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.
Karin
United States
Great location and facilities and has parking. They were also very flexible with us during the dock workers strike
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.
Located in Heraklio Town, 656 feet from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the family-run Infinity City Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.
PANAGIOTA
Greece
Friendly and polite staff, location near the city center and the harbor and very clean…
Within 328 feet from the city center, Kastro Hotel is well-located for exploring the ancient sites of Heraklion. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with breakfast included in the rate.
Susanna
Austria
Off-season price excellent value, <25€ per person per night, varied breakfast, many options, savory and sweet.
Less than 5 minutes' bus ride from Heraklion center in Crete, Sofia hotel offers a seasonal swimming pool and a seasonal restaurant. It serves breakfast and features rooms with free WiFi and a...
Karma
United Kingdom
Stayed at Sophia numerous times & recommend to friends
I was happy to see sheets were upgraded from those on previous visit when they were easy wash
slippy and cold sheets - not nice at all
Breakfast was good
Staff super friendly & helpful
Ideal location for airport.
Just a short walk from Heraklion center, Atrion offers elegant accommodations with free Internet access. It has a restaurant, while it is a few yards away from Heraklion’s busy promenade.
Hotel Rea offers simple and functional accommodations 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.
veronica
United States
This is a great hotel if you're spending a night or two in transit. It is maybe a fifteen minute walk to the ferries- and just steps away from the old town center where you can get many choices for food. The windows are soundproof, so you will have a quiet sleep- but the walls and hallway can get a bit noisy with people coming and going from ferries. The maid service was quick and efficient- and the aircon works great! Breakfast was mediocre- some bread and slices of cheese- and some hard boiled eggs. The coffee is instant- which serves the caffeine addiction, but does not add to coffee culture at all. The room for breakfast has no windows, so we were in and out very quickly. Good value for money
Within 656 feet from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the 5-star Aquila Atlantis Hotel features an outdoor pool with unobstructed views over the harbor, a semi-covered pool and an elegantly...
Featuring rooms with free Wi-Fi, spacious lounge with bar and a 24-hour front desk, Iraklion Hotel is a modern, family-run hotel centrally located in Heraklion.
Khoa
France
We book a room with two double beds. Very comfortable and clean. The hotel is just a few steps from the center.
Located by the ancient Pantokrator Gate, Castello City Hotel is just a short walk from Heraklion beach.
Kim
United States
Nothing. Couldn’t even park the car. They later gave us directions in Greek to a parking location. Had to find a different hotel to stay. Lost the money on this one.
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.
Within 656 feet from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the 5-star Aquila Atlantis Hotel features an outdoor pool with unobstructed views over the harbor, a semi-covered pool and an elegantly...
Great location, very friendly staff and very clean
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...
Helpful, agreeable man at the reception.
Location.
Hotel Rea offers simple and functional accommodations 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
Located in Heraklio Town, 656 feet from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the family-run Infinity City Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.
Featuring rooms with free Wi-Fi, spacious lounge with bar and a 24-hour front desk, Iraklion Hotel is a modern, family-run hotel centrally located in Heraklion.
Staff, bed, location near the city center, breakfast
Kronos Hotel is conveniently located 215 yards from the center of Heraklion and just under half a mile from the port. It has accommodations with a private balcony and a bar.
The staff was absolutely amazing, welcoming and helpful
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.
Great location and within walking distance to the port.
Just a short walk from Heraklion center, Atrion offers elegant accommodations with free Internet access. It has a restaurant, while it is a few yards away from Heraklion’s busy promenade.
Good breakfast, nice bed. Enjoyed our one night stay
Athinaiko Hotel occupies a central position in the heart of Heraklion, just a short stroll from the port and offers comfortable, rooms with attached bathroom.
Very friendly and helpful Staff.
Clean rooms and very Central.
Attractively located in the center of Heraklio, Enea City Suites has à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.
Established in 1977 and totally renovated in 2004, this hotel is ideally located in Heraklion city center amid a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the harbor 1640 feet away.
The staff was very kind, great location, silent room
This centrally located Heraklion hotel offers spacious, modern rooms, some with views over the sea. Free WiFi is offered throughout. Irini Hotel is 2.5 mi from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Excellent location! Very helpful and friendly staff!
Located just 656 feet from Heraklion Port, City Life Hotel offers quality central accommodations with modern amenities, including free WiFi access. The hotel is fully air-conditioned throughout.
Staff was so helpful and friendly, location is perfect.
A 10-minute walk from central Heraklion, hotel Poseidon offers panoramic sea, mountain, and city views. It has free Wi-Fi, and features a yard and air-conditioned rooms with private balconies.
The welcome was wonderful, so friendly and natural.
Featuring a bar, Asterion Hotel is located in Heraklio in the Crete region, 1.7 miles from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 2.1 miles from Venetian Walls.
All better than expected for the price. Lovely staff
FAQs about hotels in Heraklio
On average, 3-star hotels in Heraklio cost $59 per night, and 4-star hotels in Heraklio are $90 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Heraklio can be found for $126 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Heraklio this weekend is $76 or, for a 4-star hotel, $104. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Heraklio for this weekend cost around $157 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $75 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Heraklio for tonight. You'll pay around $93 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Heraklio will cost around $169, on average (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.
We loved this city!! We only stayed 5 nights (4 days) and we could have used a few more days (or a lifetime) to explore it. The city was bustling, people were friendly and fun, lots to see, great walking on the shore (to the lighthouse and beaches). I'd say parts of Knossos was a bit overrated, but still worth a trip. We want to return, rent a car, and stay all over Crete to check out this island. Plus, we found THE BEST vegan restaurant ever: Veganato and basically ate lunch there every day. Check them out, if you can. Even my kid, who is definitely not a vegan, LOVED their food.
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Anonymous
Scored 8.0
8.0
Heraklio is worth the stay to see Knossos and the...
Heraklio is worth the stay to see Knossos and the Archeological Museum. The walk out to the light house is charming. We were there in December, off tourist season, which is perfect for us - not to hot and not too packed with visitors. There was still plenty of restaurants open.
Deborah Hollingsworth
United States
Scored 10
10
Can't miss for travellers interested in greece history /...
Can't miss for travellers interested in greece history / culture. the premiere museum for minoan artifacts and the site of knossos is an easy 20mins bus ride away.
easy sightseeing of the town itself in a day : town center with churches, venetian fountain / loggia, a quiet walk away from crowds along the city walls, a scenic jog /walk along the long harbour breakwater to see the fortress, marina.
Sandy
Scored 10
10
We took a taxi from the airport and a local bus to Knossos...
We took a taxi from the airport and a local bus to Knossos but otherwise everything was easily accessible on foot. There are a range of shops from ordinary supermarkets to tourist stuff to up-market. The ice-creams were everywhere!
The town is nice but the authorities could make much more of it: we went past a huge park which was closed to the public, the Old Town is surrounded with a bastion, but no obvious access to the top of the walls. The city map we picked up is completely useless to a tourist.
David
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
Heraklio is a great location to visit several key historical...
Heraklio is a great location to visit several key historical sites e.g. Knossos Palace and museums. It is also a great location to stay and serve as a base location for day trips to other villages/towns within Crete or even other islands.
Koh
Singapore
Scored 8.0
8.0
The hotel staff I interacted with (from more than one hotel)...
The hotel staff I interacted with (from more than one hotel) were all super friendly and helpful. Heraklion is a lovely little town however the cab drivers are all shifty sharks that charge you whatever they think they can get away with. Actually, there were a couple of cab drivers that were OK but most of them ripped me off
Jane
Australia
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Location (very near the centre and a few minutes away from the harbour area), extremely helpful staff, excellent buffet breakfast and clean and comfy rooms. The hotel’s restaurant food is good too. Reception staff can give you a list of day trips and will book them for you. Good internet connection. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. 15-minute walk to KTEL coach station (for other destinations in Crete). 10-minute walk to the Archaelogical museum where you can also catch the bus to Knossos.
This hotel is a gem. It is not a beach hotel, but is located very convienently for a visit to Heraklion and departure by ferry. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast is varied, with regional items to make you feel you are really in Greece, but specifically on the Island of Crete. The room I was assigned surprised me and really went beyond what I was expected. I have stayed in this hotel now for the fourth time and every time it gets better and better.
Good for business trip. Don’t choose it if you are a tourist, maybe just for two-three nights only. Close to city center and harbor. Pool on the roof is useless, very small and always busy with other people or their towels. But view from there is stunning.
Bed and room were very comfortable. Lobby is not what I would expect from 5* hotel. But coffee at the breakfast was much better than anywhere in Crete.
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.
A beautiful little hotel. Excellent location, clean and modern in design. The bed was the most comfortable in the whole of Crete. Giannis was welcoming and kind. Have already recommended Domus Ariadne to some friends and highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Heraklion.
Nicole
Australia
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