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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 |
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Ibis Styles Heraklion Central | 9.2 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Kastro Hotel | 9 | ★★★ | -8% | 67 62 |
GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel | 9.5 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Aquila Atlantis Hotel | 8.9 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Galaxy Iraklio Hotel | 8.9 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Lato Boutique Hotel | 8.8 | ★★★★ | -23% | 701 543 |
Infinity City Boutique Hotel | 8.8 | ★★★ | -51% | 1 937 940 |
Villa Boutique Residence | 9.6 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Olive Green Hotel | 9.3 | ★★★★ | -58% | 1 800 763 |
Athinaiko Hotel | 8.5 | ★★ | - | - |
Capsis Astoria Heraklion | 8.5 | ★★★★ | -55% | 1 565 696 |
Atrion Hotel | 8.7 | ★★★ | -26% | 113 84 |
Castello City Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★★ | -20% | 80 64 |
Kronos Hotel | 8.7 | ★★ | - | - |
Iraklion Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★ | -6% | 83 77 |
Estate Kares | 9.1 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Marin Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★ | - | - |
Mirabello Hotel | 8.4 | ★★ | - | - |
Lena Hotel | 8.3 | ★★ | - | - |
Unique Blue Resort Adults Only | 9.2 | ★★★★★ | -23% | 2 712 2 075 |
Candia Suites & Rooms | 8.6 | - | - | |
Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel | 8.3 | ★★★ | - | - |
Irini Hotel | 8.2 | ★★★ | -21% | 126 100 |
Olympic Hotel | 8 | ★★★ | -13% | 657 571 |
Karteros Hotel | 8 | ★★★ | -17% | 59 49 |
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 | ★★★ | -28% | 1 114 800 |
Heraklion Youth Hostel | 7.5 | - | - | |
Sprawling Vlilla in Malades with Private Pool Garden Terrace | 0 | - | - | |
Ariadni Apartments | 8.1 | - | - | |
Deodonum Luxury Apartments | 8.5 | - | - | |
Groundfloor Luxury Villa Heraklion Crete | 0 | - | - | |
Asimelia Luxury Apartment | 9.8 | - | - | |
The Central | 8.9 | - | - | |
Georgia's Family Apartment | 8.9 | - | - | |
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 | - | - | |
Veneziano Boutique Hotel | 8.7 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Dio Downtown Boutique Apartment | 9.8 | - | - | |
White Blue Spa Pool Luxury Villa | 0 | - | - | |
Sunny Serene apartment near Knossos Palace 1 | 0 | - | - | |
Spacious and Modern Downtown Apartment | 8.9 | - | - | |
Cozy Spacious Apartment in the Heart of Heraklion | 0 | - | - | |
Artistic Getaway Home - Super Central | 9.9 | - | - | |
Yasemi Studio 1 | 9.3 | - | - | |
Cozy City Apt | 8.9 | - | - | |
Sunny Serene Apartment Near Knossos Palace 2 | 8.9 | - | - | |
Heraklion Center Sea View Flat | 8.7 | - | - | |
Luxurious Loft with Jacuzzi | 9.3 | - | - | |
Artion Boutique by Enorme | 9.3 | ★★★ | - | - |
Cozy Little Home | 9 | - | - | |
The H Experience Boutique Apartment Koules Fortress Heraklion | 0 | - | - | |
Sofia's Little Kingdom | 9.8 | - | - | |
Stella's Home: Old Town Traditional Cretan House | 0 | - | - | |
City Lion by Semavi | 9.8 | - | - | |
Orion Eco Suites | 0 | - | - | |
Quattro Domus | 0 | - | - | |
Katia's Pepper Tree Apartment | 8.7 | - | - | |
Stylish Apartment by City Center | 0 | - | - | |
Luxury penthouse apartment near the city center | 9.7 | - | - | |
Raise Heraklion Boutique Apartments | 9.1 | - | - | |
Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel | 9.7 | - | - | |
Xenia Aparment Heraklion | 0 | - | - | |
Giorgio Heraklion Suite -with private parking- | 0 | - | - | |
Porto Plaza City Center Apartment AC/Wifi | 0 | - | - | |
Casa Kali 2 Apartment | 0 | - | - | |
Pnoe Breathing Life | 0 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Nancy - Chara Apartments | 8.2 | - | - | |
Minos Village | 0 | - | - | |
Prince of Lillies | 7.5 | - | - | |
Ariadne Cozy Beautiful Studio | 8.7 | - | - | |
King's Blue , Port View Apartment | 9.6 | - | - | |
Spacious Apartment with large Balcony | 9.8 | - | - | |
Modern apartment-10' from the city center | 8.5 | - | - | |
United blue Resorts - White Sand | 0 | - | - | |
Ionias Apartment | 8.7 | - | - | |
Sunrise2 | 9.3 | - | - | |
The Three Graces | 0 | - | - | |
Holiday House Heraklion | 9.1 | - | - |
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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.