Hamam Oriental Suites is a hotel destination wedding venue in Rethymno, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (Iraklio) (HER), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Hamam Oriental Suites
Hamam Oriental Suites occupies a restored 19th-century Ottoman building in Rethymno's historic old town, originally constructed as a traditional hammam bathhouse before its thoughtful conversion into a luxury hotel in 2008.
About Hamam Oriental Suites
Hamam Oriental Suites occupies a restored 19th-century Ottoman building in Rethymno's historic old town, originally constructed as a traditional hammam bathhouse before its thoughtful conversion into a luxury hotel in 2008.
The renovation preserved original architectural elements, arched ceilings, stone walls, and decorative tilework, while introducing modern amenities, creating a venue where centuries-old Cretan charm meets contemporary hospitality.
Set on Nikiforou Foka Street, it is both accommodation and event space for destination celebrations.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
We stayed in this hotel for our honeymoon after flying out a few days after our wedding. The hotel itself was very charming and had so much character.
Kara H · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 19th-century Ottoman hammam bathhouse transformed into a 4-star hotel through 2008 restoration
- Google rating of 4.9/5 stars reflecting consistent guest satisfaction and service quality
- Located in Rethymno's UNESCO-protected medieval old town with Venetian architecture surrounding the property
- Original stone arches, Ottoman-era tilework, and period architectural details preserved throughout public spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 15:00-18:00Guest arrival; check-in at Hamam Oriental Suites; welcome cocktail in courtyard
- 19:30Welcome dinner at hotel restaurant or nearby old-town taverna
- 11:00-12:30Ceremony in interior salon or courtyard
- 13:00-14:30Cocktail reception and photo session in courtyard
- 19:00-23:30Dinner and dancing reception in main hall
- 10:00Farewell brunch; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (Iraklio).
- Typical total
- €6,500-15,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€6,500-15,000 (100-guest wedding, 2-night stay, 1 ceremony + 1 reception)
- Ceremony fee
- €500-1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €45-75 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€45-75 (food/beverage; subject to menu selection)
- Room rate
- €120-280 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€120-280 (standard to deluxe suites)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2831 050378
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Multi-night packages and early booking discounts available. Does not include florals, photography, entertainment, or wedding coordination services.
Questions about the venue
Can guests stay at the venue during the wedding weekend?+
Yes. Hamam Oriental Suites offers on-site suites ranging from standard to deluxe categories, allowing wedding parties to remain in one location. This is ideal for multi-day celebrations or guests traveling from abroad.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests for combined ceremonies and receptions, with indoor and courtyard spaces available depending on season and guest count.
Does the venue handle catering?+
Hamam Oriental Suites offers in-house catering or can coordinate with preferred external vendors. Mediterranean and traditional Cretan cuisine are available options.
What is the nearest airport?+
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (Iraklio) is approximately 75km away with a 90-minute transfer time. Rethymno has limited regional connectivity but is well-served from major European hubs.
Are ceremonies held indoors or outdoors?+
The property features both options: an interior salon with original Ottoman architecture and a courtyard area. Choice depends on weather, guest count, and seasonal availability.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
Other wedding venues
- Hapimag Resort DamnoniMyrthianos Plakias, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Hapimag Resort Porto HeliPorto Cheli, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Harmony Boutique Hotel-Mykonos TownMykonos Town, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Harmony Boutique ResortGeorgioupoli, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Haven Beach Boutique HotelΦαληράκι, GreeceAlso in Greece
- HEAVEN HOTEL THESSALONIKI AIRPORTTagarades, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Helen HotelΑσκέλι, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Hersonissos Maris HotelΧερσόνησος, GreeceAnother hotel
Weighing Hamam Oriental Suites against the field?
Answer four questions, budget, season, guest count, feel, and a shortlist of comparable houses comes back in about a minute. No sign-up needed.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.