Situated in the heart of the Venetian harbour, in Chania, Hotel Amphora is a 14th-century building offering rooms with view of the Cretan Sea. It serves homemade breakfast and provides free Wi-Fi throughout. Its air-conditioned rooms are traditionally decorated with wooden furnishings. They come with a TV, refrigerator and iron. A private bathroom with hairdryer is featured in all rooms. Some units also have a balcony. Guests can enjoy breakfast including homemade preserves and fresh juices at the terrace of Amphora boasting views of the Venetian lighthouse. There is also an on-site restaurant serving traditional Cretan cuisine. Guests enjoy discounted rates at the restaurant. Chania Airport is a 25-minute drive away. The seaside resort of Platanias is at 16 km. Free public parking is available within a 5-minute walk from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Chania Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    Australia Australia
    The staff in particular Effie were excellent. We spent five nights and didn’t have to get a bus or taxi anywhere. Great spot!!
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    You could not want a better location for breakfast than the restaurant overlooking the harbour and lighthouse. The food was buffet style with plenty of choices and as much as you wanted. Excellent.
  • Jessica
    United States United States
    The staff was exceptional. So kind and accommodating. Location was perfection.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Greek
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Hotel Amphora
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Car hire
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Hotel Amphora takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Amphora in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 1042K050A0125800

FAQs about Hotel Amphora

  • Hotel Amphora has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Hotel Amphora include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • Hotel Amphora is 650 yards from the centre of Chania Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Amphora may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Amphora is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Amphora can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Amphora offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from Hotel Amphora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.