5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 9, 2020Nearby Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archeological museum are must-see destinations!
Heraklion
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Where to stay in Heraklion
Nea Alikarnassos
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CNY1,240 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
CNY1,240
CNY1,486 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
"Clean, renovated, well situated"
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
Sofia Hotel
57 Stadiou Str., Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is CNY461 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
CNY461
CNY546 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (679 reviews)
"Excellent for the price, low cost, clean and friendly, perfect when you need a hotel near the airport for an early start or late arrival"
Reviewed on 28 May 2024
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is CNY1,419 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
CNY1,419
CNY1,689 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place. Excellent breakfast, and very helpful staff. Located right on the edge of Old Heraklion, so it's easy to walk there. Just a 10 minute walk to the port, so if you are arriving or departing by ferry, you won't need a taxi. If you are arriving by car, just push the button at the entrance, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel
Konstantinoupoleos, Heraklion
Stay at this aparthotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"The apartment hotel is a new building in a suburban residential area. Staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a good restaurant called Brothers nearby which serves gyros and other Greek meals and is frequented by locals. There is a mini mart and a couple of bakeries as well on the same street. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2024
City Lion by Semavi
Psaromiligkon 13, Heraklion
Stay at this aparthotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion ...
10/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Very nice property! New, modern, more than expexct"
Reviewed on 18 May 2024
Heraklion Old Port Apartments
Gianni Chronaki 3, Heraklion Town, Heraklion
Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"The apartment was charming with plenty of room. Well furnished with a table and chairs and occasional furniture making it homey and welcoming. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. We were welcomed by a lovely lady who made check in easy and made us feel welcome."
Reviewed on 24 May 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Heraklion Port
4.5/5(139 reviews)
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.
Palace of Knossos
4.5/5(126 reviews)
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.5/5(100 reviews)
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.
Koules Fortress
4.5/5(44 reviews)
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
Knossos Archaeological Site
4.5/5(27 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Knosos when you stop by Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Heraklion Loggia
4.5/5(11 reviews)
Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.
Things to do
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
CNY46
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch
CNY87
Per adult
Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip
CNY47
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Heraklion
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
MaMars
Nov 3, 2019Bigger city than expected. We enjoyed our short visit. We hope to stay longer next time.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 27, 2019A beautiful active city.
5/5 - Excellent
Danny
Oct 23, 2019Great food. Very affordable. Really enjoyed the overall experience.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 7, 2019Crete is a large island, so pick your base city according to your planned activities. We had to rent a car to be able to go various locations and couldn’t do Samaria gorge because it’s too far for organized tours.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 4, 2019Didn’t know the island was so big and when I got there I had to rent a car to see all the amazing sites around but very nice place and needed more time knowing how much there was to see.
Read travel guides and advice on visiting Heraklion
- Heraklion Port
- Palace of Knossos
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Koules Fortress
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Heraklion Loggia
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Morosini Fountain
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- Eleftherias Square
- Lions Square
- Venetian Walls
- Agios Titos Church
- Pankritio Stadium
- Hania Gate
- St. Mark's Basilica
- St. Minas Cathedral
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- Koubes
- City Walls
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Kornarou Square
- Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance
- Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
- Bembo Fountain
- Shrine at Anemospilia
- Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery
- Public Gardens of Iraklion
- Monastery of St. Peter and St. Paul
- Gortyna