Barbara Studios

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

Barbara Studios are housed in a 1600's Venetian building in the heart of the Old Town of Rethymno. They feature rooms, studios and apartments with free WiFi, just 164 feet away from the port. Barbara units are traditionally furnished and most of them have a kitchenette with fridge. Facilities include air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Some units also have a balcony overlooking the complex’s courtyard or a partially the sea. Within 984 feet, guests can reach the sandy beach of Rethymno, as well as the bus station. At 98 feet, there is a super market. The archaeological museum of Rethymno is a 3-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Rethymno, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Jochem
Netherlands Netherlands
“Friendly host, nice authentic place that's located in city center”
Danita
United States United States
“Everything. The location is perfect for old town, the bed was comfortable and the room was spacious and pretty with a large bathroom. There is a delightful garden/patio in the back. It was also quiet which I appreciate. Check in was easy and Iro...”
Christopher
United States United States
“Very quiet apartment, with effective A/C and lighting. Attractive bathroom and nice almost-kitchenette. Very convenient to Old Town and to the sea. But sufficiently distant from the touristic streets.”
Andoni
United States United States
“Extremely well decorated with lots of personal touches, very well cleaned and in a fabulous location in Rethymno. Host is extremely kind and has a huge list of personalized recommendations”
Tatsiana
United States United States
“Great location, amazing place and super attentive hosts. Best place to stay in Rethymno!”
Ellen
United States United States
“It was a lovely place to stay in a very convenient location. Iro was available anytime I texted her.”
Liviu
Romania Romania
“location was very central, close to the old harbor and restaurants. the room was small, clean inviting us to eat outside the noise was almost zero”
Sarah
United States United States
“Everything about BS is perfect, almost magical! It was easy to locate, in a great location for anything you may want to do. Oro (sp?) was outstanding with checkin/out and anything I desired during my stay.”
Christine
United States United States
“beautiful room with wonderful decor, excellent location, charming host, comfy bed, very good informative information on the area in a pamphlet in the room”
John
United States United States
“The location is fabulous in old town, close to everything but on a quiet street. The room is lovely with stone walls and ambiance of Greek architecture. The roof top has an amazing view. Host Iro shares her family home which makes it even more...”

Managed by Panos and Iro

Company review score: 9.8Based on 433 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our fourth-generation family home offers peaceful accommodations in the heart of Rethymno's magical old town. Whether you're exploring the winding alleys or savoring Cretan cuisine, everything is within a 2-minute walk. Take time to relax on our serene rooftop terrace or in our charming courtyards. Here, you'll truly feel like part of the local life.

Property info

Since 1969, Barbara Studios has been a true Cretan family home, welcoming travelers from all over the world with genuine "Filoxenia." If you want to experience Rethymno like a local, this is where you belong. We offer rooms, studios, and apartments accommodating up to four people. Most include kitchenettes and traditional furnishings, with modern comforts like air conditioning, TV, and private bathrooms. Some rooms also feature balconies overlooking the courtyard or offer partial sea views.

Neighborhood info

Perfectly located, Barbara Studios is just steps away from the famous Fortezza Castle and the picturesque Venetian Harbor. Rethymno's sandy beach is only 300 meters away, and a supermarket is conveniently located 30 meters from our door. The bus station and key attractions like the Archaeological Museum are also just a few minutes' walk away.

Languages Spoken

Greek,English

Area info

Amenities of Barbara Studios

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Barbara Studios takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that:

-there is no capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the units

-the property is not accessible to guests with mobility limitations or to very young children, since there is no elevator

-there is no reception. The check-in must be arranged in advance via email

Please inform Barbara Studios of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

License number: 1041Κ133Κ3202200

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