Rethymno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Crete Island featuring general coastal views
Gerani showing rugged coastline
Gerani featuring a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Gerani showing rugged coastline
Gerani featuring general coastal views

Where to stay in Rethymno

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Perivolia

While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.

Perivolia
Grecotel Creta Palace, Beach Luxury Resort
Grecotel Creta Palace, Beach Luxury Resort
5 out of 5
Missiria, Rethymno, Crete Island
The price is £303 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£303
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Horse Park Rethymno ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
"Loved this place, staff, buffet"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Grecotel Creta Palace, Beach Luxury Resort
Grecotel Luxme White
Grecotel Luxme White
5 out of 5
Kambos Pigis, Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island
The price is £443 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£443
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (152 reviews)
"Exceptional resort. The staff is outstanding, very attentive to the needs of the guests. Although it is an all inclusive resort, it should be noted that room service is NOT included as an all-inclusive benefit; you will have to pay for it."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Grecotel Luxme White
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
5 out of 5
Australon Polemiston 23, Rethymno, Crete
The price is £192 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£192
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and staff. Rooms were cleaned regularly, air con worked perfectly and it was generally an all round joy to stay there."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
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Grecotel Plaza Beach House
Grecotel Plaza Beach House
4 out of 5
60, A. Velouchioti st, Rethymno, Crete Island
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Town ...
7.8/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great staff, so close to the beach, good breakfast - thank you for a wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2024

Grecotel Plaza Beach House
Atlantis Beach Hotel
Atlantis Beach Hotel
5 out of 5
Ari Velouchioti Street 28, Rethymno, Crete
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian Port and Town ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"A fantastic location with an expansive patio/pool complex, good restaurant/bar, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff that speak English."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Atlantis Beach Hotel
Olympic Palladium
Olympic Palladium
3 out of 5
42, Themistokli Moatsou Str., Rethymno, Crete Island
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rethymnon Venetian ...
8/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
Friendly and Accommodating Service
"I stayed here in Sept/24. Obviously, I enjoyed it enough to give it another try. I am an adamant non-smoker. On my last stay I brought it up. Reception tried to rid the room of smoke but it really didn't help as it was thick as soup. I mentioned upon reserving I really didn't want to go through that ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

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Popular places to visit

Rethymnon Venetian Port

Rethymnon Venetian Port

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Rethymnon Venetian Port
Rimondi Fountain

Rimondi Fountain

4/5(16 reviews)

After visiting Rimondi Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Old Town Rethymnon. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Rimondi Fountain
Argiroupoli Springs

Argiroupoli Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Argiroupoli Springs during your travels in Argyroupoli. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Argiroupoli Springs
Blue Beach

Blue Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blue Beach during your trip to Rethymno? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Blue Beach

University of Crete

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Crete during your travels in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

University of Crete

Rethimno Kart

You can take time to visit Rethimno Kart during your travels to Rethymno. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Rethimno Kart

Things to do

Having lunch at Santorini

Santorini Island Full-Day Tour from Crete

£154
per adult
Santorini Island Full-Day Tour from Crete
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport

Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport

£67
per adult
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport
Santorini Island Day Trip from Rethymno

Santorini Island Day Trip from Rethymno

£154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santorini Island Day Trip from Rethymno
Santorini Day Trip by Boat with Oia and Fira Visit From Crete

Santorini Day Trip by Boat with Oia and Fira Visit From Crete

£137
per adult
Santorini Day Trip by Boat with Oia and Fira Visit From Crete
Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour

Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour

£73
per adult
Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour
Rethymno Town: Sea Watersports Activities on the Beach

Rethymno Town: Sea Watersports Activities on the Beach

£17
per adult
Rethymno Town: Sea Watersports Activities on the Beach
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Reviews of Rethymno

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
45
5 - Excellent 64%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 1%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The old town is a compact collection of vibrant, colourful narrow streets and alleys with a charming, small harbour and ancient fortification. There's a great range of shops and restaurants and many interesting places to visit around Rethymno.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We have been to Rethymnon many times, we love all the little backstreets, the range of tavernas and the friendliness of the people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Rethymno is a beautiful historic town surrounded by nice beaches and with a beautiful mountainous back drop. A great base for a holiday in Crete, with plenty of affordable places to eat and drink. Nearby city of Hania well worth a visit too.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Old town was brilliant - lots of great restaurants which are better value than right on the harbour or seafront

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very safe , crime free and really friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love the place. 3 visits every year for 10 years. Yet find something new all the time. Old town is amazing and very safe. We have no worries wandering around at 2am. On a night police close the roads, so safe to walk without traffic about

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