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
The room was clean and relatively spacious. The bathroom was clean and spacious. the large window was great. The bed was comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The pool was lovely, but freezing cold. (This was in April.). I had a really great stay ...
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Kronos Hotel
Breakfast was good. The room was clean & nice. The location was perfect. Free parking was available. Staff were nice & welcoming.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Wonderful vintage hotel with a modern high standard of renovation, in great location overlooking the historic harbour. Spacious well designed rooms and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Jolly Suites

LAVRIS City Suites
Clean comfortable room with nice staff. Very easy to access from the port
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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 Mar 15, 2026
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.
Things to do

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno
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