🇬🇷 Rethymno, Greece
Casa dei Delfini
📍 Nikiforou Foka 70, Rethymno, 74100
Your stay — Casa dei Delfini
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The Property — Casa dei Delfini
Casa dei Delfini is a tightly run 3-star right on Rethymno’s old Venetian harbour, with simple, clean rooms, blue-and-white nautical touches, and a sea-facing breakfast terrace. It suits independent travellers who want a solid, central base with harbour views rather than poolside resort amenities. Standing in the small lobby you smell salt air and hear taverna chatter through the open door.
Chronicles of Rethymno
Rethymno was founded in antiquity but took its current shape under Venetian rule (13th–17th centuries), which built the fortress, harbour and narrow arched streets of the old town. The Ottomans added minarets and domed baths, leaving a layered skyline unusual on Crete. Today it balances a working university town with a tourism economy focused on the old harbour and long sandy beach. Its contemporary identity mixes student cafes, Cretan craft shops and a lively winter life that many resort towns lack.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rethymno guide →Best months
June and September: consistently 28–30°C days, low rainfall, sea warm enough for swimming, and crowds half of August levels.
Peak / festival surge
August is the absolute peak, driven by European school holidays and Greek domestic tourism. Hotel prices can double from shoulder season. The main events are the August full-moon events at the Fortezza and the Rethymno Wine Festival (late July–early August).
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer 20–25°C days, hotel discounts of 30–50% versus August, and few queues at the Fortezza. Sea is swimmable by late May and still pleasant in early October.
Weather & packing
Rethymno gets the meltemi wind in July – strong northerlies that can whip up harbour spray and make beach umbrellas useless. Pack a light windproof jacket and shoes you don’t mind getting salty even on dry days.
Live City Briefing — Rethymno
- Rethymno’s old town pedestrian zone is being extended along Nikiforou Foka Street, with new paving and bollards installed through spring 2026 – expect some construction noise near the harbour edge.
- The municipal beach at Platanes (3km east) has installed new showers and accessible ramps for summer 2026, easing pressure on Rethymno town beach.
- A daily direct bus route from Rethymno to Preveli Beach restarted for the 2026 season, cutting transfer time to 50 minutes from the usual 1.5-hour change at Plakias.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa dei Delfini, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor with a balcony facing the rear courtyard, away from Nikiforou Foka. These are the quietest and offer good natural light without direct street exposure.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor overlooking the street (noisy from traffic and pedestrians) and any room near the lift shaft, as noise travels up from the lobby and breakfast area.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear courtyard offer a pleasant, quiet outlook over the residential area. Street-side rooms have a view of the lively Nikiforou Foka but with significant traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors, especially rooms facing the inner garden or side street.
🔊 Noise notes
Nikiforou Foka is a main road in Rethymno with constant car and motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening. The small lift can be noisy, and the breakfast room on the ground floor generates clatter.
Insider tips
1. For a quieter stay, ask for a room with a window that opens onto the internal staircase – less light but more silence. 2. Parking is tight in this old town area; ask reception about the municipal lot 200m away on Kountouriotou Street.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casa dei Delfini
Free Wi-Fi throughout, roughly 20 Mbps download speed; no login needed—password at front desk
Small lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
No newspaper service; the building is a restored 16th-century Venetian mansion with original stone archways
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 at €20 extra
Free luggage storage for guests before check-in and after check-out
No step-free entrance; there are two steps at the main door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at the Fortezza lot, 300 m away, €7 per night (24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night for 3-star hotels in Rethymno
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of €50 for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Κυρία των Αγγέλων (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Αντώνιος (332 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων (430 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Θεοδώρων (444 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Πλατεία Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Ιστορικό Λαoγραφικό Μουσείο Ρεθύμνης — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Ερωφίλη — 394 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 237 m · ~3 min walk
Pharmakeio — 294 m · ~4 min walk
Mini Market — 94 m · ~1 min walk
ΚΤΕΛ - Σταθμός Λεωφορείων Ρεθύμνου — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rethymno town centre; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots which give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless common; carry some cash for tavernas and small kiosks.
Rounding up the bill (5–10%) is appreciated in restaurants; leave small change for taxis; hotel staff not expected but welcome.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek frappe or freddo espresso at a kafenio: around €2.50–3.50.
A filled pita gyros from a souvlaki place: about €3–5.
A main course at a modest taverna: €8–12.
Souvlaki and gyros from fast-food joints along the old town streets and near the ferry port.
Supermarkets like LIDL, AB Vassilopoulos, and Sklavenitis common in the area.
High-street chains along Leoforos Arkadiou; markets in the old town for souvenirs and beachwear.
Local bus from Rethymno town (€1–2 per trip) is cheapest; day pass not typical. Budget from airport: catch KTEL bus to Rethymno (about €10) rather than taxi (€60+).
Eat where locals queue at lunch for daily specials. Buy bottled water at supermarkets, not tourist stalls. Take free walking tours of the old town.
Good to know — Rethymno
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RethymnoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rethymno, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa dei Delfini
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 237 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmakeio — 294 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rethymno Centre (Platania stop) → Amazing Villas (Adele-Missiria area)
💡 Bus to Missiria stops right by the villas. Validate your ticket at the machine on board. For return trips, flag the bus by waving from the roadside—drivers will stop if you look like a waiting passenger.
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Amazing Villas, Rethymno (local stop)
💡 Take bus 1 from the airport to Chania bus station (€1.50), then the direct KTEL coach to Rethymno. Coaches have AC and luggage racks. Buy tickets at the station kiosk.
Chania Airport (CHQ) → Amazing Villas, Rethymno
💡 Chania Airport is closer (20 km vs 70 km from Heraklion). Use pre-booked transfer companies like Go Crete for €55 fixed price. Metered taxis run €60-70 but charge extra after 22:00.
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Amazing Villas, Rethymno
💡 Book through Rethymno Taxi app or ask your hotel to arrange one. Avoid unmetered drivers who quote €90+ at the airport rank.
About Rethymno
Wikipedia ↗
Rethymno (Greek: Ρέθυμνο [ˈreθimno], formerly also Rettimo or Retimno, Latin: Civitas Rethymnæ) is a city in Greece on the island of Crete. It is the capital of Rethymno regional unit, and has a population of more than 35,000 inhabitants (nearly 40,000 for the municipal unit). It is believed to have...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa dei Delfini?
Request a room on the second or third floor with a balcony facing the rear courtyard, away from Nikiforou Foka. These are the quietest and offer good natural light without direct street exposure.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa dei Delfini?
Avoid rooms on the first floor overlooking the street (noisy from traffic and pedestrians) and any room near the lift shaft, as noise travels up from the lobby and breakfast area.
Is Casa dei Delfini noisy?
Nikiforou Foka is a main road in Rethymno with constant car and motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening. The small lift can be noisy, and the breakfast room on the ground floor generates clatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa dei Delfini?
Rooms facing the rear courtyard offer a pleasant, quiet outlook over the residential area. Street-side rooms have a view of the lively Nikiforou Foka but with significant traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa dei Delfini?
1. For a quieter stay, ask for a room with a window that opens onto the internal staircase – less light but more silence. 2. Parking is tight in this old town area; ask reception about the municipal lot 200m away on Kountouriotou Street.
What time is check-in at Casa dei Delfini?
Check-in at Casa dei Delfini is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa dei Delfini have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, roughly 20 Mbps download speed; no login needed—password at front desk
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa dei Delfini?
€0.50 per person per night for 3-star hotels in Rethymno
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa dei Delfini?
A filled pita gyros from a souvlaki place: about €3–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa dei Delfini?
Local bus from Rethymno town (€1–2 per trip) is cheapest; day pass not typical. Budget from airport: catch KTEL bus to Rethymno (about €10) rather than taxi (€60+).
When is the best time to visit Rethymno?
June and September: consistently 28–30°C days, low rainfall, sea warm enough for swimming, and crowds half of August levels.
Top Attractions in Rethymno
💡 Walk to the lighthouse at the end of the pier for a quieter view — most tourists stop halfway. The water is clean for a dip if you don’t mind concrete edges.
💡 Bring nuts or bread for the peacocks that roam freely — they’re friendly but watch your bag. Best in spring when the flowers are out.
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to see it without crowds or shopkeepers setting up — the light is golden and quiet.
💡 It’s quiet on weekday mornings — you’ll often have the rooms to yourself. The audio guide is worth the €2 extra.
💡 Buy your ticket at the small booth by the main gate, not online. Visit late afternoon when the heat drops and the sunset lights up the harbour.