Effie's cozy old town studios
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Why people book this hotel
“But the main perk of this accommodation must be the host, Effie”
“Effie what a fantastic host beautiful smile personal touches left on our doorste…”
“Spacious, comfortable appartement at the heart of the old town”
“It’s immaculate, comfortable & our one bedroomed apartment had a lovely sunny ba…”
“Effie met us on arrival and was attentive throughout our 3 night stay with sugge…”
“Great location, in the centre of Old Town Rethymno, close to everything, short d…”
“Everything spotlessly clean, a good bed, a well-equipped kitchen and large terra…”
“Clean, modern and perfect for 2 people”
“The kitchen is so well equipped and it was perfect to make breakfast and small d…”
Overview
Located in Rethymno Town, 1.2 km from Rethymno Beach and 200 metres from the centre, Effie's cozy old town studios provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features family rooms. The apartment provides guests with a balcony, city views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Koumbes Beach, Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International, 69 km from Effie's cozy old town studios, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Ramon
couple
May 25, 2026
“We’ll be back!”
Spacious, comfortable appartement at the heart of the old town. It doesn’t get much better than that. Everything spotlessly clean, a good bed, a well-equipped kitchen and large terrace with privacy. But the main perk of this accommodation must be the host, Effie. I have never met a host that was to friendly, hospitable, interested, caring and helpful as she. Effie did not only provide useful information but also local products she wanted us to try. Cheese, raki, wine… It was an extraordinary experience and we will certainly book here the next time when we go to Rethymno.
m mavrakis
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
Everything!!! what a beautiful place fully equipped tastefully done fantastic balcony in the heart of Rethymnon who could ask for more although there was more ! Effie what a fantastic host beautiful smile personal touches left on our doorstep the best of hospitality. Thank you Effie we will definitely return.
Brenda
couple
November 4, 2025
“Lovely apartment in the old town, immaculate, with a great host”
Lovely property in the old town, lots of lovely restaurants & only 10 minutes from the Venetian harbour. It’s immaculate, comfortable & our one bedroomed apartment had a lovely sunny balcony. Effie was great, she helped us with plans & transport & was a great host.
Ciaran
couple
October 13, 2025
“Comfortable, clean and perfect location but with a very useful and friendly personal touch.”
Clean, modern and perfect for 2 people. Easy access right in the Old Town up 1 flight of stairs. Very nice balcony overlooking the cobbled street below, great for watching other people on holiday strolling through the Old Town. Effie met us on arrival and was attentive throughout our 3 night stay with suggestions where to eat or which beach to visit. She also was very kind and offered home made lemonade on arrival, hand made biscuits and a leaving gift of herbs, olive oil and raki.
Paul
couple
September 24, 2025
“Brilliant”
Everything was perfect
Piotr
couple
September 23, 2025
“Amazing stay, highly recommend.”
Great location, in the centre of Old Town Rethymno, close to everything, short distance to the beach. Amazing host, whom you can turn to for any help if needed. Apartment equipped with everything you need, and more.
Katarina
family_with_children
September 3, 2025
“Exceptional host, excellent location, beautiful apartment with everything you might need.”
Alyssa
family_with_children
July 8, 2025
“You would be lucky to choose Effie’s accommodation for your stay in Rethymno.”
We loved our host Effie the most, she was an exceptional host and made us feel right at home. The location is super central, when on the patio you feel the humming of the little town but inside it’s so quiet and peaceful. Every thing you might need, Effie has thought about.
Jacqueline
couple
May 21, 2025
Everything was perfect.
Imelda
couple
May 21, 2025
“Lovely studio apartment with sun-filled terrace in the centre of the old town”
Bright, clean, well equipped and comfortable
Meng Ian
couple
March 28, 2025
“Best studio in Rethimno”
This apartment is really a gem! The location is perfect and you are in the heart of Rethimno! We loved the style of the apartment and we fell in love with it immediately! The living room is so cozy and the big TV has all German channels, Netflix, Prime,.... The kitchen is so well equipped and it was perfect to make breakfast and small dinner. The bed is heaven! We slept so well, it was the best bed on our trip on Crete! The patio and the terrace are just amazing, you have to see that! Our host Effie was wonderful! Her recommendations especially for the food were incredible! She is such a warm and nice person and she made our trip unique! We extended our stay because we felt like home here!
Maciej
couple
March 18, 2025
Effie was an amazing host, she went above and beyond what's expected :) The apartment has great location, it's quiet and has really nice terrace.
Georgios
couple
March 18, 2025
Very cosy and clean. Great location right in the old town of Rethymno. Effie the host was very kind and extremely helpful. Wonderful stay overall ☺️
Liz
extended_group
March 7, 2025
“Perfect in every way.”
Everything. The apartment was beautifully presented and spotlessly clean.
Richard
solo_traveller
March 2, 2025
Location was very central , right in the Centre of town. Perfect location to take in the Venetian Fortressa , hang out at the cafes or tavernas in the evening. I especially like to walk the road along the water - front below the Fortressa. Nice small balcony to sip coffee on and watch people go by below.
Marco C.
family_with_children
February 14, 2025
Very very friendly and available host, superb location yet really quiet, modern layout, lots of amenities
Mike
couple
November 11, 2024
“The most magical time in the old town”
Effie was such an attentive and kind host, by far the best host we’ve ever had. Effie greeted us with homemade lemonade, raki, wine and olive oil, all of which were delicious. Effie really went above and beyond during our 8 night stay, making sure we had the best recommendations in the area and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Effie even brought us some local cheese pastries on one of the mornings, these are now a firm favourite of ours! she also gave us a good bye gift, which was incredibly kind. If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay within the old town then this is it, the studio is very comfortable and modern and has a balcony which is perfect for people watching. We would 100% return.
Artur
family_with_children
November 9, 2024
“a great place in the old town with the wonderful owner.”
The owner, Effie, is a wonderful woman who met us personally with homemade wine and cookies even though we were delayed and came late in the evening. I have never met such a caring and helpful host before. She has explained us about all the places we could visit around and even showed on the map. It was very easy to communicate with her. Really grateful for the time we have spent there. The apartment is in the middle of old town, close to everything. It has a big sunny terrace with the cover, kitchen and everything else that you would require..
Alexandra
couple
October 19, 2024
“Yes! Stay here!”
Absolutely beautiful studio apartment in the old town. Effie has modernised the apartments with careful attention to detail and high quality finish whilst keeping the original features. The result is charming and comfortable. Everything was immaculate and the bed was super comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the activity in the street below. Excellent double glazing means that when you close the windows and doors, the apartment is peaceful. Effie is a superb hostess and goes above and beyond to make your stay special. We appreciated the many extra touches - homemade lemonade, olive oil, wine and raki from her family plot, coffee and tea provided. She really has thought of everything. Great advice on places to go and restaurant recommendations too. Highly recommended and would happily return. Thank you Effie!
Karen
couple
October 15, 2024
“The hosts were wonderful, very helpful with advice on places to visit and restaurants, they went out of there way to mak”
The property was so clean and furnished lovely, with everything you could want for your stay
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Airport shuttle, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service
One-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a terrace with city views, this apartment also offers a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
Studio with Balcony
The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Studio with Terrace
Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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