Chania accommodation from NZ$95

Things to Do in Chania

Whether you came to man the old Venetian Lighthouse at the port or relax in the sand on Souda Beach, hotels in Chania will put you close to just about everything. Brush up on the history of boating at the Maritime Museum of Crete in the old harbour. Their collection includes paintings, models of ships, nautical instruments and war relics. Who knew you could go from the Bronze Age to present day in about an hour?

Ready to do a little souvenir hunting? Make your way over to the Municipal Market of Chania and wander through over 4000 square metres of an ancient Greek marketplace. Be sure to stop by the famous Valirakis food shop and grab yourself a bottle of homemade Greek olive oil. If you prefer drinking a liquid rather than cooking with it, get some raki—it’s the stuff that’s left over from grapes smashed to make wine. Buy a couple of bottles—your Chania holidays will be that much merrier!

Getting to & Around Chania

Your flight to the biggest city on Crete will land you at Chania International Airport (CHQ), 14 km from downtown. There are half-hourly buses you can catch directly outside the terminal that will take you straight to the village centre. There’s also a couple of taxi companies that provide service from the airport to any of the other villages on the island. But we all know the best way to explore a new place is to get yourself some wheels, so pick out one of Wotif’s car hire options and hit the road whenever you want!

Raise your hand up high if you’re looking for a getaway to a place straight out of Greek mythology. Yes, you there! Browse through Wotif’s great selection of Chania accommodation and book one today so you can be gone tomorrow. If you’d like to check off two islands at once, don’t forget about our deals on Santorini accommodation as well.