Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Elia Erato

Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, steps from Old Venetian Harbor

Choose dates to view prices

Located in central Chania Town, Elia Erato Guesthouse offers laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace or get tour help to visit the nearby Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market. The guesthouse is praised for its prime location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Deluxe Suite, Sea View | Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Maisonette

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Maisonette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
17 Lithinon, Chania, 731 32

What's nearby

  • Old Venetian Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Chania Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maritime Museum of Crete - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chania Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Remezzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lithos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Avalon Rock Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elia Erato

Guesthouse near Old Venetian Harbor
Close to Nea Chora Beach, Elia Erato provides amenities like a rooftop terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Elia Erato offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

One Bedroom Suite with Sea view | Balcony

Elia Estia

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 46 reviews
Elia Estia

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Zampeliou 32, Elia Zampeliou Hotel]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Zampeliou 32 street- Elia Zampeliou Hotel]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per room (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 1229446

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

Property is also known as

Elia Erato Chania
Elia Erato Guesthouse
Elia Erato Guesthouse Chania

Frequently asked questions

Is Elia Erato pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elia Erato?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Elia Erato?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elia Erato?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Elia Erato provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per room applies.

Where is Elia Erato located?

Located in Old Town Chania, this guesthouse is steps from Ancient Kydonia and Old Venetian Harbor. Mosque of the Janissaries and Franciscan Monastery of Aghios Fragkiskos are just steps away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Elia Erato Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Great location and great service. It’s perfect for five people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful room. Our room was facing back but it was good as it's a lit quieter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

Great location and space

Amazing place- spacious- modern- great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went with my husband and two adult children… the duplex room 8 was amazing!!! Overlooked the old town with a view of the harbour! Great seating outside the room in the balcony to take in all the huddle and bussel below. The suite offered a bedroom downstairs with two beds a bassin , washroom and shower all separate so ur able to brush your teeth or blow dry your hair if someone is in the shower or using toilet also sitting area and a vanity in bedroom same as upstairs with a sitting area also upstairs …lighting was great overall the feel of the room was spacious and modern!! The breakfast was also very good! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff petson Peter was not very welcoming. It's inconvenient to not have anyone on site when checking in. We arrived late due car rental issues with tje company so we arrived very late. Absolutely no parking details when we booked that should have been upfront. And he wasn't helpful with that either. Though room and location was PERFECT.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upscale room with a nice view. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment right in the heart of the harbour and old town. Lovely views of the harbour and beyond. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great choice. One thing to think about is to add a full length mirror in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean property. Great location. Amazing staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Bathrooms are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great stay, Greta location

Great room. Less than one black from the port harbor. Superior air conditioning and shower. Wish we could have stayed longer. We had trouble finding the check in hotel and the woman working was extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sentralt, men MYE støy.

Rommet lå over en nattklubb/bar, som spilte house musikk på en mandag frem til kl 04:30 på morgenen. Mye støy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. It would have been good to know the breakfast was off site initially finding the spot was challenging at first. The breakfast was okay not the best we only went once in 4 days
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ehud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is located next to the Venetian harbour. The room was nicely renovated but had only one small window at the bathroom... Thus, no view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vrushali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and nearby several shops. Unfortunately, some of the staff were impatient and would respond to basic questions with a passive aggressive attitude.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. Our reservation included breakfast which was very good. Souvenir shops galore. Starbucks in the area if needed. But so many local cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything except that the check-in desk is a separate building inside the streets of Chania. So it was confusing and had to walk back and forth with our luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Se fue la luz y no dieron atención
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent with great location. Not sure if there was an apartment above us, but could hear movement through the ceiling. Close to main square and everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hôtel looks great and is very clean with helpful staff. However, the bed was very uncomfortable. I didn’t sleep well, the bed was very hard, I woke up everyday with pain in my body from sleeping in such a hard mattress. Also, instead of having a queen bed, they put 2 twin bed next to each other with is very inconvenient. Beds can move a little when we move during sleep, then there is a hole in the middle and stuff can fall in there it’s just really inconvenient for what they call a 5 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ARGYRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not convenient at all - but overall, it was a beautiful place, very comfortable bed and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful property. At busier times it does get a bit overwhelming for staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy at night, but that's basically guaranteed staying anywhere near the harbour. The entire atmosphere here was great though. Also the steam shower was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAIN

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

Old town Chania

Check in at alternate location about 200m away was a little confusing but room was excellent. Loft bedroom area, 2 bathrooms. Sofa bed, historic building. Not sure how they manage breakfast as booked room only and no facilities in this particular building. Overall a great little place right in the heart of old Chania.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice place but very loud all through the night.

The property is located in a perfect location with lots of restaurants (skip the ones along the water and head into the street of the old town for quality food) The breakfast area is five minutes away at a sister hotel, it was nice with lots of choices. The rooms simple but clean. Room 8 and 9 only have one small window so quite dark. The only issue we had was there is a bar bellow the property and every night we were awakened until 4:00 am with thumping music and drunk people. 5:30 on Saturday night!! It was brutal. For that reason, unless you are a solid sleeper, I would not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.