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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
The room was spacious, quiet and comfortable with blackout curtains. The breakfast was bountiful and delicious and the staff was welcoming and friendly. Great choice near the port!
Reviewed on 2026/4/25

Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Me and my husband had an amazing time. The staff was so helpful and kind. Having all inclusive was awesome, not having to worry about getting food and finding things to do was very relaxing.
Reviewed on 2026/4/20

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.
Reviewed on 2025/11/16

Village Heights Resort

Petousis Hotel & Suites
Lovely spacious soundproofed, room with a small balcony and air conditioning. Shower was fab. The pool is unheated unfortunately but still refreshing. The pool area was very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were all very helpful.
Reviewed on 2026/4/16

Pleiades Urban Stay by Semavi
The room was exceptionally clean, water bottles in the fridge were a nice gesture, the cleaning staff was amazingly nice, extremely convenient to shops, sites, and food, you are in the heart. The host communicated well before the check-in date with logistics- it seemed automatic, not a person, but ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/15
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.

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

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.

Natural History Museum of Crete
Don’t miss the chance to learn about Crete’s unique natural environment at this excellent modern museum.

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.

