Nothing could have been better.

Thomais did everything to make our stay in Chania perfect. She went out of her way to help us with ideas about places to go, places to eat, how to use postal services, where to park. Her breakfasts were exceptional, and the level of her care for us was extraordinary.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, everything was wonderful.

Everything was wonderful. I really loved the balcony and after exhausting myself walking everywhere in the morning, spent many happy hours reading on the gorgeous balcony. The plants in the outside area are beautiful. It's a fantastic spot - although it's in the middle of the old town, it's exceptionally quiet. Thomais and Katerina are so amazingly kind, they really make you feel at home, it's a brilliant place to stay. And Thomas's cooking is fantastic! The studio is very clean too.

Stayed in October 2023

Central to Chania in a lovely historic building. Lovely Thomais and her daughter really made us feel welcome and looked after us well.

Stayed in September 2023

Location was great! Staff was helpful. It was amazing to stay in Old Town in the middle of all that is going on!

Stayed in October 2023

The Madonna Studios is located at the old Port of Chania on a quiet and beautiful street. The building itself is an old traditional house built with local rocks, which makes it very cool in the warm summer of Creta. Ms. Thomais, the owner, took great care of us. She would cook for us traditional local treats from Chania region and narrate the story of the city. A wonderful and warm experience.

Stayed in August 2023

The room was nice but nothing spectacular which is to be expected in the old town. The host Thomais is the most wonderful person. She is welcoming and helpful. From giving recommendations for beaches, attractions and restaurants. Every morning at you time she makes delicious pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice. One afternoon she even made us from scratch a traditional ice cream. It feels like you are staying with your grandmother. It was amazing.

Stayed in August 2023

not the case

The location is marvelous, in the bosom of the old town yet on a very quiet and tiny street. We loved this Cretan experience, where Thomais (the owner of the property) and her neighbors were sitting sometimes late afternoons chatting together and answering the questions of passing tourists (taking photos). Their calm, relaxed and warm attitude is something you rarely see today. Thomais is such a hardworking and generous lady, cooking apple pie, cheese pie and other cookies for us and inviting us to fresh orange juice all the time. She is very helpful, thoughtful of her clients and at the same time discrete and gentle. Thomais particularly enjoys cleanliness and as a matter of fact she insists on changing all the towels every day. Everything is very clean and tidy. She facilitates a cosy and a personal experience (which is very different from a hotel). We immediately felt part of the family, not strangers. It's something delicate and warm in her that makes you love her. There is nothing we missed during our stay at Madonna. Another thing we appreciated is the long term work relation she has with a taxi driver, who picked up from the airport and back and who is willing to give tourists a lot of information about Chania and its surroundings. Well, we left two personal objects there just to make sure we will return at Madonna Studios. Thank you Thomais for everything!

Stayed in August 2023

There was nothing we disliked about the stay, however on first arrival we did have difficulty finding the apartment inside the old town and finding a place to park the car outside of the town.

The old town atmosphere everywhere around the apartment was wonderful. The apartment itself was very charming and comfortable. The hostess was exceptionally hospitable - she frequently provided us with fresh orange juice and her homemade snacks, and she offered to help us with other travel needs.

Stayed in August 2023

None.. So far so good.

The hotel is located in heart of Chania. But, main reason why we like very much is owner of the facility. She is one of a kind, thoughtful, helpful and she makes us like we stay at a place we've known for several years.. excellent and we definitely visit her again!

Stayed in July 2023

Great traditional accommodation and hospitality provided by the host. Location is perfect right in the old town, yet it’s also nice and quiet.

Stayed in July 2023

Everything. I love being there and I can’t wait to come back. I was traveling with my 1 year old baby Luca and we feel at home. She is the best, she make us feel comfortable and help us with absolutely everything we need. I miss the fresh orange juice, the food, the neighbors.. highly recommended

Stayed in July 2023

Most amazing place to stay. The host was absolutely lovely, the location was perfect and the apartment was great and really generous in size compared to where we stayed elsewhere.

Stayed in July 2023

Everything was perfect

There are not enough words to express how good was our experience at Madonnas studios. Everything was perfect. Clean beautiful rooms in a beautiful quite street at the old town, best location, free parking near by and above all the best service you can ask for. Thomais is there to help in everything every second of the. And the treats! Cake, cookies, ice cream yogurt. Thank you Thomais we will come again for sure!

Stayed in July 2023

Everything was perfect

Thomais was absolutely a wonderful host. We were completely spoilt with her hospitality and special treats throughout our stay. Our stay in Chania was enhanced by staying at this property. The location is also excellent. Close to the Old Town but located in a quiet position. We had a restful sleep each night without noise disturbance. We came by bus to Chania, and found it a easy 20 minute walk to this location.

Stayed in May 2023

The owner was fabulous. extremely helpful and she made us delicious cheese pie with honey and biscuits

excellent location and very quiet

Stayed in February 2023

Thomais is an amazing woman, so kind, good-hearted and generous! Everyday another homemade treat. A haven in the hustle and bustle of the old city of Chania

Stayed in October 2022

nothing

wonderful person in charge. great breakfasts. very responsive

Stayed in September 2022

This was a slice of heaven in old town Chania. Fantastic location and extremely peaceful. The homemade cakes, pies, biscuits and orange juice were delicious ! thanks for an amazing stay

Stayed in September 2022

Amazing location on a beautiful and cosy street, very close to everything we needed, great room with one balcony outside and one terrace inside, full of light and with traditional decorations. Full of flowers everywere. Madam Thomais, our host, was very helpful and welcoming, she made us homemade cookies and pie and during our two weeks stay it felt like being with family. We had a wonderful time there!

Stayed in August 2022

Such a happy time at Madonna studios. A wonderful authentic base for our first trip to Crete. Although centrally located in the old town it’s tucked away in its own charming alley. We had the top floor apartment that had two balconies one of which was super spacious and private it was like another room. Thomas the owner her lovely dog and family made us feel so welcome. I really feel we will. R back. 10/10

Stayed in September 2022

The bed was too hard for me.

Loved the location in the old town. Friendly and helpful owner who knows how to spoil her guests. I recommend it to others, I will definitely come back myself.

Stayed in July 2022

Amazing position, in the nicest little street of the old town, very nice apartments, and a lovely woman that takes care of guests as they were her family members! The apple pie she cooks is fantastic. A must go 😍

Stayed in July 2022

The small balcony is an oasis of calmness. Thomais, the host provides fresh orange juice and various delicious cakes and biscuits for a truly warm welcome. She is always around, does everything possible for you to have a relaxing, satisfying stay. The place is right at the most beautiful part of the old city, yet still quiet and cozy. Thanks a lot for the exceptional hospitality!

Stayed in July 2022

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Stayed in July 2022