Hotels in Crete
The largest Greek island: the Minoan palace of Knossos, the Venetian towns of Chania and Rethymno, and beaches such as Balos and Elafonisi.
Destinations in Crete
Each photo shows the best-rated hotel in that place.
Hotels in Crete in numbers
Worked out every day from the data of the hotels in its 8 destinations.
- places to stay
- +1,482
- destinations with their own page
- 8
- average score of 1,365 rated properties
- 9.3
- guest reviews
- 382,287
- four- and five-star hotels
- 812
Destinations in Crete compared
Airport: the nearest one as the crow flies.
| Destination | Places to stay | Average score | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | +200 | 9.2 | HER, 3.3 km |
| Chania | +200 | 9.3 | CHQ, 12 km |
| Rethymno | +200 | 9.3 | CHQ, 35 km |
| Malia | 199 | 9.1 | HER, 26 km |
| Agios Nikolaos | 198 | 9.4 | JSH, 35 km |
| Hersonissos | +186 | 9.1 | HER, 19 km |
| Elounda | 173 | 9.2 | JSH, 35 km |
| Ierapetra | 126 | 9.3 | JSH, 40 km |
Best-rated hotels in Crete
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel★★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Kastro Hotel★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
City Lion by Semavί★★★★9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Athinaikon Hotel★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Royal Sun★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Porto Veneziano Hotel★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Infinity City Boutique Hotel★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Cocoon City Hostel9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
DOM Boutique Hotel★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Enorme Infinity Beach ex Infinity Blue★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Galaxy Iraklio Hotel★★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Crete
How many hotels are there in Crete?
We list more than 1,482 places to stay in 8 destinations in Crete. The ones with the most are Heraklion (more than 200), Chania (more than 200) and Rethymno (more than 200).
What is the best-rated hotel in Crete?
GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel, in Heraklion, with a score of 9.4 out of 10 from 3,593 guest reviews.
Which destination in Crete has the best-rated hotels?
Agios Nikolaos: its 193 rated properties have an average score of 9.4 out of 10. Next comes Chania, with 9.3.