ELMAR Urban living by the sea in Chania

El mar means the sea. Ours is 550 metres away, about seven minutes on foot, and the Venetian harbour is 1.8 km from the door.

The entrance of ELMAR Urban Living at dusk, with the black metal ELMAR sign on a lit plaster wall above a planter

Stay at ELMAR

Living room of the Split-Level Suite: a sofa, round coffee tables, ring pendant lights and a wooden staircase to the upper level

Four apartment types in Nea Chora, the seaside quarter of Chania, each with its own kitchen and a shared courtyard outside. Mornings at the beach, evenings at the Venetian harbour, both on foot.

550 m
to Nea Chora beach
4
unit types, for 2 to 5 guests
15.5 km
to Chania airport (CHQ)

Plaster, black metal and a piece of the sea.

Warm sand plaster on the walls, dusty grey-blue cabinets, cognac leather and matte black metal. Even the sign is plain black letters fixed straight onto the plaster. A calm building in the middle of town, made for coming back to after a day by the water.

The shared courtyard: dark metal tables and chairs on warm tiles, potted plants and grey entrance doors
01 The courtyard. Tables and chairs shared by all guests.
Close-up of the ELMAR Urban Living sign in black metal letters on a sand-coloured plaster wall, with snake plants below
02 The sign. Black metal on plaster.
A cognac leather armchair beside a dark stone side table with ceramic vases and dried lavender
03 Cognac leather, dried lavender.
The double-height lounge and reception area with grey-blue cabinets, leather armchairs and a black metal balcony railing above
04 The lounge and reception, open to the floor above.
Detail of dusty grey-blue cabinet doors with black round knobs
05 Dusty grey-blue cabinets, black knobs.
Two cognac leather armchairs with black metal legs in the lounge, a dark side table and lavender between them
06 A place to sit before heading out.

Four ways to stay

All four have a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, with the shared courtyard just outside. Pick the layout that fits your trip and check dates with us directly.

  1. One open-plan room for couples and solo travellers, with a kitchen, a sleeping area without a door and a private balcony.

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    Guests
    Up to 2
    Beds
    1 queen
    Bathroom
    1, with shower
    Kitchen
    Fully equipped
    Outdoors
    Private balcony
    Size
    [m²]
    Urban Studio: the open sleeping area with a queen bed against a sage-green wall, beside the living space
  2. A ground-floor apartment with a separate bedroom, an open-plan kitchen with breakfast counter and a walk-in shower.

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    Guests
    Up to 2
    Beds
    1 queen
    Bathroom
    1, walk-in shower
    Kitchen
    Fully equipped
    Outdoors
    Shared courtyard
    Size
    [m²]
    One-Bedroom Apartment: living area with a grey sofa and round tables, the bedroom visible through an open door
  3. Living room and kitchen downstairs, a bright open bedroom upstairs, and a shower room on each level.

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    Guests
    Up to 3
    Beds
    1 queen, 1 sofa bed
    Bathrooms
    2, with shower
    Layout
    Ground + first floor
    Outdoors
    Shared courtyard
    Size
    [m²]
    Split-Level Suite: kitchen with a breakfast counter and leather stools, and a black metal staircase to the upper level
  4. For families and friends: kitchen and living area downstairs, two bedrooms upstairs, a shower room on each level.

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    Guests
    Up to 5
    Beds
    2 queen, 1 sofa bed
    Bathrooms
    2, with shower
    Layout
    Ground + first floor
    Outdoors
    Shared courtyard
    Size
    [m²]
    Two-Bedroom Family Loft: living area with a sofa, wall-mounted TV, large abstract artwork and sheer curtains

Nea Chora The seaside quarter of Chania

Nea Chora sits just west of the Old Town, on the water. It is a lived-in neighbourhood with its own town beach, fish tavernas and a waterfront promenade for the sunset walk. The Venetian harbour and the lanes of the Old Town are 1.8 km away.

Wellington 30, Nea Chora, 731 31 Chania

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  1. ELMARStart
  2. Nea Chora beach550 m · 7 min walk
  3. Venetian harbour & Old Town1.8 km
  4. Chrissi Akti beach2.8 km
  5. Koum Kapi3 km
  6. Agioi Apostoloi beach3.1 km
  7. Archaeological Museum3.6 km
  8. Chania airport (CHQ)15.5 km
The lounge with tall grey-blue cabinets, cognac leather armchairs and a wooden door on a pale floor

Around your stay

Services we can arrange on request. Ask us in advance; an extra charge may apply.

  • Airport transfer

    To and from Chania airport (CHQ), 15.5 km away.

  • Car rental

    For the villages and beaches beyond Chania.

  • Excursions and activities

    Day trips and activities across Crete.

  • Spa and cooking

    Spa services, cooking lessons or a private chef, booked for you during your stay.

Book direct.

Book with us and your reservation goes straight to the people who run the building, with no platform in between. Tell us if you need an airport transfer or a car and we will arrange it with your stay.

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Phone
+30 2821 200775
Email
elmarurbanliving@gmail.com
Address
Wellington 30, Nea Chora, 731 31 Chania, Crete
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:00

Children of all ages welcome · No pets · No smoking · No parties or events · Quiet time 23:00–07:00 · No private parking