A special boutique hotel in an enchanting place

OUR LOCATION

We are located on the eastern side of the Venetian harbor of Chania, perhaps the most charming neighborhood of the city, the old Riviera, to which the hotel owes its name.

Come and find us in the Old Port, opposite the magnificent Egyptian lighthouse. The location is prominent and privileged. Everything is within walking distance. Attractions such as the Lighthouse, the Venetian Neoria (historic shipping yards), the Sailing Club, the Grand Arsenal , the Giali-Tzamissi-Mosque, as well as a myriad of cafes, bars, restaurants, fish taverns, all right at your feet.

A magical portal opened inside my mind and conducted me into an astonishing world...
Nikos Kazantzakis, Report to Greco

A few years ago, at the junction of Sarpidonos & Akti Union Street where our hotel is reflected in the sea, you would have had the opportunity to see fishermen mending their nets or spongers from the island of Kalymnos drying their sponges on the pavement.

A look at the modern, active neighbourhood will prove that this past is still alive.

Come and find us in the Old Port, opposite the magnificent Egyptian lighthouse and a few steps away from the Centre of Mediterranean Architecture and the Venetian Neoria. Imagine walking past the Ottoman Yali-Jamisi mosque through the labyrinth of the Old Town, visiting small and elegant shops with local products, cozy cafes, cocktail bars, quaint Greek restaurants, authentic fish taverns, discovering fragments of Chania's fascinating past...

NEIGHBORHOOD

A little historical background of the Neighborhood

In the past, you only encountered small fishing boats here. The fishermen frequented almost exclusively this part of the harbor. Besides them, the sponge-divers from Kalymnos would come here and spread their sponges on the pavement to dry. There were no houses - only warehouses and industrial facilities. Opposite from our building in the 70's, there used to be old warehouses and an old soap factory. A humble café stood alone at the beginning of Sarpidonos street. Naturally, there was no tourism here back then -at least not before 1980. All that belongs to the past now. A glance around the lively neighborhood will persuade you on that.

CHANIA OLD TOWN

Four hundred years of Venetian occupation deeply influenced the architecture of Chania town. That influence is evident in the complex of the city's narrow alleys, the Venetian fortifications and moat around them, and the Venetian Harbor - the most characteristic monument of Chania, an architectural masterpiece, an attraction of world renown and unique beauty, where you can stroll along. Behind the harbor, the labyrinth of the Old Town is waiting for you. You can start your adventure with a walk down Skridlof Street (the leather goods market of Chania) and Sifaka Street (handmade Cretan knives with engraved mantinades), then you can stroll along Cannevaro Street and Zabeliou Street in the Muslim neighborhood. Walking the pedestrian street of Chatzimichali Daliani takes you directly into the heart of the Turkish quarter, the area where the Ottoman Turks lived and worked in the past. You can also consider a visit to the Orthodox Cathedral (on Halidon Street), the Catholic church (across from the Cathedral), the Folk Art Museum (adjacent to the Catholic church), the Jewish synagogue, and the Yali-Jamisi mosque (in the fountain square of the old port) where art exhibitions take place frequently.

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ELAFONISI BEACH

In the southwestern part of Crete, Elafonisi, a real heaven on earth, is to be found. Imagine an oblong peninsula, which often breaks in two parts by water, leaving an impression of being a separate island that is within walking distance from the mainland, sometimes without even getting one's toes wet. Exotic, with crystal clear, turquoise waters, and unique pinkish sand, which is in fact crumbs of millions of shells, Elafonisi has been ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Along with the surrounding shores, it belongs to the Natura network.

FALASSARNA

Falassarna, one of the top beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, lies on the northwestern coast of Crete and unfolds its clear turquoise waves next to the imposing sandy dunes. Here you can capture the most impressive sunset, while enjoying a breezing cocktail. If you are interested in archaeology you can also visit the remains of a fortified Hellenistic harbor. Because of a sudden uplift of the West of Crete 1500 years ago the harbor is now located inland.

OUR LOCATION

A magical portal opened inside my mind and conducted me into an astonishing world...Nikos Kazantzakis, Report to Greco

A magical portal opened inside my mind and conducted me into an astonishing world...
Nikos Kazantzakis, Report to Greco