Welcome to Leo Hotel – Rethymno (Crete)

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Vafe 2 - 4 & Arkadiou Str., Rethymno (Crete), Greece, 74100
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Historic Architecture

Hotel Leo is housed in a 15th-century building, once the residence of the Venetian local governor. This two-storey structure showcases preserved Venetian, Turkish, and Cretan architectural elements, offering a distinct memorial experience. Guests can see the unique blend of historical design in every corner of the property.

Room Comforts

Each room is spacious with high ceilings and stone-built walls, providing a distinctive charm. Rooms include elegant furnishings and stylish decor, complemented by large windows offering city views. The hotel accommodates various guests with options like sofa-beds in select rooms.

Prime Location

Situated on Vafe Street, the hotel is in the pedestrianized area of Rethymno's historical center. Guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as the Fortezza, the Venetian Harbour, and Rimondi Fountain on foot. The proximity to numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops enhances the experience.

Dining Options

Hotel Leo offers a Coffee Snack Bar for guests seeking quick refreshments. A Continental Plus breakfast is available upon request, providing a variety of options to start the day. Additionally, wine and fruit are provided daily for newlyweds staying at the hotel.

Visitor Accessibility

Due to its location in the old town, vehicles are restricted during the summer period, ensuring a peaceful environment. Free parking is available a short walk from the hotel, around the fortress Forteza on Kefalogianni Street. Guests can access multiple entry points to the hotel from surrounding streets.

Highlights

Historic Architecture: 15th-century building, Venetian local governor

Room Comforts: Spacious rooms with sofa-bed

Prime Location: Historical center of Rethymno, Fortezza

Dining Options: Coffee Snack Bar, Continental Plus breakfast

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Choose from doubles, suites, or family rooms, many with breakfast, flexible cancellation, and promotional rates
Standard Triple Room
3 persons
23 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double or Twin Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Rethymno (Crete)400 m
Airports
Souda (CHQ) 68.4 km
Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) 72.9 km

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Smoke detectors
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Vafe 2 - 4 & Arkadiou Str., Rethymno (Crete), Greece, 74100
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Vafe 2 - 4 & Arkadiou Str., Rethymno (Crete), Greece, 74100
Nearby
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete
180 m
Museum
Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon
100 m
Tra Via Arkadiou E Paleologou
Loggia Veneziana
210 m
Tra Ethniki Antistaseos E Vernaridou
Neratze Mosque and Minaret
210 m
Church
Church Of Four Martyrs
320 m
6 Chimaras
Artifacts by Omodamos
210 m
32 Tzane Bouniali
Cloclo's Art Handmade Creations
290 m
Square
Mikrasiaton Square
210 m
Ραδαμάνθυος 17
Avli
170 m
Mosque
Neratze Mosque
120 m
Night club
Ice Club
150 m
Messologiou & Salaminos
Saint Anthony of Padua
130 m
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
190 m
Leof. Emmanouil Kefalogianni 16
Rethimon Hafen
270 m
Thessalonikis ke Foka
Church of Our Lady of the Angels
260 m
Museum
Ekklisiastiko Mousio
250 m
Platia Tessaron Martiron
320 m
Rethimno 741 00
Kara Mousha Pasha Mosque
450 m
Restaurants
To Parastratima
110 m
Moschoviti 12 Behind Krini Rimondi on your right hand.
Italian Rethymno
30 m
Arkadiou 279 Enanti Mouseiou
Mojo Burgers
160 m
38 Damvergi
Brew Your Mind
30 m
Arkadiou 251
Stella's Kitchen
120 m
Souliu 55
Makan Grill House
60 m
230 Arkadiou
Timeout
100 m
Palaiologou 21 21 Palaiologou st.
La Piazza Pizzeria
190 m
12 Messologiou Old Town
Mona Lisa-Skartsilakis
90 m
36 Paleologou Konstantinou Old Town
Meli Melo
100 m
38 Paleologou Konstadinou
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:00
Check-out
from 08:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 1.70 per hour.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 9 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
7

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