Akali Hotel

Akali Hotel is a four-key hotel on Kissamou Street, at the Nea Chora edge of central Chania, on the Greek island of Crete. Kissamou Street is the main road leading west from the centre towards Kissamos, and the location places guests between the modern city and the seaside district of Nea Chora. The beach at Nea Chora is a short walk away, and the Old Town, Venetian harbour and Splantzia square can be reached on foot in about 15 to 20 minutes, with local buses stopping nearby. Chania International Airport is about 15 kilometres to the east on the Akrotiri peninsula. The hotel is classed as mid-range, with indicative high-season rates of EUR 85 to 170 per night. Rooms are offered as doubles and suites, and the amenities listed are air conditioning, Wi-Fi and breakfast. No pool or spa is listed, so the property suits visitors who plan to use the nearby beach and the city's attractions rather than stay on site. Dining is available in the surrounding streets and along the Nea Chora waterfront, where tavernas serve grilled fish, Cretan salads, stuffed vegetables and local wine, while the Old Town offers a far wider range of restaurants and meze bars. Breakfast at the hotel is the usual start to the day before excursions. Service is that of a small city hotel, with staff able to help with bus connections, car hire and day trips to Elafonisi, Balos and the Samaria Gorge. The location on a main road means that traffic noise can reach some rooms, so light sleepers may wish to request an inner or higher room. For visitors who arrive by hire car, parking arrangements should be confirmed in advance. Room types, breakfast hours and the opening season should be verified with the hotel before booking. Bakeries and small shops along Kissamou Street handle everyday needs such as snacks and water.