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Alcanea Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a bar

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Located near Old Venetian Harbor, Alcanea Boutique Hotel offers a free full breakfast and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can enjoy the terrace, complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby, and in-room WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the helpful hotel staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | Balcony view

Superior Double Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony | Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Terrace ( 2nd floor) | Terrace/patio

Superior Double Room, Terrace ( 2nd floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View ( 2nd floor)

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View ( 2nd floor) | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View ( 2nd floor)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Aggelou 2 Old Port, Chania, Crete Island, 73100

What's nearby

  • Maritime Museum of Crete - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chania Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chania Central Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Remezzo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ταμάμ (Tamam) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Galileo Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amphora - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canale - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Alcanea Boutique Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel near Old Venetian Harbor
Located close to Chania Lighthouse and Nea Chora Beach, Alcanea Boutique Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel - This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1042K274A0500300

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alcanea Boutique Hotel Crete Island
Alcanea Boutique Hotel
Alcanea Boutique Crete Island
Alcanea Boutique
Alcanea Boutique Hotel Chania
Alcanea Boutique Chania
Alcanea Boutique Hotel Chania, Crete
Alcanea Boutique Hotel Hotel
Alcanea Boutique Hotel Chania
Alcanea Boutique Hotel Hotel Chania

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcanea Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Alcanea Boutique Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Alcanea Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Alcanea Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alcanea Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Chania, this luxury hotel is steps from Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Lighthouse. Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Alcanea Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, but wish we could’ve stayed longer! Eva was so helpful in getting us settled in, setting up a taxi to the airport, truly amazing hospitality. It’s a beautiful building with great views of the harbour. Can’t beat the location either!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and had an absolutely wonderful time! It was very centrally located, the rooms were beautiful, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was delicious with lots of options. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay - a beautiful small boutique hotel with excellent location and great views. Delicious breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
4 night stay in late March/Early April. Beautiful location on the harbor. Great atmosphere. Felt extremely safe. Eva was very welcoming and room was lovely. Parking is nearby and is free, and an easy walk with roller bags. Would definitely return and our visit wasn’t nearly long enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! Beautiful location. Nice, quiet room with a great view (room 7).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

Wonderful views and great location. Good breakfast and very helpful receptionist. Room was huge, which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Iconic location built right into a 1600s fortress. Third floor walk up was tough on us though. If I came again I would have to stay on the second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth, san francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming boutique hotel

This was my favorite hotel in Crete. Very well decorated and stylish, while retaining a Greek islands feel. Eva and staff were extremely helpful and hospitable. The breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend this for your stay in chania.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kåre Degn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very charming

Very charming old house overlooking the port. We had a very spacious room. Would come back anytime. Delicious breakfast served outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel. The location is perfect in Old town Chania. We had a beautiful view of the lighthouse from our room. It is on the end away from most of the noise. The room (4), building, were beautiful. The breakfast was delicious, service was great. We also enjoyed a glass of wine at night too. Ava was delightful and so welcoming!!!! If you are okay with stairs you have to stay here. Remember its a 500 plus year old building. Its not perfect and not American ADA compliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked out early, the next morning due to unacceptable conditions and unprofessional treatment at Alcanea Boutique Hotel. Our room was extremely small, barely larger than a walk-in closet, we had to turn sideways to move around. The hygiene was even worse: large amounts of long black hair were stuck to the shower walls, and the sheets smelled strongly of mildew, making them unusable. My wife had to use her shawl to drape over her because the sheets smelled bad. When we brought this to the manager’s attention, she denied responsibility and rudely implied we planted the hair ourselves, which was both offensive and unprofessional. We do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic building in a fantastic location. Expertly restored, great amenities. We stayed on the top floor - the view of the Venetian Harbor from the balcony Is very hard to beat anywhere in the world for this price. Breakfasts are sumptuous. Aliki and Eva answered promptly all of our questions and we had a lot. Don’t worry that you can’t drive up to the hotel door: we rented a car and were always able to find a parking spot nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Alcanea hotel is a most unique property. It is decorated in a way that emphasizes the 500 year old fortress it is a part of. The bed was amazingly comfortable, with lovely bedding. It is situated perfectly with wonderful views, and great walks. The breakfasts were delicious! We enjoyed the Cretan foods. The staff are very kind! Eva always had time to chat and give us ideas of where to go and what to do. Georgia served us breakfast every morning. We enjoyed her very much. Our cleaning lady, was also a gem! We will plan to go back again! Enjoyed every minute!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service above and beyond.

A 500 year old building does have its limits but the Alcanea is well worth the effort. The staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable. The breakfast was tasty and served with a smile. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. The only minor complaint is the hot water was very patchy and the stairs are very steep. That isn’t surprising with the age of the building. A perfect place from which to explore Chania.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give 10 stars, instead of just 5, I would! Eva, Nicos, and all the gals were so accommodating and amazingly helpful and generous. We got very spoiled by all of them, especially Eva! We stayed in the smallest room they have but it worked great. You have to be prepared going in that it is very small. Smaller than most US hotel rooms. But the view of the lighthouse, sea, and museum grounds made it so worth it. We loved it and it didn't bother us at all. We got to know many of the staff and other couples and realized that this location is the best in old town. Right as you enter the harbor/port, so easy access to everything in and out of the port area, especially Nea Chora beach, shopping and restaurants just steps away. The food was amazing and tried most of the hotel suggested restaurants and they were all very very good. Mostly outdoor dining with no bugs. Perfect! Besides the hotel and all the staff my favorite part of the trip was meeting the locals in the villages. Some were real characters and the food was authentic and delicious! Try the goat! I LOVED it! I recommend going in early to mid June. That is when we were there for 9 days. Then is before the big season rush and the weather was perfect. Around the mid 80's F and no humidity so perfect for about anything you want to do from beach to shopping. If you can afford longer I suggest 11 or 12 days. I could go on on on...
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alcanea Boutique Hotel is an absolute gem in Chania! Eva was exceptional, checking in on us when our flight was delayed, providing us with detailed recommendations of restaurants and beaches then following up with us on our return. The location was incredible and the interior and exterior of the 500 year old building provided for such a unique experience. Despite it being an older historical building the rooms were updated with great amenities. I’d recommend this to anyone, the best place we stayed on our Europe travels!
View from room
Breakfast
View from entrance
Interior courtyard
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming and beautiful hotel in a perfect location to soak up the city and the waterfront. The staff were super friendly and comfortable, the rooms were designed beautifully and were comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Thumbs up’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charmante renovierte Unterkunft in traditionellem Stil - hervorragende Lage: mittendrin, dennoch Rückzugsmöglichkeiten. Das Personal war super freundlich und zuvorkommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing 500 YO property converted to provide modern amenities. Great location. Wonderful breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, looking over the lighthouse and harbour. The owner is fantastic and very helpful. Parking in the area can be tricky; Talos square is often full so you need to park on the street. Breakfast is absolutely delicious and filling. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the whole town and the beach. Delicious breakfast with lots of selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff was amazing, they even contacted me ahead of time to help organize transport. Thank you for making it a great and personal experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the coolest hotels we have stayed in. It is a 500 year old castle. The rooms are huge, with very comfortable beds and the best rain shower. The staff are so friendly and accommodating to all your needs. They also give you a traditional Greek breakfast in the morning. The location was perfect with fun shops, restaurants and the beach. Thank You Renee and Alex
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the corner of the fortress right across from the lighthouse. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at this hotel! The view of the harbor from our room was incredible. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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