Less than 5 minutes' bus ride from Heraklion centre in Crete, Sofia hotel offers a seasonal swimming pool and a seasonal restaurant. It serves breakfast and features rooms with free WiFi and a...
John
United Kingdom
Breakfast very good. Location very good. Would stay again.
Just a stroll away from Heraklion port, Marin Hotel offers a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the Venetian Fortress. Its rooms have a balcony, while free WiFi is available throughout.
Adam
Australia
Perfect location, close to everything. Great breakfast with gorgeous views. Highly recommended
El Greco is located in the heart of Heraklion's business and shopping district, within walking distance of the Archaeological and the Historical Museum, as well as public transportation, banks, ATMs...
Maggy
Germany
All good. Good location . Staff super friendly and helpful.
Within 100 metres from the city centre, Kastro Hotel is well-situated for exploring the ancient sites of Heraklion. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with breakfast included in the rate.
Just a short walk from Heraklion centre, Atrion offers elegant accommodation with free Internet access. It has a restaurant, while it is a few metres away from Heraklion’s busy promenade.
Tanya
United Kingdom
This hotel was ideal for a short stay in Heraklion - very central, clean, light & airy, an excellent buffet breakfast, friendly & helpful staff
Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city.
Clinton
United Kingdom
Perfect central location, easy walk to the harbour and town centre. The breakfast here is exceptional, a great selection of greek food, but also the option for English and continental style. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. All Hotels should aspire to this standard. Thank you.
Located in Heraklio Town, 200 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the family-run Infinity City Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.
Enjoying a privileged location in the heart of Heraklion Town, Ibis Styles Heraklion Central by Accor is just a short stroll from major touristic sights and lively areas of the town.
Clinton
United Kingdom
Clean, spacious room for three of us. Easy access to city centre bars and restaurants. One night stay only. Staff were efficient.
Within 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the 5-star Aquila Atlantis Hotel features an outdoor pool with unobstructed views over the harbour, a semi-covered pool and an elegantly...
Michael
Ireland
A breakfast buffet was all that anyone could ask for.
Situated in the centre of Heraklion, Mirabello Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, most of them with balcony. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 4 km away and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
This centrally located Heraklion hotel offers spacious, modern rooms, some with views over the sea. Free WiFi is offered throughout. Irini Hotel is 4 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Excellent location! Very helpful and friendly staff!
El Greco is located in the heart of Heraklion's business and shopping district, within walking distance of the Archaeological and the Historical Museum, as well as public transportation, banks, ATMs...
Loved the location, the decor, the 24/24 check in!
Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city.
Most amazing hotel I think I’ve ever stayed in , will be back !
Established in 1977 and totally renovated in 2004, this hotel is ideally situated in Heraklion city centre amidst a quiet neighbourhood with easy access to the harbour 500 metres away.
Close to the centre, clean and quiet. Good value for money
Situated in the centre of Heraklion, Mirabello Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, most of them with balcony. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 4 km away and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Good, functional space. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Located in Heraklio Town, 600 metres from Amoudara Beach, Mark Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
The staff very kind and it was a good place to stay!
Boasting a bar, Asterion Hotel is situated in Heraklio Town in the Crete region, 2.8 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 3.4 km from Venetian Walls.
Pasiphae Heraklion Hotel is situated in Heraklion, very close to the airport, port and the historical centre where several restaurants, bars and museums can be found. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Good location if u have to catch a ferry next day , budget
Situated just 200 metres from Heraklion Port, City Life Hotel offers quality central accommodation with modern amenities, including free WiFi access. The hotel is fully air-conditioned throughout.
Staff was so helpful and friendly, location is perfect.
Located in Heraklio Town, 400 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.
Located in Heraklio Town, 200 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the family-run Infinity City Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.
Great place... Our second time... We will be back!
Just a short walk from Heraklion centre, Atrion offers elegant accommodation with free Internet access. It has a restaurant, while it is a few metres away from Heraklion’s busy promenade.
Great location, helpful staff and excellent breakfast.
Within 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the 5-star Aquila Atlantis Hotel features an outdoor pool with unobstructed views over the harbour, a semi-covered pool and an elegantly...
Great location, very friendly staff and very clean
Just a stroll away from Heraklion port, Marin Hotel offers a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the Venetian Fortress. Its rooms have a balcony, while free WiFi is available throughout.
absolutely beautiful and the location is gorgeous!
Hotel Rea offers simple and functional accommodation in a convenient location, adjacent to Heraklion’s Historical Museum of Crete. Air-conditioned rooms at the Rea are all equipped with free Wi-Fi.
Excellent location
Excellent stuff
Value for money
Well set in the centre of Heraklio Town, Lato Annex Boutique Rooms provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service.
Good location. Friendly staff and super clean room
FAQs about hotels in Heraklio Town
On average, 3-star hotels in Heraklio Town cost € 67.95 per night, and 4-star hotels in Heraklio Town are € 96.06 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Heraklio Town can on average be found for € 126.57 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Heraklio Town this weekend is € 129.31 or, for a 4-star hotel, € 147.67. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Heraklio Town for this weekend cost on average around € 242.71 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs € 122.84 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Heraklio Town for tonight. You'll pay on average around € 215 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Heraklio Town will cost around € 241.26 (based on Booking.com prices).
Nowadays known as the capital of the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion was once the centre of the Minoan civilisation and the port of the ancient Knossos. This stunning gem features rich history, outdoor markets and important archaeological sites.
Just 6 km from the lively Heraklion is the world-renown ruins of the Knossos palace, where according to the Greek mythology Daedalus built a labyrinth to hold the Minotaur.
Home to the 16th-century church of Agia Ekaterini, the cathedral of St. Minas, Venetian Loggia and the Archaeological Museum, this destination is much more than just a cosmopolitan city with vibrant nightlife. Do not forget to wander around the old port or visit the Venetian Walls.
Beach lovers can discover some of the most popular places of Crete like the tourist resorts of Malia and Hersonissos, the golden beach of Amoudara and the fishing village of Agia Pelagia.
The international airport of Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis, is the largest one in the island and the second busiest in Greece. Situated about 4 km from the city centre, it offers seasonal flights to Vienna, Barcelona, Zurich and St. Petersburg. Booking.com offers a great variety of hotels in Heraklion.
The town/city has many new buildings after WW2. There is an extensive shopping area with many restaurants and bars, the older buildings are either being replaced or renovated, but the outlying suburbs need development and some proper Town & Country planning application. The boundaries between domestic, retail, industry & commerce need greater definition.
Great potential for tourism, with areas of domestic and tourist housing showing signs of its artistic residents "flare".
Keith
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
This is good for a weekend trip, but if you are staying...
This is good for a weekend trip, but if you are staying longer hire a car and tour, landing here and returning via Chana. We took out the extra insurance via Booking.com, very wise because the vehicle was hit by a driver while parked, who drove off. Due to the state of the roads and the increased traffic this is common, there was another couple in the hire office that had also been hit while parked. Standards of driving in Greece are poor. Booking.com paid out within 24 hours of the claim. This was a return visit to Crete after 20 years. The nation is in steep decline with appalling infrastructure and an unhappy population. We will not return.
Julian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Heraklion is now the main city of Crete, where years ago it...
Heraklion is now the main city of Crete, where years ago it was Chania. Over recent years the central area has been upgraded with paved walking to the shops and square. If you look upwards you can still see the signs of previous Venetian times and around old constructions. There is a street market area now selling the usual tourist pieces, which has changed from a market that had fruit, vegetables, fish etc. The side streets still have the small restaurants of old. As you walk down towards the harbour area you should visit Ligo Krasi, Ligo Thalassa as their food is superb traditional Cretan and used by locals. The harbour area is good to walk along and watch the cruise ships and ferries. Ferries leave from Heraklion daily to local islands such as Santorini and provide an excellent service. The modernised bus station just 15 minutes from centre will allow you to move to all areas of Crete on clean efficient buses. Heraklion can get very busy during the weekend or bank holiday times, when locals visit and sit around the square in the cafes and small bars, providing a great atmosphere.
Patricia
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Heraklio is a great place to visit!.
Heraklio is a great place to visit!. We stayed for over a month and were never bored. There is a very extensive pedestrian area with a huge variety of shops, places of cultural interest, restaurants and snack bars. The local cuisine is reasonably priced. The city is very busy with locals and tourists mixing in the pedestrian areas.
Heraklio is a great base for visiting the rest of the island as most of the major urban areas are also on the north coast. There are very efficient local and regional bus services and of course car and moped hire.
For those interested in history and culture Heraklio is the place to visit. I do recommend reading up on the incredible history of the island before visiting as this will help the visitor better understand the context of what they are visiting.
We visited in March to April and combined a city holiday with a beach holiday. There are two very long beaches very near the city centre.
Almost everyone we met spoke very good English so we never really got to use any of the little Greek we learned before travelling. In one month we never used any cash as all business take electronic payment per mobile phone, credit cards etc.
Pat
Germany
8.0
Scored 8.0
It's a nice town with a lot of shops, cafes, restaurants etc...
It's a nice town with a lot of shops, cafes, restaurants etc etc. People were nice. It has a spider-like outlay and you could easily get lost. GPS was not working well. I ended up searching half an hour for my hotel.
Chryssoula
Greece
8.0
Scored 8.0
Liked the fact there were lots of places to visit in the...
Liked the fact there were lots of places to visit in the town. It’s a mix of old and new and full of places to eat. Bus service is good and not expensive but taxis are expensive to visit around the island. People are friendly and most are able to speak some English but be aware all signs are in Greek so when trying to find your way walking it can be a bit confusing if you don’t speak the language. But that’s part of the fun of the holiday.
Candia Studio is located in the strict center of Heraklion. You can get back to the room at any time during sightseeing. From the place you can reach all main busses around Crete in less than 10 minutes (Elefterias square or station A). Place is cosy, with a good decor. When arrived we found a room equipped with some extra water and food to refresh after the trip. Andreas (host) helped us with some advices where to go and all recommended places were great. He also almost immediately responded to all our questions or requests.
The best breakfast in Crete!! The variety of specialties and the freshness of everything is beyond ! The staff both the reception & the lovely ladies in the cafe are exceptionally attentive and helpful! This elegant hotel is just a short walk to the historic port which has in particular two excellent restaurants and just a short walk to both the main bus station and port .
To top it off the rooftop pool with the most comfortable lounge mattresses overlooking the port make it a place to remember. You won’t want to leave!!
Nice, clean hotel and great value for money! The staff were so friendly and the location was great near the waterfront, a parking builiding nearby that costs 8 euro for 24 hours and it is a short stroll to the old centre. It had a mini fridge, comfy beds, nice bathroom with plenty of towels. It exceeded my expectations for a basic 4-bed room. I would definitely recommend!
Our hostess was so friendly and helpful with tips and directions. Her husband even stood and saved a parking spot right out front for us!! The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and cute. We were welcomed with special treats including olives and Raki! Everything we needed was available. This was a great first stop after arriving to Crete.
The hotel was spotlessly clean, and the balcony we had was huge. There was a large selection of hot and cold food, which was without doubt the best we've had in Greece for many years. Plenty of really nice restaurants nearby, and a few minutes walk into the centre. The beach is about 30 mins walk.Staff were really helpful and friendly
Very modern and cozy hotel in the middle of Heraklions City Centre. We stayed there two times during our stay in Crete and liked it very much. The staff is super friendly, the rooms are very spacious and well equipped with a kitchenette. Thank you again for the upgrade for our second stay 😊 the room was beautiful.
Modern hotel with fridge and kettle in the room. Room was spacious. Good variety and options for breakfast. Excellent location for exploring the city on foot. City centre, with restaurants, shops & sights, was a short walk away. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Convenient location within walking distance of most sites in the centre. Staff were friendly. Convenient free parking arrangements with a parking station in the port area about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Room was comfortable and the breakfast was quite good.
The room was comfortable and offered a good view. The location is perfect; the hotel is located near the city centre which is where you don't want to be. There are a few nice cafes including a queer-friendly bar right around the corner.
Good location for the shops and or to catch buses to certain points of Crete. Recommend going down towards the waterfront to enjoy the numerous amounts of restaurants that are down there. Breakfast was delicious also at Atrion.
The structure was new, located outside the city centre (almost 10 minutes by car from Heraklion).
Possibility to park the car easily and very gentle and good staff. Good breakfast in the bar near the hotel
We arrived late in Crete so needed a hotel close to the airport just for a quick stopover. The hotel is so nice and modern and we were able to check in really late so overall was a great experience for us!!
Excellent PRICE-PERFORMANCE Ratio, Staff and Reception very friendly and professional, Wifi quickly, parking near hotel possible, to beach 15 minutes walking, location directly in city centre walking area
property is centrally located in Heraklion Crete. Very well maintained and exceptional staff and service. The breakfast was amazing and staff always eager to help!
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