Barbara Studios: Accommodation in Rethymno (Crete), Crete

Barbara Studios is housed in a 1600's Venetian building in the heart of the Old Town of Rethymno, just 50 metres from the port. The property offers rooms, studios, and apartments, most with a kitchenette and fridge. Some units include a balcony overlooking the courtyard or a partial sea view.

The sandy beach of Rethymno and the bus station are both within 300 metres. A supermarket is 30 metres away, and the archaeological museum is a 3-minute walk. The host provides detailed local recommendations, including restaurant suggestions and best beaches, through a dedicated information book.

The hotel offers a full menu of massage treatments, including back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massage. Spa/wellness packages and yoga classes are available on site. Guests can also join bike tours, walking tours, and classes about local culture.

The hotel provides airport pick-up and drop-off, car hire, and shuttle service. Laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are offered for an additional fee. The property is pet-friendly, with pet baskets and bowls available, and includes 24-hour security and CCTV coverage.

The building is a 17th-century Venetian home with an inward-facing courtyard, a hallmark of Renaissance-era architecture. Barbara Studios has been owned and run by the same Cretan family since 1969, now in its fourth generation. The host Panos and Iro continue the tradition of greeting guests in a family home atmosphere.

Accommodation: 16th-century Venetian building in Old Town

Location: 50m from port, 300m from beach

Heritage: Same family since 1969, fourth generation

Wellness: Massage, spa packages & yoga classes

Services: Airport shuttle & pet-friendly amenities