Barbara Studios in Rethymno (Crete)

Barbara Studios offers rooms, studios, and apartments with traditional furnishings inside a 1600s Venetian building. Each unit has a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a TV, with most including a kitchenette with fridge. Some rooms feature a balcony overlooking the complex's courtyard or partial sea views.

The property sits 50 metres from the port and 300 metres from the sandy beach of Rethymno. A supermarket is 30 metres away, and the archaeological museum of Rethymno is a 3-minute walk. The bus station, within 300 metres, provides easy access to the wider region.

Guests can book back, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massages, plus couples massage and spa/wellness packages. Yoga classes are offered on-site, and walking tours, bike tours, and tours about local culture are available. For leisure, the hotel has billiards, darts, and table tennis.

Barbara Studios provides a concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and private check-in/check-out. Luggage storage, a safety deposit box, and 24-hour security with CCTV and smoke alarms are standard. The hotel offers airport shuttle, car hire, and bicycle rental, plus laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services.

This family-run property has been owned by the same Cretan family since 1969, now in its fourth generation. The 1600s Venetian building includes a garden, outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and a rooftop with a 360-degree view of Rethymno. Pet-friendly amenities include pet baskets and pet bowls, and there are allergy-free rooms and soundproof rooms available.

Location: 50m from port, 300m from beach

Rooms: Studios & apartments in 1600s Venetian building

Wellness: Massages (back, foot, couples) & yoga classes

Activities: Billiards, darts, table tennis, walking tours

Services: Airport shuttle, concierge, laundry, pet-friendly