Old Town Travel Guide
Rethymno
Popular places to visit
Rethymnon Venetian Port
Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Fortezza Castle
Find out about the history of Old Town Rethymnon with a stop at Fortezza Castle. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Sacred Monastery of Arkadi
After visiting Sacred Monastery of Arkadi, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rethymno. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.
Rimondi Fountain
After visiting Rimondi Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Old Town Rethymnon. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Marine Life Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Marine Life Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Old Town Rethymnon. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Rethimnon Archaeological Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Rethimnon Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Old Town Rethymnon. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Top hotels in Old Town
Hotel Ideon
Beautiful property right on the harbor. Staff very helpful, good breakfast, close to everything in the old town. Only annoyances were no hair dryer in the small bathroom & the bed was rather hard.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Civitas Suites Hotel
We had a room, two level with kitchen area and balcony. The aspect was away from the sea overlooking a small shopping street. This was good because it was quiet at night the rooms to the front would of been noisier with all the restaurants and bars overlooking the sea.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Rimondi Boutique Hotels
The property is beautiful, loved the large windows that opened to the courtyard, beautiful courtyard and spiral staircase. However, the bathroom smelled like rotten eggs, sewage issues?? The breakfast was good , loved the honey comb display but food was often cold.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Palazzino Di Corina
Perfect location
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Casa di Gaga Luxury Suites
Kind staff. Very helpful with top tips and the location was great. On the last day it rained so we were allowed a later check out as we travelled with our young daughter. The team were kind enough to give a cover for our push chair also to ensure we did not soak in the way down to the bus station. ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Casa dei Delfini
Even though i had booked a ground floor studio we were placed upstairs because the manager thought it would be better for a family! I had booked the ground floor as I have mobility issues! The stairs were made of stone & had worn to different shapes which I found very difficult. We complained & had ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
New Town
If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Perivolia
While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.
Violi Charaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Violi Charaki and surrounding area, you can visit Rethymnon Municipal Garden and Fortezza Castle.
Atsipopoulo
While there might not be top attractions in Atsipopoulo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rethymnon Municipal Garden and Fortezza Castle.
Prines
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Prines. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Rethymnon Municipal Garden and Fortezza Castle, a few notable attractions nearby.
Platanes
Unique features of Platanes include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Platanes Beach or Blue Beach while you're exploring the area.
