Chania, Crete

In this Chania travel guide, you will find abundant information on accommodation in Chania in general and then specifically for each area. You will learn about the history of the area, the town itself and villages in the countryside, plentiful sightseeing and the scores of pristine beaches.

In the prefecture of Chania, accommodation of every kind can be found in large numbers, especially in the most highly developed tourist areas of the prefecture. Hotels in Chania are many and the same applies to the more numerous apartments in Chania. There are also hundreds of rooms to be rented in Chania. However, what seems to attract more and more fans lately are the luxury villas in Crete of varying standards ranging from plain detached houses (usually called villas) to sumptuous luxury villas and sometimes estates. Generally, in Chania, accommodation can range from low budget to very luxurious.

Another long range accommodation solution in Chania is that of rental apartments of all kinds. Usually privately owned, they will provide a family or several good friends holidaying together with an economical family holiday alternative to the frugally budgeted accommodation. A large luxury Chania villa with all the trimmings and many little extras that place this option well within the budget of the large family vacation to Chania can experience. In the case of large families staying in a villa in Crete, the expense is substantially cheaper per person that of other seemingly cheap accommodation solutions and by far more comfortable since there is more room per person. For those that believe they cannot afford the budget required by a villain Crete, another solution for a number of people is to share in the expenses of said luxury villa in Crete amongst themselves, so it is ultimately a very affordable solution for several couples, good family friends or an extended family – brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles etc.

In Chania rooms for rent are usually owned by family businesses ant it is the cheapest accommodation type for short or long periods if one is not really concerned with creature comforts, just the basics but with all the necessary amenities.

Holidays in Chania are an experience you will be challenged to forget; this is why it is among the most popular tourist areas of Greece and enjoys one of the highest repeat tourism positions in the country. In Chania holidays well planned in advance, as well as shoe sting expense budgets during the low peak season, will leave you with very fond memories. In fact, such is the charm of this area that quite a few visitors have chosen to make their home there for the summer and some even choose to immigrate to Chania to enjoy their pensions and life in general.