Chania Old Town

Centro Storico sits in the old town of Chania, three minutes on foot from Mitropoleos Square and 400 yards from the Folklore Museum. The Old Venetian Harbour, built in the 14th century and once able to shelter more than forty galleys, is close enough for an evening stroll past its lighthouse, and the covered Agora market with its stalls of olives, cheese and dried herbs is within easy reach for anyone wanting to shop like a local. Koum Kapi Beach, at the eastern end of the port, is an eight-minute walk away, while the city center itself is barely 200 yards from the door.

The two apartments are compact but well equipped, with air conditioning, a private balcony or terrace, and garden or city views depending on the unit. Selected rooms have a full kitchen with oven, stovetop and toaster, while every apartment comes with a coffee machine, kettle, fridge and flat-screen TV, along with bed linen and towels supplied.

A continental breakfast is served daily, and guests can use the shared sun terrace. The waterfront along the harbour is lined with cafes and tavernas, and the old town's narrow lanes hold shops, boutiques and hand-crafted jewellery. Chania International Airport lies 8.1 miles away.