"The room was clean and well stocked; the bathroom was the nicest we had on our trip."
Sheila from Canada
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"The view from the terrace was even better than we imagined, and everything in the apartment was super comfortable."
CarlySpring from United States
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"Location is excellent at one end of the harbor and close to sites, but relatively quiet area."
George from United States
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Historic Venetian Building
Boutique Hotel Fortino occupies a 15th-century Venetian mansion declared a historical monument by Greece's Department of Classical Antiquities. The restoration preserved original Venetian arches and character while adding modern elements. It sits on a pedestrian street in Chania's Venetian Port, 5 minutes from the Central Market.
Rooms & Apartments
Accommodations include rooms and two-level apartments ranging from 30m² to 90m². Features include wooden floors separating living and sleeping areas, free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and balconies. The duplex apartment offers a king-size bed, fully equipped kitchen, private terrace with panoramic city views, and a jetted spa tub. All units include complimentary arrival items: mineral water, coffee, Cretan tea, jam, butter, toasts, and Tsikoudia.
Central Old Town Location
The hotel is in Chania Old Town, encircling the Venetian Harbour. It's 10 meters from municipal parking, 10 minutes from the Archaeological Museum, Maritime Museum, and central bus/taxi stations. Nea Chora Beach is 20 minutes away. Chania Airport is 17km, Souda Port 7km, Rethymno 65km, and Heraklio 142km from the property.
Nearby Attractions & Culture
Within 10 minutes walk: the Archaeological Museum in Venetian San Francesco church, Folklore Museum, Firkas Fortress housing the Naval Museum, Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Church of Agios Nikolaos, and Hassan Pascha Mosque. The Turkish Splantzia quarter with narrow streets leads back to the harbour. Shops sell handmade carpets, jewellery, embroidery, and ceramics.
Regional Exploration Access
The hotel provides access to Crete's diverse landscapes. The Lefka Ori Mountains divide the region into coastal zones with 415km of beaches and sparsely populated inland areas with traditional villages. Nearby Gouverneto Monastery (19km east) offers hiking through Avlaki gorge to Arkoudospilio Cave and Katholiko monastery ruins ending at a narrow rocky fjord.
Must-do experiences
Visit the Maritime Museum of Crete for fascinating local maritime history.
Try the famous moussaka at Tamam Restaurant for a true Cretan taste.
Stroll through the vibrant Agora Market for local produce and goods.
Explore the ancient ruins of Aptera for stunning views and history.
Relax at the serene Balos Lagoon, a perfect spot for a day trip.
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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Apartment Split Level
2 persons
40 m²
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Suite Split Level Hot tub
2 persons
60 m²
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Amenities
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