbour with panoramic sea views; visitors can explore its walls and history.

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Elysia Boutique Hotel

Stars: 59.9Exceptional174 reviewsFamily friendly

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Cleanliness10.0Location9.8Value9.7

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Elegant 5-star stay. Mediterranean dining. Garden views. Near Old Venetian Harbour. Elysia Boutique Hotel in Chania offers refined accommodations with a serene garden setting. The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, alongside a bar, coffee shop, and terrace. Rooms include balconies with garden or city views, providing a calm retreat. With private check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services, guests…Elegant 5-star stay. Mediterranean dining. Garden views. Near Old Venetian Harbour. Elysia Boutique Hotel in Chania offers refined accommodations with a serene garden setting. The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, alongside a bar, coffee shop, and terrace. Rooms include balconies with garden or city views, providing a calm retreat. With private check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services, guests enjoy attentive hospitality throughout their stay. Conveniently located just 500 metres from the Old Venetian Harbour and a short walk to Koum Kapi Beach, Elysia is an ideal base for exploring Chania’s historic and cultural attractions.

Good to knowCheck-in 15:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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Domus Blanc Boutique Hotel

Stars: 59.8Exceptional202 reviews

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Cleanliness9.9Location9.0Value9.7

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Sauna and hot tub. Year-round pool. Close to beach. Free WiFi throughout. Domus Blanc Boutique Hotel in Chania Town offers refined 5-star accommodation with elegant touches and world-class service. Guests can unwind in the sauna, hot tub, or year-round outdoor swimming pool, while enjoying modern comforts such as air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel’s garden and terrace create tranquil spaces for relaxation. Conveniently located just 11 km from Chania International…Sauna and hot tub. Year-round pool. Close to beach. Free WiFi throughout. Domus Blanc Boutique Hotel in Chania Town offers refined 5-star accommodation with elegant touches and world-class service. Guests can unwind in the sauna, hot tub, or year-round outdoor swimming pool, while enjoying modern comforts such as air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel’s garden and terrace create tranquil spaces for relaxation. Conveniently located just 11 km from Chania International Airport, it lies within walking distance of Koum Kapi Beach and cultural sites like the House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos. Attentive staff and daily housekeeping ensure a seamless stay in this sophisticated boutique retreat.

Good to knowCheck-in 16:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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Nearchou Boutique Hotel

Stars: 59.8Exceptional189 reviews

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Cleanliness9.9Location9.4Value9.8

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Charming garden. Free WiFi. Concierge service. Near Koum Kapi Beach. Nearchou Boutique Hotel offers a refined 5-star retreat in Chania Town, blending elegant accommodation with attentive service. The hotel features a tranquil garden and a bar, complemented by seamless connectivity through free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, with a paid shuttle service to nearby locations. Interiors are thoughtfully appointed with air-conditioning, bathrobes, and well-equipped…Charming garden. Free WiFi. Concierge service. Near Koum Kapi Beach. Nearchou Boutique Hotel offers a refined 5-star retreat in Chania Town, blending elegant accommodation with attentive service. The hotel features a tranquil garden and a bar, complemented by seamless connectivity through free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, with a paid shuttle service to nearby locations. Interiors are thoughtfully appointed with air-conditioning, bathrobes, and well-equipped private bathrooms. Breakfast caters to various diets, featuring continental, buffet, and local specialties alongside fresh pastries and juices. Its prime location places Koum Kapi Beach and Saint Anargyri Church within easy walking distance, while cultural landmarks like the Old Venetian Harbour and Archaeological Museum are nearby.

Good to knowCheck-in 15:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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Domus Renier Boutique Hotel

Stars: 59.6Exceptional245 reviewsFamily friendly

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Cleanliness9.7Location9.8Value9.4

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Old Venetian Harbour. Sea and lighthouse views. Air-conditioned rooms. Traditional Cretan breakfast. Domus Renier Boutique Hotel is nestled in the heart of Chania Town's historic Venetian Harbour, offering captivating views of the old port and lighthouse. Each air-conditioned room features a smart flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers for added comfort. Guests can enjoy a daily traditional Cretan breakfast and unwind in the elegant lobby area. The hotel provides 24-hour…Old Venetian Harbour. Sea and lighthouse views. Air-conditioned rooms. Traditional Cretan breakfast. Domus Renier Boutique Hotel is nestled in the heart of Chania Town's historic Venetian Harbour, offering captivating views of the old port and lighthouse. Each air-conditioned room features a smart flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers for added comfort. Guests can enjoy a daily traditional Cretan breakfast and unwind in the elegant lobby area. The hotel provides 24-hour reception and convenient bike and car hire services. It stands within walking distance of the Maritime Museum, Archaeological Museum, and Municipal Art Gallery, with Chania International Airport 12 km away.

Good to knowCheck-in 16:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Stars: 59.6Exceptional1,384 reviews

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Cleanliness9.8Location9.1Value9.4

Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

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Adults-only luxury. Indoor pool and spa. Near Chania landmarks. Free parking and WiFi. Nestled just 2 km from Koum Kapi Beach in Chania Town, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only offers a tranquil retreat with refined, air-conditioned rooms featuring satellite TV and private bathrooms. The hotel’s indoor pool and spa centre provide a serene escape, complemented by a fitness centre and a relaxingly landscaped garden. Guests benefit from free private parking and seamless 24-hour service. Close…Adults-only luxury. Indoor pool and spa. Near Chania landmarks. Free parking and WiFi. Nestled just 2 km from Koum Kapi Beach in Chania Town, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only offers a tranquil retreat with refined, air-conditioned rooms featuring satellite TV and private bathrooms. The hotel’s indoor pool and spa centre provide a serene escape, complemented by a fitness centre and a relaxingly landscaped garden. Guests benefit from free private parking and seamless 24-hour service. Close to cultural sites like Venizelos Graves and the House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos, this boutique hotel combines convenience with calm sophistication, ideal for discerning travelers seeking a peaceful adult-only environment.

Good to knowCheck-in 15:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa

Stars: 59.5Exceptional384 reviewsFamily friendly

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Cleanliness9.6Location9.9Value9.1

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Venetian mansion. Rooftop terrace views. Marble bathrooms. Central old town location. Nestled in the heart of Chania’s old town, Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa is an authentic 17th-century Venetian mansion blending historic charm with modern comforts. Spacious rooms feature marble bathrooms, rich fabrics, LCD TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the courtyard or on the rooftop terrace, both offering scenic views of the Venetian harbour. The spa includes a marble steam room, a large hot tub, and a…Venetian mansion. Rooftop terrace views. Marble bathrooms. Central old town location. Nestled in the heart of Chania’s old town, Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa is an authentic 17th-century Venetian mansion blending historic charm with modern comforts. Spacious rooms feature marble bathrooms, rich fabrics, LCD TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the courtyard or on the rooftop terrace, both offering scenic views of the Venetian harbour. The spa includes a marble steam room, a large hot tub, and a tranquil relaxation area, available for an additional charge. A daily breakfast is served in the courtyard, complemented by a stylish bar. The hotel’s superb location provides easy access to the sea and the picturesque narrow streets of Chania.

Good to knowCheck-in 14:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - a Member of Design Hotels

Stars: 59.5Exceptional555 reviewsFamily friendly

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Cleanliness9.8Location9.4Value9.1

The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - a Member of Design Hotels

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Historic building. Sea views. Spa and pools. Greek cuisine. The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - a Member of Design Hotels, is a refined 5-star retreat in Chania Town, set within a historic building. Guests enjoy rooms with sea views, air conditioning, and private modern bathrooms. Wellness offerings include a full spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, sauna, steam room, and hammam. The hotel’s restaurant showcases Greek cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free…Historic building. Sea views. Spa and pools. Greek cuisine. The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - a Member of Design Hotels, is a refined 5-star retreat in Chania Town, set within a historic building. Guests enjoy rooms with sea views, air conditioning, and private modern bathrooms. Wellness offerings include a full spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, sauna, steam room, and hammam. The hotel’s restaurant showcases Greek cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, served in varied atmospheres from romantic to family-friendly. Located less than a kilometer from Koum Kapi Beach and within a short walk of the Archaeological Museum, the hotel combines cultural charm with seaside tranquility.

Good to knowCheck-in 15:00·Check-out 11:00·No pets

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