Kornarou Square Tours

Watch the world pass you by from Kornarou Square. If its well-trodden pathways could talk, this historic town square would have countless tales to tell.

If you're spending a while in Heraklion, Kornarou Square is an interesting place to start your sightseeing. This public square is one of numerous attractions worth seeing here. Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete are also waiting to be discovered nearby.

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Lotus Rise Hotel

Lotus Rise Hotel

4 out of 5
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Price was $887, price is now $488 per person
$488
per person
Sep 27 - Oct 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $1,200, price is now $560 per person
$560
per person
Oct 2 - Oct 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
Gorgeous hotel with wonderful staff in a lovely village full of charm and delightful restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa

Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
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Price was $1,323, price is now $741 per person
$741
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Sep 27 - Oct 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Everything was very clean and neat. Amazing city and water views from my balcony. The staff was super attentive and welcoming. Perfect location, easy walk to anything. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $93 per adult
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History & culture

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West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas

West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $64 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD

Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $827 per traveler*
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Classes & workshops

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $87 per adult
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Attractions

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Crete Acqua Plus Water Park with Transfers

Crete Acqua Plus Water Park with Transfers

Activity duration is 8 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Bembo Fountain featuring a statue or sculpture

Bembo Fountain

Be sure to visit this ancient drinking fountain that served Heraklion for several centuries.

Bembo Fountain
St. Mark\'s Basilica featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views

St. Mark's Basilica

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

St. Mark's Basilica
Morosini Fountain showing a fountain

Morosini Fountain

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.

Morosini Fountain
Heraklion Loggia showing interior views and heritage architecture

Heraklion Loggia

Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.

Heraklion Loggia
Heraklion Archaeological Museum showing street scenes

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
St. Titus Church which includes religious elements, street scenes and a square or plaza

Agios Titos Church

Dedicated to the patron saint of Crete, this Byzantine church has been renovated and repurposed by some of the world's greatest historical empires.

Agios Titos Church

Best Lodging Options Near Kornarou Square

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
El Greco Hotel

El Greco Hotel

2 out of 5
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Crete Island
El Greco Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel

Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel

4 out of 5
11 Eleftherias square, Heraklion, Crete Island
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

5 out of 5
9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Metropole Urban Hotel

Metropole Urban Hotel

4 out of 5
Agia Aikaterini Square, Heraklion
Metropole Urban Hotel
Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Apokoronou 2 1770, Heraklion, Crete
Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Lato Boutique Hotel

Lato Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
15 Epimenidou Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Lato Boutique Hotel
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

5 out of 5
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Atrion Hotel

Atrion Hotel

3 out of 5
9 Chronaki Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Atrion Hotel
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