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.
Karen
United States of America
The hotel is right off the water at the port. We had a room overlooking the harbor. We enjoyed watching the ships come and go. There was a nice balcony where you could stand and enjoy the water. (See photos) The room was nice and the bed was comfy. The bathroom was spacious with a great tub! The breakfast buffet was outstanding with a huge variety of offerings. It was one of the best I've ever experienced and the restaurant staff was friendly and attentive. It is a little bit of a walk to the historic part of town, but we didn't mind.
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.
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.
Sven
Belgium
Super helpful and friendly staff that went out of their way to help us out with the bus schedule going inland. Located in a quiet part of the old town, very close to bars and restaurants without being bothered by the noise.
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.
Ari
Israel
Friendly staff.
Near the airport, good for late arrival or early departure stay.
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.
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.
Pasiphae Heraklion Hotel is located in Heraklion, very close to the airport, port and the historical center where several restaurants, bars and museums can be found. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Paulo José
Germany
The location, easy to park, and close enough to the city center.
Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness center and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views....
Nakeisha
United States of America
So I stayed at three hotels and one Airbnb in Greece and this was my favorite accommodation in all of Greece. It was PERFECT!!! The room was big, so comfortable, the amenities were phenomenal, the body wash smelled delicious, I loved the bathroom. The staff were the absolute kindness, greeted my boyfriend and I was such genuine warmth, I can’t wait to visit again!!
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.
Petrinio
Greece
I like the room, comfortable bed, coffee machine in the room and the central location.
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.
Great place... Our second time... We will be back!
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!
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.
Great location, helpful staff and excellent breakfast.
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
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
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.
Close to the centre, clean and quiet. Good value for money
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
Located in the center of Heraklion, Mirabello Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, most of them with balcony. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 2.5 mi away and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Lift, big balcony, teapot and tea and coffee, very clean, new towels
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 delicious breakfast
Clean and comfortable 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 in Heraklio, a 7-minute walk from Amoudara Beach, Mark Hotel provides accommodations 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!
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.
The hotel is fine. The staff aboslutely kind. The hotel position is key for the airport
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.
Nice hotel and perfect location. Very comfortable beds and quiet
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!
FAQs about hotels in Heraklio
On average, 3-star hotels in Heraklio cost $59 per night, and 4-star hotels in Heraklio are $79 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Heraklio can be found for $114 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Heraklio this weekend is $118 or, for a 4-star hotel, $143. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Heraklio for this weekend cost around $236 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $95 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Heraklio for tonight. You'll pay around $113 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Heraklio will cost around $198, 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.
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 of America
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.
John
Germany
10
Scored 10
I love Heraklion - I have visited many times and will...
I love Heraklion - I have visited many times and will continue doing so. There’s always something I wish I had more time to visit. During the day there’s so many nearby beaches to spend the day or historical sights to visit. There’s always great venues at night, countless clubs and bars and the restaurants are amazing, even just taking a stroll through the streets is fun.
Heraklion Museum, Knossos and a walk to the port is a must for every visitor!
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.
The room was very clean and very efficiently organised. Staff were very kind and greatly helped my activities in Heraklion.
The location is very close to the sea. I love walking along the sea, so it was great for me. I saw beautiful sunset everyday just near the hotel.
The area is rather quiet, compared to the centre of the town, yet it is very easy to access most of the sightseeing places. I liked this quiet environment very much.
The location was very good, near the city center (old city) with many restaurants. If you are returning during the night, remember that the supermarkets near the hotel are closing early ( 10pm, if not mistaken). The room is small, but just enough for 2 persons. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the breakfast amazing with many choises- the best breakfast in a hotel, during our trip in Crete this year.
Location is excellent if you are using the port. Buses to the airport and out to Knossos are near by. Very shirt walk into the centre.
Friendly and helpful reception staff.
Good breakfast which sets you up for the day. We had an early morning ferry and could opt for an early breakfast.
Modern feel to the hotel. Quiet location.
Small pastries were in reception when we arrived.
The room was Amazing!!!!really clean and tidy!!
Bathroom was perfect,it's a new hotel that gives everything that you need
Welcome drinks and coffee, extremely friendly staff
Netflix on TV and wifi easy access,parking right outside
Near city centre and port
I will totally recommend the place
I stayed 2 nights and I will sure come back again!!
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
I stayed in this very nice and modern hotel during a short visit to Heraklion. The location is great, right in the centre. My room was spotlessly clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. I can also recommend the SPA where I had an exceptionally good massage by Georgina.
We stay here every year when arriving in Crete, the hotel is very well situated, overlooking the harbour)(amazing views from the breakfast room) close to the centre.
Inside parking possible close to the hotel.
Rooms are clean and simple, noise isolation is very good.
Truly very impressed with this ‘airport’ hotel. All amenities were available and it offered a really nice stay for our last night in Crete. Airport is <5min by car and the hotel offers safe onsite parking, nice breakfast, and even a Raki welcome drink. Stay here!
Location is perfect! Very close to the city centre.
It was nice to have a small balcony.
It was quiet at night.
Possibility to check out very early was one of the main reasons to choose Mirabello Hotel for 1 night.
Good value of money.
the layout of the room was very well organized.
Breakfast was lovely.
the front desk staff for both check in & out were very professional, courteous, and absolutely lovely. 5 stars!
cleanliness of the hotel & room was great.
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!!
The best accommodation during our trip in Crete. Very clean and stylish place, nice hosts making every effort to welcome you. Also, very useful tips for restaurants and Crete in general.
the front desk staff were fantastic. super helpful and great recommendations, from arranging airport transportation to restaurant connections - they made it a 5 star review
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