The location of Barbara Studios is perfect; very near to the old town of Rethymno. Panos and Iro are really kind hosts, they made a very warm welcome to us, and they gave us very good suggestions for where to go. And the home-made cakes we got every two days were delicious! We highly recommend this accomodation.

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Stayed here for just two nights but it was so perfect that it felt longer. After a very friendly welcome we were surprised by a beautiful room, which had been recently renovated and looked absolutely stunning.I just loved the towels in the bathroom which were folded in animal shapes and there was a delicious treat for us in the fridge.We could have spend here much longer and we will definitely come back some day!

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Just back from our fifth visit to Barbara Studios and once again amazed by both the standard of accommodation and the warm welcome we received from Panos and Iro. This couple really know hhow to make you feel at home. Location and decor of the apartments are second to none.

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Barbara Studios is well located in a quiet street in the Old Town. We had a balcony which is lovely to sit on for breakfast,etc. The host provided coffee and juice as well and we had a two level space which gave each of us privacy. They are very helpful arranging taxis,etc and places to go.

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Great location and a reasonable price and great hosts. The room was spacious, but the shower was small. Be advised that the key fob must be used to turn the electricity on to run the AC, thus the room might not cool down on hot days for 30 minutes or more once the fob is inserted.

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Panos and Iro did everything possible to make our three days with them special. Iro knew where we could find an early and hardy breakfast. Panos directed us to the best mezes in town. They have tastefully renovated Iro's family home into a home away from home for their guests.

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This was our second stay in Rethymnon, and we shall certainly stay at Barbara Studios when we come again.The building is a beautiful old Venetian house close to the harbour in the Old Town. Our room was spacious and airy, with a bathroom and a private balcony - and the owners, Panos and Iro - took great care to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Despite being so centrally located, the house was very quiet and peaceful, and the comfortable mattresses ensured a good night's sleep.All in all, this was a lovely experience of the homely hospitality for which Cretans are famed, and I would recommend Barbara Studios to anyone.

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Ένας υπέροχος χώρος στην καρδιά της πόλης. Πραγματικά σε απόσταση αναπνοής βρίσκεσαι στην παλιά πόλη. Το δωμάτιό ήταν καθαρό, προσεγμένο, περιποιημένο, βολικό και άνετο. Έχει εναν μικρο χώρο για κουζίνα και ένα μπαλκονάκι το οποίο απολαύσαμε και καταχαρήκαμε. Ολοι τους εκεί είναι πολύ ευγενικοί και εξυπηρετικοί. Πρόθυμοι να μας βοηθήσουν, να μας εξηγήσουν, να μας κατατοπίσουν. Η τιμή του δωματίου είναι αρκετά καλή συγκριτικά με άλλα καταλύματα και σχετικά με την τοποθεσία του.

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Μοναδικη αισθηση κρητικης φιλοξενιας σε ενα χωρο προσεγμενο και φιλικο!!! Το Barbara Studios ειναι η οικογενεια σου σε ενα μερος που δεν γνωριζεις κανεναν!!!Ολα βρισκονται διπλα σου και δεν χρειαζεσαι καν μεταφορικο μεσο!!!Σιγουρα θα ηθελα να μεινω εκει για παντα!!!

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This is a charming place full of quirky rooms and spaces to sit and relax. hosts are great and I had a lovely time here. Close to the old town, bus station and beach so perfectly placed for a stay in rethymnon.

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Thank you very much to Iro and Panos for such a friendly, hospitable welcome to Barbara studios! Barbara studios is located right in Rethymno 's old town, a very short walk from the beautiful Venitian harbour. Our room had a mezzanine floor for the bed and a kitchenette/living room as well as a shower room and erandah. There are also lovly shared garden areas to sit in. Most of all we appreciated the helpfulness and welcome from hosts and staff. We would especially recommend visiting Crete outside the tourist season. It is quiet and peaceful but the weather is beautiful.

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Excellent place! The room was clean and pleasant, and the host Panos very nice! The location is perfect, close to the center and many good restaurant, not far from the port and the beach. I'll come back!

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Perfect location in the heart of Old Town of Rethymnon.....Very spacious room, completly new, comforable and cozyThe staff was always extremly kind.We enjoyed very much our stayingThank you ! Reny & Taxis

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This place is amazing! Great location, extra comfortable beds and the most wonderful hosts I encountered during my five weeks in Crete. Would absolutely return and highly recommend! They made me feel so welcome, safe and comfortable. The complimentary raki is amazing too! Clean and quiet this place is something really special.

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Panos & Iro made us feel so welcome, Ito even stayed up late to greet us and brought us some cake, she gave us home made cake everyday! Along with fresh orange juice and a small bottle of Raki. Our apartment was lovely, with a small balcony. You are in the centre for everything you need!Thank you both once again, we will be coming back to see you.Jayne & Michael from Cyprus

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This is one of those places that helps solidify my opinion that boutique, family-run hotels and studios are the way to go, to be able to travel abroad, in comfort, as a couple on a budget. Panos and Iro were infinitely helpful, so kind, and the raki and treats in the room were a nice touch. The hand-drawn map in the room was very helpful, and we greatly appreciated the recommendations to restaurants where THEY eat, where not only the food is good but the staff is friendly. I also really liked the recycling, and that the electricity in the room turns off every time you leave, since the room key is attached to the socket key. Their home is perfectly located in old Rethymno and we fell absolutely in love with their sweet dog! Thanks again!!!!

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Everything about this place was superb. We were greeted by the most friendly, energetic hostess who checked us in earlier and showed us a map of Rethymnon with her highlights and recommendations. The room was spacious, clean, and nicely designed. You can tell that the management places a lot of care into every little detail. The room was VERY well equipped (wifi, iron, hairdryer, dishes, etc). They left us treats: raki, sweets, etc. --- a much-appreciated gesture! Barabara Studios is in a great location, central yet tucked away so you'll get some rest. Excellent place!

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We spent our last night in Barbara Studios and enjoyed our short stay very much. The room was newly renovated and had a very pleasant atmosphere. Barbara Studios is next to all Major attractions in Rethymnon, surrounded by nice tavernas and Restaurants. Host Panos was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend a stay there!!!

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We enjoyed our time at barbara studios.good price, clean room, great bed, nice persons.We stayed there for two nights and we would come back.You need to book a long time in advance, else it could be troblesome to get a room.

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This is a little gem; perfect position right behind the Venetian harbour, beautifully restored rooms, pretty garden to sit in and roof terrace, very helpful owners who are on site every day, excellent price - just can't be faulted. After a few nights here we moved to another part of the island and stayed in a 5* hotel - we much preferred this apartment. It is perfect for strolling out to the restaurants in the evening and the beach during the day. Free parking is very close by, we were even collected at midnight by our host as we'd foolishly got lost driving into the port.Rooms have kettles, coffee and little snacks and each day a freshly homemade cake appeared - yummy, as well as a little bottle of really nice raki. The shower room is excellent and stocked with shower gel and shampoo.I cannot recommend this apartment highly enough.

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These apartments were in a great location set within the old town and metres from bars and restaurants but also set in a quiet street away from the road.On arrival Iro and Panos were very helpful and gave us a map highlighting all recommended restaurants, meze bars, ATMs etc. which on recommendation took us to some lovely restaurants where the food was first class, the best being next door which was called "Alana's".The apartments had a lovely cool courtyard where you could relax and a lovely roof terrace where you could sit with a nice glass of wine.The apartment was clean and big enough for our six day visit and little goodies like cake and biscuits were left in the room by the owners. If we could find small faults they would be that the room needs a kettle as it's self catering and we had to boil a saucepan for a cup of tea and the towels should be changed more often in the bathroom but apart from that all was fine.We would recommend these apartments to anyone for a visit to Rythimnon. Thanks to Panos and Iro for a lovely stay and their lovely hospitality.

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I booked a delux room at the Barbara Studio - and it was amazing - room was located in the area of hamam from 14th century - stone walls...just amazing. Owners of the place are the couple, they were wery friendly and helpfull - helped to carry all our luggage to the room and back.

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Get a bottle of wine and enjoy the view from the roof top: The castle, harbour and the old town. The owner is amazing. He spent 30 minutes to give us advice. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom is actually clean (unlike many other hotels on Crete).

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We spent only three nights at Barbara Studios but our stay was the most memorable hotel/inn experience that we've had in a long time. We were upgraded to the deluxe room and the owners, Panos and Iro, were so hospitable and friendly. We arrived late at night and Panos walked to our taxi, which stopped a street away, and greeted us. He helped us with our luggage and introduced us to our room. Orange juice was provided for us everyday, melba toast and condiments, tea and coffee. Freshly baked sweet treats were also left in our kitchenette each day which was lovely when we arrived back in our room in the late afternoon. Panos and Iro's home is absolutely beautiful. The courtyard and entrance is ideallic and has a garden area and great roof terrace. A local map of Rethymnon is provided, with Panos and Iro's personal restaurant recommendations. Our stay was excellent and the facilities were simply amazing. So personal, warming and special. It felt like a Cretan second home (a very luxurious one)!P.s keep an eye out for Panos and Iro's very cute little dog.

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Don't hecitate about this place because it as good as perfect can be. The host Panos and his wife are very kind and take very good care to all of there guests. The rooms are cleaned every day and you will get freshly homemade cakes, juice, raki and other useful food basics.They tought a lot about saving energy with different systems which work very well, like an automatically turning of airconditioning in case of an open door. The airco works great by the way, even with 35+ celcius you can make it comfortably cool.The building has a nice garden and roof terras where you have a good view over the town and also can see a lot of stars. The location of Barbara studios is in the centre of Rethymnon very near to 3 good parking lots which cost 8-10 euro's a day and are 24 hours accessible. Old town and the restaurants are like 30 seconds walking. The beach is about 10minutes walking although we went to another more beautiful and less crowded beach called Episkopi 20min driving or with a taxi about 20 euro, also a bus stop is very nearby.Conclusing: almost nothing to complain, the only thing I missed was a candle at the balcony for those beautiful evenings. Just book this place and enjoy a nice relaxing vacation in Rethymnon!

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Rethymno is a very sweet little town blessed with good weather and warm welcoming people. Love the Cretans, always pleasant and helpful - and with a good sense of humour. We were lucky to stay in Barbara studios. Panos and his wife are a lovely couple that know how to make guests feel like they are home. Everyday you can find sweets and cakes on your dining table and a fresh juice and raki in your fridge. These treats made every morning even more special! The studio is very well equipped, nicely decorated and with a little balcony. Every night we could sit in our balcony, with a cold raki watching the stars. The studio is also very well located, close to nice restaurants, the old port and the fortezza. One tip, around 20h is the sunset to be enjoyed in the fortezza. If you come to Rethymno, I strongly advise you to stay here and be delighted with the simple pleasures that this little city as to offer.

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We've just got back from a week's stay at Barbara Studios. This was a really convenient location to stay while we explored Rethymno and the surrounding area, and provided good value for money. As many other reviews have stated, however, our stay was made really special by how friendly and hospitable our hosts Panos and Iro were. They were always on hand if we needed anything and provided good tips on where to go locally; the room was cleaned spotlessly every day; the fridge was filled up with juice and home-baked goodies daily; and it really felt like we were staying with friends or family instead of in a hotel. The room was slightly old fashioned and the bathroom small, but it was charming and everything worked just fine. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning kept us cool at night. Our balcony faced a sunny rooftop where every evening some cats and kittens came to play and chase each other, and beyond that you could see the sea. We had such a great holiday - thank you to everyone at Barbara Studios! - Helena and Joe

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Lovely place & lovely people! Panos & Iro go the extra mile to make everything perfect during your stay. Home made lemonade, raki, & fresh cakes every day, how great is that? Toiletries & hairdryer are provided as well as iron. Plenty of cupboard space & a small kitchen area with a fridge. We had a room on the top floor with views over the town & the sea in the distance. There is also a roof garden with great views. Location is ideal for the Old Town but far enough out not to be noisy. We will definitely book again if we go back to Rethymno.

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Iro and Panos made us feel so welcome and provided us with such helpful advice during our visits. We spent two nights in this delightful town on our way to and from Heraklion and Chania. Our first room on the second floor was a large double room with an extra bed settee, plenty of cupboard space, a small kitchen area, balcony, toilet and shower. On our return a few days later we were given a recently renovated stylish en-suit room combining traditional and modern decor; perfect for our all too short stay.

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We have stayed here many times now and our hosts Pano and Iro have always been most pleasant and helpful. The studios are very well kept and tastefully decorated and are situated in a quiet street in the old town close to all the restaurants and bars. We will be returning here again in September.

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Just returned from a short break in Rethymno, staying at Barbara Studios. Lovely apartment, with great facilities, in a fantastic location at the heart of the old town, literally a minutes walk from the old harbour & some great restaurants, and 10 minutes from the beautiful Fortezza. Panos & Iro made me feel really welcome, & the local map & info they left me with was very helpful(much more useful than the map in the guidebook!). Iro's sweet treats left in the fridge each day were a guilty pleasure!! They also arranged my taxi transfer from the airport, which was very comfortable & stress free. Would definitely recommend & will stay at Barbara studios again if revisiting Rethymno. Thankyou!!

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Well-located near to the port and within a short walk to the bus station, I've stayed here a number of times over recent years. I typically use it as a stopover en route to or from the south coast (bus timings can mean that flight connections aren't always possible in one day). It's always a bonus to my trip as the hosts are so welcoming and generous. I've stayed in different rooms, a single room, double room or studio when with friends, and all of them have been well-furnished and pleasant. Some have balconies, others are inward facing, but I remember enjoying the garden courtyard when I stayed in the single room on the ground floor - lovely!

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Panos and Iro (the hosts) were the nicest we met in Greece. They helped to take our bags, to find a place to park the car and made a small snack on the night we arrived (since it was very late). Also, they prepared a small guide of the city and gave useful hints. The room is very big and self-sufficient (you can even cook if you want).You cannot park close to the hotel, since it's in a restricted street. However, Panos will guide you to the closest parking spot where you can leave your car for the stay. You can and should do everything on foot at Rethymno, it's much better. The hotel is very well located. The bed was very small for 2 people (although the room is very big). The shower place is small and so is the curtain (which makes it complicated to take a shower without wetting all the bathroom). In the morning, there is some noise from the houses just beside. And when you arrive, make sure to ask them to give you guidance since you can't reach the entrance by car (restricted street).Even considering those points above, we definitely recommend staying here if coming to the city!

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My opinion is very short: the best studios of Rethymno. And the best expression of the Cretan kindness. So I would like to thank Iro&Panos, and Lili, once more for their hospitality during the days we stayed at Barbara. It is our third time there, and I hope not the last, cause we love it. For example, I have never celebrated my wife´s birthday with the manager of my hotel... But Barbara, so clean, so pacific, so friendly, is very different, and we got it. That´s the key: I go and, simply, I enjoy the live.

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My wife and I stayed in Barbara Studios Rethymno, without having booked ahead, ie phoning when we arrived in Rethymno. Although not on the premises at the time (It was Cretan Siesta Time), Iro left a family function to greet us, and in fact came out to guide us for the last few hundred metres of our journey. The room was fine, and very well set up for self-catering, with a supermarket and bakery very close by. We had a lovely Balcony where we had our breakfasts, and on a longer stay would have probably used the roof as well. The courtyard is also a delight, offering the benefits of being outdoors, whilst being behind the front door of the premises.The main characteristic of our brief stay though was the level of care and hospitality provided by both Iro and Panos. Their profession is clearly a vocaton to them, and their attention to detail, eg, leaving little treats plus soft drinks in the fridge just helped us to feel very cared for, and all at a very reasonable price. I wish more hotels would strive towards this level of care. Many thanks Iro and Panos.

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Only stayed the 2 nights and wish we had stayed longer we enjoyed Rethymnon so much. We had just booked one studio for the 2 nights, but were advised by Panos to take another room , which he gave us at a great price. He was right the 2 rooms worked out well. Panos came out with us to where we had parked the car to make sure it was in the right area due to the road works. We were given a map and really enjoyed wondering round the town, we spent a morning at the fort, and an afternoon swimming in the sea. It was just wonderful, we ate at the restaurant just opposite the door twice it was so good; we were pleased with our choice. Just wished we had stayed longer.

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The couple were very friendly and helpful, providing a hand drawn map of the town with colour coded points of information eg ATM, supermarket, etc. The room was large and clean and furnished with attention to detail: the room had complimentary coffee, tea, juice, cake and raki). Really nice location in old town near a supermarket, the harbour, and lots of nice restaurants. The towels were fresh and didn't have that hotel vinegar smell which I loved!! The room also had kitchenette facilities (fridge/mini freezer, cafetière, microwave and stove top hob, crockery and utensils) which were great for storing our bottles of water for the day but had the potential to do more! The not so good sides: en suite toilet was quite small and the shower was also quite small so difficult to move around in. Also we had the street level room so it was a little bit noisy (although the street is not a Main Street by any standard). It was perfect for us and I'd recommend it for both short and long term stays in Rethymnon!

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We had a wonderful stay at Barbara Studios,the room was superb and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again in the future.The bathroom was particularly stunning as it was an old Turkish bath. The bed was really comfy and the communal areas were great, particularly the roof terrace, which was brilliant to up to at night. Panos and Iro were perfect hosts, this was the best place we stayed in our 3 weeks in Crete.

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We have stay there several times,and we enjoy every time we go there the Cretan Hospritality,Panos and Iro are Always there for what ever are your needs,On the evening you should try the cretan raki and the Cretan dishes which they ofefr by heart by the lovely couple which runs the hotel

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We really enjoyed our stay at Barbara studio. They really make you feel welcome, with lots of recommendations, nice little details. They really try to make your stay enjoyable. Don't hesitate to book here if you stay in Rethymnon!

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Everything was just great! We were warmly welcomed and taken down in a generous and great furnished apartment in the old town of Rethymnon. There we had a great time and enjoyed every evening in the middlet of locals the atmosphere. We will definitely come back and thank Panos and his girlfriend Iro for their hospitality!

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The apartment is loft style located in a quaint and charming building within the old town. Location is just a few blocks from the port but off a quiet street. It's a great value and our hosts were very helpful.

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What can I say, a perfect stay from start to finish. Beautiful large room with traditional Venetian stone walls and arches, with a large double bed, very well equipped kitchen with cooker/oven, kettle, fridge and toaster, as well as a bathroom. The room was spotless and cleaned every single day, with fresh towels left regularly or on demand if you leave them in the bath. We were greeted to a little selection of teas, coffee, honey, butter, crisp breads, home made brownies, squash and water. The squash was replenished every day and we were always left a little snack - sausage rolls, biscuits, chocolates etc, which was a lovely touch. Wifi is great in the rooms and there is a small library on the upstairs corridor. The rooftop terrace has great views of the Fortezza and the town, and there is a gorgeous garden at the back too. We were in Room 1, right by the front door, so we also had use of a little courtyard. The only thing about having this room is that you could hear the door buzzer and people coming in and out but it wasn't a problem and it was nice to have shuttered windows opening onto the street. The street is quiet yet literally a couple of minutes from the harbour and all the delights of the old town. We had a great welcome from Panos, who is very knowledgable about the old town restaurants if you don't know the place as well as we do! All in all, we can't wait to return for the Rethimno Carnival next year. Efharisto poli Panos ke Iro!

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Situated in the old town Barbara studios has a great location, but also close to the fort and free parking on the sea front. Facilities are good, but especially pleasing was the helpfulness of Iro & Panos. They provided maps and tourist advice, but the drinks and snacks were very welcome in the late summer heat. Would definitely stay here again.

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Our first stay at this place but our seventh in Rethymnon old town ,,We come here twice a year on average and won't be staying anywhere else in future ,,,,Fantastic room with an ideal location right by the harbour ,,Top class service as well ,,,Thank you so much Panos and Iro for a fantastic holiday,,,See you in March ,,,,

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Wonderful family business. Very helpful and kind. Great location for restaurants and night life. Late 20's couple. We went all over Crete and felt this was a fun area to stay in and walked around late at night.

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Sehr gemütliche Unterkunft, äußerst netter Gastherr, super Lage, auf der Dachterasse kann man sich abends noch gemütlich zusammensetzen; obwohl kein Frühstück angeboten wird, wird Orangensaft, Zwieback, Butter, Marmelade und Kuchen im Zimmer bereitgestellt;

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Estuvimos en un apartamento bonito, cuidado, limpio. Muy amplio, donde puedes pasar largas estancias cómodamente. La habitación era a pie de calle, en pleno centro, y no se escuchaba nada del exterior. La insonorización era fantástica.La pareja que lo lleva era súper atenta y la verdad es que multiplican por dos el valor de esta habitación. Sólo íbamos a estar una noche y aun así, durante 20 minutos, nos explicaron con un mapa hecho a mano todos los sitios que nos recomendaban. También nos acompañaron a buscar aparcamiento, que no nos costó encontrar a pesar de estar en pleno centro. Todo con una sonrisa y amabilidad excepcional.Además, nos dejaron postres caseros de cortesía, zumo y para poder preparar el desayuno. Está situado en una zona inmejorable, todo a mano. En conjunto una experiencia fantástica (porque lo llamaría experiencia) gracias en muy buena parte a sus propietarios pero también al encanto del lugar, una gran casa con apartamentos y un patio interior luminoso donde los clientes podemos tomar el café, relajarnos y conversar.Si volvemos a Rethymno, sin duda volveremos aquí.

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Un endroit très chaleureux, accueilli comme des rois, studio complet, beau et moderne. A proximité de tout le nécessaire. Sous le charme dès l'arrivée et encore maintenant !A essayer sans hésitation !

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Ho soggiornato per soli 2 giorni, e tanti bastano per capire cos'è la "filoxenia" e come la mettono in pratica qui al Barbara Studios. Ottima e spaziosa stanza in posizione strategica al centro storico di Rethimnon. La strada è abbastanza tranquilla.Iro, il proprietario, ci ha fatto trovare in camera -tutto offerto- del raki (grappa tipica), delle fette biscottate, della marmellata, della ciambella, il necessario per un caffè o un the, una bottiglia grande di succo d'arancia.Ci ha anche fornito una simpaticissima mappa con i posti chiave in cui mangiare, i posti più interessanti e via dicendo.Il giorno dopo, tornati dal mare, ecco altre splendide sorprese: la bottiglia di succo d'arancia (che avevamo finito perchè assetati), era stata riempita nuovamente, inoltre nel frigo c'erano altri due deliziosi dolcetti al cioccolato.La cosa che mi ha lasciato di stucco è che non solo avevano pulito la stanza, ma avevano addirittura messo in ordine le nostre magliette che, stanchi per il viaggio, avevamo lasciato un po' sul divano in disordine, e avevano persino messo in ordine le boccette di shampo e bagnoschiuma! Ci siamo sentiti un po' in colpa per essere stato un po' disordinati!Insomma, tutto di una gentilezza squisita, e di una qualità elevatissima rispetto al prezzo che è assolutamente contenuto.10 e lode!

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Les propriétaires sont accueillants, chaleureux et plein de petites attentions! Ils ont été de très bons conseils sur les endroits à voir et visiter ainsi que sur les endroits où se restaurer ou boire un verre. Nous avions réservé la chambre rénovée qui était parfaite et joliment décorée. Merci pour cet excellent séjour!

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Nous avons passé une nuit dans ce B&B. La maison est très bien située dans la partie historique de Rethymnon tout proche du port, ce qui permet d'être tout de suite immerger dans la ville. Cette dernière possède un cachet attachant où l'on se sent tout de suite bien. L'appartement est très propre, la literie est très bonne et le coin kitchinette permet de se restaurer. Pour le petit déjeuner, biscotte, beurre, confiture, yaourt et jus d'orange sont mis à disposition dans la cuisine.

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La maison est situé au cœur du centre historique à deux pas du vieux port. Iro et Panos sont toujours disponible pour donner de bons conseils pou visiter les environs.La batisse est très belle. Mes enfants ont adoré cette maison. Seul inconvénient, nous avons eu la chambre au bout du couloir, sous les toits,il y faisait très chaud. La clim soufflait directement sur la literie.

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Young Iro and Panos are very committed to give you all the informations you need for your stay, in a friendly and informal atmosphere. The room we stay in had all you need, with a pleasant attention to details, that make the difference.

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Отличный бутик-отель.Красивое старое строение,тихая улица,но в самом центре достопримечательностей.В 100 метрах старя крепость(очень красивое место,советую прогуляться перед заходом солнца в районе 19.00).Минусы-очень слабый кондиционер,кровать очень маленькая для двоих человек.Пляжа рядом нет.

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Une chambre au cœur de la vieille ville, bien équipée, avec un petit balcon.Un accueil très sympathique, café, thé, confitures, beurre et petites pâtisseries maison à disposition tous les jours. Ménage quotidien. Une vraie bonne adresse !

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Η τοποθεσία του δε θα μπορούσε να είναι πιο ιδανική αφού από την μια πόρτα βρισκόμασταν στο λιμάνι επάνω κ στα πιο συμπαθητικά καφενεδάκια της πόλης κ από την άλλη πόρτα, στα δύο βήματα ήμασταν στο κεντρικότερο σημείο της. Το τρίκλινο δωμάτιο με την ιδιωτική αυλίτσα ενδείκνυται για παρέες κ χαλάρωση οποιαδήποτε ώρα της μέρας. Είναι μεγάλο, ευρύχωρο, δροσερό κ πολύ βολικό ακόμα κι αν μένουν τρεις γυναίκες μαζί! Η Αργυρώ κ ο Πάνος δε θα μπορούσαν να είναι πιο ευγενικοί κ πιο εξυπηρετικοί. Μας σύστησαν τα καλύτερα μέρη για φαγητό κ ποτό ανάλογα πάντα με τον τρόπο διασκέδασης του καθενός. Μείναμε μόνο ένα βράδυ αλλά υποσχεθήκαμε ότι θα ανανεώσουμε την επίσκεψη μας στο Ρέθυμνο κ φυσικά χωρίς καμία σκέψη για το που θα μείνουμε.

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Arrivati a Rethymno abbiamo prenotato al Barbara Studios confortati dalle ottime recensioni e dall'ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo della struttura. Arrivati all'Hotel, abbiamo trovato ad accoglierci il cordialissimo Panos, che gestisce la struttra insieme alla moglie Iro. La nostra sistemazione era in uno studios ricavato in un piano seminterrato meravigliosamente ristrutturato e dotato di tutti i comfort, fra i quali, oltre ad aria condizionata e wi fi anche una cucina attrezzata per fare colazione o volendo cucinare.Insomma, un mini appartamento a tutti gli effetti, con un bagno molto spazioso.Se alle caratteristiche degli alloggi ed alla strategicità della posizione (in centro e dietro il porto vecchio)si somma la disponibilità dei gestori, è facile capire perchè io consigli il Barbara Studios come il miglior posto in cui alloggiare a Rethymno.

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Третья гостиница,где мы останавливались в Греции.Просторный номер,очень приветливый хозяин Панос,расположение в центре старого города.Сам город очень красивый,история на каждом углу.Единственный минус- маленьких размеров кровать,для двоих она не подходит.

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Nos alojamos 2 noches en Barbara Studios y desde que nos recibió Paros, el trato fue excelente. Nos entregó un mapa hecho por ellos con todo tipo de recomendaciones (restaurantes, bares, panadería, etc)En cuanto apareció Iros y le dijimos "Hola", se dibujó una sonrisa en su cara y empezó a conversar con nosotros en español. Cada día, tuvo algún " dulce " detalle.El lugar es un antiguo palacete veneciano y nuestra habitación era muy amplia. Por las mañanas, hacía tanto calor que no podíamos disfrutar de nuestro balcón particular pero pudimos compensarlo desayunando en la azotea compartida con excelentes vistas a la fortaleza.Paros e Iros, forman una pareja increíble de anfitriones y ojalá podamos volver , sin duda, repetiríamos con ellos.

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I booked Barbara Studios over the internet, because I liked the way the setting and the rooms looked in the photos. The moment I got there I felt like I was part of the family or a good friend visiting, this is how nice Panos and Argyro and Argyro's parents were.The room was fantastic, spacious, well presented, done up with great taste and very very relaxing.I should add that there was housekeeping service daily. In a few words it was a lot more than I expected. Plus Barbara Studios are in walking distance from practically everything in the old part of the city of Rethymno.If I am to go to Rethymno again, which I hope will happen, I will most definitely do myself a favour and look for a room there, hoping that there is one there for me.

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Idéalement situé au coeur de la vieille ville de Rethymnon (station de bus à 10min à pieds, forteresse à 2 pas et vieux port à quelques enjambées), ce havre de paix rendra votre séjour inévitablement des plus agréables. Dans cette très belle et calme pension de famille, appartement grand, propre avec balcon privatif nous concernant (idéal pour profiter de la fin de journée). Sans oublier l'accueil extrêmement chaleureux de Panos et de sa compagne Iro. Très avenants et disponibles, ils vous gâtent de petites attentions (jus de fruit dans le frigo, pâtisserie maison et tartines pour le petit déjeuner, conseils (judicieux et pertinents) de restaurants (Alana, quel regal !!) et de découvertes à faire dans les alentours / on a adoré Preveli et Plakias sur la côte sud...). Deux sourires qui font au chaud au coeur, que l'on est triste de quitter et qui donnent envie de revenir. On aimerait être reçus ainsi partout. Alors un grand merci à vous Panos et Iro.

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Très bien situé puisque dans la zone piétonne de la vieille ville, ce petit hôtel est plein de charme, comme ses gérants :) Les chambres sont chichement décorées mais le lieu - authentique- est tellement bien mis en valeur, avec les éclairages, les bassins de poissons, les plantes, qu'on a plaisir à flemmarder à l'extérieur dans les différents patios. On se sent retiré du monde, relax, à l'abri au calme... On recommande !

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I was not sure what to expect from Barbara Studios before we arrived. I thought the rooms would be pretty basic, however, the room we stayed in (6) was lovely - spacious and modern. It was also cleaned every day and a small piece of cake and some juice were left in the fridge (things you would not expect when paying for self-catering). There is no hob or space for preparing food in the room, which was not a problem for us as there is an abundance of amazing tavernas, restaurants and fast food places within walking distance. Just be clear that you are paying for a room only. The hosts will give you a map of the town with personal recommendations, and we found them to be helpful whenever we needed to ask for advice. In summary, a great place to stay with hospitable hosts, if you a young couple or travelling with friends and are looking for room only accommodation.

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Excellent accueil ,de passage ,nous ne sommes resté qu'une nuit.Petit coin de paradis super bien placé ,derrière le port en plein centre et à proximité de la forteresse .Merci à tous les deux !!! Et peux être à bientôt 

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Die Barabara Studios liegen direkt in der Altstadt, trotzdem ist es sehr schön ruhig. Direkt am Hafen und nur 15 Geh-Minuten zum Beach. Die Besitzer sind wundervolle Gastgeber. Man fühlte sich wie ein Teil der Familie. Im Zimmer wartete Raki auf uns und jeden Tag eine neue Köstlichkeit von Iro. Die Zimmer waren sauber und schön. Wir waren total begeistert!

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Die Studios Barabra befinden sich ein bisschen versteckt fast mitten in der Altstadt von Rethymno. Unser Zimmer war wunderschön eingerichtet, ziemlich groß und sehr sauber. Die Vermieter sind unglaublich nett und hilfsbereit. Es gab rein nichts zu beanstanden.

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We stayed 9 nights and enjoyed it so much. The room was spotlessly clean, every day. It was very comfortable, including the bed, and beach towels were a bonus for us. Panos and Iro were wonderful hosts, their map of restaurants and places to go was a fantastic resource. Every question was answered with a great suggestion, restaurants, sight-seeing, beaches...The building is lovely, with a nice roof terrace, and a great location close to the centre of the old town. Yet really quiet and peaceful.We never had problems parking, and were greeted everyday with a homemade sweet treat in the afternoon, along with orange juice and raki. We really recommend Barbara Studios, we will be back! Thanks again!

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Fantastic place. Stayed almost a week. Have some great memories and from a great location. Palos and his wife were amazing hosts. I could not ask for anything more. Clean, tidy, spacious, modern rooms. I would happily return on my next trip to Rythemno. Very highly recommended.

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The thing you realize straight away once you step in these studios is that this is not the average business oriented hotel. This is a place where the owners want you to spend a great time. They spent almost an hour with us providing maps, suggesting restaurants, giving tips on bars and cafe. I almost felt after few hours that I was a local. The studios are very well looked after, clean and fresh (the summer can be hot in Greece but the rooms were really cool)Highly suggested (tip: booked directly on their website, cheaper)

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Couldn't have asked for more - excellent hosts, brilliant location close to all amenities and in the old town, i.e. away from the somewhat trashy touristy trap extending eastwards. In summer the air conditioning seems necessary at night (to folks used to colder climes!) as the prevailing wind tends not to reach the apartments. Would recommend to business and recreational travellers alike.

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Stayed there for two nights. Homemade cakes and great hosts. The couple running the place are very friendly and they guide you about the city and the tourist traps. i'm pretty sure I'll be back to this place again :)

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I really recommend Barbara Studios Sohora to every one who doesn't want to be in a big hotel. In this studio you can be a part of the cretan live and explore the old town of Rethymnon just a few steps away. So the location is perfect.The apartment is lovely, very clean an perfect for 2 people. The owners are wonderful! The help you with everythin you need. They also gave us a self-made map of Rethymnon with all the must-do's, highlights, restaurants, supermarkets,... so nice :-)In my opinion it is just perfect! Go there, you won't regret it

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The room was lovely ! And the appartment is right in town centerPanos welcomed us with raki and a map of the city center; He was helpful and really nice. The morning we talk with Iro as nice as Panos who gives us a fantastic advice : to go to balos during our trip!We would have loved to stay for more nights!

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Rethymno es una joya mediterránea, secreta y feroz como la misma Creta, pero sonriente. Y ese gesto amable es el que te recibe en los apartamentos Barbara Studios, donde siempre están dispuestos a echarte una mano. Que te sientas como en casa, ese es para la pareja que lo gestiona su objetivo. Panos e Irw, dos personas excepcionales. Volver, volver, volver. Siempre.

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Für uns hätte es keine bessere Unterkunft sein können. Die sehr zentrale Lage zur Stadt und gleichzeitig zum Strand und zur Promenade machen diese Unterkunft ideal für alle die etwas sehen und erleben wollen aber auch gleichzeitig Ruhe und Entspannung am Strand suchen. Unübertroffen ist jedoch die freundliche und herzliche Gastfreundschaft mit der wir empfangen wurden und die uns während des gesamten Aufenthalts begleitet hat!

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Superbe établissement. Hôte très agréable, généreux et plein de bon conseils. Parfaitement situé en zone semi piétonne en plein cœur de la vieille ville ! Nous avons apprecié le calme, les terrasses ensoleillés et les discussions avec les hotestous simplement parfait.

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Es una maravilla. La pareja te atiende de una manera espectacular. Son muy amables.Te indican zonas a visitar y te orienten muy bien.Las habitaciones acogedoras. Muy limpias. Estas en pleno centro. Realmente para repetir Te reciben con café zumo o lo q te apetezca.

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Lugar 100% recomendable. Agradable en el recibimiento, gente muy dispuesto a dar lo mejor de sí. Bondadosos, amables, cercanos, dados al servicio. Lugar acogedor y cautivador. Volvería sin lugar a dudas. Creta y Rethymno tienen una particularidad llamada Barbara Studios.

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Wir haben uns selten so herzlich empfangen gefühlt. Alles ist äußerst liebevoll gestaltet, so dass wir uns während unseres Aufenthaltes sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Im Kühlschrank des Studios fanden wir Butter und Marmelade, es gab Knäckebrot und Zwieback und alles um Kaffee zu kochen und obendrein noch täglich ein kleines Stück Kuchen. Alles ist sauber und heimelig. Wenn wir wieder nach Rethymnon kommen, dann sicher wieder hier!

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A great location & Panos & Iro are very welcoming & provide a map with many local recommendations - very useful.The garden apartment had access to a very pleasant outdoor area & also access to the back door so no stairs to climb. Good car parking ( free) near the fort a few minutes walk away.

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Amazing place, really a gem within Rethymnon. The lovely couple running this property made us feel like we were family. The small things they did such as the cooled lemonade left in every room for guests, as well as the kind gesture of serving tea/coffee upon our arrival truly made an amazing impression.

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Ground floor room was spotlessly clean, with basic comfortable furnishings. Well appointed small kitchen & bathroom. Close to town centre/port and bus station. Friendly helpful owners live onsite & had provided small welcome pack & a map with helpful local information

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Fantastic people to stay with.Very helpful. ENJOYED every moment. Highly recommend staying here.Warm, family atmosphere. We will keep in our memories and hope we can return soon.We already miss this place and people. That was pleasure to spent our hunny moon there.

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Ottima location a un passo dal lungo mare nel cuore del centro storico di Rethymno. Gli appartamenti su tre piani hanno spazi comuni ricavati in un contesto suggestivo e curato. Noi abbiamo preso un appartamento da 2 e uno da 3 persone, che prevede una piccola mansarda con letto matrimoniale (un pò calda ma fornita di ventilatore e ac) e, al piano di sotto, un comodo divano letto, angolo cucina, fornito di tutto l'indispensabile per la prima colazione (compresi the, caffè, merendine e succhi) e piccolo terrazzo con un tavolino e due sedie; forse il bagno, e soprattutto la doccia, è un poco piccolo, ma tutto è pulito e molto curato. Fantastica l'accoglienza della giovane coppia che li gestisce e che ci ha dato numerose informazioni per sfruttare al meglio la nostra permanenza. Prenotate direttamente sul loro sito che vi faranno un ottimo prezzo! Presente parcheggio convenzionato al porto, anche se si trovano facilmente posti auto free nelle vicinanze.Consigliatissimo!

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Lovely, stylish, quiet and clean B&B with strategic location and wonderful services. They surprise you with a detailed map with personal writings and recommendations. You can find all things you need on it. They also leave you lovely desserts, small cakes and cold water in your fridge when they finish the cleansing every day. At the roof, you can see the mountain with snow as well. Superb value for money too.

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Charming, clean , friendly , well located, very good value for money, room had fantastic decoration with old Venetian stones walls in the midst of modern renovations. Quite impressive. There is roof terrace from which you can oversee the city roofs and sea. Hosts are the family and they are absolutely professional and kind .

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A very welcoming couple in a very welcoming and beautiful house with some great surprises in the room : fruit juice, coffee, sweet things, ... and obviously a bottle of Raki ! :) If you go to Rethymno, do not hesitate and go spend at least one night !

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We arrived without prebooking. Iro proposed us another location since they were fully booked at their main premises. It turned out a brand new studio for ourselves in the centre. Additional to that we got a short but to-the-point crash course in Rethimno restos/bars/places-of-interest etc. Later on during our 5 days stay the service remained equally good.

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Barbara Studios is a beautiful property in Old Town to give you the authentic feel of Greece. They have excellent service and excellent location to all of the beautiful sights, shops, and restaurants in the Old Town Rethymno. The property is beautiful, and Panos and Iro will greet you and spoil you with their kindness for your entire stay. They speak English very well, and provide a detailed hand-written map of the surrounding area including their recommendations. Panos personally went over the map with us, and provided Raki, orange juice, and baked goods in the kitchen. You will definitely feel at home and part of their family, and lucky to have found such a beautiful, hidden treasure! I highly recommend this property, and would love to come back and stay longer! Thank you, Panos and Iro, for such wonderful hospitality!

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The room was clean and comfortable with a great balcony in an excellent location right in the centre of town. Panos and Iro who run the hotel were very friendly and helpful and gave us some great recommendations for places to go out, we can't thank them enough for a lovely stay.

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I stayed here with my partner for our 2 week holiday in Crete. We received a very warm welcome from Panos and Iro. They were both very helpful and provided good local information. Our room was also cleaned daily and we had coffee, French toast and a home made sweet every day. There was also a free bottle of raki in our room.The room was comfortable and spacious. Our room was up 2 flights of stairs but ground floor accommodation seemed to be an option. It is a very central location and convenient for the shops, tavernas and bus station. There is a beautiful roof terrace and garden that you can sit out in. The roof terrace has great views over the city...There isn't a pool at the hotel but you can go to the beach. There is a lovely one about 15 minutes walk away. I would recommend this hotel as a great base for exploring crete.

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Cette location est idéalement située pour visiter Réthymnon. Appartement propre et calme, le ménage est fait tous les jours. Excellent accueil de Panos, sans oublier les petites attentions. Je recommande vivement cette adresse.

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Ótima localização e atendimento perfeito. Panos é um cara gente finíssima. O quarto também é muito bom. Nos sentimos em casa e tivemos todo auxílio possível, com boas dicas de bares e restaurantes da cidade.

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We were received from Palos, the owner, who is kind and available.The room was fantastic, and we stayed like our home.....maybe better!The studios are in the central area of the city I sincerely recommend.

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My girlfriend and me had just a couple of days off to travel and as such could only spend one night in Rethymnon, but as soon as we had arrived at Barbara Studios and met the staff, we wished we could stay at least half a week. I had asked if it was possible to arrange some flowers for the room, to surprise my girlfriend, and they happily obliged, adding some extra touches that made us feel very, very welcome. The room was clean, bright and comfortable, with a luxurious rain shower and fantastic bed. The outside areas were perfect for having a coffee or just reading a book, and the staff were joyful, interested and interesting, and gave us a very practical little map with their personal suggestions for food, drinks and coffee, three of which we tried and none of which disappointed in the slightest. I absolutely recommend this place and would stay there again whenever I'm in Crete.

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Μέσα στην παλιά πόλη και κυριολεκτικά δίπλα στο παλιό λιμάνι. Έμεινα σε ισόγειο δωμάτιο από 03/04 ως 06/04. Μεγάλο δωμάτιο με πολύ όμορφη εσωτερική αυλή. Καθημερινή καθαριότητα. Μέσα στο δωμάτιο πορτοκαλάδα, μέλι, γλυκά και τσικουδιά κερασμένα από τους ιδιοκτήτες. Ο Παναγιώτης και η Ηρώ χαμογελαστοί, πολύ φιλόξενοι και πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν παντού.

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Πολύ καλή δουλειά με μεράκι και προσωπική εργασία από όλη την οικογένεια!!! Φιλικοί και πρόσχαροι όλοι τους!!! Το δωμάτιο ευρύχωρο και με αρκετές παροχές! Μέσα στα όμορφα σοκάκια της παλιάς πόλης δίπλα σε οτιδήποτε θελήσαμε! Θα ξαναπάμε σίγουρα μέσα στο καλοκαίρι! Το συστήνω για οικογένειες και με μικρά παιδιά όπως εμείς!

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Нам очень понравились эти апартаменты - чувствуешь себя здесь как дома! Есть все необходимое для комфортного проживания.Владельцы отеля очень приветливые и приятные люди! И так приятно было обнаружить "комплименты" от хозяев в апартаментах. В номере очень чисто, убираются ежедневно.Рядом с отелем много магазинов, хороших кафе-ресторанов, до пляжа рукой подать.Wi-fi правда слабенький, но мы покупали симкарту местного оператора, и в основном этим мобильным интернетом пользовались.

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A luglio abbiamo trascorso qualche giorno di vacanza presso questa splendida location, accolti e coccolati dalla giovane coppia di proprietari. Sono stati carinissimi, di una gentilezza unica, ci hanno fatto sentire proprio come a casa. All'arrivo ci hanno consegnato una cartina dell'isola ( con ottimi consigli sulle spiagge più belle e caratteristiche) e una piantina di Rethymno con tutte le indicazioni su come muoversi in città, quali attrazioni visitare, dove trovare ristoranti, bar, caffè, supermercati... Inoltre , ogni giorno ci lasciavano in camera un dolce tipico fatto in casa, una bottiglia di succo di frutta, fette biscottate, marmellata... insomma il necessario per una veloce colazione o per gustare un piccolo snack al rientro da una giornata al mare. Ottima posizione per godersi a pieno il centro della città vecchia.

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Ich bin begeistert und sehr froh das ich mich für dieses Hotel entschieden habe. Ich habe ein Zimmer im 2 Stock bekommen, mit kleinem balkon, Doppelbett auf einem Hochbett und zwei einzelnen Betten unten die je nach Bedarf von Gastgeber hergerichtet werden.Zur Begrüßung steht auf einem kleinen Esstisch eine Flasche Raki und Snacks bereit, in der Kitchenette gibt es Eine Kaffeemaschine, einen Kühlschrank und einen Mini Herd sowie einen Toaster. Frisch gepresster Orangensaft und Handgemachte Süßigkeiten warten darauf verspeist zu werden. Das Hotel hat einen schönen Innenhof, in dem ersten Stock wohnen die Besitzer selbst und auf dem Dach wurde eine Dachterrasse erbaut um die Sonne zu genießen.Kaum aus der Einganstür raus steht man in der Altstadt, ob zur linken Seite Mojo Burger oder ein paar Schritte weiter etliche andere Restaurants, hier ist man stets gut Bewirtet.Fussläufig zu erreichen liegen verschiedene Parkplätze wo man sein mietwagen getrost abstellen kann, in den kleinen Gassen möchte man als Tourist wohl eher nicht parken. Alles in allem bin ich sehr begeistert und kann nur eine Empfehlung aussprechen.

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lPension de famille, gite, hôtel? C'est le lieu idéal pour découvrir Réthymnon.Très bien placé dans la vieille ville, à proximité de parkings gratuits et des commerces et restaurants. Les couchages sont de bonne qualité, nous y avons dormi au calme.Iro et Panos vous accueille avec chaleur et gentillesse. Le sourire est de rigueur dans cette jolie pension.Iro nous a accompagnées à notre arrivée jusqu'au parking gratuit et aidé à transporter nos bagages jusqu'à l'hôtel. Iro a descendu nos bagages sous une pluie battante le jour de notre départ. Une petite bouteille de Raki nous a été offerte et nous avions le plaisir de déguster chaque jour de délicieuses pâtisseries maison.Le lieu est très propre, le ménage est fait tous les jours, chemise de nuit et serviettes joliment pliées sur nos lits!!!il est possible de prendre un café avec les propriétaires des lieux sur leur terrasse pleine de charme. Une autre grande terrasse aménagée de tables est également disponible au dernier étage pour y prendre des repas.Adresse à partager sans modération.Merci encore à Iro et Panos

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la struttura e' in ottima posizione per visitare la citta' vecchia, non evidente subito per chi arriva in auto, ma poi tramite l'ingresso sul retro e' vicina ai parcheggi. Accoglienti e simpatici i gestori, offrono in camera all'arrivo una welcome breakfast. Pulite e spaziose le camere, alcune ai piani sopra con ripide scale, alcuni condizionatori rumorosi.

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Barbara is a very specific place. Not only because of it's appearance and charm but also because of the hosts (Panos & Iro) who are genuine people doing work they clearly enjoy.We stayed in a loft apartment and a ground floor studio (had to return after 1 week of travelling) and both rooms were exactly what we needed - clean, spacious enough and with a balcony and a beautiful shared patio respectively. As mentioned in previous reviews, raki was topped up daily - very nice gesture. Whilst the house was presumably full it was fairly quiet so if you are after a party place I would suggest to look elsewhere. Great value for money.Thanks guys, we will be back.

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Me and my boyfriend stayed in studio number 14 for 3 nights last week.We have to say that Barbara studios is very well located, less than 5 min away on foot from everything you want to see/do and you have a free parking 600m away from them. Furthermore, all their tips were valuable.Also, it s a family run business, the owners are very nice and helpful. We had a different treat every morning waiting for us. And the studio was clean and nicely decorated. These are the reasons why we are giving them a 4 out of 5.The only thing that was complicated for us was the lack of soundproofing. We could hear absolutely everything, every single noise coming from the hallway and the other studios around and above us, which made our sleep and rest difficult the first 2 nights. The last night was OK , I suppose the guests had left already because it was quiet.So all in all, and this is just our opinion, we recommend the place, we liked it, however, if you are sensitive to noise and have trouble sleeping, this might not be the best choice. Apart from that it was great.

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Barbara Studios is well-located in Rethymo old town and the couple that runs it is Greek hospitalility at its best. They made our Rethymo stay memorable by going out of their way to make us feel welcome and to make sure we enjoyed our visit. They helped us with parking, getting around the area, treated us to some delicious homemade baked goods, and mapped out on paper some excellent restaurants based on our personal taste. The Barbara Studio accomodations met our every need. Our room suite was well-kept, clean, and reasonably priced. Wish we could have stayed longer. I consider it a highlight of my trip to Crete.

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Lovely room in beautiful building, couldnt be a more central location. Was met on arrival by the owner who gave us a map with best places to eat/drink/visit circled clearly on them. Later on we were given some sweets his wife had baked. Would definitely recommend to anyone - also really cheap for where it was and how nice the room was!

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We are a young couple and we spent two weeks at BarbaraStudios in July. This amazing place is located in a ideal position, very close to the small and romantic city center and not far from the seaside. The apartments upstairs with balcony are very nice and cozy, from ours we even had a beautiful sea view from the balcony. The great hospitality of the place is due to the love and effort of Panos and Iro, the incredibly careful and friendly couple running the place, who not only provide clean confortable and really nice accomodation rooms but also make that extra mile for making you feel part of the family. One example is given by the delicious and original treats that Iro freshly bakes every day for all the guests. They are always glad to answer any question or give some advices for going around the city and the island. We really enjoyed very much our stay at BarbaraStudios and will definitely return next summer!

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We liked everything about this place. Comfort, location, and most of all the staff. Panos and Ira are so helpful and friendly. They treat you like a family member and not a guest at a hotel. I highly recommend staying here and I plan on returning here in two years.

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Es lo primero que te dice Panos, y se cumple. Es una casa grande con pequeño jardín y terraza donde, además de vivir ellos, tienen varios estudios turísticos. Estos estudios son amplios, sencillos, con todo lo necesario parar cocinar.Están en el medio de todo.Te dan la bienvenida con pasteles y Raki. También te proporcionan un plano"personalizado", o sea, con los lugares donde a ellos les gusta ir. Iro es una aventajada estudiante de español. Desde aquí les damos las gracias por su hospitalidad.

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Μείναμε 5 ημέρες και ήταν όλα καταπληκτικά. Κάθε πρωί καθαριζόταν το δωμάτιο. πετσέτες κ.λ.π. Και το πιο εξαιρετικό και απρόσμενο, οι καθημερινές λιχουδιές από τα χέρια της οικοδέσποινας που ήταν Τέλειες.

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Avendo letto le recensioni molto positive abbiamo scelto di soggiornare, purtroppo per una sola notte, da Barbara Studios. E, stata una scelta azzeccatissima. Siamo stati accolti da Iro, la giovane e simpatica proprietaria che ci ha spiegato come muoverci per visitare la città mettendoci a disposizione una cartina su cui erano segnati i siti principali da visitare, i bar, i supermercati, la farmacia ecc.. Nella nostra camera aveva preparato un piattino con 2 fette di ottima torta al cioccolato, una bottiglia di succo d'arancia, una bottiglietta di raki e fette biscottate,marmellata,burro, the per la prima colazione.La casa è molto particolare e comoda per visitare Rethymnon.

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La struttura, situata nel cuore del centro storico dell'incantevole città di Rethimno, è molto accogliente, curata nei minimi particolari, pulita e confortevole. Si respira subito un'aria di famiglia. La giovane coppia che la gestisce, Iro e Panos, sono molto amichevoli, ci hanno accolto con simpatia, fornendo subito tutte le indicazioni utili per rendere la nostra permanenza ancora più piacevole: i ristoranti migliori, i luoghi di interesse, i percorsi per raggiungere spiagge e negozi... Ad attenderci in camera (spaziosa, tranquilla e fornita di tutto il necessario per cucinare) abbiamo trovato un buonissimo dolce e una bibita fresca, rinnovati ogni giorno. Appena arrivate abbiamo notato come anche gli altri ospiti fossero a loro agio, chiacchierando amichevolmente con i proprietari nel suggestivo ingresso all'aperto, arredato con poltrone, piante e fontanelle. Alla partenza, dopo solo due giorni, ci siamo salutati come vecchi amici, con la promessa di tornare ancora. Veramente consigliatissimo!

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The place we'd just left had been lousy and the word "studio" in the name of our next destination, for some reason, didn't heighten my expectations. I stepped in warily, through the back door, and was greeted by a jovial man who, extending his hand, promptly introduced himself: Panos (that's his name) has that talent, quite rare I think, of being so open, genuine and kind, that in a matter of seconds you feel as though you'd been close friends for years, or family. All in all, I've known him and his wife Iro - because Barbara Studios isn't a hotel but a family house where the couple lives - for only a few days, but to me, however naive as that may sound or even be, they're friends. Panos explained to me that this used to be an old Venetian house and showed me some architectural details, while offering interesting insight on Rethymnon, Cretan life and many other things (I only forgot to ask why gift shops in that part of Crete seem to all be selling wooden penises...). Onto the rooms: ours was rather big, comfortable, very clean, with plenty of space for your stuff; the bathtub drain, unlike what you often see in that part of the world, was not clogged, the water, hot and cold, was flowing perfectly, and last but not least, you don't have to put the toilet paper in a dreadful little bin usually provided for that purpose, a local habit I personally have trouble to observe. Special care was given to the bath towels, delicately folded into swans, and each day, after the housemaid left, cakes and raki would be waiting on the table - free of charge, yes. Panos gave us a map indicating all the places to visit, such as the Venetian fortress, and good, traditional restaurants: Kyria Maria, for instance, where you get excellent dolmadakia, Erophili, Alana, etc. If there's anything, you can trust your hosts to help you in every way possible: I had, for example, forgotten stuff in a previous hotel we'd left in a rush in a different town, and Panos went out of his way to arrange things with them and brought it back to me later in the day.It's not possible for me to overstate how nice, caring, genuine and generous Iro and Panos have been, and our stay at Barbara Studios was certainly one of the highlights of our trip to Crete - perhaps the best, only time will tell. Indeed a great experience, very highly recommended!

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Barbara studios is in the middle of Rethymnon - supermarket, restaurants and bars can be reached within 2-5 minutes.Apartment was clean and very nice - the view from the balkony is beautiful.Most important - the hosts are amazing, always polite and willing to help and support. We can recommend Barbara studios and would be happy to come back.Isabella, Angela and Markus

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Very kind, very friendly hosts, going to extra trouble to give advice and check that our stay was comfortable. Very well situated for shopping. Clean and well equipped. We really appreciated the treats not just as welcome, but every day.

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As soon as we arrived at the Hotel we were made to feel right at home. We were offered a beautifully decorated, clean, quiet and comfy room with view on a charming terrace. The location was perfect. In the old town close to the harbour and at walking distance from pretty much everywhere (and important 10 minutes from bus station) . Service was more than excellent at the hotel, special mention to the yummy homemade cake prepared and offered to us by Ero everyday!!!. Seemed like Ero and Panos (owners) simply could not do enough for you. They were so friendly and welcoming, that every time we came and went, it was almost like coming in and out of a friend's house. Everything was excellent from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. If you're in Crete, stay here - you won't regret it!

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Ενας εξαιρετικος και πολυ ομορφος χωρος στο κεντρο του Ρεθυμνου.Τα δωματια πεντακαθαρα και ησυχα.Το πρωι πινεις το καφεδακι σου στην ωραια αυλη και το βραδακι θα πιεις τη ρακι σου στην ταρατσα με την καταπληκτικη θεα.Ο Πανος και η Αργυρω ειναι θαυμασια παιδια!!!!!!!!! Ειχαμε την τυχη να γνωρισουμε την Βαρβαρα και τον Στελιο δυο ανθρωπους καταπληκτικους που με την παρεα τους περασαμε υπεροχα!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Σας ευχαριστουμε πολυ για ολα ηταν τελεια!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Abbiamo passato 10 giorni presso Iro e Panos, i due gentilissimi proprietari. Devo dire che meglio di così non si poteva essere trattati. Camera pulitissima, dotata di cucinotto anch'esso pulito con stoviglie ed elettrodomestici funzionanti e ben tenuti. Il bagno piccolo ma comunque igienico. Condizionatore efficiente e letti comodi. Quello che cmq fa davvero la differenza è la disponibilità dei gestori e le loro premure. Dolcetti e liquore nel frigo tutti i giorni, mappa della città con i posti da loro provati e quant'altro. A noi han prestato asciugoni e ombrellone per la spiaggia, vicina a 10 minuti a piedi e l'ultimo giorno, avendo il volo in tarda serata ci hanno fatto depositare i bagagli e messo a disposizione un bagno con doccia ed asciugamani puliti così da poterci far godere appieno dell'ultima giornata fi vacanza. Insomma, bravi e davvero consigliatissimo!!!

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Excellent hospitality by Panos and Iro!!!The room was very very clean and the maitress was the best we have ever seen!!It is centrally located next to Fortressa but very quiet at night ..It was great value for money and our stay was wonderful!!You must try!!!!

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We stayed here for a night but it was enough to feel so welcome by Panagiotis and his family. Very clean studios, have everything you need inside and even more.Very good location, beautiful old mansion house turned into studios with an inner yard for relaxation time. Very nice stay!! Highly recommended!!

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A really welcoming place. Iro and Panos really welcome the guests well and make everyone feel at home. From the map of the local area on arrival (annotated with the best restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, pharmacies and cash machines), to the lovely cakes left in the room each day, their hospitality made my stay a very special one. Thank you Iro and Panos (and Lilly!) for a wonderful stay (and the birthday cake!)I will definitely return!

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Great stay at Barbara studios, hosts extremely welcoming and friendly. Looks deceiving from outside, inside is lovely, pretty garden and great roofterrace. A lovely touch much appreciated was a large bottle of fresh orange squash in fridge and chocolate biscuits made by the host. Also all toiletries you need and fresh coffee, tea, sugar, milk and biscuits. Tv and Toaster! Would definitely recommend.

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A family owned old but very well preserved building. The rooms are clean and tidy with kitchen and all appliances included also very good hair drier and iron. The outdoor environment is very cozy too. It is a very quiet place although it is placed in the old town. The owner Panos is an amazing person. He will provide you with a map with all the necessary tips. Do not miss it. It is value for money and a nice place to be!

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Gevonden via Booking.com, overtuigd door Trip Advisor en rechtstreeks geboekt. Een top locatie voor een kort verblijf in de mooie stad Rethymnon. Ideaal gelegen, alles is op loopafstand. En de vriendelijkheid en gastvrijheid van Panos en Iro is echt bijzonder. Daarbij zijn ze een bron van waardevolle informatie. En na een dagje stadten is 's avonds laat relaxen op het dakterras puur genieten! Niet twijfelen, doen dus!

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Cordialità, disponibilità e cortesia. Letti comodi, pulizia e in centro a Rethymnon. Ci hanno fornito anche di una mappa fatta da loro dove consigliavano i ristoranti che loro preferivano. Tutti i giorni ci mettevano in frigo una bottiglia di spremuta di arance e un dolcino.

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Wonderful stay. Friendly owners, great location, and a building and room with character right in the middle of old town. I look forward to returning to Rethymno and Barbara Studios in the future! Really handy for the bus station, the fort, the old town, and the harbour. Comfy bed, clean and spacious room with character and a balcony overlooking the rooftops to the sea. (We stayed in one of the loft apartments).

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the apartments are in located in the middle of the old city, a minute from the old harbor from one side and from the fortress from the other. A very kind host, who welcomed us with a detailed map and "goodies" in the room. The apartments are part of a Venetian house, a unique experience, highly recommended!

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It's like coming home with warm welcome by the owners. We received a detailed map of best restaurants, tavernas etc. Good location in old town. Just a short walk from Fortezza and Venetian harbor. The owners are always eager to give any advice you need.

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Wonderful place to stay in Rethymno in the heart of the old town. It is also easy walking distance to the beach and the new town. Beautiful relaxing place with very friendly owners.Highly recommended.

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We have stayed only one night, so we didn't have time enough to enjoy all of the place. However, we have been welcomed by Iro, Barbara's daughter, who was so kind to bring us a cold beer as we told her we were tired and thirsty after many hours on the road. She also gave us a map with many suggestions of restaurants. Wow for the sweets in the refrigerator and other things like juice, coffee and even raki ! We appreciated the location in the old town : just a few minutes from the sea, the places to visit and excellent restaurants to enjoy the sunset. It was the 1st and only place we found a recycling bin outside our room, (stayed in 11 different places in greek islands).

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Very friendly staff, clean rooms and perfect location in the old town, yet in a quiet neighbourhood. Great experience of cretan hospitality and cretan spirit. Totally reccommendable to anyone who wants to experience the real character of this island.

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Fantastic experience! Great location in town, very close to the harbor and everything in Old Town. The owners are super friendly and provided a map of town with suggestions. The local knowledge was very helpful. Nice rooms, nice people. Everything I could hope for.

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Stayed for 10 nights and were looking for a more homely experience than resort hotels can offer ... Panos and Iro definitely delivered this! Good value and in the heart of the lovely old town which is the best area to be based. About 15 min walk to main beach- avoid the first few rows of umbrellas which cost 9 euros, the darker green umbrellas a little further along are free but best to buy a drink from the restaurant which runs them to avoid out staying your welcome! Prevali trip recommended by Panos well worth it, as was Imbros gorge which is beautiful and not as much of a tourist haven as Samaria gorge. Rethymnon is a very good base from which to explore the island by car. Restaurants recommended by Iro all good, also Thavma for something a bit different http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189421-d4060295-Reviews-Thavma_Coffee_Drinks_Cretan_food-Rethymnon_Rethymnon_Prefecture_Crete.html

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Great stay! Immediately felt at home. The room was large, clean and had a great balcony where we ate breakfast every morning. The daily treats tasted amazing! Beautiful old town. Very helpful with activities and planning. Highly recommended.

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Had picked Barbara Studios through previous reviews and I was not disappointed. From the moment Panos opened the door (a fairly non descript door!) and welcomed me to his home "compound" I was so pleased that this was where I had booked! The location is excellent - right in the old town. The entrance opens up to a wonderful courtyard with various types of accommodation and various courtyards all available to be used (and depending on where the sun was I used a few!). Panos gave me a map on which his wife iro had written many tips - cafes, bars, restaurants, sites..... I tried a number of these and enjoyed all. My studio apartment was well set out, small balcony over-looking one of the courtyards and small kitchenette with various foods/drinks provided by Iro including some freshly made cake. If you are only after a beach holiday then you may want to be closer to the beach - but I wanted a mix - and it was great.

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Our second stay here was just as great as the first one! Do not miss this place: You will get the most thoughtful and helpful hosts, and the place is simply fantastic. We had this lovely appartment with a fully equipped kitchen and a small balcony, and each days we were given a small treat, like muffins, a special cake, etc... Barbara Studios is situated near the Venetian Harbour and all interesting places are within walking distance. This is one of the best places ever found while travelling Crete. We will be back!

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The room had a nice balcony and view of the water as well as the old quarter. The location was excellent as well with access to many restaurants, shops, and cultural activities. I would recommend Barbara Studios to any friend traveling to Crete!

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Iro and Panos are absolutely lovely hosts. From the minute we walked into the courtyard and met Iro, we knew we were in for a treat! We received the sweetest hand labelled map of the old town and the room was complete with special treats, including raki.The space is within steps of the sea, restaurants and night life, yet is a quiet and calm oasis. We had a gorgeous little balcony for breakfasts and late night chats, and access to communal courtyards and a rooftop patio. You cannot ask for more!

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Lovely family run apartments in a beautiful old house with a wonderful courtyard. Located in the old town with shopping, tavernas coffee shops in plentiful supply. Only a few minutes walk from the harbour and 10 minutes walk from a beach.

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Very friendly reception by the owner who goes out of his way to help.The location is just perfect and convenient in the old part of town. The apartments are also quiet facing a courtyard. Plenty of great restaurants in the surroundings.

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Great place, Panos and Iro are wonderful , as soon as you arrive they make you feel like home , the place is fantastic , I just made myself new friends , thanks to both of you for your warm welcome :))))))) Votre nouvel ami de Montréal Michel xxx

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We arrived yesterday having not booked anywhere but had briefly read reviews about the studios and passed the entrance to them whilst trying to find a hotel. We had been into many 'boutique' hotels in the old town but the welcome was somewhat lack lustre. So we decided to ring the doorbell to the Barbara studios and so very glad we did, nowhere had been more welcoming and friendly as this place and after being offered coffee we were lucky to get the last room, an inside studio. With all the amenities you need, the beds/pillows are clean and comfy, the area quiet and really there isn't anything more you need. Nothing is too much trouble and the service is truly genuine from the lovely Iro & Panos and her parents. We will leave tomorrow with memories of a lovely Greek family who welcome strangers as if they are friends. Thank you :-) Vicky & Paul

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We had a great stay at Barbara Studios. We were welcomed with homemade sweets and a map with handwritten recommendations for food and sights. The suite was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts are very friendly - Wish we could have stayed longer!

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We had a fabulous one night stay at the Barbara Studios late in April. We had a studio on the ground floor which overlooked a quiet courtyard, nicely shaded. Spacious and comfortable and right in the heart of the old town, this little hideaway was managed by a wonderfully helpful couple, who supplied us with restaurant tips and a great map. A happy and friendly place to stay with homemade cake given to us as a treat on arrival. Rethymnon is a great town to visit and where better to be than in the heart of the old town, within easy reach of the shops and restaurants. Easy parking nearby. We will definitely return.

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We read the reviews before we booked these studios and from our experience we would have to say they were very accurate. We were greeted warmly by Panos on our arrival and he made us feel right at home. The studio we had was lovely and the little treats left for us were much appreciated and enjoyed. The rooms were spotless and there was plenty of hot water. Although we were right in the old town with the bars,restaurants and shops close by there was very little noise. We have booked to stay here again in June.

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We stayed at Barbara Studios with 3 couples, and all really enjoyed our stay there. Even the small rooms are very spacious. The apartments were cleaned every day and a small treat left each day for the guests, which was a nice addition. The location is perfect and the hosts are very helpful. The map that they give to guests with restaurant recommendations is great. We would plan a trip to Rethymnon again just to stay here!

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Perfect location in old town Rethymno, close to the buzzing city life and beaches and still Barbara Studios is a peacefull and quiet paradise. True, it may not be a 5 star luxury, but who needs a swimming pool when you have the whole sea in front of you. And Iro & Panos will take the best care ever of you and your needs. You will want to come back to Rethymno just because of Barbara Studios :)

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I can thoroughly recommend these apartments. Delightful architecture, full of character, as you can see from the pictures. The people who run it are so helpful, making sure you have everything you need. You can mix with travellers from right around the world, or keep yourself to yourself if you prefer. The attractive old town is right on your doorstep and the scenic harbour is at the end of the street.The heat of August was a bit too much for the air conditioning unit to cope with, so a fan would have been very welcome, but other than that it was just great .

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Location is prime. Owners are wonderful, hospitable, helpful! Our room was very clean, with plenty of hot water. Owner recommended for dinner a place called Raki Ba Raki, Trust me, find it!! I'm so glad we chose Barbara Studios. Would return immediately.

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Owners were wonderful - very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, well laid out and relaxing. We appreciated the facts sheet that the owners had put together and written on to help us find restaurants, cafes, sites etc. We were very happy with the location and had a great two days there!

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We had great time staying here and returned for a night on our return journey. The location was ideal and the young couple managing the place were really friendly and helpful, showing us all the places to visit and eat. There was a supermarket just round the corner so that we could make our own breakfast when we wanted to. Facilities were good and even ground coffee and a coffeemaker in each room. We would definitely come here again.

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Abbiamo alloggiato presso Barbara Studios per 2 notti e siamo stati molto bene.L'appartamento era ben tenuto, ben pulito e ben fornito.Le camere ben pulite.Non avevamo la colazione, ma i proprietari ci hanno messo a disposizione:fette biscottare,marmellate,succo d'arancio,arance.Inoltre ci hanno offerto anche reiki e dolci. (efharisto).I proprietari sono molto disponibili e cordiali.Gli appartamenti sono situati nel centro di Rethymno, la sera si può uscire tranquillamente a piedi e passeggiare nelle vie del centro della citta.Essendo in centro, il parcheggio pubblico gratuito è appena fuori dal centro (qualche minuto a piedi). Vicino ci sono anche parcheggi a pagameno.Ringraziamo Barbara e la sua famiglia per l'accoglienza ricevuta. Se torneremo a Rethymno sicuramente non esiteremo a tornare a dormire da Barbara's Studios.Efharisto.

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Più che ottima è la posizione e l'accoglienza. La camera era spaziosa con piccolo balconcino. Anche se nelle immediate vicinanze del centro, qui sarete isolati dal rumore. I proprietari Panos e Iro e genitori son gentilissimi e più che disponibili; Impagabili. Avendo avuto un problema che ha richiesto una visita al pronto soccorso e inoltre avendo difficoltà sia con l'inglese che con il greco, la Signora Iro, ci ha accompagnato e assistito amorevolmente per molte ore. Tutti i giorni per gli ospiti vi è un omaggio che va dal dolcetto fatto in casa alla frutta di stagione. Nel senso bello della cosa; ci sembrava di essere a casa. Sempre trovato posto al parcheggio pubblico che si trova sotto la Fortezza, a 100/200 metri dallo Studios.

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Ci siamo trovati molto bene in questa struttura in cui, l'hotel inizialmente prenotato, ci ha spostati per problemi alle camere. I proprietari sono tutti gentilissimi e sempre disponibili: ci hanno accolti con biscotti fatti da loro, frutta fresca. Siamo stati in una bella stanza al piano terra, con pareti di sasso, fresca e accogliente. Ottimo il cucinino. tutto molto pulito e curato. La posizione è centrale e molto comoda.a Rhetymno si consiglia "l'abbinamento" con il ristorante Pigadi.

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Trouvé sur booking, nous n'en sommes absolument pas déçus! Très accueillant, dans chaque studio en cadeau de bienvenu vous trouverez du raki, extrêmement propre, bien équipé et bien fournit (café, sucre, jus d'orange chimique, beurre, confiture et biscotte/croissant).Les patrons ne sont pas avares en conseils sur les restaurants de bonnes qualités et sites à visiter.Très bonne expérience sur l'endroit, petite sourire ironique tout de même pour la description de booking avec l'indication "vu partiel sur la mer" (on en voit 5 centimètres au dessus des toits si l'on se situe au dernière étage)

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Ottima esperienza in questo piccolo hotel immerso nelle vie della città antica. La posizione è ottima sia per visitare la città, sia per visitare il resto di Creta utilizzando l'auto. Zona stategica poichè vicina a tutti i punti d'interessse anche della vita notturna, con ottimi bar e ristoranti. A 10 minuti a piedi dalla stazione degli autobus, è in una via molto tranquilla. Accoglienza gentilissima di Panos e Iro, che si sono molto prodigati per farci sentire al meglio e a nostro agio, offrendoci piccole ma genuine colazioni in camera. Le foto di TA sono assolutamente veritiere, l'ambiente è ricavato da un antico palazzo veneziano dalla cui terrazza si vede il porto e la baia. Camere ben fornite, con aria condizionata indispensabile dato il caldo torrido che attanaglia l'isola in Agosto. Da consigliare assolutamente anche per il rapporto qualità/prezzo. Unica pecca il letto matrimoniale alla francese, di dimensioni ridotte.

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la struttura piccola e familiare garantisce il massimo dell' efficenza della pulizia e della privacy.già detto da molti la posizione è perfetta tranquillo ma al confine della zona pedonale più bella della città. Nesssuno vi disturberà con inutili e pesanti conversazioni , ma verrete accolti con il sorriso e la massima disponibilità, e se vorrete potrete piacevolmente conversare in inglese con i titolari una giovane coppia piena di energia e cordiale .L'insieme degli appartamenti ricorda molto una corte Veneziana ( detto da un veneziano) ben curata e fresca con sedute e tavolini per rilassarsi all' aperto.è proprio come esssere a casa.

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De studio's zijn zeer goed gelegen. Je zit in het hartje van de oude stad met zijn gezellige straatjes, heerlijke restaurantjes, zijn haven en je bent op wandelafstand van het prachtige zandstrand.De uitbaters, Iro en Panos, doen hun werk met hart en ziel. Ze doen er alles aan om het je naar de zin te maken.Ze gaven ons raad om leuke uitstappen te maken, om lekker te gaan eten en ze bezorgden ons een huurauto. De studios waren kraaknet. Ze werden elke dag gepoetst. Bij aankomst stond er een flesje raki met twee borrelglaasjes op tafel en er lagen beschuitjes, een potje met gemalen koffie, suiker en paar snoepjes op de koelkast. In de koelkast vonden we mini boterpakjes, kleine confituurpotjes en lekkere puddingtjes. Deze voorraad werd dagelijks gecontroleerd en terug aangevuld. Gratis! De pudding werd soms vervangen door een heerlijk stukje cake. We hadden een studio met balkon. De weergoden waren ons gunstig gezind en we konden op het balkon ontbijten. Heerlijk! We zullen zeker nog eens terug gaan naar Rethymnon en dan logeren we zeker opnieuw in Barbara studios!

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Un b&b che ricorda un riad di Marrakech: si entra da una porta in una vietta in pieno centro e ci si sente subito a casa. La struttura è fantastica e pulita, i proprietari gentili e calorosi, la camera essenziale ma dotata di tutto il necessario. Lontano anni luce dalle strutture anonime che si trovano a Creta. Un po' difficoltoso il parcheggio ma è un compromesso accettabile se si vuole soggiornare in centro a due passi dai locali e negozi. Assolutamente consigliato!

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Midt i gamlebyen, sentralt beliggende, kom vi til en aldeles uvanlig varm mottakelse. Rommene var upåklagelige og servicen var topp. De gav oss informasjon og forslag til restauranter og ting og gjøre . En positiv overraskelse var at de hadde satt inn litt mat til frokost hver kveld i tillegg til at kona satt inn noe hjemmelaget boller eller annet hver dag. Leif og Inger

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Io e il mio ragazzo siamo stati a Rethymnon 8 giorni e abbiamo soggiornato al Barbara Studios. Che dire? 1. posizione centralissima: supermarket a 2 minuti a piedi; Fortezza Veneziana a 5 minuti a piedi; il porto con tutti i suoi locali e ristoranti è dietro l'angolo; così come per il centro basta attraversare la strada e si entra nel cure dei negozi; il parcheggio anche è molto vicino. Per il mare bisogna farsi una camminata un po più lunga (10- 15 minuti a piedi) ma questa fatta nel centro di Rethymnon e con quel lungomare pieno di palme è alquanto piacevole.2. I proprietari (Palos e Iros) sono delle persone favolose !!! Appena arrivi ti accolgono con affetto e simpatia nella loro struttura e subito ti muniscono di cartina e indicazioni per visitare la città. Sono sempre disponibili per qualsiasi altra informazione (nel nostro caso noleggio auto nella ricerca del prezzo più conveniente).3. Ogni mattina nel frigorifero i proprietari ti fanno trovare dei dolci tipici fatti in casa e una bevanda sempre fresca (oltre ovviamente a fette biscottate, marmellata, ecc...)4. Il nostro monolocale era ben curato e dotato del necessario. 5. Andare via è stato difficile soprattutto dopo un loro caloroso abbraccio !!!!!!

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Hotel ben arredato, pulito e quasi tutte le stanze hanno un piccolo balconcino. Il personale è stato molto gentile e ci ha consigliato ristoranti buoni e poco turistici. Posizione centralissima. Un po' scomodo in macchina ma abbiamo trovato un parcheggio per l'auto poco distante, Rethymnon è molto turistica ma ci sono anche dei bei vicoli più tranquilli.

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Leggendo le altre recensioni credo sia stato detto praticamente tutto di questo posto fantastico, dove l'accoglienza è quella di due vecchi amici che ti offrono sorrisi, simpatia e disponibilità (oltre a dolcetti, caffè e bibite varie ;) )Il nostro unico rimorso è quello di essere rimasti troppo poco (solo una notte). Panos, Iro e i suoi genitori sono delle persone fantastiche. ευχαριστώ πολύ!

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Parlo di sorpresa perchè non avevo mai soggiornato in una struttura che non fosse un Hotel da almeno 4 stelle ed ero un poco diffidente verso uno studios seppure di buon livello. La strurrura è pulita accogliente e centrale, ma il vero punto di forza è l'ospitalità! Panos, Hiro, Barbara e Stelio sono persone stupende! Gentili, ospitali pronti a coccolarti con sorrisi accompagnati da bibite caffè e sopratutto i dolcetti che Hiro confeziona ogni giorno per gli ospiti. Sono arrivato con la febbre alta e ho chiesto a mia moglie ed ai miei amici di andare ugualmente al mare, sono rimasto in loro compagnia accudito e premurosamente trattato. Struttura buona, gestione ottima! Grazie amici spero di rivedervi un giorno...

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Esta casa -"hotel" se queda corto para tanta hospitalidad- es simplemente, lo que cualquier persona querría encontrar en sus vacaciones. Lo primero, por la relación que Iro y Panos (¡y Lilly, la perrita!) crean con el afortunado huésped (llegamos demasiado pronto, la habitación no estaba lista, y nos sirvieron fruta y refrescos: nunca me había pasado eso...; y charlaron con nosotros como si nos conociéramos de toda la vida. Y no estaban interpretando: son así). Después, porque las habitaciones son estupendas: limpias, con todo a disposición, bonitas y muy accesibles de precio. Una botellita de raki te da una bienvenida alegre y cristalina. La situación es inmejorable: en el centro de Rethymnon, una de las ciudades más hermosas del Mediterráneo. Nunca he estado mejor que en el Barbara, y ya he estado en muchos sitios.Lo único malo: tener que marcharse. Lo mejor: que volveremos. Mi recomendación: no os lo perdáis. Y luego, contadlo, porque Iro y Panos se lo merecen.

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Heerlijke tijd gehad bij Panos en Iro en hun familie. De appartementen zijn schoon en ruim en voorzien van alle gemakken. Gratis Airco en Wifi. Balkons in de middag heerlijk in de schaduw. De lokatie is echt super, direkt in het oude centrum en toch als je terug komt en de deur sluit is het stil. Het strand is ongeveer 7 minuten lopen maar als je stranbedjes wilt (zoals wij) is het ongeveer 15 minuten lopen. Elke dag hadden we heerlijke zelfgemaakte cakejes of pudding in de koelkast, echt zeer gastvrij. Ook is het een schitterend huis met de eigenaren onder hetzelfde dak. Wij verbleven er een week. Panos en Iro hebben de taxitransfer van en naar de luchthaven voor ons geregeld, echt helemaal top! Als wij teruggaan naar Rethymnon gaan we zeker weer naar de Barbara Studios!

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Отель находится в старом городе, рестораны, магазины, сувенирные лавочки - все рядом. До пляжа минут 10-15 идти по набережной. Номер на 4 небольшой, все простенькое, но все необходимое есть, полностью оборудованная кухня, идеальная чистота.Хозяева очень радушные и приветливые.Недостатки: совсем нет какой-либо территории, балкончики расположены очень близко друг у другу. Нам попались частокурящие соседи и весь дым затягивало в наш номер.

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Рассказывать о данном отеле можно долго! Читайте отзывы они все правдивы! Очень понравилось расположение отеля, старый веницианский район, порт совсем рядом! В данном отеле чувствуешь себя как дома! Где припарковать авто и куда сходить на обед или ужин спросите у Паноса и Иро, они плохого не посоветуют! В общем могу сказать что если буду еще на Крите остановлюсь именно в Barbara Studios!

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Panos et Iro accueillent leurs de façon très attentionnée, petits gâteaux, boisson locale, jus, etc. Ils sont toujours disponibles et aiment partager leurs adresses coups de cœur. Studio avec balcon propre, confortable et agréable. Le bonheur a Rethymnon! On veut y retourner.

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L'endroit est parfait : un peu en retrait et pourtant bien au coeur de la vieille ville. L'accueil est vraiment personalisé, humour compris. Panos et Iro sont attentifs, curieux et chaleureux ; on a l'impression de quitter des amis. Vivement les revoir, retrouver le balcon, la terrasse et la vue sur la Forterezza.

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Thanks for free sweets and dessert! Good quality to prices. Fine

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This is a lovely house for a holiday, (but if your knees are dodgy ask for a ground floor room as there are many stairs to the others.)The rooms are large, very well-equipped and comfortable, with lots of clean sheets and towels and everything is spotless. The street outside is narrow and pretty, so with no cars. There is a fully functioning kitchen in the room as well as a hairdryer, iron, TV and spare beds if needed. The people who run the house are great, always smiling and laughing, always available to help and always willing. I can't speak highly enough of them. They make you feel enjoyed.The house is in a beautiful position near the port, near the fort, and close to lots of little shops and cafes, but about 10 minutes walk along the beach to the part where you can swim. That makes the place feel quite private and secluded.I stayed there in the Spring and I only wish I could have stayed all summer - it really felt like home.

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I’ve been in Barbara Studios 2 times, and I love it! Barbara Studios is a lovely quiet place, full of nice little corners to seat and relax. It is very well located, in the heart of the beautiful Rethymno. Thanks to Iro and Panos, the owners of the place, to be so helpful and so kind during my stay! I highly recommend Barbara Studios as the best place to stay in Rethymno.

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We stayed here for 5 nights and from the first moment we stepped in the door it felt like home, greeted by a friendly family and happy Dog :-)Rooms are large with everything you need, beds are slightly on the hard side but always clean. Rooftop view of Rethimno is nice and it's overall location is perfect.The styling of the building is beautiful and we would have no second thoughts about staying here again!Thanks Iro & Panos :-)

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I stayed in Barbara studios for 2 nights before moving to the south.. It's a casual and friendly place.. I really loved its architecture -it's a refurbished traditional house built in stone, with two absolutely fabulous internal common spaces.. During the afternoons one can sit in the front one and have a chat with other guests and the owners are as friendly as you can get.. Loved these moments :) ..The rooms are very clean and cozy and the location of the building is another plus as you are instantly in the hot spot of the city!

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A really nice hostel in an ancient Venetian house, located in the center of Rethymnon, close to the old town, the fortress and the port. The rooms are clean and full equipped with some home-made cakes everyday, coffee, orange juice for the breakfast and even a little bottle of Raki. The staff is really friendly, you can have a seat and a drink with them, always in the mood to talk to travelers : definitely the best way to feel the spirit of the city and to travel !

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It's ur home in Rethymnon! The owner is so friendly, with his warm family members and the little dog "Lily" :) This is for sure the best hotel I've ever lived in. You can find small snacks, coffee and candies on the table in your room and juice in your fridge for free! Everything is ordered so well!  I like the natural smell in the room which is unlike some strange smell in other hotels. I visited them in not a high season and booked a room without balcony but I mentioned I wanted a seaview room if possible. Then the owner just upgraded my room to a wonderful seaview room with a balcony! We were lost when we found the place, he just went to pick up us. He kindly gave us some suggestions about where to eat and where to visit. That's why we could experience the most real part of the city! the location is perfect and the old town is just around, so we went back often to change clothes and even washed the fruit we bought. If I have any opportunity, I'll visit it again for more time for sure!!! And miss you, little "Lily" ;) Xxxxxx~(To the owner: just left today, you may know who I am ^_^ thanks for your perfect service!)

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The place is pretty, the location quite convenient very close to the beautiful and lively pedestrian zone still quiet on the saturday night we stayed there. Clean, confortable and roomy. Ico gave us very good advices for dinner. I can warmly recommend.

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Very friendly hospitality, with free orange juice and home made cakes and raki.Very nice place close to the beach and in the old city of Rethymnon.Good advices in the choice of the restaurant.We stayed only one night, but if we had had more time, it would have been the good choice to stay a week.

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Barbar Studios is situated smack in the middle of the old town in Rethimno. Easy access to everything - you just walk there. Friendly staff - Panos and Iro live there. It's line you're living in their guestroom. Barbara Studios come highly recommended to all who want to stay in the middle of Rethimno.

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We had a fantastic time at Barbara Studios - everything was perfect. Amazing location in the gorgeous old town, really comfortable room, and the best hospitality you would wish for - Panos and Iro and wonderful hosts; they treat you like family. Everything from leaving treats in your room to helping with what to do, where to go, travel bookings, suggesting excellent restaurants (make sure you go to Alana, just across the street) - nothing is too much trouble and everything is done with a huge smile. We loved our stay there and would defintely visit again, and recommend it to anyone.

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This is the third time we've stayed at Barbara Studios and we love it! The rooms are comfortable and homely. Panos and Iro are fantastic hosts, looking after everything we need and spending time relaxing with us too. We feel so at home here - and the daily treats in our room made us feel really cared for. Perfect location, right in the heart of the old town. Definitely coming back here again and again!

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We loved it to stay there and surely try to get there another time.In the middle of the ancient town, but calm, just a few footsteps to the Old Venetian port and nice restaurants. Not to forget our Hosts Iro and Panos, both nice and friendly and taking care for us everytime.

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last time we stayed in barbara studios was great 1st class and so freindly. thanks to panos ,iro and lily ,free raki ,fruit .juice ,and nice biscuits . sitting in the middle of the old town it was superb and if you want a restaurant with fresh fish they are about 3 minutes walk away in the port . note i said the last time but we are now going back again and taking friends with us because we have told them so many good things about barbara studios.do yourself a favour and make a visit . again manos and co thank you .thank you paul and isobel

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It was a beautiful stay at Barbara Studios in Rethmynon.The house is located in the town but still quiet and reallylovely with many nice details. If you come by car it is easyto find a parking place nearby - just follow the suggestionsof the owners. Panos and Iro are very friendly and supportive.We enjoyed the stay a lot and had a much fun. There aremany nice places in the town (the castle is nearby and also thebeach is still close) but you can also have nice excursions around.Rethymnon is a good place to stay and to explore the little villagesand sights in the middle of the island.(There is no swimming pool in the house - so no vote here, but it is not a hotel- and really there are so many things to explore you will not miss a pool :-)

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What a place! Fantastic service, fantastic people and with a location in the heart of Rethymnon, it was just perfect for us. Barbara, Stelios, Iro and Panos, the whole family, they are just amazing. This place is our home away from home. Very clean and packed with a cozy atmosphere, it's not getting better any other place.

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Now lets not get to carried away with the +++'s. For a start it rained while I was there. Well not all the time. ha..As I stand on the roof area with its tables and chairs sipping a cold beer I peer over the side and see a pool in the establishment next door. Well good luck to them. Bet they pay for something hardly used. Most go down the road to the beach for a dip. My days journey began in Larnaca Cyprus, Flight to Athens then onwards to Heraklion 5:30pm No info counter for tourists at airport unless you had booked with a tour company which have their counters outside. Finally found bus stop to town. Got dropped off with driver pointing down a road to where I could catch bus to Rethymno. Got all togeather and arrived edge of old town 8pm, A wander around found me in front of what really did not look like an accommodation other than perhaps someones house. Bing Bong and push open the door. No really sure how many rooms here but quite a few on three levels.Greeted and taken to my room, top floor for 3 nights. Cooking facilities, fridge, tea and coffee. Biscuits and cake yum later on. Mentioned not into cookies and fruit appeared. Also a small bottle of Raki for those who wish an extra part of warmth that comes with the place. It has been mentioned in privious reviews about the Hardness of the very thin matresses. YES. Wont disagree here. Plenty of room and a balcony looking over a garden/patio with small pond to gather and talk with fellow guests. Soft colour lighting at night, also the roof for chatting, looking over the town and back at the Castle. Fittings are old. For the price, a bargin.Very handy to either waterfront ( more modern, touristy, other food tavernas) and the old town, its little streets and great Crete food and atmosphere.Information, on the area and extended parts of Crete is offered by Hosts. Great as I new very little. I did visit a very unknown gorge called Richtis by Exo Mouliana village near Sitia, East Crete. Not heaps of people, with lots of the walk under a canopy of trees,some bolders and a lovely waterfall throwen in. No fee. 1.75 hrs each way or tempt the drive down to the beach by thin road then walk into the waterfall a 30 min or so but not the tree canopy on offer this way.Rethymno is a great place to visit with Barbara's Hosts capping off a wonderful stay in their establishment. So pleased I did not leave out this part of Crete on my journey.

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"Love is spoken in this place" this quote welcomes you when you arrive at Barbara Studios. Not a luxurious place at all, but you find anything you need, including a kitchennette. Its location is great but the best thing is the warmth from Panos and Iro.

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A friend and I stayed for about a week in mid-June. We were quite satisfied on all levels: location, services, cleanliness, daily small deserts in our fridge but most of all friendliness of our hosts. For the given price it could hardly be any better. Highly recommended.

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Panos and Iro are the best hosts, extremely nice, friendly and helpful. Before my arriving, they sent me a kind reminder including useful info. After arriving, Panos welcomed me like old friends. He gave me city map and advice on dinning, attractions and beaches to swim. When I left, Iro gave me one bag of hand-made cookies. Felt grateful and touched. Barbara Studios is not a luxury hotel but very cozy and beautiful. Room is comfortable, spacious and clean. Just stayed one night but had a wonderful lodging experience. Highly recommended.

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This is probably one of the best places to stay in the center of Rethymnon. Compared to other similar b&b in greece it is cleaner, friendlier, has better service and love. We got home made cakes every day, the coffee jar always filled and cleaning and washing up every day. If i was to want for something more it would have been more places to put shampoo bottles in the bathroom (but the lack of that is greek standard).

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we come every year to Rethymnon and this is the best accomodation we stayed in! It is something special to stay here because you are no tourist anymore you are a friend. If you sit in the courtyard it don't take long time and there are sitting 10 people and you eat together and drink Raki hahahaha. The Rooms are very clean and you got everything in it, really! Everyday you find something in your sweet in your room (homemade mmmmhhh efxaristo Agyro and Barbara).So next year Agyro and Panagiotis we come back! That's a promise!!!

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We had a great stay at Barbara Studios. Nice appartment in a good area, in walking distance of the beach and good restaurants.Panos and Iro were great hosts, very helpful and nice!We can only recommend this place and will certainly stay at Barbara Studios again when we go to Rethymnon again. Thanks a lot Panos and Iro!

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Very nice location, next to the main activities in the town, but still very quiet. The owners were also very kind, and ready to help for everything. Highly recommended if you're looking for a place without the stress.

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My girlfriend and I stayed here for five days, and we were sad to leave at the end. I don't think I've ever stayed at a more hospitable place -- upon arrival, Iro supplied us with a map and a bunch of tips on where to go and eat nearby. (The old town is beautiful, but also filled with tourist traps - so the quality recommendations were greatly appreciated!) Iro and Panos also helped us with car rental and our general tourist questions.Every night we'd come back to our room to find a freshly filled bottle of raki and some sort of homemade baked treat.The last night, we sat in the courtyard with them and a few other guests, drinking raki, talking, and generally having the kind of time you exactly wish your Greek vacation would be like.Needless to say, we were sad to leave! I can't recommend it enough.

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We were staying in a Studio that could accommodate up to 3 people so we had plenty of space. The studio was well equipped and the kitchen had a kettle, coffee maker and toaster. The location is very good. Right in the centre of old Rethymnon close to the harbour and fort as well as all the shops and restaurants. Not far from the bus station. A lovely couple run the establishment and there are nice touches like fruit drink in the fridge and fresh coffee made available. We also received some cakes each day of our stay. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom very good. All was very clean.There were no significant problems. The bed area was on a platform above the kitchen with quite steep steps. As heat rises it gets very hot up there during warm weather. The air conditioning run for a short while will address this. Whilst the kitchen is well equipped there are not enough plugs in this area. There are others in other parts of the apartment

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Staying in Barbara Studios gave us a great representation of how quaint and hospitable Rethymnon was. The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful and our room was so cute. It made us feel like we were truly a part of the town.

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We really enjoyed our stay at Barbara Studios. The room was clean, spacious, with a balcony and fully equipped kitchen including coffee, tea, olive oil etc. - and we also got Raki, lemonade and fresh sweets every day!! Panos and Iro, the guys that run the place, were really helpful and friendly, they gave us excellent tips for places to eat and shop. If we ever go back to Crete (and I guess we will), we will definitely stay there again!

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We spent 2 nights in this hotel. It is a very comfortable structure, situated in the northern part of Crete, in the centre of Rethymnon. From here it is very easy to drive to Balos, Chania or Heraklion. Very nice owner (ready to give us hints on Crete). The only thing to be changed is the shower (the curtain is too short and the water invades the floor). All in all, positive experience!

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We booked two rooms and stayed for three nights with friends.The rooms were always clean and everyday a sweet surprise was waiting us inside the fridge .The location is superb (close to everything in Rethymnon) and the owners were very friendly and helpfull. They helped us a lot to organise our daily trips.The raki which was offered to us was great! On of the best we tried in Crete.We highly recommend this place and definitely we are going to stay there again when we visit Rethymnon.

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We had a lovely stay at Barbara Studios. Panos and Iro couldn't do enough for us and we had the best hospitality in all our travels to date, having stayed at many places in many countries.They were both there for us everyday with big smiles always ready to help with anything, even lugging our heavy suitcases to the top of the stairs in 40 degree temperatures! The accommodation was clean, comfortable and the best thing was that everything was so close in this lovely part of the old town. My two young daughters felt very welcome and comfortable and loved the wonderful little sweet treats that Iro hand made each day, a lovely touch. Thank you to both of you! Sonny and Lina

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Everything went excellent and we had a very good and pleasant stay in Rethymno. Barbara Studios is a really amazing place to stay. Rooms are very comfortable and very clean. The fresh cookies baked every day by Iro and left in the room are so gooood and really nice surprise when you are coming back. The place being an old Greek house with very nice and quiet court has its own specal climate! And the owners... They are just amazing! You will become friends with them from the very first day! That is wht let's you feel the real Greece in Barbara Studios!

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Great hotel and amazing staff- very welcoming!! Staff go out of their way to help you and always smiling. As soon as we arrived staff welcomed us in with a few drinks and lovely home made cookies. Gave us a map and made a few suggestions on where to go and helped us with our luggage. Good location and very central. Lots of free parking nearby. Great rooms. Would highly recommend :)

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We have just stayed a week with Panos and Iro and absolutely loved it. As most everyone has stated they are perfect hosts and yes we too looked forward to seeing what goodies were in the fridge when we returned from a day on the beach. The apartment was spacious and comfortable with a large narrow balcony looking east over the courtyard and to the sea. Yes it was overlooked by a few rooms at the Ideon hotel but we hardly ever saw anyone on their balconies. It was a nice area for a relaxing wine or 2 in the evening.The apartments are perfectly placed for the Old Town. No more the !50 yds from the Rimondi Fountain in the centre of town. Rethymno is lovely, full of character and narrow back streets and alleyways full of shops and tavernas and restaurants. Panos will give you some restaurant recommendations as there are so many in the town. We particularly liked Kyria Maria down an alleyway behind the Rimondi, Erofili, just around the corner from the studios and if you go to the Venetian Harbour, Zefyros is brilliant.We spent between 25 to50 Euro on starters , 2 mains and a litre of house red(never had a bad wine!) and the usual free desert and raki.The Town beach is a 10min walk . 2 sunbeds and umbrella were 9 euros in town but go further afield and its 5 or 6 euros,So this location can be a city break combined with a beach hol. We had hired a car so also visited Plakias on the south , Platianas about 5km east and Georgiropoulis about 30 km west.Managed to park everyday except Sunday, when the locals all seem to be out, at the nearest free car parking near the fortezza. On the Sunday used the other car park on the west of the fortezza and was a 10 min walk.I must also add how friendly thel local population are and most speak english.A visit to Panos and Iro's place is highly reccomended.

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Iro and her husband are fantastic! They go out of their way to make you feel welcome at Barbara Studios. Iro especially was very kind to me, as I had a bag stolen near the airport and it contained my contact lens solution. All the nearby pharmacies were closed, so Iro went on her motorcycle to one further out of town and brought it back for me! It made me feel so much happier after such a bad experience earlier.She also left homemade sweets, orange juice, raki, and more in our room. The room was very clean and the housekeeping was excellent. The hotel is also in a very good location and you can walk easily to many places.I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay in Rethymnon!

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My friend and I just returned from a 4-night stay at Barbara Studios. Iro and Panos were absolutely fantastic. They made us feel so welcome, helped us sort out our day trips/transportation and provided with so many great recommendations of restaurants, bars, clubs and shopping. It was truly a lovely place to return to each night after a long day of sightseeing. It was like we were at home! Beautiful hotel, room and facilities as well. Very highly recommended for any type of trip. Thanks Iro and Panos !!!!! It was a trip of a lifetime :)

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Sadly had to leave after 10 days in this lovely place. The owners go the extra mile to ensure that their guests feel welcome. A little gift every day of a cake or honey and a drop of Raki have made this place even more special. Highly recommended. Thank you Iro and Panos.

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My husband and I were here for three weeks and it was awesome. You are in the middle of the old town but it is so quiet. Panos and Iro are so sweet and they care about every guest like he is a family member. So we come back HOME next summer!

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The owners were SO nice. My friend and I arrived at the Rethymno bus station late at night and had no idea how to get there. One call to the hotel hoping for some helpful information, but the hotel owner actually comes by with his car and picks us up free of charge! We didn't expect that and we really appreciated the gesture as we were tired from the bus trip. The room came equipped with a kitchen. Although no breakfast, there was a few slices of bread, some homemade Greek desserts and even some raki to share! It was also nice that they gave us a map of the area which they pencilled in their preferred must-see places and places to eat. There's also a communal computer available in the hallway that can be used by guests. They were also very nice and kept our bags for us the next day until it was time for us to leave. I don't think you will be disappointed with Barbara Studios.

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Staying at Barbara Studios was a highlight of our visit to Crete! Beautiful historic Venetian building, brilliantly used as studios around a central courtyard. Panos & Iro are so friendly and helpful, we made full use of their bar and restaurant recommendations which were all great. Their hospitality was also second to none with gorgeous personal touches like complimentary raki, homemade limoncello and homemade baking! Our studio was clean, comfortable and very well equipped for our needs. Our only minor issue was the small shower but this was hardly worth mentioning. The balcony was a true delight which we made full use of.A definite gem!

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We stayed two nights and we were really impressed by very good quality of accommodation. Owners were really friendly and helpfull. Iro, thanks a lot for free breakfast, raki, cookies and all kindness. Unfortunately, Rethymno was not a place for someone like us; non-urban. Too many samey shops and restaurants with pushy stuff. Almoust no respect of historical monuments. Graffiti all around. Sad.

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Our 11 day stay was made so memorable thanks to the warm hospitality of Panos & Iro.We were treated like family members not guests with nothing was too much trouble. They always had time to chat and help in whatever way they could. The "extras" in the room were a nice touch and we looked forward to returning from our days out to the home baked surprise!The apartment was cleaned every day and to a high standard, not the usual norm in Greece.Good kitchen facilities if you fancy cooking more than just toast in the morning.The Studios are in a good position near the Venetian harbour. There are many restaurants around all with good and reasonably priced food. Lovely smart shops and amazingly a lot of fur shops. Graffiti seems to be a big problem and to some extent does spoil the town’s building as nothing seems to be immune even the churches have been ‘done’. There is a little train that takes you around the sights of Rethymnon

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