Find Historic Hotels in Rethymno

Travelers love the rich history they can explore on a trip to Rethymno. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront and local cheese shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Avli Lounge Apartments is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features 2 restaurants. Rimondi Fountain is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Kapsaliana Village Hotel and Antica Dimora Suites.

Rethymno has 2413 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 9 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Rethymno is notable for landmarks like Rimondi Fountain, Rethymnon Lighthouse, and Fortezza Castle. Cultural venues include Centre for Byzantine Art, Paleontological Museum, and Museum of Wooden Sculptures. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Cathedral.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Rethymno, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Rethymno, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.