Heraklion Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Heraklion which includes general coastal views
Heraklion which includes general coastal views
Koules Fortress featuring a bay or harbour
Heraklion which includes street scenes
St. Minas Cathedral showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a church or cathedral

Where to stay in Heraklion

Knoss palace on the Crete,Greece

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.

Nea Alikarnassos
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

5 out of 5
9, D. Beaufort Street Heraklion Crete Island
The price is ฿3,882 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿3,882
฿4,419 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Not Used this time

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street Heraklion Crete Island
The price is ฿3,573 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿3,573
฿4,215 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent hotel and excellent staff. They always take care of us ensuring we have the room we like. All the staff are welcoming. The food and rooms are excellent. We have stayed many times and will continue to do so.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central

Ibis Styles Heraklion Central

4 out of 5
26 Koroneou Street and Agiou Titou Heraklion
The price is ฿2,426 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,426
฿2,872 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
I wasn't able to book a shuttle as the hotel wasn't responding to messages sent through Expedia.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
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

LAVRIS City Suites

38 IKAROU AV & T. GEORGIADI Heraklion CRETE
Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Room was spotless! Great water pressure. Easy check in and out.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

LAVRIS City Suites
Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi

Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi

17 Koroneou Heraklion
Stay at this aparthotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Palace ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Exceptional and flexible staff / service

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi
Heraklion Old Port Apartments

Heraklion Old Port Apartments

Gianni Chronaki 3, Heraklion Town Heraklion
Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and housekeeping. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Everything ok

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Heraklion Old Port Apartments
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.

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Reviews of Heraklion

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
18
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
36
4 - Good 62%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Really enjoyed Heraklion - huge quantity of restaurants, coffee bars etc. Very few people trying to beg for money. Lots of stray dogs and cats which the lovely people of Heraklion leave food and water for and they mostly looked very healthy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Archaeological museum is a must. The people are amazing. This city has real heart. ❤️

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

So much better than I remembered from 40years ago. Great shops and bars and restaurants with excellent food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Much better than what I expected. Lively streets in the evening and good dining options. Beautiful buildings in the centre and forteress.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Our ferry arrived late into Heraklion. I wouldn’t stay in Heraklion for an extended period, but the Knossos Palace was very interesting and it was a good first night in Crete.

4/5 - Good

Ryan

nice city, lots of history, plenty of places to go out drink/eat, but not the best looking of towns that Crete has to offer

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