The Old Town, Unhurried
The Venetian harbour, the lighthouse and the lanes of the old town belong once more to those who live here.
Crete is even more beautiful in winter.
- Your Own Heated Pool
- The Old Town on Foot
- The Refined Inclusive
- 4.9 / 5243 guest reviews
Winter in Chania
Crete in summer is famous.
Crete in winter is unforgettable.
Your Own Heated Pool
By the sea in Chania, every room at Hilton Chania comes with its own heated pool.
The Old Town on Foot
The Venetian harbour, an 800-metre stroll away.
The Refined Inclusive
The hotel's all-inclusive experience, offered in winter too.
Why Winter
The Chania Few Get to See
Snow on the Peaks, Sun on the Shore
Clear winter air, the White Mountains on the horizon, and quiet paths to villages, gorges and the monasteries of Akrotiri.
The Season of New Olive Oil
From November, olives are gathered and raki stills are lit in the villages. The year's new olive oil reaches the table.
The Luxury of Time
Museums and archaeological sites at your own pace, with time for the unplanned.
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Hilton Chania
A Warm Retreat by the Sea
At Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, winter days end at the Spa L’Occitane en Provence, with cocktails at Céleste on the rooftop or dinner at Poème de La Canée.
Discover Hilton Chania in Winter
Wellness
Your Winter Ritual
An indoor pool, sauna and steam bath, with treatments by L’Occitane en Provence. Request your treatment online; the spa team will confirm.
Discover the SpaCydonean Meetings & Events Center
Meetings and Events, All Winter
At Hilton Chania: the Cydonean Hall, for up to 200 guests in theatre style, and the Cydonean Suite, 3 meeting lounges that join into one or are booked on their own.
Month by Month
One of Europe’s Mildest Winters
Average conditions in Crete, from November to March. Not a forecast.
November
21 °C
night 15 °C · sea 21 °C
6 hours of sun
Autumn colours and some of the year's best walking; the sea averages 21 °C.
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17 °C
night 12 °C · sea 18 °C
5 hours of sun
The old town in festive mood, with days averaging 17 °C.
MoreJanuary
17 °C
night 9 °C · sea 17 °C
5 hours of sun
The quietest month: white peaks above a coast averaging 17 °C by day.
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17 °C
night 9 °C · sea 17 °C
6 hours of sun
A few rainy days, the sun soon returns; a month for villages and traditions.
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19 °C
night 11 °C · sea 17 °C
7 hours of sun
Spring arrives and the island fills with wild flowers; seven hours of sun a day, on average.
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The Festive Season
Christmas and New Year by the Sea
The year’s most beautiful evenings, at the restaurants of Hilton Chania. Each reservation is confirmed by the venue’s team.
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Thursday 24 December, 21:00–00:00 · Poème de La Canée
Christmas Eve at Poème
The Christmas Degustation Menu at Poème de La Canée on Christmas Eve.
€95 per person
For allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know before arrival or speak to the restaurant team, so that we can tell you about the available options.
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Friday 25 December, 13:00–16:30 · Poème de La Canée
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Poème
Christmas Day lunch at Poème de La Canée: seafood on ice, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and the desserts of the season.
€55 per person
For allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know before arrival or speak to the restaurant team, so that we can tell you about the available options.
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Thursday 31 December, 21:30–00:30 · Poème de La Canée
New Year's Eve at Poème
The last evening of the year at Poème de La Canée, into the first minutes of the new one.
The menu will be announced shortly.
Experiences
A Winter’s Day in Chania
Old Town of Chania
Venetian walls, the harbour and the town's finest viewpoint, on foot.
Olive oil and olives
From November, the season of the olive harvest.
Agia Triada Monastery
Akrotiri, its monasteries and an unhurried walk.
Ancient Aptera
Ancient Aptera and the villages around it, in a day.
Agia, Meskla and Therisso
Therisso, Lake Agia and the orange groves, in harvest from December.
Cretan Cuisine
Cretan cuisine: what to taste, and where.
Museums and the Arts
The Archaeological Museum of Chania in Halepa, the Maritime Museum of Crete at Firkas and the galleries of the old town, in the quiet of winter.
Evenings in Town
On winter evenings the old town belongs to its own people: tavernas, meze houses and bars in the lanes around the harbour.
Before You Travel
Good to Know
Is parking available?
Complimentary valet parking is offered daily from 08:30 to 23:00; simply leave your car at the hotel entrance.
Can I reserve a spa treatment?
Yes, through the Spa L’Occitane request form on our website; the spa team will confirm your appointment.
Can the hotel arrange excursions?
Our concierge arranges excursions, car hire and reservations at restaurants in town.
Can I work during my stay?
Each room has a desk, there are areas to work in the lobby, and Wi‑Fi typically provides 20–100 Mbps.
What if I arrive late?
Reception is open around the clock, and a cold packed meal can be prepared if you let us know in advance.
Arriving in Winter. Most guests connect through Athens, with many daily flights to Chania. The airport is about 25 minutes away, and with a direct booking the hotel transfer is included in most offers.
Also in Chania: Chania Flair (guests aged 14 and over).
Winter in Chania
This winter, Chania is yours.