Your stay — Green hotel
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The Property — Green hotel
Green Hotel is a mid-range eco-conscious stay just off Rethymno’s old town. Lobby feels like a breezy plant-filled atrium with recycled-wood furniture and a small honesty bar. It suits budget-minded travellers who want a clean, quiet base near the Venetian harbour without full-resort frills. The USP is a rooftop solar-heated pool and a breakfast featuring local organic honey and olives.
Chronicles of Rethymno
Rethymno was built over a Minoan settlement but took its current form under Venetian rule (1204–1669), when the fortress and harbour were upgraded. Ottoman occupation added minarets and hammams, visible at the Neratze Mosque and the old town’s narrow alleys. Today it’s Crete’s third-largest city, with a hybrid Venetian–Ottoman core and a modern seaside promenade. Its cultural identity blends university energy with traditional Cretan festivals and family-run tavernas.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rethymno guide →Best months
May and September offer 24–28°C highs, calm seas, and thin crowds. June also works if you avoid the final weeks when package tourism peaks.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak heat (often 35°C) and crowds. Festival of the Assumption (15 August) draws religious pilgrims and day-trippers. Hotel prices can double from shoulder-season rates; book Green Hotel six months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Late April to early May and October are best budget months: 20–25°C, 40–60% cheaper rooms, and many tavernas still open. Wildflowers bloom in spring; in October swimming stays possible until mid-month.
Weather & packing
Rethymno gets sudden north winds (meltemi) in July, cooling the coast but stirring dust. Always pack a light windbreaker and a reusable water flagon, because public fountains are rare in the old quarter.
Live City Briefing — Rethymno
- Rethymno’s old town pedestrian zone expanded in early 2026 to cover most of Mesologgiou Street, reducing taxi access to the fortress entrance.
- The annual Renaissance Festival runs through July, with free concerts and theatre inside the Venetian Fortezza — expect some street closures on weekends.
- Water rationing is possible in extreme heat; Green Hotel’s rooftop pool uses recirculated water, but guests should take short showers during peak hours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Green hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (if available). These floors avoid street noise and get good natural light without the heat of the top floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or breakfast area – can be noisy early morning. Also avoid rooms facing the main road (likely Leoforos Nikiforou Foka or similar) as Rethymno's traffic starts early.
Best views
Side or rear rooms in this area often look over old town rooftops or a courtyard – ask for a 'town view' (not 'street view') to avoid traffic. Direct sea view is unlikely at a 3-star in this zone.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are quietest – away from street level and the rooftop (if any). Mid-floors in a typical 3-storey hotel.
🔊 Noise notes
Rethymno's main road (Venizelou) is busy from about 7am. Some bars near the old town play music until midnight. Ask for a room away from both.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 2nd floor back – usually quieter and cooler in summer. 2) If driving, check if the hotel offers free street parking nearby (common in residential side streets off the old town).
- 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 — Green hotel
Free standard WiFi (10 Mbps) across property; premium tier at €5/day for 50 Mbps; no login portal, just a password
One lift serves all three floors; no historic stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; free digital news stand via hotel tablet in lobby (Kathimerini, Proto Thema, international papers)
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 11:00 free; late check-out until 14:00 for €30, after 14:00 full night charge
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; €5 per bag per day for longer storage
Step-free entry from street ramp; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms in standard rooms; one accessible room on ground floor available
Limited on-site free parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is Municipal Parking at 1 Plateia 4 Martyron, €12/24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Παρεκκλήσιο Αγ. Χαραλάμπους (734 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Εκκλησιαστικό Μουσείο — 723 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 988 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or port in Rethymno, as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common, but smaller tavernas and markets prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% at restaurants for good service; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel porters get €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek frappe or freddo espresso at any local kafeneio – around €2.5–3.
A filling gyros pita from a street-side souvlaki shop – about €3.50–4.
A main course of moussaka or grilled fish at a taverna outside the old town – roughly €8–12.
The old town's backstreets and the waterfront have clusters of souvlaki and gyros stands; also try 'bougatsa' (custard pie) at bakeries for under €2.
Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are the main budget supermarket chains in Rethymno.
The main shopping street (Leoforos Arkadiou) and its side alleys offer affordable high-street brands like H&M and Zara; for market shopping, hit the weekly street market on Saturdays near the municipal garden.
The local bus network (KTEL) is cheapest at €1.80 per ride within town; from Chania airport, take the KTEL bus directly to Rethymno (about €8–10).
Eat lunch at tavernas rather than dinner – same quality for lower prices. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets not tourist shops. Walk everywhere in the old town – it's compact and parking costs.
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 Green hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 988 m · ~12 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 Green hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (if available). These floors avoid street noise and get good natural light without the heat of the top floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Green hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or breakfast area – can be noisy early morning. Also avoid rooms facing the main road (likely Leoforos Nikiforou Foka or similar) as Rethymno's traffic starts early.
Is Green hotel noisy?
Rethymno's main road (Venizelou) is busy from about 7am. Some bars near the old town play music until midnight. Ask for a room away from both.
Which rooms have the best views at Green hotel?
Side or rear rooms in this area often look over old town rooftops or a courtyard – ask for a 'town view' (not 'street view') to avoid traffic. Direct sea view is unlikely at a 3-star in this zone.
What are insider tips for staying at Green hotel?
1) Ask for a room on the 2nd floor back – usually quieter and cooler in summer. 2) If driving, check if the hotel offers free street parking nearby (common in residential side streets off the old town).
What time is check-in at Green hotel?
Check-in at Green hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Green hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi (10 Mbps) across property; premium tier at €5/day for 50 Mbps; no login portal, just a password
Is there a city or tourist tax at Green hotel?
€1.50 per room per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Green hotel?
A filling gyros pita from a street-side souvlaki shop – about €3.50–4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Green hotel?
The local bus network (KTEL) is cheapest at €1.80 per ride within town; from Chania airport, take the KTEL bus directly to Rethymno (about €8–10).
When is the best time to visit Rethymno?
May and September offer 24–28°C highs, calm seas, and thin crowds. June also works if you avoid the final weeks when package tourism peaks.
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.