Palazzo Duca Hotel - Chania (Crete)

Boutique historic hotel in Chania's Old Town, steps from the Venetian Harbour

Accommodations

Palazzo Duca offers studios and apartments fitted with Cocomat mattresses, LCD satellite TV, and a kitchenette with fridge. Select rooms feature a private spa bath or seating area, and most open onto balconies with views of the old city. The hotel's third-floor shared terrace provides a panoramic outlook over Chania's rooftops and the harbour.

Dining

Breakfast is served at the adjacent Enetikon restaurant, where guests choose from a flexible menu that includes local Cretan specialties and freshly made omelettes by chef Despina. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner, offering a chance to sample Chania's cuisine just steps from the hotel. Many reviews highlight the tasty breakfast with options like local pastries and excellent espresso.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits 30 metres from Chania's Venetian Harbour, inside the pedestrian-only Old Town with its narrow streets and historic buildings. Within a short stroll guests reach the Maritime Museum of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Chania, and the central market. Nea Chora beach is 800 metres away, while Chrissi Akti and Agii Apostoli beaches lie less than 3 km from the property.

Wellness & Relaxation

Several suites at Palazzo Duca include a private spa bath with a hot tub, allowing guests to unwind after exploring the old city. The third-floor rooftop terrace offers a shared space with harbour and mountain views, used by many for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The hotel uses Cocomat mattresses - a local Cretan brand known for natural materials - to enhance sleep quality.

Services & Practical Details

Palazzo Duca provides express check-in/check-out and luggage storage, allowing guests to explore Chania after checkout. The hotel staff helps arrange airport shuttles and car hire, and can store bags until departure for late flights. Access to the pedestrian-only Old Town requires a short walk from the nearest taxi drop-off (200 metres), so guests with heavy luggage should plan accordingly.

• Location: Steps from Chania's Venetian Harbour in the Old Town pedestrian zone
• Rooms: Studios and suites with Cocomat mattresses, private hot tubs in select rooms
• Dining: Cretan breakfast next door at Enetikon restaurant, omelettes made to order
• Wellness: Private spa baths in suites, rooftop terrace with panoramic old-city views
• Services: Express check-in/out, luggage storage, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

Licence number: 1042Κ050Α0205901