Porto Veneziano is the practical, good-value way to wake up on Chania’s harbour. It stands on the waterfront at the eastern end of the old Venetian port, beside the marina and across the water from the busier western quay, with views over the harbour, the Cretan Sea and, on clear days, the snow-dusted White Mountains. There are fifty-one rooms and six suites in a modern, comfortable style, many with balconies facing the water. The hotel has a garden, a seafront restaurant, a café and a bar, and its breakfast has won the Greek Breakfast award for local produce; on Expedia rates, a full breakfast is included. The hotel also holds a Green Key award for environmental management and is bike-friendly, and it offers a limited amount of free parking, which is a real advantage on the edge of the old town. It is not a boutique showpiece, but the location, the views and the service make it a dependable base for exploring Chania and western Crete.
Location and getting around: the hotel is right on the harbourfront, a minute’s walk from the old Venetian harbour and about seven minutes from the Chania Central Market. The Neoria shipyards, Splantzia square and the lanes of the old town are all on the doorstep, and the walk around the harbour to the Firkas Fortress and the Maritime Museum takes about ten to fifteen minutes. Chania airport is under half an hour by car, and the intercity bus station is a short taxi ride or a walk across the old town.
The rooms: modern, bright and well kept, with air conditioning and comfortable beds. Ask for a harbour-view room with a balcony; rooms at the back are quieter but have no view. Suites give extra space for families or longer stays.
Who it suits: couples, families and first-time visitors who want a harbour location without old-town lanes to navigate with luggage, and drivers who appreciate the parking.
Good to know: breakfast is served daily and is included on many rates. Free parking is limited, so mention it when you book. The harbourfront gets lively in the evenings in summer, but November is calm.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront on the Venetian harbour
- ✓Sea and mountain views
- ✓Breakfast included on many rates
- ✓Seafront restaurant and café
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free limited parking
- ✓Green Key environmental award
- ✓Bike-friendly hotel
Good questions
Where is Porto Veneziano Hotel?+
It is on the waterfront at the eastern end of Chania’s old Venetian harbour, beside the marina. The old town lanes and the market are a few minutes on foot.
Is breakfast included at Porto Veneziano?+
A full breakfast is included on many rates, and the hotel has won a Greek Breakfast award for local produce. Check your rate when you book.
Does Porto Veneziano have parking?+
Yes, there is free on-site parking, but spaces are limited. Mention it when you book if you will have a car.