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...
Aubrie
United Kingdom
The proximity to the airport was great and even though we arrived very late, there were places nearby to still get food. The hotel was very clean and the breakfast was very good too. Was a nice way to start the holiday by sitting next to the pool with some fresh fruit!
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.
Annette
United Kingdom
Nice room with comfortable beds great view from balcony. Superb breakfast. Really polite and helpful staff. Situated well.
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...
Ivana
Serbia
Very clean, great location, reception 24/7, very 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.
Eliott
France
The location and the 24h reception were very practical.
The staff is really nice, and our checking was very easy.
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.
Maria
Belgium
Breakfast was perfect. Buffet, lots of options, local products too. Breakfast made our stay in this hotel worth it.
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.
Bobbie
France
The wonderful Greek breakfasts and the friendly efficient staff.
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.
strydom
South Africa
Breakfast is great, nice room, bed super comfy, area safe and near a grocery store and laundry.
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.
Ignas
Lithuania
Location was great, hotel has better parking prices at the nearby car parking, than booking directly at the parking. Breakfast has good variety of food.
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...
Geoffrey
Australia
Food in the restaurant and via room service was very good
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.
Featuring a terrace and a restaurant, Artion Boutique by Enorme is located in Heraklio Town, 2.2 km from Amoudara Beach and less than 1 km from Venetian Walls.
Super nice value for money ! Breakfast was great too.
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
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
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
Kronos Hotel is conveniently located 200 metres from Heraklion city centre and 700 metres from the port. It offers accommodation with a private balcony and it has 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.
absolutely beautiful and the location is gorgeous!
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.
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!
Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Pagopoieion - Adults Only Suites is located in the centre of Heraklio Town, 2.5 km from Amoudara Beach.
everything was perfect and staff was super friendly
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
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!
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.
Situated by the ancient Pantokrator Gate, Castello City Hotel is just a short walk from Heraklion beach.
Breakfast was amazing and the staff super friendly
FAQs about hotels in Heraklio Town
On average, 3-star hotels in Heraklio Town cost SEK 714 per night, and 4-star hotels in Heraklio Town are SEK 996 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Heraklio Town can on average be found for SEK 1,326 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Heraklio Town this weekend is SEK 1,465 or, for a 4-star hotel, SEK 2,141. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Heraklio Town for this weekend cost on average around SEK 3,108 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs SEK 1,230 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Heraklio Town for tonight. You'll pay on average around SEK 1,838 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Heraklio Town will cost around SEK 2,731 (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.
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.
Lorna
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Seeing the Palace of Knossos and then the Archeology Museum...
Seeing the Palace of Knossos and then the Archeology Museum was a highlight! So much history and so interesting. This is where the Minotaur lived and the site of the Labyrinth, as well as the pre-Greek ancient Minoans. On top of this, inside the Venetian walls are a maze of fun streets with shops and restaurants, all walkable. Good food and fun. So very much worth going to Heraklion! Plus an easy peasy airport is very close nearby.
Catherine
United States
10
Scored 10
Heraklio is a city that contrives to hide its treasures.
Heraklio is a city that contrives to hide its treasures. At first, we were a little put off by the mix of architecture and the labyrinthine streets and alleys, but after a while, it all became known and comfortable. The museums are very good: the Archeo. obviously, but the Museum of Cretan History is lovely and has a pleasant terrace to enjoy coffee. The standout museum for us was the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, which is thoughtfully curated and with kind and friendly staff.
Bitirinis for fish; Antipodas for flesh.
I loved everything about this hotel, it was the last stop on our trip through Crete and it was the most beautiful room we stayed in by far (even better than in a 5 star resort). Such a well designed room, every little detail was thought of, everything worked perfectly and was very comfortable. The staff was very kind and helped us with calling taxis and recommending places to go to. Location was great as well, close enough to the centre but still quiet at night.
Comfortable room close to the centre yet tucked away in a quiet side road.
Helpful staff (George at reception deserves a mention) and a modern, clean and quiet room with nice en-suite corner shower and a large balcony.
As we were based in Chania, it was just for 1 night to see the Archaeological Museum (5 minutes walk from the hotel) and the ruins of the Minoan palace at nearby Knossos so breakfast was adequate and quick (self-service). We would happily return.
My wife and stayed here in January 24. Upon entering the door it was love at first sight. The apartment is spacious, impeccably clean, tastefully decorated, well insulated and easy to heat during the cold winter weather. The utilities and fittings are immaculate, functional and discrete. The beds are large and comfy, and the bedrooms are dream to sleep in. Lovely!
This boutique hotel is new as of May 2022 and no expense was spared. We stayed in 5 different hotels in during our visit to Greece. Everything from a 2 star to a 5 star hotel. This was by far the most comfortable place to stay. Off the beaten path but close to the port and airport. I would recommend to everyone to stay here
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.
Everything was excellent! House was exactly as we expected, clean and warm without any problems. Especially our hosts welcomed us with so much love and informed us perfectly about what places to visit or where to go! Definitely gonna choose this again if we go to Crete for holidays! Ευχαριστούμε για όλα!
Our flight to Crete was very early so we got to hotel at 9:30 am. Our room wasnt ready yet but they invited us to have breakfast for free. Very nice meaningful touch. Breakfast buffet was great, as were the views from the terrace. Room aircon was strong and bed comfortable. Amazing location.
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.
This hotel is located just outside of Heraklion's historic downtown, allowing for a pleasant walk. The rooms are comfortable, with all the amenities you'd need. The breakfast is nice, and the staff is excellent! Highly recommend this place!
We did not expect to like Heraklion as compared to other large cities on Crete based on other reviews. This hotel added to our enjoyment of this city. Located in a perfect spot that is not busy but still very accessible to the main strip.
The breakfast was very good. We had the Crete breakfast and it was tasty. Our room was very modern and clean. The balcony had a nice view as well. The Hotel Manager and her staff were very friendly and helpful.
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
We stayed there because our flight was canceled... so location was perfect for us near airport. Our room was clean and quiet. Staff was nice and helpful. We found nice restaurant nearby for dinner.
The property lived up to its name and reputation as the #1 hotel in Crete. Room, amenities, services and staff all exceptional. Location was very convenient.
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