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Serenissima Boutique Hotel, Crete

Skoufon 4, Chania, 73131, Greece. (show on map)

On a quiet pedestrian alley in the atmospheric Old Town of Chania, Serenissima Boutique Hotel seamlessly blends luxury with Cretan history. The property is housed inside a meticulously restored 16th-century Venetian townhouse from the city’s “cultural renaissance” era. Walking inside feels like stepping back in time, as the architects carefully preserved the building’s dramatic, original Venetian arches to form the spine of its elegant, minimalist interior design.

With just seven uniquely styled rooms and suites, the hotel provides an incredibly exclusive, intimate sanctuary. The crown jewel of the property’s structural history is a fully restored, 18th-century Ottoman Hammam (Turkish bath). While no longer functional, this architectural relic serves as the centerpiece of the hotel’s design philosophy, bringing an incredible sense of serenity and historic character to the space.

The attention to detail extends directly into their culinary experience. Guests can start their morning in a peaceful garden courtyard with an exceptional, personalized farm-to-table breakfast that features daily fresh pastries and authentic Cretan delicacies.

Location-wise, you are perfectly placed to explore the very best of Chania on foot. The hotel sits just 50 meters from the lively Old Venetian Harbor, where you can stroll down to see the iconic 16th-century Chania Lighthouse and the waterfront Mosque of the Janissaries, a fascinating landmark that now functions as a vibrant art space.

Culture lovers have everything right at their doorstep. Within a five-minute walk, you can explore the ancient artifacts at the Archaeological Museum of Chania, dive into maritime history at the Firkas Fortress, or visit the historic Etz Hayyim Synagogue, making the hotel a perfect launching pad for exploring the island’s layered past.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“This tranquil Venetian townhouse, renovated to impeccable standards, packs plenty of design cachet into its historic walls. The elegant rooms feature the gamut of mod cons, along with period touches such as stone walls, wooden beams and candlelit niches.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Crete


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What guests liked


Value for Money

91.73 %

Ranked 4th in Crete


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Location

Recent guest reviews

3.0
Nick

19 September 2025

It was just ok

Breakfast. Location. Quiet Room. Balcony.

Staff were polite but not overly helpful or friendly. Room was on two levels so constantly up and down. Bed uncomfortable. Not a 5 star hotel.

5.0
Kuyler

30 April 2025

Boutique sanctuary on a busy vacation

Location was near the water and all the shopping, on a narrow alley. The staff was gracious and helpful with dinner suggestions and our room was very nice. Wish we could have stayed longer. Be prepared to park a short walk away.
Breakfast was elegant.

5.0
Kerry

18 October 2024

A peaceful haven from the hoards of tourists outside

Very elegantly restored and decorated building .
Extremely comfortable bed and quality bedding.

Some internal noise if other guests are using the public areas late.

5.0
Robert

14 October 2024

Very enjoyable stay - with expert help from reception team organised great restaurants and trips

Lovely quiet elegant hotel in great location near Venetian Harbour with extremely friendly and helpful staff

4.5
Sally

23 September 2024

The perfect place to stay when visiting Χανιά.

Quiet and comfortable with delicious breakfasts and friendly, obliging staff. Lovely touches with luxury toiletries and fine breakfast tableware. Steps away from the wonderful restaurants, cafes, shops and port.

4.5
Jill

22 September 2024

Beautiful and highly recommended

Everything. This is a beautiful property with excellent staff, quality rooms and outstanding breakfast service.

Nothing

4.5
Carmel

29 August 2024

We loved it and hope to stay here again - thankyou!

It was so beautifully presented and conveniently located close to restaurants, bars and the waterfront but still a short walk out of old town.
Staff were very helpful with directions and restaurant recommendations.

Nothing!

5.0
Anastasia

27 August 2024

5/5! A great choice for our stay!

Great place in the heart of the old town, just a min away from the old harbour. The room was clean and cozy. Polite staff and ready to assist. The breakfast was the highlight of our stay and the young lady that served it was super kind and smiley. Will book again this place next time at Chania!

5.0
Jessica

13 August 2024

Highlight of our holiday!

Everything! The food, the service, the facilities, and the location were all amazing!

Nothing. Everything was great

5.0
Stephanie

27 July 2024

Perfect stay in the heart of old Chania.

Great location and the a la carte breakfast was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had at a bed and breakfast! I would highly recommend this hotel and would gladly return again.

5.0
Tomas

5 July 2024

Perhaps my most satisfying hotel stay ever.

Everything about this hotel is fantastic. It’s located on a little side street , but right in the beautiful old Venetian harbour. The staff are super helpful and friendly, the à la carte breakfast is entirely satisfying (it actually makes the normal buffet brekkie seem ridiculous…). The entire building is an aesthetic delight, tastefully renovated, it’s impeccably clean and the rooms are extremely pleasant, you almost want to just stay in the room…
This is an absolute gem of a small boutique hotel - warmly recommended.

The only sad thing is we couldn’t stay longer… 😎

4.5
Renee

24 June 2024

I enjoyed my stay here because the staff were so helpful.

The location was great because it was close to the waterway with many restaurants.

The pillows and bed were too hard to my liking.

4.5
Øystein

3 June 2024

Very helpful staff, charming, renovated boutique hotel with a great location. Excellent breakfast.

Superb breakfast a la carte, made with great care. Fresh orange juice, excellent coffee, homemade delicious cakes, excellent omelets etc.

The noise from streets during the "late party hours" can be disturbing if you prefer to have the windows open (like we do).

5.0
Manisha

21 April 2024

Excellent hotel and location. Breakfast is outstanding. Highly recommended!

Location and amenities

5.0
Walter

13 April 2024

We have a very enjoyable time at the hotel, staff and facilities were great.

The location was great, close to the harbor and a variety of restaurants. The breakfast was great as was the service.

It would have been nice if the restaurant had been open, but then I understand the issue which was left over from the COVID shutdown.

5.0
Raelene

10 April 2024

Great little hotel in the old city

Everything was wonderful. They did upgrade us to a junior suite, which may have influenced my opinion, but staff are amazing as is position!

5.0
Mary

18 October 2023

Sanctuary in old town Chania

Staff, location, breakfast, quiet

Shower a bit tricky to get used to

5.0
Kathleen

29 September 2023

Rated number 1 hotel in Chania on Trip Advisor for a reason!! Exceptional!!!

I would give this hotel a ten out of ten! I booked this hotel a year before our trip and when I saw the pictures online I was blown away! It is even better in person than it is online! I couldn't stop taking pictures of the place! It is extraordinary! The staff is exceptional as well! When we arrived, the concierge had walked to meet us at the drop off location, to ensure that we could find our way back to the hotel! What hotels do this? When we were leaving, the female concierge again walked with us, to show us where to meet our driver! (the streets are very narrow in the Chania and cars/taxis cannot fit down every street). Chania itself is an extremely beautiful old city with loads of charm!
There are only seven rooms in this hotel and it has been lovingly restored to the highest of standards! The rooms are palatial with vaulted ceilings and they are exceptionally clean! The breakfast was a full breakfast, with a menu etc. and it was free! The location is perfect as it's right in the heart of the city.
So all in all, there's a reason it's rated #1 on Trip Advisor for hotels in Chania. It was one of the prettiest hotels I have ever stayed in!

Would not change a thing! Every one of the people that work there are exceptional and the hotel is gorgeous!

5.0
John

21 September 2023

Had not been to Crete before and it turned out to be the best part of our trip to Greece.

Great location in the heart of old town. Great service including a great breakfast every morning. The rooms was spacious and very comfortable. Chania is a great tourist town - clean, great things to see, and not overcrowded. Will definitely be back.

Nothing - we were completely satisfied.

5.0
Llewellyn

7 September 2023

Excellent location and staff.

Great central location. Excellent breakfast. Extremely helpful staff.

Beggars just outside door to hotel.

5.0
Clarered

1 September 2023

Beautiful hotel with brilliant staff

The staff were really kind and very helpful - they booked me a massage when i arrived (which was heavenly) and called to say i could check in early. The location is brilliant, the room is stylish and very comfy and the breakfast was great.

3.5
Marie-anne

24 July 2023

Nice property in a great location. Need to work on providing greater bedding comfort.

The location was great and the staff were friendly.

The beds weren’t comfortable and the pillows rock hard despite the fact that they had a pillow menu it made not difference. They were all bad. The bath/shower combination without a shower curtain or glass meant that water went everywhere. Not a good design at all.

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Activities

  • - Fishing (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Canoeing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking (additional charge)
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Horse riding (additional charge)
  • - Snorkelling (additional charge)
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Reception services

  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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