• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

Barbara Studios are housed in a 1600's Venetian building in the heart of the Old Town of Rethymno. They feature rooms, studios and apartments with free WiFi, just 50 metres away from the port. Barbara units are traditionally furnished and most of them have a kitchenette with fridge. Facilities include air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Some units also have a balcony overlooking the complex’s courtyard or a partially the sea. Within 300 metres, guests can reach the sandy beach of Rethymno, as well as the bus station. At 30 metres, there is a super market. The archaeological museum of Rethymno is a 3-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Rethymno Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Rethymno Town
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  • Paulina
    Poland Poland
    Really nice place! Highly recommend! You can find here everything you need! Iro is really helpfull person! Very good contact with her. The studio was located in a beautiful building with a heart 💚💚💚 You can access also patio inside the building....
  • Karolina
    Greece Greece
    Iro is an amazing host, the apartment was bigger that it looked like, very clean, well equipped. Great location. Highly recommended
  • Eleftheria
    Greece Greece
    The owner - Iro- was very helpful, she gave us directions on where to find the keys and we also met her afterwards! The room was wonderful, clean, romantic and in a very nice place right at the heart of the old city.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Panos and Iro

9.9
9.9
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Host review score

Panos and Iro
Barbara Studios is, and has been, a real Cretan family home, welcoming travelers coming from all over the world since 1969, respecting the meaning of the Greek word "Filoxenia". If you wish to feel like a "Rethymnian", then this will be your real home in Rethymno. :-)
In this 1600's Venetian building, the Venetian and Ottoman heritage, the exotic scents and the magnificent architecture, all endowed to us by the lords and merchants who lived here in the ancient times, is still real and is immediately revealed when you step through the front door for the first time. The tradition of hospitality has been alive at Barbara Studios, since 1969. Barbara family's Cretan love, our love, is the same love which was generously passed to us by our ancestors born and raised in Crete, the island and the mother of world's hospitality. Zeus birthplace. Our fourth-generation family house is a quiet and peaceful haven, for travelers that enjoy walking around, exploring the picturesque alleys of the magical old town of Rethymno, and Cretan gastronomy and hospitality. Anything you need to visit, from museums, attractions, restaurants, and coffee bars is less than 2 minutes walking. You can relax and enjoy Barbara's roof terrace and the other lovely patios and courtyards, bearing in mind that time is not important, since you are already staying in the heart of Crete, and you really feel and are really treated like a local.
The location could not be any better. Our house is in the heart of the old town of Rethymno, just a stone’s throw away from the famous "Fortezza" castle, and just a step away from the romantic and peaceful old Venetian Harbor of Rethymno. The huge sand beach of Rethymno is reachable in 300 meters, as well as the bus station. At 30 meters, there is a super market, open every day including Sundays, and the archaeological museum of Rethymno is a 3-minute walk away.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Barbara Studios
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

Barbara Studios takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 11 years are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 11 and older are allowed)

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 10:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that:

-there is no capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the units

-the property is not accessible to guests with mobility limitations or to very young children, since there is no elevator

-there is no reception. The check-in must be arranged in advance via email

Please inform Barbara Studios 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

License number: 1041Κ133Κ3202200

FAQs about Barbara Studios

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Barbara Studios (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Barbara Studios offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Foot massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Head massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Couples massage
    • Cooking class
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours
    • Aerobics

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Barbara Studios. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Barbara Studios has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Barbara Studios is 600 yards from the centre of Rethymno Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Barbara Studios on this page.

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Barbara Studios on this page.