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
$171 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$213 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
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! (996 reviews)
Great vacation in Aquila Atlantis hotel
"Everything was great, the rooms, the pools and the breakfast. The only downside was the distance from the beach."
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
El Greco Hotel
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Crete Island
$83 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$97 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (753 reviews)
Couples holiday
"We did not eat breakfast They say there is a bar but it is never open The beds are so hard they are very uncomfortable Staff were very helpful when needed Location was perfect for everything you needed"
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
11 Eleftherias square, Heraklion, Crete Island
$98 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$124 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Très confortable, petite chambre mais belle. Un peu bruyant, mais sans plus. Bien situé!"
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
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.
LAVRIS City Suites
38 IKAROU AV & T. GEORGIADI, Heraklion, CRETE
Book a stay at this eco-certified apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
"Highly recommended to anyone looking for a top-tier hospitality experience."
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses
Heraklion
Stay at this aparthotel in Heraklion. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Nice apartment, central location"
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025
Marble Luxury Suites
Karteros Heraklion 71500, Heraklion, Crete
Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"very good a specious property closed to the airport"
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025
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
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
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
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.
Knossos Archaeological Site
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.
Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.
Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
Things to do
Day Tour to Elafonisi Beach from Heraklion with Pickup Included
$58
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip
$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Heraklion: Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves
$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's land,&olive oil factory
$110
per adult
Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
$23
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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- Heraklion Port
- Palace of Knossos
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Koules Fortress
- Morosini Fountain
- Heraklion Loggia
- Lions Square
- Eleftherias Square
- Agios Titos Church
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- Venetian Walls
- St. Mark's Basilica
- St. Minas Cathedral
- Hania Gate
- Pankritio Stadium
- Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance
- City Walls
- Koubes
- Kornarou Square
- Public Gardens of Iraklion
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Gortyna
- Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery
- Bembo Fountain
- Shrine at Anemospilia