Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly hosts
Clean and comfortable rooms
Excellent service
Cons:
Limited storage space in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Rooms were spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
Service
10
The hosts were incredibly helpful and friendly, providing top-notch service.
Location
10
Perfect location in a quiet street close to the harbor and local attractions.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms were comfortable, well-decorated, and cozy.
Amenities
9.6
Facilities such as hot tub and breakfast options nearby were well-appreciated.
Value for Money
9.6
Overall excellent value for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Breakfast at nearby restaurant was tasty with great views.
Overall Experience
10
Fantastic stay with high recommendations; enjoyed every moment in Chania.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-15 18:40

Property Description

Traditional Architecture and Prime Location
Hanim Boutique Hotel, nestled in Chania Old Town, seamlessly blends traditional architecture with modern comfort. Situated a mere 150 meters from the Venetian Port, this charming hotel offers elegantly decorated units, each with free Wi-Fi.

Stylish Accommodation with Modern Amenities
The air-conditioned studios and suites, adorned in brown and earthy tones, boast a cozy seating area and a flat-screen TV. For added convenience, some units feature a balcony and a kitchenette, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Authentic Cretan Breakfast and Nearby Attractions
Indulge in a traditional Cretan Breakfast at the nearby premium restaurant, just 60 meters away. Explore the historic Metropolitan Church and visit Nea Chora Beach, located approximately 1.5 km from the hotel.

Experience the allure of Chania at Hanim Boutique Hotel - book your stay today!

Important information:

Please note that public parking is within a 10-minute walk.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHQ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 262 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 10
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Susan family_with_children us
10
absolutely would stay here again!!
Pros:

it was excellent and owner very attentive

Cons:

nothing, all so accommodating

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Our stay in Hanim Boutique was exceptional! The location is excellent, right in the center of downtown within walking distance to all the best restaurants and beaches. The rooms are large and clean , with water stocked daily. But mostly the hosts were just incredible, so helpful with everything even lending us a little push along bike for our three year old which was a life saver !

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple de
10
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind zentral und sehr schön ausgestattet. Die Lage ist optimal, insbesondere, wenn man kein Auto gemietet hat. Meer, Restaurants, Supermarkt, Busbahnhof, Supermarkt… alles ist in nur ein paar Minuten erreichbar.
Idomeneas und Vasia waren immer da, wenn wir etwas brauchten oder eine Frage hatten.
Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt. Wir kommen wieder.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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LISE family_with_children pt
8
Très agréable
Pros:

J'ai aimé sa position au coeur du centre de la vieille ville dans une petite ruelle illuminée la nuit et charmante le jour. Il est proche des centres d'intérêts. J'ai aimé l'approche avec le personnel toujours aimable, agréable et disponible. J'ai apprécié le confort similaire à un hôtel : nettoyage fait tous les jours, changement des serviettes de bain au quotidien.

Cons:

J'ai moins apprécié le fait que le parking soit un peu éloigné mais il semblerait qu'en Crête c'est fréquent surtout dans les vieux centre ville historiques. J'apporterais des améliorations comme des rideaux plus occultants, au moins un grand miroir pour se voir complètement, les produits de bains locaux plus mis en évidence. Attention : il y a 1 fuite d'eau par rapport à la parois de douche.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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hélène couple fr
10
Pros:

Exceptionnel allez y les yeux fermés. Emplacement, conseils, confort tout était parfait !

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Frances solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful hotel in the centre of the old town: excellent customer service.
Pros:

Fabulous location, right in the centre of town. We made a late booking (on the day) and the communication from the owner was excellent. The room and balcony were perfect, there was plenty of toiletries, towels, bottled water etc. The owner gave great info about free parking, good restaurants and cultural events that we might enjoy.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
D
delphine couple fr
10
Extra
Pros:

L’emplacement en plein centre de la vieille ville tout en étant au calme et l’accueil adorable

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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ward family_with_children fr
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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fabien solo_traveller fr
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
10
Wonderful stay in a superb boutique hotel. Amazing location right in the middle of old town.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
B
Beth extended_group us
9
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Amazing location and kind owners.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Peter couple ie
10
All in all the best place we have stayed in for years! Highly recommend.
Pros:

We were in this hotel for 10 days in mid April and it was a marvellous place to stay. The hotel is situated along a side street in the centre of the bustling old town of Chania near the Cathedral. Despite being at the centre of a very busy town the hotel was extremely quiet and peaceful - the room was very carefully cleaned, well equipped, comfortable and had a nice balcony over the street.The breakfast arrangement is brilliant as you are given a voucher to use at a lovely harbour-side restaurant (Pallas), a 5 minute walk away, where the staff are warm and welcoming and the food is gorgeous.
The hotel hosts were really helpful and friendly giving advice on places to eat at and visit, organising very reliable transfers from and back to the airport and arranging an excellent, reasonably priced, car hire (Alpha Group) with a pickup and drop off facility from their office that is important as non-resident traffic is not permitted in the old town. Parking is a bit tricky (get a small car!) and involves a 3-500m stroll from residential streets outside of the old town. We didn’t have a problem but the tourist season was only just winding up.
Our interests included wandering the town and its attractions (dozens of restaurants, shops and a handful of great museums), archaeology, hill walking and the phenomenal spring wildflowers and the hosts gave us plenty of information and maps detailing the many places of interest in western Crete. We went to mountain gorges, high plateaux, monasteries and archaeological sites (the new Chania Archaeological museum is a must and only a 30 minute stroll along the seaside away (or a simple bus ride -use google earth). The walk down to the abandoned monastery at Moní Katholikó is fantastic (but the Rough Guide information is somewhat awry - check detail of distance and archaeology in advance) - we followed that by a swim at Stavros.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Nathalie family_with_children fr
10
Appartement idéal pour passer quelques jours à La Canée
Pros:

Accueil très chaleureux par les propriétaires, avec beaucoup de bons conseils pour les visites ou les restaurants :) L'appartement est idéalement placé, au cœur de la vieille ville. Je recommande à 100 % !

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Charles couple gb
10
Perfect location for a weeks holiday at Chania
Pros:

Perfect location in the old town, close to restaurants, shops and the harbour, but the rooms are in a quiet street. The rooms have a modern feel with quality fittings but respecting the old building.

Cons:

I liked everything about Hanim

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
10
Great stay in perfect location
Pros:

Perfect location, lovely clean bright room and everyone made us feel truly welcome

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
B
Burgess couple nz
10
It was a lovely holiday, the City, the Hotel everything. We would recommend this hotel highly.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and wonderful staff. We were very impressed with the servicing of the room. It was very clean and tidy very much like Chania

Cons:

Nothing while we were there it was quiet.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Torsten solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wir wurden schon vor unserer Anreise ganz herzlich begrüßt und bekamen bei Ankunft mit viel Herzlichkeit viele hilfreiche Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt. Zu unserem Zimmer gehörte die Dachterrasse mit einem unglaublich schönen Blick über die Altstadt. Die moderne, mediterran eingerichtete Wohnung ließ keine Wünsche offen. Sie liegt in einer der schönsten Seitengassen dieser wunderschönen Stadt. Viele Cafés, Tavernen, und kleine Läden befinden sich in unmittelbarer Nähe. Trotzdem ist es sehr ruhig. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt und kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Cons:

Wir waren rundum zufrieden. 😀

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Stéphanie couple fr
8
Hôtel central
Pros:

Hyper bien localisé dans la vieille ville

Cons:

Roof top non accessible (sauf si on loue la chambre du haut je pense)
Plutôt cher pour juste une chambre (meme si la chambre est très très bien)

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Melanie family_with_children ch
7
Old town stay but know what you're getting into!
Pros:

The location puts you right in the heart of the old town, which is charming — but come prepared if you're visiting around Easter or another religious period. The neighboring church held prayer with loud speakers and bells that ran until 11pm and started again at 8am, nearly continuously for several days. A tradeoff worth knowing about in advance.

We were on the top floor, which had two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The space is compact but functional. One quirk: the bedroom doors are glass, so if anyone is up with a light on, it illuminates the entire apartment — not ideal if your party has different sleep schedules.

Breakfast was good — included in the stay and on the waterfront with generous portions. One important heads-up though: you're given a coupon with a completely different name than the actual restaurant. Look for a place that appears to be called "Nannas" (not Palace).

The female owner was professional and friendly.

Cons:

We wanted to like this place but there were enough friction points to warrant an honest account for future guests.
Communication with the owner Idomeneus was, at times, a lot. He was attentive to a fault -- we received multiple follow-up messages if we didn't respond promptly — including messages with just "?" — which felt pressuring. Some of this may be cultural or a language barrier, as there were moments where our responses seemed to be interpreted differently than intended (eg I replied "no thank you" but misunderstood). I had to set a gentle boundary mid-stay; even after checkout I received messages. Not hostile in any way — though a lot.
Practically speaking, the old town location means no car or taxi access. You'll need to walk roughly 10 minutes with all your luggage — via cobblestones, may be in the rain or heat, and there is no elevator in the building. With two young children and bags in tow, we found this genuinely difficult. For families with young kids, strollers, or older travelers, this is an important factor to weigh seriously before booking.
Noise was a consistent challenge throughout the stay. The windows are thin, and street noise carries well into the evening. During the religious period, church bells or loud speaker prayers ran from early morning until nearly 11pm — it made for an anything-but-restful atmosphere.
One issue that stood out: there had been a storm prior to our arrival that damaged one of the shuttered windows. We were never informed. Late one evening the shutters flew open with such a loud bang that we genuinely thought something serious had happened — we spent 30 minutes trying to fix it. When we raised it, the owner's response was essentially that no other guest had complained, so it wasn't considered a problem. That felt like a missed opportunity to take responsibility. It seemed like either too much unnecessary communication or lack of communication for the important stuff.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Yair family_with_children il
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee