Location: Chania (Hania), Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe (Distances:to the airport (CHQ)10km-to the port(Souda):5km.)
Accommodations: Apartment, Studio + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
Keywords: Apartments
Iason Studios is a small family business and includes five studios in a two-storey building with private bathroom, kitchen facilities, and balcony.
The building was renovated originally in 1999 and then in 2005 and is situated on the west side of the old town, in the quiet area of "Topanas", with no traffic, just a few meters from the old Venetian harbour where you can find most of the historical sites of the city of Hania as well as many places for entertainment.
A major pole of attraction is the old city, with the old Venetian harbour. On the west side, the castle of Firkas, where the Naval Museum lies(:this is the area of IASON STUDIOS.) On the opposite side of the harbour, the Venetian arsenals (shipyards) of the 16th century. There are also other Museums, Exhibitions, Nightlife and Shops. The town never stops to amaze you!
As an alternative you may take day excursions to the unique Samaria Gorge (the biggest in Europe), Kournas Lake, exotic beaches of Elafonisi, Falassarna, Gramvoussa, Balos (where you can take a mini cruise, too).
Sail South Crete by Ferry (Hora Sfakion, Agia Roumeli, Sougia). Explore unspoiled villages around Chania, eat their local produce. Of course a visit to Knossos and the Archaeological Heraklion Museum is a must.
All these and even more make Hania unforgettable.
On the other hand if you prefer to have a break in Hania in wintertime, you have one more reason to come to our studios, as we alone in the whole old town offer central heating.
As a matter of fact, November to March rates are negotiable-according to number of persons and length of stay- because it's quite often to have longer renters during winter time.So we have a different arrangement in that case, with a major discount per month.
This is a usual policy for us, since there are many people - both from abroad and Greeks - that choose to stay in Hania for the wintertime.
The units are in the same building, so they're ideal for a group of friends or families. Nevertheless, they may be let out separately, as each unit has all the necessary equipment -even hair dryers- to make your stay most comfortable.
CURRENTLY WE ARE PROUD TO INCLUDE WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICES!
It is important to mention that you will be provided with any kind of information you may need, as the owners know so many details about the prefecture of Hania and West Crete in general. So, you can easily find your way to sunny beaches, clear waters, very busy or isolated places, and even high mountains with a breathtaking view.
Since the studios have been restored by the owners themselves, they have warmth, relaxed atmosphere, nothing like impersonal hotel rooms. So, you'll find have everything to make you feel at home: a friendly - family atmosphere!
Looking forward to meeting you in Hania,
Stelios, Despina, Iason and little George.
IASON STUDIOS
32, Angelou street,
Palia Poli,
Hania, 73131,
Crete, Greece.
P.S.
We would love to hear from you...in order to help you more easily, please when you do contact mention the country you come from and the telephone code in case we need a further contact!
Kind Regards,
Despina
Iason Studios
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : common-a laundry per week is included in the price
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : studio 5
- Queen Bed : studios 2,3,4
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : studio 1
- Convertible Bed : studio 1
- Crib : available upon request
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : kitchenette(small kitchen) with a fridge, two-ring stove (no oven) and a sink
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : studio 5 - outside small adjoining alley/pedestrian street
- Balcony : studios 1,2,3,4
- Lanai : roof top
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Internet acccess available-dsl
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wi-Fi available
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling Fan (studio 1), Coffee Maker, Hair-dryer, Towels provided, Iron and Ironing board provided(upon request), Welcome basket
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : necessarily not making noise or causing trouble
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : studio 5-no steps or stairs
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Swimming & Sunbathing, Sightseeing (plenty of Archeological, Byzantine & Venetian sites in the area)
Rate Details (In Euros)
Dec 2010-Apr 2011... €45/night... €280/week
May 2011-Jun 2011... €55/night... €350/week
Jul 2011-Sep 2011... €65/night... €440/week
Oct 2011-Dec 2011... €45/night... €280/week
EUROS accepted.Cash only, please.
Prices for a double room. 3rd person 20% extra.
WINTER TIME OFFER: Nov-Mar...€650/month(longer stays)
20%OFF 2nd week/low season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1999
Your host, Despina Papadeli, and her family have been running Iason Studios for ten years now, and in that time welcomed guests from all over the world. Many return for their retreat to Chania and a welcome and relaxing stay at Iason Studios.
Greek warm hospitality is well known.
Why the Owner Chose Chania (Hania)
This property has been in the family for over forty years; in 1999 it was been restored with great care, while all modern facilities have been added as well.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
Despina manages the property with loving care. She speaks fluent English and will be happy to provide guests with fascinating insider information regarding the island, thus allowing visitors to experience Crete to the full. Whether on your own simply relaxing on the balcony or enjoying your personalized suite or on the go shopping for the crafts, visiting historical sights, and exploring fine dining - your host, Despina, anticipates your needs and wishes.
Property Photos
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- Hania-old Venetian harbour - Hania (Old Harbour), Crete, Greece Holiday - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- Iason Studios-Entrance - Hania (Old Harbour), Crete, Greece Holiday - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- upper studio balcony - Hania (Old Harbour), Crete, Greece Holiday - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- Studio 2-interiors
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- Studio 1-interiors
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- Ground floor studio-interiors
Traveler Reviews (27)
Fabulous location to explore Chania
Guest: Moxie
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 01/12/12
We stayed 10 sleeps at Iason Studios in old town Chania, Crete before sailing north to the Adriatic. We walked around old Chania every day, enjoying the narrow cobbled streets, or sitting by the sea watching the surf or the sail boats. We read novels & relaxed. It was great. The location of Iason Studios is fabulous ~ safe, convenient, & close to grocery stores, restaurants, or gelato shops!!! We appreciated having a kitchen to prepare our own meals, as eating out is difficult with food sensitivities. Despina is the most hospitable & kind individual we could possibly meet while traveling. She shared ideas on where to go, where to eat, & responded to all our inquiries so positively. She is like GOLD to any traveler who stays in Chania. Thanks Despina for your one-of-a-kind hospitality and the wonderful stay in your apartment. If ever we return to Crete, you will be the first person we contact.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
A wonderful place to stay in colorful, historic Chania
Guest: Myreene
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11
Review Submitted: 10/27/11
This was a delightful experience for us! The accommodations were so comfortable, clean and customer centered! Despina is a wonderful host and befriends all of her clients. She is a lovely person, always willing to help, suggest, and provide directions for accessing all that Crete and the town of Hania has to offer. Despina goes above and beyond expectations in her services. We felt so at home with a kitchen to provide for convenience while the promenade provided a taste of tradition. The maid service was also remarkable with the apartment maintained meticulously every day. We will definitely go back to Crete and we will definitely stay at the Iason Studios with Despina again. One of our most relaxing holidays ever! Thank you Despina! I look forward to keeping in touch.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Our stay at Iason Studios
Guest: Amanda
(Scotts Valley, California)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/21/10
My friend and I stayed in Chania at Iason Studios for 5 weeks this summer in one of the lovely studios. I cannot explain what a great experience this was for us and how appreciative we are of the owner for showing such hospitality and kindness to us. The studios are absolutely gorgeous, clean and affordable. Each is equipped with more than enough to get you by and you can do your own cooking with the stove, refrigerator and provided kitchenware. There is a very nice lady who comes to clean the room daily to keep everything tidy and fresh. They are centrally located in a safe area with restaurants, beaches and shops very close by. I would highly recommend anyone visiting Chania to stay at Iason Studios, as we found the location through this website and were very pleased with the results. We hope to visit Chania again in the future and see Despina and our new friends in Greece and we will definitely choose Iason Studios as our accommodation again!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Staying at Iason Studios with Despina as the owner made Hania heavenly!
Guest: teachopal
(Olmsted Falls, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/03/10
My husband and I stayed at Iason Studios for six nights in June of 2010. After some problems with the airlines and not arriving in Crete for almost 30 hours, it was so comforting and reassuring to know that Despina had rearranged the taxi for us, which was one less thing for us to worry about. She was even there to greet us and help us to the studios from the taxi at 10pm at night! Even though it was late, she took her time to acquaint us with the hotel, answer questions, and even brought us a tray with fruit, nuts and Raki to welcome us to Crete. The location is perfect-in walking distance to almost anywhere in Old Hania (the Harbour) and New Hania too. The cobblestone streets and small shops added to the old-world ambiance that typifies this very safe and inviting area. Her studios were very clean, roomy and were stocked with all the necessities (even a cold thermos of water in the 'fridge for us) we might need for our stay. Despina is fluent in English, and did so much to help us in any way that she could. She recommended places to see, restaurants to dine at, did our laundry and even assisted us in changes to a car rental. Having gone on to other areas in Greece, and seeing what other lodging facilities offer and/or don't include, the Iason Studios were by far, over and above any other place we stayed in the country. This kind of service and accomodations for these hotel rates is just amazing-this hotel and the area comes highly recommended. Book this hotel now!!!!!!!!! * My ratings for this hotel o 5 of 5 stars Value o 5 of 5 stars Rooms o 5 of 5 stars Location o 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness o 5 of 5 stars Service o 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality * Date of stay June 2010 * Visit was for Leisure * Traveled with With Spouse/Partner * Age group 50-64 * Member since January 15, 2004 * Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
Owner response:Dear Linda, thanks you so much for putting down all these nice words on me!Your comment is so kind! I hope it will help other travellers, too! Hope to see you again some time, All the best from beautiful Hania, Despina
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.
fun and pleasant days and nights at Iason Studios...
Guest: angie0617
(USA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/09
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
"Our time in Chania (at Iason) with Despina were the most fun and pleasant days and nights. Even though we had lost luggae, she made our lives so much easier!.. Thanks again for taking care of the conversations with airlines to find the luggage quickly and for taking the personal care to call the rental car copany and have the car ready for us at Iason the next morning.. Loved our stay.. Tell George hello for me too."
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Guest: Karen and Grant Miller
(Coronado, California)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10
Review Submitted: 03/06/10
We came to the Iason Studios in Hania from San Diego. We booked a room for 2 weeks and we were joined by two other couples who stayed for 1 week. Our room was simple and wonderful We had a balcony, large window, small kitchen, private bathroom and everything we needed. Despina is a wonderful host. She helped us with directions and suggestions for sightseeing. She even provided us with beach towels for our days at the beautiful beaches around Crete. The studios are in a terrific location just a street above the port in the old section. These are pedestrian streets and you are surrounded by great restaurants and shops. The studios are cleaned every day and they are spotless. We were greeted with cookies, fruit and raki when we arrived. There is an iron available and laundry services too. All six of us had a really wonderful time there. We also discovered the fabulous roof top and brought our chairs from our balconies up to have lunch or just wine and look at the lovely view. Hania was great with lots to see there and in the surrounding countryside, and the Iason Studios were the perfect home base. We cannot say enough about our host Despina. If you have any problem at all, she is right there to help you. You couldn't find a better place in Hania. Karen and Grant Miller San Diego, California
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Guest: Ma?tre REY QUESNEL, Avocat
(Dunkerque FRANCE)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09
Review Submitted: 08/04/09
Avec les enfants nous avons été très satisfait de l'accueil, des lieux et du prix.L'endroit est formidablement bien situé, près du port, près de la plage et quelques petites supérettes permettent les courses à proximité.L'hygiène des lieux était irréprochable.
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Guest: Peter Stinders
(Antwerp, Belgium)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09
Review Submitted: 07/28/09
I can recommend Iason Studios to everyone looking for a low cost high quality stay. Despina is a great host, welcoming you with fresh fruit and some Raki and explaining all what is worth seeing in Chania and beyond. The rooms are simple but you find ll you need, you're here to go out anyway, aren't you. Cleaning happens every day, as is the replacement of the towls. No bad word at all. Great.
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Guest: Robert & Linda2
(North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/23/09
Review Submitted: 06/23/09
This was a great place to stay. Very nice towels, fresh starch sheets, great kitchen,coffe maker and coffee. nice place to sit outside. The best frestest fruit & vegs.are at the outdoor market Beatful old town and beaches.
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Guest: Heather Babin
(Toronto)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09
Review Submitted: 06/20/09
My mother, sister and I spent a wonderful week in a Iason studio. The last week of May was a great time in terms of weather and crowds. Both were moderate. The location was ideal for walking to most places in the old city even for my 87 year old Mom. The weekly outdoor market was a nearby treat. In fact, convenience was the watch word. Tavernas, 'corner store', the harbour and excellent restaurants. And... Despina really was the most considerate and helpful hostess. Unlike the other studio we rented, we had everything we needed to live in the studio. Even coffee, sugar, salt and pepper were supplied. It was very clean and well- maintained. There were treats and advice and a true feeling of concern about our needs. Cordiality and privacy. The best!!!!!!
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