Best Old Town Stays in Chania Town

Chania Design Suites is built for families who prefer a suite to a hotel room. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, a private bathroom and a balcony or terrace, so meals and quiet evenings stay simple with children. The shared sun terrace adds outdoor space, and Nea Chora Beach is nearby for easy swims. There is no pool or restaurant listed. I would book it for families who want independence and a central base in Chania Town.

Neapolis is an aparthotel in Chania Town, a minute's walk from Nea Chora Beach, which suits families who like a quick swim before breakfast. Each unit has air conditioning, a balcony with city views and a fully equipped kitchen, so children's meals are easy to prepare. Daily housekeeping and private check-in keep things simple, though WiFi is listed in public areas only. The old Venetian harbour is close by for evening walks. I would choose it for a self-catering family stay in Chania.

Selected Suites is adults-only, so it is not a hotel for families with children, and I say this plainly to any parent reading. For couples, it offers a calm base in Chania: every suite has a private balcony or patio, breakfast is served in the room, and the spa with its hammam, the seasonal pool and the garden make it easy to rest between outings. Nea Chora Beach is less than 1 km away for a swim before dinner.

Sette Venti is a small boutique address, so it fits families with older children or couples better than toddlers needing a pool or kids' club. The location does the work: Nea Chora Beach and the Old Venetian Harbour are both within easy reach, so beach mornings and harbour evenings need no car. Rooms are air-conditioned with tea and coffee makers, and there is a sun terrace. Guests score it 9.7 from nearly 200 reviews.

Camere Maritima is a simple, central choice for families who want to explore Chania on foot. The air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and tea and coffee makers, handy for early starts with children, and balconies or terraces look over the town. Nea Chora Beach is a short walk away for swimming, and the Old Venetian Harbour and Mitropoleos Square are close enough for evening strolls without a car. The 9.7 guest score is reassuring.

AZADE Chania puts families within a short walk of Nea Chora Beach, a sheltered town beach, and the Old Venetian Harbour, so the car can stay parked. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and sea or city views, and I would ask for the sea side. The family-friendly restaurant serves Greek dishes, which keeps dinner simple after a beach day, and parents can use the spa and wellness area. No pool or kids' club is listed, so plan time at the beach.

Ruby Luxury Suites offers aparthotel-style suites in Chania with air conditioning, free WiFi and private balconies, which gives families more room than a standard hotel. Nea Chora Beach and the historic Old Town are both close, so a beach morning and an evening stroll fit easily into one day. Free on-site parking, private check-in and a concierge service help when arriving by car. I would book it for a family stay in Chania, and the 9.7 rating from 608 reviews is outstanding.

Alcanea Boutique Hotel stands in a historic building in the Old Town of Chania, right on the waterfront with views of the Old Port. Air-conditioned rooms have modern amenities, and some look over the port and lighthouse. The elegant courtyard and wine bar add atmosphere, and a signature Cretan breakfast is served. Rated 9.6 from 324 reviews, I would book it for the harbour setting and the breakfast, and ask for a harbour-view room.

J&G Suites places families inside Chania's Old Town, in a renovated Venetian building, so the harbour lanes are on the doorstep. Every suite has its own living room, which gives parents space once children are asleep, and some units have a private veranda. Others have an internal wooden staircase, charming but worth avoiding with toddlers; ask for a single-level suite. Rooms are air-conditioned. Guests rate it 9.6 from nearly 200 reviews.

Residenza Vranas is a boutique hotel of suites in Chania Old Town, which gives families more room than a standard hotel room. Some suites look over the city or the Cretan Sea, and a few have a private plunge pool, a real asset with children in summer. Nea Chora Beach is 600 metres away, and the Archaeological Museum of Chania is just 100 metres from the door. WiFi is free throughout. I would book a plunge-pool suite for families who want the old town on foot.

Arocaria Apartments sits in Nea Chora, a seaside district of Chania, and works well for families thanks to its apartment format. Units have balconies or verandas, some with sea views, and the beach is a three-minute walk away, so beach time with children is easy. The on-site cafe bar restaurant saves searching for a meal, and the marina and the Old Town are close by for evening walks. I would book it for families who want the beach and the old town within reach.

Porto Vecchio puts families in central Chania, close to Nea Chora Beach and the Old Venetian Harbour, so swims and evening walks need no car. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and kitchenettes, useful for breakfast or a snack with children. The sun terrace and outdoor seating give space to relax, and the hot tub is a nice extra. The concierge and tour desk help plan trips around western Crete, and a 9.5 score from 221 reviews is excellent.

Anassa Chania Boutique Hotel is adults-only, so families with children cannot book it; I would point parents towards other Chania Town addresses. For adults, it offers modern air-conditioned rooms with sea views, a central location near the Old Venetian Harbour, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Nea Chora Beach is a short walk away for a swim. Guests rate it 9.5 from more than 170 reviews, an excellent result.

A family-friendly hotel in Chania Town near Nea Chora Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and city views. The sun terrace, a hot tub and spa baths give the afternoons a slower rhythm, and free bicycles make it easy to ride to the beach or into the old town. Breakfast is continental, with local specialities and options for dietary needs. It rates 9.5 from close to 850 reviews.

Mirabile Luxury Suites is a short walk from Nea Chora Beach and close to the Old Venetian Harbour, so families can mix swims and old-town strolls without a car. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and balconies with city views, and each comes with an iPad and free WiFi, handy for planning the next day. The terrace and hot tub offer a calm end to the evening, and parents also get a fitness centre. A 9.4 score from 411 reviews is excellent.

Qualia Slowlife Suites is adults-only, so families travelling with children cannot book it; I would steer them to other Chania Town addresses. For adults, it offers air-conditioned suites in the Old Town with streaming services, private check-in and check-out and a hot tub. The Old Venetian Harbour is a five-minute walk and Nea Chora Beach less than a kilometre away. Guests rate it 9.4 from more than 170 reviews.

EdgeWater Beach Hotel is a strong family pick in Chania Town: it has direct beachfront access, a private beach area and Nea Chora Beach steps away, so swims fit around naps easily. Rooms are air-conditioned with kitchenettes, handy for breakfasts and snacks, and many balconies face the sea. The family-friendly restaurant covers dinners when nobody wants to cook. I would request a sea-view room, since only some have that view, and walk to the old harbour in the evening.

Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa occupies a 17th-century Venetian mansion in Chania's old town, so families step straight into the lanes that lead to the harbour. The courtyard is a calm spot for children between outings, and the rooftop terrace looks over the town and the Venetian Harbour. Rooms combine historic character with marble bathrooms, and parents can enjoy the spa with its marble steam room. A 9.4 score from 362 reviews confirms the quality.

Casa Enetiko puts families steps from Nea Chora Beach, a town beach that suits easy swims with children, and close to the Old Venetian Harbour for evening walks. The family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and some look over the sea, which I would request. The sun terrace, garden and outdoor seating give the family space outside the room. No pool, restaurant or kids' facilities are listed, so plan meals in the tavernas of Nea Chora.

I see Anaem Eclectic Rooms as a good fit for a small family that wants character over facilities. The apartments sit in a historic building in Chania Town, each with air-conditioning, a private bathroom and a balcony with city views, which helps during hot Cretan afternoons. Nea Chora Beach, a shallow town beach, and the Old Venetian Harbour are within easy reach. There is no pool or kids' club listed, so plan beach time for the children.

Araldo is a central hotel in Chania Town, just metres from Mitropoleos Square and the cathedral, so families are right in the old town. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep in a lively area, and family rooms come with sofa beds. A terrace and balcony dining add some outdoor space. Nea Chora Beach is a 13-minute walk. There is no pool listed. I would book it for families who want to explore the old town on foot and swim at Nea Chora.

11City Rooms occupies a historic building in Chania Town, close to the Old Venetian Harbour and less than a kilometre from Nea Chora Beach, so families can split the day between the old town and the sand on foot. Rooms keep their parquet floors and have private balconies with sea views. Air-conditioning and free WiFi cover the basics, and a sun terrace gives everyone space outside the room. I would book it for families who want character and the harbour within walking distance.

Families get a practical city base at Kydon: it stands opposite the main market hall, a short walk from the Old Town and the Venetian Harbour, so evening strolls need no car. Rooms have balconies, Smart TVs and orthopedic mattresses, and many look out over the city and the sea. The spa and wellness area gives parents a break after a day on foot. I would choose it for families who want Chania's centre within easy reach.