# Chania Hotels: Where to Stay in Western Crete > A guide to hotels, apartments and studios in the Chania region of western Crete: small hotels in Chania old town, quiet studios near Kissamos, and seaside apartments in Almyrida and the Apokoronas. | | | |---|---| | Region | West Crete | | Old-town base | Chania | | Boat-trip base | Kissamos | | Beach base | Almyrida | **The Chania region offers accommodation across western Crete, from small hotels in Chania old town to quiet studios near Kissamos and seaside apartments in the Apokoronas.** This guide gathers places I have stayed in or visited in person, grouped by area. For self-catering houses with private pools, see the [Chania villas guide](https://fly2greece.net/chania-villas.html). Hire a car to explore Crete at your own pace, covered in our [Crete car hire guide](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/crete.html). _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ _Photo: Hotels and apartments in the Chania region, western Crete, Greece_ ## Chania Town _Photo: Accommodation in and around Chania town, Crete_ _Photo: Accommodation in and around Chania town, Crete_ _Photo: Accommodation in and around Chania town, Crete_ _Photo: Accommodation in and around Chania town, Crete_ Chania old town is the best base for first-time visitors, with Venetian and Ottoman lanes, the harbour and the market all on foot. **Madonna Studios** sits on a quiet street in the west of the old town, next to the Maritime Museum, with traditional wood-and-stone architecture and a garden. Free public parking is 80 m away, and the town beach is a 10-minute walk. **Frida Apartments** stands on a hill in the Chania suburbs, 1 km from the centre and 400 m from Nea Chora beach. It is family-run, with a swimming pool and pool bar and views over the sea and the town. ## Kissamos & the west _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ _Photo: Ariana's Place above Kastelli Kissamos, Crete_ Kissamos, in the far north-west, is the gateway to the Balos and Gramvousa boat trips and to Falassarna. **Ariana's Place**, the former Kastania Lodge, is a small complex of a villa, an apartment and a studio above Kastelli Kissamos. It has a quiet rural location, a pool and views over the bay of Kissamos and the sea. Nearby are quiet beaches such as Korfalonas and Livadia, gorges to walk, and Byzantine churches with frescoes. ## Almyrida & the Apokoronas _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ _Photo: Seaside apartments in Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete_ The green Apokoronas, east of Chania, suits families and couples who want a quiet seaside base. **The Niriides Hotel** sits in Almyrida, 2 km from Kalives and 22 km from Chania, 150 m from two sandy beaches. It has 12 apartments in a garden with an outdoor pool, each with a kitchen and satellite TV, and the beaches are organised with umbrellas and a lifeguard. **Isadora Apartments** also stands in Almyrida, 50 m from the beach, with bright self-catering apartments, a garden, air conditioning and free parking, and views over Souda Cove. Explore Chania [Chania guide](https://fly2greece.net/chania.html) [Chania Beaches](https://fly2greece.net/chania-beaches.html) [Chania Restaurants](https://fly2greece.net/chania-restaurants.html) [Chania Car rental](https://fly2greece.net/chania.html) [Chania Sights](https://fly2greece.net/chania-sights.html) [Chania Villas](https://fly2greece.net/chania-villas.html) [Chania Villages](https://fly2greece.net/chania-villages.html) --- Source: [Chania Hotels: Where to Stay in Western Crete](https://fly2greece.net/chania-hotels.html) — fly2greece.net, an independent guide to Greece written and photographed by Hans Huisman since 2000. Reviewed July 2026.