Where to stay: hotels in Heraklion

We know some good hotels for you to stay in. However, there is a total lack of decent economical, medium price hotels or B&B's in Heraklion. When one day someone upgrades their small hotel, pension or B&B we will mention it here. Meanwhile here's what we suggest.
 

Heraklion (central):

Lato Hotel after a total make-over and renovation, is now a most desirable and stylish place to stay in Heraklion. Family-owned, designer hotel, with rotating displays of contemporary Greek art in rooms and public areas. Conveniently located between the Venetian Koules Fortress and Eleftherias Square. Most of its rooms have direct, remarkable view of the fortress, harbour and Dia island across the sea. Balconies or terraces, air-conditioning/heating , double-glazing, local internet access provided in every room, and satellite TV. The dining room serves breakfast and full meals and there is an elegant and comfortable bar for drinks and coffees. Workout room, steam room and Jacuzzi, roof terrace for guests. Open year round. Price range: H1/H1+. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Atlantis Hotel (5 star - modern - price range H1) - Between the port and Eleftherias square, many rooms have sea view. 2 restaurants, small indoor pool, large lobby bar, presidential suite. 

Tel: 2810-229103. Book quick & easy on booknrun.com

Hotel Astoria (4 star - modern - price range H1). The most central! On Eleftherias square. Two restaurants, bar. Ten steps from the Archaeological museum, waiting taxis, buses, shops. Cinema next door.
Tel: 2810-343080. Book quick & easy on booknrun.com

Kastro Hotel. Renovated and redecorated, is worth considering for your stay. It is quite central and convenient, situated between the El Greco square and the sea. Price range: H2. Tel: 2810-284185. Book quick & easy on booknrun.com

(Phones: see Calling Crete)

Around Heraklion (within 25 Kilometres /15 miles):

Villa Kerasia is a delightful 8-room country inn, near Venerato (22 km from Heraklion). A beautiful restored farmhouse, standing on the hillside, with a pool and sweeping views to the valley below and sea in the distance. Amongst vineyards and orange groves, quiet, private, intimate - a find! Open year round. Price range: H2. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Vergis Epavlis. 14 km from Heraklion, in Agios Myronas village, 4 extravagantly luxurious suites. With grand design themes and furnishings. Easy access to Heraklion and its airport - a world apart in atmosphere. Idyllic and "over-the-top" romantic, but also "business-friendly" (a laptop in each suite). Magnificent countryside views, heated swimming pool, delicious options for meals. Open year round. Price range: H1+/H0. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Asion Lithos. In Kato Asites village, 32 km (35-45 minutes drive) from Heraklion. 2 traditional solid stone houses, each 4 bedrooms with large shared pool, fine views. Charming inland village, beautiful countryside, balconies, scenic routes to Zaros, Phaestos and North & South coasts. Open year round. Price range: H1+. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Dioskouroi is a small, comfortable family hotel in the seaside village of Agia Pelagia (20 km from Heraklion). There are attractively furnished studios and apartments for 2-4 people. Other facilities include: Jacuzzi, roof garden, indoor-outdoor pool, satellite TV, heating & air-conditioning. George, the owner, will arrange activities such as scuba diving, caving, greek lessons & mountain biking, on request. Open year round. Price range: H4/H3.
Online booking with the hotel: Dioskouroi Apartments.

Also in Agia Pelagia, Hyperion Villas. Two neighbouring villas with spectacular sea views, overlooking Agia Pelagia beach. Each with a small pool and every room with a fantastic view. Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, indoor pool bar, barbecue. Wonderful balconies and terraces to enjoy the views from. Open year round. Price range: H1+/H0. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Paradise Island Villas - an estate of 12 villas with pools in Anissaras (23 km east of Heraklion). Modern decor, easy access to town, hotel facilites (extra pools, restaurant, cafe-bar). Price range: H1+/H0. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.
 

Agioklima in Petrokefalo, close to Heraklion (15 km), up in the hills - a really old village and a restored traditional house in 3 units, with great views. Open year round. Price range: H3/H2. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Fabrica House in Anopolis, traditional stone village house with character, views, near waterpark and the sea in Kokkini Hani or Hersonissos. Open year round. Price range: H2/H1. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Kalimera Archanes, three village houses, with warm charm, in the centre of Archanes (Arhanes). Near the small archaeological museum, with a walled garden, two-storey maisonette-style houses, with 1 or 3 bedrooms, living room with fireplace and well equipped kitchens. Open year round. Price range: H2/H1+. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.

Villa Creta in Malades (near Profitis Elias). Two totally secluded big houses in hillside estate, with pools and picture windows. Price range: H1+/H0. Review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com.
 

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