Rethymnon Old Town: Tickets, Tours, Address, Phone Number, Rethymnon Old Town Reviews: 4.5/5
Rethymnon Old Town
Rethymnon Old Town
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The area
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Restaurants
349 within 3 miles
Othonas taverna
1,634
56 ft$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Greek
Sofra
677
335 ft$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Healthy
Yog-inn
417
91 ft$ • Dessert • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Kapilio
802
178 ft$$ - $$$ • Greek • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly
Mojo Burgers
1,154
0.1 mi$ • American • Fast Food • Diner
Ode sti Gefsi
118
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Greek
Zefyros Family Fish Taverna
2,237
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Greek
To Parastratima
1,030
191 ft$ • Mediterranean • European • Greek
O Psaras
729
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
To Pigadi
1,566
309 ft$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Healthy
Attractions
37 within 6 miles
Rimondi Fountain
761
125 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon
148
326 ftHistory Museums
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
175
429 ftHistory Museums
Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno
1,603
0.1 miPiers & Boardwalks
Contemporary Art Museum of Crete
68
516 ftSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Omodamos Ceramic Artifacts
20
0.1 miArt Galleries
Centre for Byzantine Art
5
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Rethymnon Apokries
5
282 ftCultural Events
Saint Anthony of Padua
2
332 ftReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Moschea Neratze
78
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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4.5
8,133 reviews
Excellent
5,064
Very good
2,599
Average
401
Poor
46
Terrible
23
Hany G
Bakersfield, CA873 contributions
Beautiful old town
Sep 2021 • Couples
It is a beautiful old town. You just stroll and get lost in the narrow alleys enjoying the local shops and restaurants.loved the old houses architecture.
Definitely a must visit.
Definitely a must visit.
Written November 7, 2021
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Julie B
74 contributions
A must visit if you love Venetian architecture and old town atmosphere
Oct 2021 • Family
An amazing place to while away the day, getting lost in the cobbled streets. Wonderful food in the street tavernas. Spending a relaxed afternoon in and around the old Venetian harbour, and purchasing some local gifts.
Written November 3, 2021
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA12,242 contributions
Loved the narrow streets and activity
Sep 2021
We loved the energy of the place with its narrow streets covered by beautiful bougainvillea, and lined with shops, corner cafes, and restaurants.
There always seemed to be something interesting around every corner.
There always seemed to be something interesting around every corner.
Written October 29, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Allan-J-Moore
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
Rethymno is a must visit!
Oct 2021
A wonderful experience in a wonderful town! We absolutely enjoyed every second of this visit. The locals are so helpful, laid back, busy (in a good way), beautiful vibes all around.
Written October 29, 2021
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Peyroutel
30 contributions
Historical
Oct 2021 • Couples
All the usual stuff, nice shops, restaurants, narrow streets and loads of history. Well worth the time to visit and explore.
Written October 24, 2021
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Yvonne a
Norwich, UK571 contributions
Take a stroll
Sep 2021
Lovely old town. Plenty of cobbled back streets to wander around and get away from all the tourists.
A walk around the harbour is great with plenty of places to sit and have something to eat or drink and people watch.
A walk around the harbour is great with plenty of places to sit and have something to eat or drink and people watch.
Written October 19, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kateryna G
Ubud, Indonesia2 contributions
Best sea food
Sep 2021
Best seafood restaurant in Rethymno. The calmar farci was perfect. And the owner is so kind! The sweetest memories from that place.
Written September 27, 2021
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Joelle M
Schinveld, The Netherlands28 contributions
Very romantic and beautiful streets
Sep 2021 • Couples
Nice old town. Romantic little streets and there are a lot of restaurants and many shpping boutiques ! You can eat everywhere! A lot of choices.
Written September 25, 2021
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Me & You
United Kingdom30 contributions
Beautiful place with everything you need.
Sep 2021
The most perfect holiday destination for any age.
It's traditional Greek whilst having modern but not tacky bars, restaurants, and shops.
Such beautiful architecture and a brilliant feel to the place, especially at night its very romantic.
Really one of the loveliest places you will ever visit.
Do not miss this gem.
It's traditional Greek whilst having modern but not tacky bars, restaurants, and shops.
Such beautiful architecture and a brilliant feel to the place, especially at night its very romantic.
Really one of the loveliest places you will ever visit.
Do not miss this gem.
Written September 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Georgianul
Bucharest, Romania112 contributions
Clearly a tourist trap, but intriguingly charming
Aug 2021
With narrow cobbled streets, a plethora of tourist souvenir shops, tavernas, pubs and tavernas, it still looked good. I mean, I've seen Monastiraki in Athens, the old center of Chania, and the agitated capital vibe of Heraklion and I've been to other city centers, I mean I think I know a tourist trap when I see one. But these streets in particular seemed charming, with their oleander pots and ridiculously huge climbing vines of bougainvillea in full bloom (we don't know how to pronounce that so we ended up calling them bougie ville).
Being also a curfew in place (1 am) and no music allowed, the buzzing sounds of the streets, the white noise of different voices and countless languages felt somewhat poetic and it hit nice.
Being also a curfew in place (1 am) and no music allowed, the buzzing sounds of the streets, the white noise of different voices and countless languages felt somewhat poetic and it hit nice.
Written September 11, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Enrico Z
160 contributions
Ci sono parcheggi gratuiti?
Valentina G
Citta di Castello, Italy225 contributions
Non saprei
JCB09
Dublin, Ireland14 contributions
Hi everyone, we have visited Crete several times but now want to explore the opposite side to the island so looking to book in May 2020. Is 2 weeks too long to spend in Rethymno? We would most likely hire a car for adventuring but not sure if 1 week in Rethymno/1 week Chania would be better or 2 weeks in R. Any advise woudl be really welcome.
Sue B
Bodmin, UK133 contributions
Sorry for late reply - 1 week in Rethymno would be enough - you wouldn't need a car.
langwood
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Hi we are staying at Achillion palace in Rethymno is there a nice beach close by
Gary S
Deal, UK288 contributions
There is a sandy beach all along the front, but it is one of those crowded beaches with beds and brollies, the wind can be strong making for big waves and all this week the red no swimmer flags have been up. If you want calmer secluded beaches the best ones are on the islands other side. Two and a half hours bus ride, so recommend a hire car. Look out especially for Elafonissi beach, pink sands and blue lagoons.
Hi I am gong there in a few weeks time, any suggestions on places to visit. Also did you get a taxi or a bus to the village, as I have not sorted out my transfer from Chania.
Also thinking of hiring a car, is there any parking around
Thank you
Plamen
Austin, TX15 contributions
Hi, as we stayed in the middle of the island we rented a car from Chania Airport and drove all around the island. My advise is to park the car at the port of Rethimno. There is a free parking next to the paid one and the boats docks until 5 pm. Afterwards my advise is to use the paid parking. It is not expensive at all.
Andrew241174
Stalybridge, UK7 contributions
Is there a bus service to rethymon old town from where the syntopia hotel is please?
182tara04
Amsterdam, The Netherlands386 contributions
Sorry I don t know. We had a rental car during our stay
loobylooLeicester
Leicester37 contributions
Is it a noisy place at night with lots of young people out until the early hours? We want a quiet holiday
Lizzy
Windsor and Maidenhead, UK864 contributions
I suggest you stay out of town. Cheaper and quiet.
InkaSakhalinka
Kotelniki, Russia232 contributions
Где и как на Крит в городах найти стоянку, чтоб не нарушить правила и не получить штраф
Лариса У
Moscow, Russia129 contributions
Добрый день! В каждом городе есть общественная платная парковка. В Ретимно нам показали ее хозяева отеля. Чуть дальше от нас была бесплатная, но муж решил не идти туда:). Это касается крупного города и если жить в историческом центре. В остальных городках у нас была парковка рядом с отелем. Если выезжали в город, то смотрели на то, где припаркованы машины и ставим там. Если был паркомат - оплачивали, если не было - оставляли так. Ни одного штрафа с Крита нам не пришло:)
Pauline S
Saint-Cyprien, France21 contributions
Is Rethymnon accessible with a wheelchair please?
Creteforone
Looe, UK18 contributions
It is full of narrow eleven streets, but I have seen several people in wheelchairs but I do visit in off peak season,
Frequently Asked Questions about Rethymnon Old Town
- We recommend booking Rethymnon Old Town tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 24 Rethymnon Old Town tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Rethymnon Old Town:
- Full-Day West Crete Tour from Heraklion (From $69.60)
- Rethymno Old Town (From $181.13)
- Full Day Rethimno Area (From $737.22)
- Cave Sfentoni, Village Axos Wooden Museum, Enagron Agritourism from Chania (From $570.46)
- Rethymno:Gorge of Kroutaliotis, Preveli Monastery, Damnoni Beach, Spili Village (From $768.98)
- Hotels near Rethymnon Old Town:
- (0.02 mi) Rimondi Square Apartment
- (0.02 mi) Minares Traditional Houses
- (0.03 mi) Rimondi Boutique Hotels
- (0.03 mi) Polyxenia Boutique Hotel
- (0.03 mi) Palazzo Rimondi
- Restaurants near Rethymnon Old Town:
- (0.00 mi) Mpakalogatos
- (0.00 mi) Ta Agrimia - Creative Cretan Cuisine
- (0.01 mi) Othonas taverna
- (0.01 mi) Cul De Sac
- (0.01 mi) Kouzoulo Meze & Bar
- Attractions near Rethymnon Old Town:
- (0.02 mi) Feel Silver Jewelry stores
- (0.02 mi) Rimondi Fountain
- (0.04 mi) Leather Studio mk1
- (0.08 mi) Elements Handmade Jewels
- (0.06 mi) Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon