Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Beautiful views
Cons:
Noisy at night
Limited pillows
Room renovation needed

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
The rooms were clean and well-maintained as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
9.61
Staff were described as extremely helpful and friendly across the reviews.
Location
9.65
The hotel is centrally located with beautiful views, as highlighted in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were spacious and nicely decorated, but some reviews noted noise issues.
Amenities
8.63
Standard amenities were available; however, more pillows would have improved comfort.
Value for Money
8.59
Pricing of the hotel seemed reasonable for the location and quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Breakfast options were praised, but specific cons were not mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.11
Guests generally expressed a high level of satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-15 19:33

Property Description

Historic Charm in Venetian Harbour
Located in the heart of Chania's Venetian harbour, Hotel Amphora offers a unique stay in a 14th-century building overlooking the Cretan Sea.

Homemade Breakfast and Traditional Cuisine
Start your day with a delicious homemade breakfast featuring fresh juices and preserves on the terrace with stunning views of the Venetian lighthouse. Indulge in traditional Cretan cuisine at the on-site restaurant, where guests enjoy discounted rates.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in air-conditioned rooms adorned with traditional wooden furnishings and equipped with modern conveniences like a TV, refrigerator, and iron. Some rooms even feature a private balcony for a picturesque view.

Experience the charm of Chania with us at Hotel Amphora - book your stay now for an unforgettable Cretan getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 444 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
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MURAT • couple • tr
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Yoseph • solo_traveller • il
8
הלילה הראשון היה מעולה. הלילה השני בחדר ללא מיזוג וללא מים חמים...
Pros:

ארוחת בוקר מצוינת (במחיר נוסף) במסעדה צמודה על החוף.

Cons:

נשארתי לילה נוסף שלא היה מתוכנן. קיבלתי חדר קטן (במחיר מופחת) ללא מים חמים!!!

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Zeinab • couple • iq
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lester • couple • gb
9
Wonderful stay
Pros:

View, breakfast, friendly staff, location

Cons:

No lift, no kettle in room

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mairi11 • couple • gb
10
Lovely traditional hotel in a perfect location
Pros:

Lovely traditional building in a perfect location at the old harbour. Gorgeous views from roof terraces and our balcony. Very clean and comfortable. A warm welcome with complimentary wine. Staff were helpful. Good shower. We enjoyed the onsite restaurant for both breakfast and dinner with traditional home cooked style Greek food.

Cons:

Nothing really. We loved our stay and couldn't really fault it.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
Ελένη • couple • gr
10
Σε μετέφερε σε μια άλλη εποχή.
Pros:

Μας αρεσε πολύ το δωμάτιο που ηταν πολύ φωτεινο και ήσυχο! Οι κοινοχρηστοι χώροι στην γραφικά διαμορφομένη ταράτσα, με την ωραία θέα ηταν το καλυτερο μέρος να κάτσεις να απολαύσεις το κρασί σου! Πολύ καλη φιλοξενία!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • mt
6
Good stay for a short break
Pros:

The hotel was clean and smelled really nice. The lady at the reception desk was nice and welcoming. She was very helpful. Location was very close to all the restaurants and the wonderful view. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

The stairs to the room and the noises from doors and footsteps on the wooden floors at night. Bathrooms need a bit of lift.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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gloria • couple • it
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Uaine • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

Gostei dos funcionários e da localização.

Cons:

Das camas muito baixinhas e duras, café da manhã com as mesmas opções todos os dias.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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JOELLE • extended_group • fr
7
Bien
Pros:

L emplacement et le petit déjeuner copieux et varié

Cons:

Les chambres méritent un petit de coup de rafraîchissement

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Greger • extended_group • se
5
Cons:

Dåliga sängar ,flygfän på golvet och sjuk lyhört mellan tummen. Gäster fick vara hur högljudda som helst mitt i natten.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
10
Stupendo da rifare
Pros:

La vista e lo staff che era super gentile

Cons:

Niente

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Johanna Marie • solo_traveller • be
9
Sfeervol hotel aan de haven
Pros:

De ligging. De inrichting en grootte van de kamer

Cons:

Geen water in de koelkast en geen mogelijkheid om koffie of thee te maken

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • couple • us
9
It was fantastic for a home base when exploring old town Chania
Pros:

It was very cozy and the staff was amazing. Great location

Cons:

The stairs were super loud and the bed was creeky

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • au
10
Great hotel with panoramic view of Chania Venetian harbour.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room with spa bath and separate shower, and balcony with view over the Venetian harbour. Great position in the old town. Excellent staff who were very friendly and helpful. They found us another room to use during the day after our initial booking as we had a late ferry back to Piraeus. Very good breakfast and they even gave us a packed breakfast when we were leaving on an early tour. We also ate in the excellent restaurant on 2 occasions. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Lots of stairs but expected for a 500 year old building.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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sdmh1 • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Das Hotel befindet sich direkt am Hafen

Cons:

Aussen neben unserem Zimmer befand sich ein Aggregat, welches bis ca Mitternacht laut brummte.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Theony • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Location was great and clean.

Cons:

No lift so if you’re staying on 3rd floor you have to carry luggage up.
Parking was a huge issue it took up to an hour to find parking and often a 10 minute walk away, anywhere you stay in that area will have the same problem.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Georgios • solo_traveller • gb
6
Convenient and clean
Pros:

The location is excellent with direct access to the old harbour and the the city.
It has a charming character and beautiful views

Cons:

I reserved the economy room as it was the only one left so I was expecting it to be basic.

The mattresses however were extremely old and uncomfortable. You could feel all the springs digging in your body. Despite this, when I complained the reception was excellent at dealing with my issue and in no time they provided a mattress topper substantial enough so I could use the bed and not feel the springs.

They also later informed me that they have ordered new mattresses as they were not aware of this issue.

Additionally, since this is an old property, there was no noise insulation between my floor and the one above me. In the mornings I could hear all the footsteps and loud voices as people were preparing for breakfast.
This didn’t last long but it was very morning and had to use earplugs.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
P
paul • couple • au
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee