Surrounded by upscale charm, Byzantine Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden, cozy library, and inviting bar. Take advantage of luggage storage and concierge services while you connect to in-room WiFi.
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 63 min drive
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 72 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Chaplin's - 4 min walk
Hasika - 1 min walk
Koo Koo Brunch Cafe - 1 min walk
Κήπος του Αλή Βαφή - 2 min walk
Ασίκικο - 3 min walk
About this property
Byzantine Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Rethymno with a stay at Byzantine Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and breakfast is available daily. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, French, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1988
Garden
Terrace
Library
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Also known as
Byzantine Hotel Rethymnon
Byzantine Hotel
Byzantine Rethymnon
Byzantine Hotel Hotel
Byzantine Hotel Rethymno
Byzantine Hotel Hotel Rethymno
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Byzantine Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Byzantine Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Byzantine Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Byzantine Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Byzantine Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Byzantine Hotel and nearby?
Byzantine Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Byzantine Hotel like?
Byzantine Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Rethymnon Municipal Garden and 2 minutes' walk from Rethymnon Cathedral.
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Byzantine Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2021
Hotel de charme sous minaret
Très belle chambre dans cet hotel de charme dans une ancienne mosquée. Notre chambre donnait directement sur la réception par un escalier donnant l'impression d'accéder à un grenier. Grande chambre et salle de bain aménagées dans du très ancien, très bien fait.
Pas de petit déjeuner sur place, mais nombreuses possibilités à 2 pas.
olivier
olivier, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2021
Wow! This was such an amazing property! A really old hotel with a lot of character ! The staff were very nice and the location was superb! Many ties pick you up a stones throw from the hotel ! I would highly recommend this location in the old town!
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 February 2020
The hotel is in the center of the town and the area is very quiet.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2020
Very good.
Katapliktiki topothesis. Katharo
Nikolas
Nikolas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2019
Precioso hotel con una situacion privilegiada en el casco antiguo de Rethymno, el trato del personal fue excelente.
Adamo
Adamo, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2019
The care taker Nicos was friendly, accommodating and just charming. The property was tucked away no kind of hard to locate but worth a simple night in the middle of the old town .
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 November 2018
séjour agréable dans un hôtel très bien placé
hotel de charme, très bien placé (entrée de la vieille ville) et confortable.
Chambre un peu sombre mais calme et jolie véranda.
Bon petit déjeuner en sus (prix pas affichés)
hôtes gentils et bon rapport qualité prix (nous étions hors saison)
parking proche (demander la carte 5euros par jour en arrivant sinon c'est cher)
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 October 2018
2 nights in Rethymnon
We arrived in pouring rain as a hurricane blew off the coast. It was comforting to hear the splash of water falling from the rooves into the narrow streets below through shuttered windows of this converted Byzantine tower . Comfortable bed and wi-fi ok. Ample breakfast in room opening to pretty courtyard. Situated in the old city and surrounded by shops and restaurants. If you park your car overnight in the nearby Municipal Gardens car park, purchase a pre-paid ticket for 5 euro from the kiosk when you arrive, otherwise you may have to pay 13E the next morning, as did I.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
19 September 2018
Typical Greek Hotel
After booking a late hotel, we were disappointed on arrival at this place. Very basic and whilst having some lovely features the place is badly in need of some TLC. Breakfast was the same every day apart from the pastries. Don’t attempt to go here unless you can manage steps.
jaybee
jaybee, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2018
Fantastic Hotel set in old Byzantine tower
Great hotel, fantastic staff, handily located. We stayed only the one night but dearly wish we had stayed for longer. We were made to feel extremely welcome. The breakfast was excellent, and the beds comfy.
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
15 August 2018
Beautiful Hotel. But the beds were unacceptable. You could not move in either one without them making a tremendous amount of noise. They were very uncomfortable and nearly no sleep was achieved because of them.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 August 2018
Ottima posizione per un b&b caratteristico
hotel con un gestore molto simpatico e disponibile, ottiMa colazione con prodotti freschi. La nostra camera affacciava su un simpatico giardino interno.cuscino molto scomodo e doccia con tenda che si appiccicava addosso mentre ti lavavi. La doccia in particolare aveva al suo interno mattonelle normali che con l’acqua e il bagnoschiuma diventavano molto scivolose e pericolose. Nel complesso la struttura è in linea con il prezzo pagato
giovanni
giovanni, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2018
Lucky stay
Nicos went out of his way to help us. On July 19 our ferry was two hours late from Santorini and our car rental was canceled when we arrived in Heraklion (don't try and rent from Gold Car/Ace without an international drivers licence). We arrived at the hotel at 12:30am and Nikos let us in an showed us to our room for 4. It was a great room with a loft. Breakfast was simple but awesome and is served in a stonewalled room with Bougainvillea overhead.
After breakfast Nikos and his wife asked us to review our booking and informed us that according to their records (and ours) we hadn't booked the previous night but our stay was set to begin on the 20th. No trouble according to them. They just said we were lucky the room was available.
In our opinion we wished we had another day in Rethymnon as Chania didn't live up to what people say about it.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2018
Best location possible
Beautiful little family run hotel just inside Rethymno old town and near all the shops & restaurants, but tucked away so no noise from outside at night. Nicos, the owner couldn't be more hospitable. The breakfasts are continental style - so much food we never managed to finish one. If you're looking for somewhere with authentic Greek charm I would recommend.
Martin
Martin, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2018
An authentic Cretan experience
The hotel is built in the traditional Greek style and full of character and charm. Situated in the centre of the old town the hotel with it's pleasant courtyard it is an oasis from the bustle.
Catherine
Catherine, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
7 November 2016
Avis sur Byzantine Hôtel
Plein centre-ville, charme d'une maison familiale et accueil très attentionné.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2016
Unique, friendly small hotel in Rethymnon
We had a very enjoyable stay here in a lovely room overlooking the courtyard. Nicos the delightful owner, always ready to offer advice on places to visit, recommend shops, tavernas etc. and generally chat with guests. Breakfasts are served at your table (thank you Koula), which really gave us a good start to the day. As with any Greek town there is some street noise but with the windows closed it's not noticeable. The maze of back streets of the old town are just around the corner.We hired a car but did not use the adjacent car park at 8 euros a day, park down near the Fortezza and walk up through the back streets. This must be one of the best places to stay in this fascinating town.
Lyn
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
27 September 2016
Lo consiglio per il fascino dell' ambiente
Ambiente affascinante, posizione centralissima, letto un po' troppo rigido per i miei gusti, colazione abbondante e di qualità. L'hotel non ha parcheggio, ma ce n'è uno grande nelle vicinanze a pagamento (non caro).
Stefano
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
22 August 2016
Et fint og hyggeligt lille hotel
Jeg var afsted med min mor i en uge og vi var begge meget glade for hotellet. Det lå meget centralt og i gåafstand til stranden, havnen og andre seværdigheder. Service på hotellet var også meget fin, med mange søde mennesker klar til at hjælpe en. Hotellet var ikke så stort så man fik en mere intim følelse af stedet.
Anne
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
30 July 2016
Sehr zentral gelegenes Stadthotel
Sehr zentral gelegenes Stadthotel. Sehr netter Besitzer. Hotel hat keine Parkplätze, öffentliche kostenfreie Parkplätze sind ca.10 min zu Fuß entfernt. Hotel liegt etwas versteckt in einer Seitenstraße. Würde Hotel für einen Aufenthalt von 1-2 Nächten empfehlen. Zimmer haben keinen Balkon.