Heraklion

Travel Guide

Heraklion which includes general coastal views
Koules Fortress featuring a bay or harbor
Heraklion showing street scenes
St. Minas Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street scenes and religious aspects
Heraklion Port which includes rocky coastline

Where to stay in Heraklion

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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
Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,867 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
NT$5,867
NT$7,205 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice clean hotel with good amenities and friendly staff , comfortable bed and lovely shower , could do with a few more decent tv stations"

Reviewed on 2025/8/14

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
El Greco Hotel

El Greco Hotel

2 out of 5
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is NT$2,493 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$2,493
NT$2,908 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & 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! (752 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 2025/8/8

El Greco Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel

Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel

4 out of 5
11 Eleftherias square, Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is NT$3,140 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$3,140
NT$3,925 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & 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! (997 reviews)
"Très confortable, petite chambre mais belle. Un peu bruyant, mais sans plus. Bien situé!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/14

Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
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LAVRIS City Suites

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 2025/7/25

LAVRIS City Suites
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses

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 2025/7/7

City Center Studios by Cretan Houses
Marble Luxury Suites

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 2025/8/7

Marble Luxury Suites
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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 showing a marina

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.

Heraklion Port
Palace of Knossos

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.

Palace of Knossos
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
The Throne Room of Knossos, Crete island, is the oldest throne room in Europe, it was built during the 15th century BC for ceremonial purposes.

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.

Knossos Archaeological Site
Historical Museum of Crete featuring street scenes

Historical Museum of Crete

Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.

Historical Museum of Crete
Koules Fortress showing a castle and heritage architecture

Koules Fortress

The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.

Koules Fortress