Aris is a family-run 3-star hotel that rests on the edge of the old town of Paleochora, just a 5- minute walk from the centre and the beaches.
Sri Lakshmi
United Kingdom
Paleachora is a great town and Hotel Aris is a very good place to stay. Well positioned with everything you need. The breakfast was exceptional. Every day there was a huge selection of fresh food with different Cretan specialities. The hotel owners are very friendly. Our room was lovely - decorative but simple. There is a beautiful garden with hammocks and different seating areas. A really terrific place.
The boutique hotel Libyan Princess is situated in Paleochora, also known as the Nymph of the Libyan Sea. It offers superior guest rooms, an outdoor pool, a gym and on-site parking.
Providing free WiFi, Casbah Boutique Hotel offers rooms in Palaiochóra, 500 metres from Halikia Beach and less than 1 km from Keratídes Beach.
Peter
United Kingdom
The property is well located very near to the central square but there was no noise in the room at all. It is very stylish and imaginatively designed with quality fittings including kitchenware. The bed was large and very comfortable and the shower excellent. Our room was on the ground floor with access to an outside sitting area. It was split level with the toilet and shower downstairs so a word of caution if you have any physical limitations as there are some 18 steps to negotiate without a hand rail. There are no common areas ( bar, restaurant etc) but with a well equipped kitchen and lots of bats, restaurants and shops nearby, that is not a problem.
Centrally located in Paleochora, only 150 metres from Halikia Beach, Rea Hotel features a garden where a homemade breakfast is served daily. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Linda
United Kingdom
It’s position - central, easy to park close to excellent restaurants. We were very pleased to have a fridge in the room. Helpful friendly owner who was also an excellent cook. Breakfast was excellent - with home made pastries.
Hotel Aghas Paleochora is located 150 metres from the centre of Palaiochora and 100 metres from the sandy Pachia Ammos Beach. It offers rooms with mountain or sea views and has a snack bar.
Just 50 metres from Pachia Ammos Beach in Palaiochora and 100 metres from the centre, Relax Hotel features an outdoor pool with a children's section, a blossomed sun terrace and a rooftop garden with...
Set within 500 metres of Pachia Ammos and 600 metres of Halikia Beach, BONATSA ROOMS offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Palaiochóra.
Struttura molto essenziale e buona posizione ( si vede il mare e vicino al centro)
Set in Palaiochóra, Crete region, LITHI is located 46 km from Kissamos / Kasteli Port. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
very clean,host was so helpful the room cleaned regularly
Hotel Aghas Paleochora is located 150 metres from the centre of Palaiochora and 100 metres from the sandy Pachia Ammos Beach. It offers rooms with mountain or sea views and has a snack bar.
Located in Palaiochóra and within 100 metres of Halikia Beach, Ocean Dreams features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Set in Palaiochóra, 300 metres from Pachia Ammos, Mediterranean Dream offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Great location, beautiful apartment and such helpful staff!
Sifis Studios is situated on the beachfront in Palaiochóra, a few steps from Pachia Ammos and 700 metres from Halikia Beach. This 2-star hotel features free WiFi and a terrace.
The boutique hotel Libyan Princess is situated in Paleochora, also known as the Nymph of the Libyan Sea. It offers superior guest rooms, an outdoor pool, a gym and on-site parking.
Friendly helpful staff clean and bright hotel
Stunning location
Centrally located in Paleochora, only 150 metres from Halikia Beach, Rea Hotel features a garden where a homemade breakfast is served daily. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Location was excellent and staff very accommodating
I love Palaiochora - have visited several times. There is a very long sandy beach on the west side of the village - the sunbeds and umbrellas do not dominate the beach due to its size. There is a nudist area at the northern end but, sadly, it looks like the cantina there is not open this year. There is also a beach on the east side but it is stony and not to my liking. In the evening a couple of streets are closed off to traffic (but not to kids cycling at top speed through the pedestrians grrr) and the roads are occupied with tables and chairs for the various bars and cafes. There are many places to eat in the village and a wide selection of menus available. Agios bar is one to visit - definitely. If staying for more than a few days a ferry trip (40 minutes or so) to Sougia is worth trying. Gialiskari is another nice beach along the coast - about an hour's walk or 15 minutes by car.
Gerry
Greece
10
Scored 10
If you are looking for a small laid back beach town in Crete...
If you are looking for a small laid back beach town in Crete, this is a greatchoice. Many of the more full service touristy options are on the north side of the island, Palaiochora is on the south. You can drive from Palaichora to Chania in less than 1.5 hours : drive to Heraklion is closer to 3.5 hours.
Plenty of beaches, good food, good people. Not really a party crowd, at least when we were there at the end of the season. There are many options for boat trips, hiking and outdoor activities. Ebikes and similar are easy to rent.
Jennifer
United States
10
Scored 10
Lovely relaxed seaside town - really chill atmosphere in the...
Lovely relaxed seaside town - really chill atmosphere in the evenings with lots of restaurants along the sea front and in main and back streets serving great food and generous extras (bread, olives, small desserts and raki).
We enjoyed a good balance of some hiking (Aghia Irina Gorge was lovely and very quiet), hiring a car to explore the area and a couple of days of swimming, snorkelling and reading on the beach.
I expect Paleochora is heaving n high season, but in Kate September was wonderfully laid back - a few days here and a few in Chania& Rethymno was a really nice balance.
I would stay right in the town next time - lots of small studios advertised along the road from town to harbour looked nice, quiet and close to everything
Vicky
Australia
10
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my favorite city, a must-visit when visiting Crete, great...
my favorite city, a must-visit when visiting Crete, great atmosphere, great beaches and seaside boulevard; the city center full of local and tasty restaurants; a good point for a trip to Elafonisi beach,
justyna
Poland
10
Scored 10
Palauochora is lovely low key resort with great food and...
Palauochora is lovely low key resort with great food and beaches. We really like the vibe of the town which is authentic and friendly. Highly recommended for 3-4 days or longer. Really like the fact that it can be easily accessed by a very efficient bus and ferry service. We’ll definitely be back
A
Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Pretty little town with a chilled vibe but still has some...
Pretty little town with a chilled vibe but still has some action. Excellent cocktail bar in the middle of town. Amazing sunrises on one side and the most stunning sunsets on the other side.
Sandy beaches for those who like that but rocky beaches on the ither side that offer great snorkelling opportunities.
A comparatively small, but impeccably run, family hotel. The interior decor is stylish, with many original works of art. The Aris is in an excellent location, being a few minutes walk from the seafront restaurants and the compact centre of Palaeochora. It is also a short walk away from the beautiful beach of the town. Breakfast is served in a quiet dining room or on a sunlit terrace, shaded by trees. The Aris is a beautiful place in which to stay for a restful holiday or for exploring southern Crete.
Over the course of many previous visits to Paleochora we have stayed in several different hotels and apartments. However, we feel that, for us, Oreia ticks all the boxes. It is close to the pebble beach (which we prefer), the staff are very welcoming and helpful and the aparments are spacious and spotlessly clean. The beds are comfortable, the kitchens are well stocked for self catering and there is air conditioning in all the rooms. This was our second visit and hopefully not the last!
Comfortable room, with good storage, kitchenette and shower room. Maria, our host, was very friendly and welcoming, she clearly took pride in her rooms and made sure our room was spotlessly clean and attractive and was happy to help in any way she could. She also left a welcome gift of drinks and delicious biscuits.
The location was great, straight across the road to the sandy beach and close to a selection of restaurants, bars and shops.
It’s an absolute bargain and worth more.
i like the staff. soo friendly and welcoming. very attentive and helped out with local activity tips. the new building part of the hotel was clean and really modern. suggest pool side view. value for money for sure. breakfast had enough vegetArian options. and even soya milk which was impressive. i like that they have games/cards available. right by the beach and a short walk to the main strip of restaurants/bars. don’t go in october as there is no nightlife whatsoever.
We already had a booking for 2 weeks in Rethymno and went to Palaiochóra to see friends for a night. We wanted something easy and inexpensive. Niki Rooms were perfect. The room was a great size with a balcony and was clean and comfortable. It was a few minutes walk to the beach and to the main are for restaurants and bars. Olivia (Hostess) was super sweet and kind. I also loved the communal kitchen. Last point.... we drove there and it was easy to park
We loved the proximity to beaches and restaurants. At the same time, the hotel is on a quiet street, which made for excellent sleeping at night. The young man at reception, we didn’t catch his name, was very hospitable and made us feel at home. he gave us excellent restaurant recommendations. we appreciated that the kitchen was set up with coffee and juice. we enjoyed the complementary raki on arrival, and in the fridge!
Beautiful villa on a nice location with sea view. Close to the beach, restaurant and the centre of Palaiochora, but still very quiet. The property was built with high quality materials, has a very nice swimming pool and has all the comfort you need, and more! Tony is a very friendly host, and we felt very welcome. Don’t hesitate to book here, you will not regret it.
😊The hotel is brand new and very stylish; the rooms have been decorated with value materials and furniture of high quality. The housekeeping was excellent. We loved it, to sit on the balcony and enjoying the view from to the beach.
The owner is very friendly and helpful. If we come back to Paleochora we will try to stay here again.
An excellent space with a modern, very attractive design. Large room with all comforts and any needed facilities. Located in the centre of Palaiochora, just 3 miniutes from everything (beaches, taverns, bars, supermarket, etc.). Despite located in the centre of Palaiochora, it was very quiet.
Excellent room service. Very clean room.
Love the location by the beach and by Paleochora. The room itself was great and had a drying rack. The hosts even found me a bucket so I could wash clothes in the shower. They also helped me verify that my ferry wasn't cancelled. So nice! Wish I could have stayed longer.
New and modern, very clean and well located. Just a few steps from the beach and all the restaurants, cafes and a big supermarket. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and always ready to answer your questions. Appreciated that they had free parking space.
Everything was perfect, the room had everything we needed and was very clean, the staff was nice and communication was clear. It's very close to a small beach and a 5 minutes walk to the bigger one.
We will definitely come again !
Lovely room, right next to the sea. Excellent hospitality, Michael provided us with a wealth of local knowledge and suggestions to maximise our time in Palaiochora. We would definitely come back.
Thank you!
house has everything we could need for long stay, including cooking necessities, coffee maker, coffee, sugar, juice, salt, tea, plus lots of space and proximity beaches, groceries and restaurants
Fantastic personnel. The apartments are exactly in the heart of Palaiochora city, close to everything, beach-restaurants-shops-bars.
The room was quite comfortable and very spacious!
Excellent accommodation.Great shower,clean,plenty of plug sockets,just across from the beach.Little things the owner has thought of, washing up sponge,rubbish bin bags,ect
The staff was perfectly understanding when we mixed dates.
The room surprised us. The breakfast buffet was extraordinary and soooo good. Best breakfast in Crete.
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