Where to Stay in Heraklion

By Katia Luz

The Lato Boutique Hotel is a small modern boutique hotel with only 53 rooms located between the port and the centre of town, convenient to all points of interest in Heraklion with the most marvellous view of the old harbour from some of its rooms. Be sure to ask for the harbour view room. What a feeling waking up on your first morning in Heraklion seeing that pretty harbour with fishing boats and its Venetian fort.

We always found the Lato provided excellent service. This is not a tourist hotel, and has many Greek business travellers to stay.

Mirabello Hotel - the Mirabello is a budget hotel set a few streets back from the Liondaria, in an easy central location. This hotel is family run with only 25 rooms and while it is not chic, it represents good value. The rooftop terrace is basic but you can make out a view to the water from here and get some sun. Better still, stroll a few blocks away to Koraii, the lively café quarter, and join in the fun.

Capsis Astoria Hotel - this is our pick for the luxury hotels in Heraklion, as its location is magnificent. Sitting overlooking the main plateia of Eleftherias Venizelos and just off the pedestrian shopping street of Dedaelou, the Astoria is one of the attractions of central Heraklion.

This hotel is literally a stone's throw from the Archaeological Museum, making it a very practical and graceful choice for travellers seeking luxury.

The Megaron Hotel is a fine hotel renovated from a derelict building. Its location on the foreshore of town, directly opposite the ferry harbour, the marina and the Venetian fortress, and right next to the bus station, makes it a terrific choice for weary travellers. The modern design is exquisite, upbeat and daring. One of the finest hotels in Crete.

The DOM Boutique Hotel is close to the Liondaria Fountain and pedestrian streets of central Heraklion, yet a short stroll to the Old Harbour. This exquisite modern hotel will suit world travellers looking for a comfortable central hotel, convenient to everything downtown.

For city living at its best you will find the Saint Minas Apartment a welcome haven.

Close to Agias Minas Cathedral, the 1866 Markets, the Venetian Walls and within easy walking distance of everything in Heraklion, this is stylish city residence.

So Young Hostel is clean, modern affordable accommodation in the heart of Heraklion. Choose from bunk rooms with shared bathroom or rooms with private bathrooms, relax at the rooftop bar or meet new friends. Chill out at the nearby park.

Kastro Hotel is located just north of the Liondaria fountain, near Theotokopoulos Park. The beauty of this spot is that it is close to everything yet quiet.

Get an air conditioned room with breakfast included for a budget rate, this is a modern, clean hotel with friendly staff and good wifi.

Lena Hotel is just around the corner, again close to cafes, bars, the Liondaria, Chandakos and Dedalou shopping streets and close to the bus stop for Knossos. This hotel is 1.5 km from the port and within walking distance of the local markets on 1866 Street and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Get a standard, clean room for a budget price, friendly staff,comfortable beds in a central location.

The Veneziano Boutique Hotel in a beautifully renovated noble home is tucked in a side street yet very central to the walking and shopping streets of central Heraklion. Enjoy a little bit of history and a whole lot of style here in this exquisite hotel.

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