
Axel’s take
A characterful Old Town base, with warm service and some old-building compromises.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · A small, traditional 3-star hotel in Chania’s Old Town
Nostos is a small, traditional 3-star in a centuries-old building just off Chania’s Venetian harbor. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want character and restaurants on the doorstep rather than resort facilities. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and location, with cleanliness also earning solid marks. The shared rooftop terrace adds harbor views without requiring a sea-view room.
The compromises are practical: some bathrooms are small, sound insulation is imperfect, and the lively surroundings can mean noise. There’s no elevator or on-site parking, so stairs and luggage deserve thought before booking. We’d choose it for an atmospheric city break, but skip it if step-free access, dependable quiet or modern, uniform rooms matter most.
- Rooms
- Traditional, individually styled rooms; some have sea views, while layouts and bathroom space vary.
- Cleanliness
- Generally well rated, with recent Expedia guests repeatedly praising clean rooms.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across booking sites.
- Amenities
- Rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi and breakfast available; studios and the family apartment have kitchens.
- Fees and surprises
- No on-site parking; the hotel lists public parking nearby. Check whether breakfast is included.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Zambeliou Street, Chania
Excellent for the Venetian harbor, Old Town restaurants and sightseeing on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi and breakfast available; studios and the family apartment have kitchens.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Airport transportation
- Parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Nostos Hotel — Chania, Greece
Nostos Hotel is a small, traditional 3-star hotel in Chania’s Old Town in Chania, Greece.
Address: Zambeliou Street, Chania. Property ID: 1254168.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chania/nostos-hotel-1254168
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $138 | $144 on Expedia | $6 less (4%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights | $134 | $144 on Expedia | $10 less (7%) | Oct 31 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $195 USD
2026-11-19 to 2026-11-22 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-06 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $69 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $128 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $61 for 1 night · 2 nights $128 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $66 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.4/10
A characterful Old Town base, with warm service and some old-building compromises. A small, traditional 3-star hotel in Chania’s Old Town, scored for what it is.
Nostos is a small, traditional 3-star in a centuries-old building just off Chania’s Venetian harbor. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want character and restaurants on the doorstep rather than resort facilities. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and location, with cleanliness also earning solid marks. The shared rooftop terrace adds harbor views without requiring a sea-view room.
The compromises are practical: some bathrooms are small, sound insulation is imperfect, and the lively surroundings can mean noise. There’s no elevator or on-site parking, so stairs and luggage deserve thought before booking. We’d choose it for an atmospheric city break, but skip it if step-free access, dependable quiet or modern, uniform rooms matter most.
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Best for: Couples exploring Chania on foot; Travelers who prefer historic character; Short Old Town breaks
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Watch out for: Stairs without an elevator; Street noise and limited sound insulation; Small bathrooms in some rooms
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Location: Excellent for the Venetian harbor, Old Town restaurants and sightseeing on foot.
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Rooms: Traditional, individually styled rooms; some have sea views, while layouts and bathroom space vary.
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Cleanliness: Generally well rated, with recent Expedia guests repeatedly praising clean rooms.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across booking sites.
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Amenities: Rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi and breakfast available; studios and the family apartment have kitchens.
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Fees and surprises: No on-site parking; the hotel lists public parking nearby. Check whether breakfast is included.
Axel's opinion of Nostos Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Nostos Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Zambeliou Street, Chania
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 147 reviews (location 4.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis: 30 min by taxi · Maritime Museum of Crete: 3 min walk
- Amenities: Breakfast, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Airport transportation, Parking nearby, Free Parking on Premises, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Chania
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 1
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 2
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 3
Standard room with garden view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with garden view — room photo 1
- Standard room with garden view — room photo 2
- Standard room with garden view — room photo 3
Standard room with mountain view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with mountain view — room photo 1
- Standard room with mountain view — room photo 2
- Standard room with mountain view — room photo 3
Standard room with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with water view — room photo 1
- Standard room with water view — room photo 2
- Standard room with water view — room photo 3
Standard room with view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with view — room photo 1
- Standard room with view — room photo 2
- Standard room with view — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Duplex room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Duplex room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Duplex room — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 3
Standard Triple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single Family room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single Family room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single Family room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single Family room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Duplex room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Duplex room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Duplex room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Duplex room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 3
Business room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior room
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior room with sea view
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room with sea view — room photo 1
Superior room with water view
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room with water view — room photo 1
Superior room with view
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room with view — room photo 1
Superior Single room
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with partial sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room seafront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room seafront (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Junior Suite with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite with sea view — room photo 1
Junior Suite with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 1
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quintuple Family Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Apartment — room photo 1
- Apartment — room photo 2
- Apartment — room photo 3
Duplex Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Duplex Apartment — room photo 1
- Duplex Apartment — room photo 2
- Duplex Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 3
Family Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Apartment — room photo 1
- Family Apartment — room photo 2
- Family Apartment — room photo 3
Family Duplex Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 1
- Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 2
- Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 3
Single Family Duplex Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 1
- Single Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 2
- Single Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 3
Triple Family Duplex Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 1
- Triple Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 2
- Triple Family Duplex Apartment — room photo 3
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Family Duplex Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Duplex Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Family Duplex Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Family Duplex Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
- Studio — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Studio
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Studio — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Studio — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio — room photo 1
- Single Studio — room photo 2
- Single Studio — room photo 3
Triple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
- Triple Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 2
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Studio (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 3
Triple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
- Triple Studio — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Quintuple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quintuple Studio — room photo 1
- Quintuple Studio — room photo 2
- Quintuple Studio — room photo 3
Standard Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Single Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Cottage with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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