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Where to stay in Heraklion
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Heraklion, according to other travellers.
| Hotel | Rating | Stars | Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibis Styles Heraklion Central | 9.2 | ★★★★ | -8% | 98 90 |
| Kastro Hotel | 9 | ★★★ | -29% | 536 381 |
| GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel | 9.5 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
| Aquila Atlantis Hotel | 8.9 | ★★★★★ | -16% | 752 632 |
| Galaxy Iraklio Hotel | 8.9 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
| Lato Boutique Hotel | 8.8 | ★★★★ | -13% | 583 507 |
| Infinity City Boutique Hotel | 8.8 | ★★★ | -19% | 193 155 |
| Villa Boutique Residence | 9.6 | ★★★★ | - | - |
| Olive Green Hotel | 9.3 | ★★★★ | -8% | 179 165 |
| Athinaiko Hotel | 8.5 | ★★ | - | - |
| Capsis Astoria Heraklion | 8.5 | ★★★★ | -19% | 585 472 |
| Atrion Hotel | 8.7 | ★★★ | -33% | 649 434 |
| Castello City Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★★ | -21% | 461 368 |
| Kronos Hotel | 8.7 | ★★ | - | - |
| Iraklion Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★ | -37% | 474 300 |
| Estate Kares | 9.1 | ★★★★ | - | - |
| Marin Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★ | -12% | 482 425 |
| Mirabello Hotel | 8.4 | ★★ | - | - |
| Unique Blue Resort Adults Only | 9.2 | ★★★★ | - | - |
| Lena Hotel | 8.3 | ★★ | - | - |
| Candia Suites & Rooms | 8.6 | - | - | |
| Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel | 8.3 | ★★★ | - | - |
| Irini Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★ | - | - |
| Olympic Hotel | 8 | ★★★ | - | - |
| Karteros Hotel | 8 | ★★★ | - | - |
| Anemos Suites by Estia | 7.9 | - | - | |
| Rea Hotel | 7.7 | ★ | - | - |
| El Greco Hotel | 7.3 | ★★ | - | - |
| Pasiphae Heraklion Hotel | 6.8 | ★★ | - | - |
| Evans Hotel | 7 | ★★ | - | - |
| Poseidon Hotel | 7.6 | ★★ | - | - |
| Life Hotel by Estia | 7.6 | ★★★ | - | - |
| Heraklion Youth Hostel | 7.5 | - | - | |
| Sprawling Vlilla in Malades with Private Pool Garden Terrace | 0 | - | - | |
| Orion Eco Suites | 0 | - | - | |
| Quattro Domus | 0 | - | - | |
| Xenia Aparment Heraklion | 0 | - | - | |
| The H Experience Boutique Apartment Koules Fortress Heraklion | 0 | - | - | |
| The Central | 8.9 | - | - | |
| Yasemi Studio 1 | 9.3 | - | - | |
| Artistic Getaway Home - Super Central | 9.9 | - | - | |
| Cozy City Apt | 8.9 | - | - | |
| Sunny Serene apartment near Knossos Palace 1 | 0 | - | - | |
| Spacious and Modern Downtown Apartment | 8.9 | - | - | |
| Dio Downtown Boutique Apartment | 9.8 | - | - | |
| Georgia's Family Apartment | 8.9 | - | - | |
| White Blue Spa Pool Luxury Villa | 0 | - | - | |
| Deodonum Luxury Apartments | 8.5 | - | - | |
| Asimelia Luxury Apartment | 9.8 | - | - | |
| Luxury modern apartment 135m2 | 0 | - | - | |
| Groundfloor Luxury Villa Heraklion Crete | 0 | - | - | |
| Spacious Fully Equipped 3BD 2Bath Apt in the heart of city with Balconies AC and fast WIFI #2 | 9.5 | - | - | |
| Comfi apartment Kleio | 9.8 | - | - | |
| Heraklion Center Sea View Flat | 8.7 | - | - | |
| Luxurious Loft with Jacuzzi | 9.3 | - | - | |
| Sunny Serene Apartment Near Knossos Palace 2 | 8.9 | - | - | |
| Cozy Little Home | 9 | - | - | |
| Sofia's Little Kingdom | 9.8 | - | - | |
| Marouli's House | 0 | - | - | |
| Luxury penthouse apartment near the city center | 9.7 | - | - | |
| Stylish Apartment by City Center | 0 | - | - | |
| Stella's Home: Old Town Traditional Cretan House | 0 | - | - | |
| Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel | 9.7 | - | - | |
| Giorgio Heraklion Suite -with private parking- | 0 | - | - | |
| Veneziano Boutique Hotel | 8.7 | ★★★★ | - | - |
| Ariadni Apartments | 8.1 | - | - | |
| City Lion by Semavi | 9.8 | - | - | |
| Artion Boutique by Enorme | 9.4 | ★★★ | - | - |
| PRINCE OF LILLIES | 7.5 | - | - | |
| Safe & Cool Apartment | 8.9 | - | - | |
| Lemon garden | 9.3 | - | - | |
| Holiday House Heraklion | 9.1 | - | - | |
| The Three Graces | 0 | - | - | |
| Economic Studios in Crete | 8.8 | - | - | |
| Traditional Studio Near Airport and Beach | 8 | - | - | |
| Spacious Apartment with large Balcony | 9.8 | - | - | |
| Ariadne Cozy Beautiful Studio | 8.7 | - | - | |
| King's Blue , Port View Apartment | 9.6 | - | - | |
| Ionias Apartment | 8.7 | - | - | |
| United blue Resorts - White Sand | 0 | - | - | |
| Ariadni's House | 9.7 | - | - | |
| city center flat with huge balcony | 0 | - | - | |
| Chandax luxury villa | 0 | - | - | |
| Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view | 9.5 | - | - |
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About Heraklion
Once the Port of Knossos, the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete has a deep connection to the sea and was once a major European centre of trade. Life revolves around the harbour and its bustling coastal promenade, now lined with seafood eateries in the shadow of Koules, a 16th-century Venetian fort with spectacular views of the coastline and neighbouring islands.
Things to do
The Old Town section of Heraklion clings to the past, tucked inside defensive walls with pedestrian-only avenues leading to Lions Square and its ornate Venetian Morosini Fountain. Fashion-forward shoppers can head to Daedalou Street, while those seeking local treasures can duck into side alleys and lanes off 1866 Street.
Eating out is a major pastime in the Greek islands, and Heraklion is no exception. To sample authentic Greek cuisine, make your way along the cafe sections of Korai and Milatou streets, home to cosy taverns and live music in the evenings. Handakos Street leads all the way down to the sea, lined with dozens of small eateries and shops.
History buffs come to visit the Minoan palace of Knossos, a Bronze-age structure built around 1900 BC. Elaborate 3,500-year-old frescoes from Knossos now hang in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, along with the ceramic “Snake Goddess” figurine dating from 1600 BC.
Resorts and hotels string along the northern coastline of Heraklion, where deep-sea diving attracts visitors to ancient wrecks. Windsurfers splash the horizon with colourful sails, while hiking trails cross gorges and remote beaches.
Getting around
Visitors can arrive by air into Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport or on ferry boats from Santorini, Athens and other major Greek ports. Taxi stands dot the main tourist sections of town and public buses traverse city streets.
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