With a stay at Helena Hotel in Chania (Old Town Chania), you'll be steps from Old Venetian Harbor and 13 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Golden Beach.
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
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Chania Central Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Remezzo - 4 min walk
Άρωμα - 4 min walk
Canale - 6 min walk
Συντριβανι Cafe - 3 min walk
About this property
Helena Hotel
Helena Hotel offers 7 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chania hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 20-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No elevator
Tile flooring in room
More
1 building
4 floors
Communal living room
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Entertainment
20-inch LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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Helena Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The room was very clean, modern and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful with their recommendations and the location in the old port was fantastic. Highly recommend!
If staying in the old town,this hotel couldn't be more central for beach, restaurants,cafes all on the doorstep.Georgios the proprietor was very helpful in recommending the best places to go and also organising airport collection.The actual hotel was very historical,but with all mod cons in the room.On the whole a fantastic stay
Giorgios was amazing, he went above and beyond to ensure my stay and experience in Chania was full of Cretan hospitality. He was a prompt and excellent communicator. A lovely young man😊🇬🇷
Hotel is excellently located in old town The room on top floor had two windows with excellent views over the harbour
Staff were very friendly and helpful
This hotel was absolutely amazing! George gave us great recommendations and was always ready to help us out. The hotel location is perfect, situated in Old Town Chania, walkable at night, clean room, and very safe. Thank you so much George we will definitely be back
Selena and Jonathan
My husband and I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and we had a great experience. The staff was friendly, helpful and open to answer any questions about the places around the area. The bed was comfortable, the room was very clean and the location was great to walk around the old town of Chania. I really recommend it.
The hotel is perfectly placed for seeing all of the old port and we had a room that looked onto the port itself. No review, however, can fail to mention the now-legendary George, whose family has owned this place for decades and who offers wonderful recommendations for restaurants and beaches and other not-to-be-missed sites. Actually it was a young woman at the desk (whose name I sadly didn’t catch) who recommended we switch our planned visit to Elifonissi beach to Falasarna. Brilliant! Turns out the latter is the secret favorite of the locals—and, man, was it great. All in all a top notch experience and to no small degree because of this homey, attractive and unpretentious hotel and its staff.
The location is great, though it can be a little difficult to find on first arrival. The staff is very, very helpful. The free parking is on the street or in public lots nearby.
We had a wonderful 5 night stay here. The hotel is well situated and we had a lovely view of the harbor. Room was spotlessly clean with thoughtful amenities including coffee, comfortable bed, fridge, safe etc. George was so helpful and gave us some great suggestions as well as answering my curious questions about life on Crete. We felt safe and comfortable here and would highly recommend for a stay in Chania.
This is the 2nd time in four years that I have stayed here. Both times were excellent experiences. Owners and staff have been extremely helpful in all questions and concerns. Views from room windows can be spectacular.
Nicholas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Judy
May 19, 2025
Liked: Amenities
George was super helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. He provided many recommendations for breakfast and dinner. He also arranged our taxi to airport.
He made the time in Chania very enjoyable
Excellent 2 night stay at this property. George went the extra mile to be of assistance. If I ever come back to Chania, this is where I'll stay.
Much appreciated, and many thanks.
VINCENT
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Michelle
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff and cute little hotel right in the middle of the old town. In a very picturesque walk way.
It’s a little dated and has very tiny rooms with even tinier bathrooms with a little personal shower. Not ideal for two. If you have a large suitcase good luck finding space for it
My room has a very good view of the Venetian habour. George and Ilissa are extremely helpful and friendly helping me to know the nearby area, restaurants and attractions. The location of the hotel is perfect for fist timer. It is mid point between the Venetian port and Nea Chora Beach. 10 – 15 minutes walk to other major attractions and the Central bus station.
Cosy and friendly hotel right in the heart of old port Chania. Staff Georgios was very polite and helpful. When we arrived at the hotel he had prepared a map for us with personal recommendations of locations for dinner, drinks, breakfast and other activities such as the nearby beach. If we had any questions regarding places to go, words in Greek or anything else, he was always happy to help. The room service was also great, well cleaned with each day new towels, coffee or tea, water bottles and soap/ schampoo. Unfortunately we chose a room on the floor without the ocean view. Still next time we will choose one with a view for that extra feeling. Still, the ocean is literally a 1 minute walk away.
The view from our windows over the curving harbour of Chania was outstanding! Many photos were taken of the water and shore sites and activities of this beautiful scene!
Georgio and Teresa were wonderful hosts. Georgio helped us up to the top floor with our heavy luggage and then spent quite a bit of time describing best restaurants for various meals and times day. He is quite proud of Chania and Helena Hotel. We had a wonderful time and look forward to staying at the Helena Hotel next time we’re in Chania! *****
The view of the sea and the Venetian Port from my room was excellent. The location in the old town is convenient and charming, as is the hotel itself. My only caveat about the Helena is its lack of an elevator - it's a rare hotel in the old town that has one. The same is true in the old towns in other Cretan cities. If mobility is an issue request a room on a lower floor. If you have a car parking is a beast, but that's true of everywhere in Chania, especially the old town. That's just one of the very few downsides to Chania and it's a small price to pay for what one gets in return for the charm of the place and this hotel.
Die Lage und der Blick auf den venezianischen Hafen ist grandios.
Super Personal.
Und der Chef outstanding und 24 Stunden privat erreichbar.
Unglaublich herzlich und zuvorkommend.
Efcharisto para poli!
Recomendable 100%, los chicos de la recepción muy amables siempre ye rwciben con una sonrisa y alguna recomendación. Sin duda la habitación von vistas al mar és maravillosa