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Ink is a small hotel in the very center of medieval old town of Rethymno near by the Venice port and the Fortezza fortress. The warm rooms with the rustic wooden decoration will provide you a comfortable stay.

It is composed from two separate old historic buildings of 1700bc, that used as printing shop, as the name is inspired form that, and as a guest house from University of Crete, where many important persons stayed there. The buildings constitute historic spot of Rethymno’s life.
Located under the shadow of imposing Fortezza fortress that pirate Barbarosa invaded and few steps from the sea and the medieval port of Venice merchandiser, that trades goods from all over the world.

The Building of Ink that was used as a printing shop, was publishing the newspaper “ΑΓΩΝ” -Struggle- from the layer Fotakis that later became congressman and Athens prosecutor.
The central building known as “Europe House” was a unique guest house of the university of Crete. The university’s guests are professors, researchers that give important lectures with special meaning to the scientific & local community. Also, art exhibitions are part of the scene of Ink Hotel.

You will meet and contact with travelers from all over the world, that is common to gather at lounge and share their journey stories.

Walking around the streets of Ink you will discover alleys that knights passing by with horses, little local luncheonette with delicious food, fresh salads and juices. And of course, this very alive area has hot bars that will serve you the most amazing frozen cocktails of summer!

Special attractions:

Visit the Egyptian Lighthouse builded 1830 in the Venice port.

Revival of tradition Cretan wedding.
In the middle of August is taking place a major event that over 300 people taking place, they are acting the bride, the best men and all the families. Tradition music players with folk Cretan uniforms, horses and choirs are escorting the groom to take the bride from her house. Few minutes later a phantasmagoric fiesta begin with a lot of dance, tradition food and all people are welcome.

Renaissance Festival.

In the late of September is taking place a unique festival that travels you back to another era. The theme of the festival inspired from the renaissance and during of it is taking place music concerts, piano recital at the conservatory, theater performances, actions for kids.




Art:
Except the Fortezza fortress and the Archaeological museum, a visit to the contemporary art & folklore museum is recommended.

Shopping:
Arkadiou street is the perfect choice for your shopping and your walk. You can find shops with traditional products, special summer offers at clothes and Greek souvenirs.


Easy access to the old city and trade shops, to the public transportation, low cost municipal parking.

The housekeeping is every 2 days.

Recently renovated: June 2019
Parking extra charge upon availability.
Quiet Hours & Respect for Other Guests

To ensure a peaceful and comfortable stay for everyone, guests are kindly requested to respect quiet hours from 23:00 to 08:00.

Loud music, parties, excessive noise and any activities that may disturb other guests or neighbouring residents are not permitted.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.