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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Athinaikon Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (4635 Reviews) |
From 33$ | |
| Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel |
9.3 / 10 (2347 Reviews) |
From 80$ | |
| Knossos Dream Escape |
8.7 / 10 (108 Reviews) |
From 72$ | |
| Olive Green Hotel |
8.7 / 10 (1000 Reviews) |
From 81$ | |
| Galaxy Iraklio Hotel |
9.1 / 10 (1832 Reviews) |
From 82$ |
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The 2-star Athinaiko Hotel Heraklion is located nearly a 17-minute stroll from the venetian - era Morosini Lions Fountain as well as features 24-hour front desk assistance and concierge service. This Heraklion hotel also provides guests with Wi Fi, available throughout the property.
The property stands a walk from Venetian city Defensive Walls. Cultural sights in the area are Historical Museum of Crete (1.4 km) and the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum (0.8 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is a mere 30 metres away. Heraklio Port lies approximately a 15-minute walk away.
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Providing guests with cars, the 5-star Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel Heraklion is placed within 0.6 km of the 1600s Venetian Morosini Lions Fountain. With Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery within close distance of and a sporting attraction like Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium a mere 900 metres away, this Heraklion hotel boasts a plunge pool, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities.
The property is located in Heraklion, around 5 minutes' walk from Aegean Sea. Standing nearly 9 minutes' walk from Georgiadis Park, the Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Heraklion is within 6 km of the Circa-1600-BCE royal Palace of Knossos. The nearby entertainment attractions of Heraklion include Old Venetian Harbour Marina, which is merely 350 metres away. Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel in Heraklion is 0.5 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport.
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Knossos Dream Escape
From 72$
Situated within 25 minutes' walk of Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, Safe & Cool Apartment offers accommodation in Heraklion. Among the other facilities are a microwave, coffee & tea making machines and a fridge, provided for self-catering.
This apartment is placed a 25-minute stroll from The Palace of Knossos. Bembo Fountain is set within 2.9 km of the apartment. Serving a wide range of dishes, Tamper Coffee Shop and Kritikos Fournos can be reached in 9 minutes’ walk. Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 10-minute drive away.
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Olive Green Hotel
From 81$
Featuring 48 rooms with contemporary interiors, the perfect Olive Green Hotel Heraklion is set a mere 0.7 km from the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Business travellers will appreciate Wi Fi in public areas and access to a business centre.
Liberty Square is around 5 minutes on foot from this 4-star smoke-free hotel and just a walking distance from Lion Square. Cultural sights in the area are the venetian - era Morosini Lions Fountain (0.7 km) and Historical Museum of Crete (0.8 km). Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Heraklion by visiting the rebuilt ancient Palace of Knossos, located nearly a 15-minute drive from the luxury hotel. Olive Green Hotel is centrally situated 10 minutes' drive from Nikos Kazantzakis airport.
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
From 82$
Offering the opportunity to relax by Aegean Sea, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away, the 5-star Galaxy Iraklio Hotel offers 127 rooms and a swimming pool onsite. Featuring a storage room and a restaurant, the hotel is set around an 11-minute walk from Bembo Fountain in Heraklion.
This Heraklion property stands right off Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis. History lovers will enjoy visiting the Circa-1600-BCE royal Palace of Knossos (4.2 km) and Venetian city Defensive Walls (1.3 km). The historic Koules Fortress is situated within 5 minutes' drive of the hotel.
Hotels in Heraklion (Crete)
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Souda, Nikos Kazantzakis, Sitia Public |
| Rating 🏅 | 40 |
| Heraklion (Crete) Hotels 🛎️ | 791 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Bendevis, Ano Fortetsa, Kallithea (Crete) |
| Min Price 💸 | 22$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Athinaikon Hotel |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Knossos Dream Escape |
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
The excellent Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel is located 0.7 km from Historical Museum of Crete as well as features 24-hour security service and ironing. This 4-star family friendly hotel lies 5 minutes' drive from museum, and offers an à la carte restaurant and a rooftop pool onsite.
The property is placed right in the centre of Heraklion, quite close to the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Historical sites in the area include Venetian city Defensive Walls set about 18 minutes' walk away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Ammoudara Beach, at a 4.4 km distance from Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel.
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
From 64$
Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Aquila Atlantis Hotel Heraklion is a mere 10 minutes' walk from Heraklio Port. The hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.
Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery is located less than 6 minutes' walk from the property, and such natural sites as Ammoudara Beach is a 10-minute ride away. This 5-star hotel places you 30 metres from Aegean Sea. The accommodation is only a short drive from Historical Museum of Crete and other main attractions of Heraklion.
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Sofia Hotel
From 93$
The pleasant Sofia Hotel is placed in a quiet area of Heraklion, 25 minutes on foot from the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum and about a 5-minute drive from Heraklio Port. The 3-star hotel also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property is placed about 0.5 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as the venetian - era Morosini Lions Fountain. History lovers will enjoy visiting Venetian city Defensive Walls (2.5 km) and the Circa-1600-BCE royal Palace of Knossos (4.2 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is 30 metres away. You can easily find Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis within 5 minutes' drive of the comfortable Sofia Hotel.
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Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living
From 81$
Offering cots and a push cart for guests' kids, Legacy Gastro Suites Heraklion is located in a shopping district, within a 5-minute walk of Kornarou Square. Featuring 12 rooms with views of the sea, this 5-star hotel is set about 15 minutes' drive from The Palace of Knossos.
Theotokopoulos Park lies approximately a 9-minute walk away. The hotel provides history lovers with proximity to Venetian city Defensive Walls (1.3 km) and the restored Koules Fort (0.7 km). The accommodation is located within arm's reach of The Venetian loggia Ornate City Hall in Heraklion.
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Olympic Hotel
From 92$
Olympic Hotel Heraklion is set about a 5-minute walk from Bembo Fountain and about an 8-minute walk from Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium. This hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.
The accommodation is a 5-minute walk from Aegean Sea in Heraklion. The 3-star hotel is located just near the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the majestic Agios Titos Church. This property is a 13-minute walk from Historical Museum of Crete and other main attractions of Heraklion.
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Evans Hotel
From 39$
Evans Hotel Heraklion is set a 10-minute drive from the 1600s Venetian Morosini Lions Fountain and approximately a 10-minute ride from the majestic Agios Titos Church. This 2-star hotel also provides WiFi available throughout the property.
The accommodation is placed about 5 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and within 25 minutes' walk of such cultural venues as Historical Museum of Crete. The nearby sports attractions include Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium, within 10 minutes' drive of the hotel. Heraklio Port is located relatively near the property.
Athinaiko Hotel is one of the best value for money properties from 42US$ per night, offering concierge service, cots and 24-hour security on site.
One more suitable place is Galaxy Hotel Iraklio — pay about 92US$ to book it.
One of hotel-crete.com best hotels is a 4-star Capsis Astoria Heraklion from 43US$ per night.
Another possible choice is Sofia Hotel with a rating 8.0/10 for about 55US$ per night.
Other designer hotels in Heraklion (Crete) are Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, Gdm Megaron Hotel and Poseidon Hotel.
Capsis Astoria Heraklion is perfect for your romantic trip, offering an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour room service and concierge service.
We also recommend Olive Green Hotel, providing shuttle service, concierge service and cots.
Other top options are Marin Hotel, Olympic Hotel and Sofia Hotel.
We recommend Legacy Gastro Suites rated 8.2/10, which is set 4.6 km from Knossos. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean and Greek meals at I Thraka tis Plateias restaurant nearby.
Olive Green Hotel (rating: 8.0/10) is also a good choice offering 24-hour front desk assistance, late check-out service and concierge service.