5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Nearby Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archeological museum are must-see destinations!
Heraklion
Travel Guide
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 $151 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$151
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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 May 31, 2024
Sofia Hotel
57 Stadiou Str., Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is $63 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$63
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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! (681 reviews)
"The room was very comfortable and clean. Walton was great and a great Cretan restaurant nearby!"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is $147 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$147
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean, has a rooftop pool restaurant and most of all, within very close walking distance of the ferry."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 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! (45 reviews)
"Clean and new hotel. Spacious room. The front desk clerk was amazingly helpful. She recommended a fantastic restaurant and called cabs for us."
Reviewed on May 31, 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 May 18, 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 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 May 24, 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.
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.
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.
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
$46
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch
$87
Per adult
Reviews of Heraklion
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
MaMars
Bigger city than expected. We enjoyed our short visit. We hope to stay longer next time.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
A beautiful active city.
5/5 - Excellent
Danny
Great food. Very affordable. Really enjoyed the overall experience.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Crete 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
Didn’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
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Koules Fortress
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Heraklion Loggia
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Morosini Fountain
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- Eleftherias Square
- Lions Square
- Venetian Walls
- Agios Titos Church
- Pankritio Stadium
- Hania Gate
- Koubes
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- St. Minas Cathedral
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Kornarou Square
- City Walls
- Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance
- Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
- Public Gardens of Iraklion
- Bembo Fountain
- Shrine at Anemospilia
- Gortyna
- Monastery of St. Peter and St. Paul
- Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery