The Old Town Gem
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Why people book this hotel
“Wonderful host Theo who was extremely helpful and generous providing us with fru…”
“The owner Theo was very helpful and left was an ample supply of fruit, wine, oli…”
“Great location, facilities and Theo took care of us very well”
“Beautifully updated apartment in a wonderful location - quiet street with lovely…”
“Beautiful and spacious home for our family of 6”
“A very quiet narrow pedestrian street yet only yards away from shops and restaur…”
“The apartment was so nice and clean and in a very good location”
“Beautiful, very clean, newly decorated apartament located in the old town, very …”
“What a great location in a quiet street where the locals all say 'kalimera' as y…”
Overview
Situated in the centre of Rethymno Town, just 1.6 km from Koumbes Beach and 1.6 km from Rethymno Beach, The Old Town Gem features accommodation with city views and free WiFi. This recently renovated apartment is located 400 metres from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and 26 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna. The apartment has family rooms. Some units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are fitted with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. Some units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a coffee machine, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. At the apartment complex, certain units are equipped with a kettle and fruits. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Venetian Fortress, Municipal Garden and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 69 km from The Old Town Gem.
Traveller reviews
Robert
family_with_children
October 23, 2025
Great location, facilities and Theo took care of us very well. Thank you very much!
Jan
extended_group
October 4, 2025
“Updated apartment in a great location”
Beautifully updated apartment in a wonderful location - quiet street with lovely friendly neighbours. All bedrooms were large & comfortable, the kitchen had a large fridge, dishwasher etc. Theo was very responsive throughout our stay & the parting gifts were a lovely surprise - thank you Theo.
Hantes
family_with_children
September 21, 2025
“Wonderful stay in the heart of old town Rethymno ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Would definitely stay here again!”
Beautiful and spacious home for our family of 6. Great bathrooms (which we’ve realised can be hard to find in Greece). Wonderful host Theo who was extremely helpful and generous providing us with fruits, juice, wine & raki etc. The elderly neighbours were also very sweet. Wonderful stay in the heart of old town Rethymno ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alan
extended_group
September 21, 2025
“We had an excellent stay in what is a lovely property in a perfect location.”
Location was perfect. A very quiet narrow pedestrian street yet only yards away from shops and restaurants. Also only a short walk to the harbour. The owner Theo was very helpful and left was an ample supply of fruit, wine, olive oil and of course Raki.
Bevy
family_with_children
September 15, 2025
“Excellent Apartment”
The owner was wondererful he was so helpful and kind nothing was too much trouble. The apartment was so nice and clean and in a very good location
Anders
extended_group
September 7, 2025
“Great location”
Very friendly host, perfect location (both quiet and central).
Michael
family_with_children
August 13, 2025
All of it amazing apartment location was fantastic. Hosts were kind considerate and would check in.
Chakravarty
family_with_children
August 1, 2025
The host, Theo and his cousin, Christina were lovely and hospitable. The apartment felt like a home away from home and was very comfortable for us, as a family with 2 kids under 3 years old. Theo was extremely responsive and responded to all the queries we had. We had a lovely stay :)
Paula
extended_group
July 7, 2025
Every thing
julita
family_with_children
June 26, 2025
“Lovely, spacious”
Amazing, first class hospitality! Beautiful, very clean, newly decorated apartament located in the old town, very close to the beach and other city landmarks. Superb contact with the host, that provides an excellent service. I highly recommend The Old Town Gem, we will definitely be back!
Paul
extended_group
June 2, 2025
“Lovely, relaxing and very close to everything in the old town”
The location and lovely rooftop terrace
Rory
extended_group
October 23, 2024
“Great location; great host; great flat”
Incredible location in the heart of the old city on a nice quiet street. Teo was a phenomenal host. Lots of little extras provided that made it feel like a home from home.
Andrew
family_with_children
October 10, 2024
To was so helpful . Best holiday allround
Geanina
family_with_children
September 7, 2024
“Wonderful!”
The accomodation was an 11! Very clean, spacious, practical and well positioned. The city, old city, it is amazing and Crete all together is wonderful! Thank you for the hospitality!
Christopher
family_with_children
July 13, 2024
What a great location in a quiet street where the locals all say 'kalimera' as you walk by - so rare these days - yet still in the heart of the beautiful old town, close to a supermarket and parking. Teo was an exceptional host who tracked down our son's lost suitcase when no one else could. Bravo! Having him and our housekeeper cook us a beautiful lasagne ready to heat and eat was the icing on the cake. We travel alot and this experience was EXCEPTIONAL! Grab a slice of traditional Rethymno while you still can.
Andreas
extended_group
June 24, 2024
“One of the most beautiful and amazing apartments I’ve ever stayed at.”
Everything, it was totally amazing all and all. Nothing to complain about
Marius
family_with_children
May 7, 2024
Everything was just perfect - clean and suitable for long stay. We stayed for a week, so cleaning lade came during or stay. The appartment is in the Old town and close to the sea, also - the street is quiet
Ludmila
family_with_children
July 13, 2023
“We highly recommend this Property.”
The Property was absolutely amazing.Brand new with everything you need.Comfortable beds, air conditioner,etc..Close to everything ,beach,shops . We were in so many places but This Villa was the best of the best. Our Host Teo is incredible good,friendly person.He was in touch with us 24/7 for all our questions. He organized our transfer from Chania airport with a lovely driver Thodoris=100% quality service. We were very impressed when we arrived at the Villa after midnight,we found everything we needed,plus plenty of cold drinks for kids,fruits and of course amazing wine for ourselves.Exactly what you need after a long flight and late landing. Thank you Teo and Thodoris for everything❤️ We will definitely be back again.
Facilities
Activities
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
General
WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Terrace
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, 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, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Private check-in/check-out
Three-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The spacious apartment features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 5 beds.
Deluxe King Suite
This suite's special feature is the hot tub. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as mountain views. The unit offers 5 beds.
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