What's Palaiokastro like for family-friendly vacations?
If you’ve been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Palaiokastro is a good choice. There are some entertaining activities you and the family might enjoy. Fly into Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is located 8.1 mi (13 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for a family trip to Palaiokastro?
Elea Village is a top 3.5-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features an outdoor pool and in-room kitchens.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Palaiokastro?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for Palaiokastro is 14 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Palaiokastro?
Heraklion Port, Pankritio Stadium, and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Palaiokastro. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Watercity Waterpark and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum.
Recent Reviews in Palaiokastro
Expedia verified reviews
5/5 Excellent
"Lovely, central hotel. Big rooms. "
A verified traveller stayed at Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
"Short one night stop over in Heraklion. Hotel was lovely, bed very comfortable and breakfast was very good. The only comment I would make was the bathroom wasn’t completely separate to the bedroom, separate toilet but the shower and wash basin were in the bedroom. Would have preferred a bit more privacy "
A verified traveller stayed at Aquila Atlantis Hotel
"Great hotel, close to Hersonissos (small town with restaurants, bars, gift shops and nightlife). Staff are always happy to help and very welcoming and friendly. Buffet was really good, lots of options at breakfast, lunch and dinner, options for everyone even the fussier eaters. Would highly recommend"
A verified traveller stayed at Bella Beach - All Inclusive
"Everything about the resort was clean, classy, well maintained and felt luxurious. It is a long way from anything but the beach, although that beach is perfect and there are plenty of bars and reataurants along the coast. Getting to any sights or cities will require an expensive taxi or a car, but the hotel is so luxurious and relaxing you many not want to leave!"
A verified traveller stayed at The Island - Adults Only
"Amazing break at Stella Palace. Everything was super clean, and all the staff we encountered were courteous, happy and helpful.
Food is great, but the main buffet restaurant is super busy and can be a little repetitive. Staff do try to make it as pleasant as can be. The option of the a la carte restaurants is a winner! Made the evenings less chaotic than the buffet and the food was lovely.
Room clean and tidy, and bottles of water dropped off daily etc.
Only thing, if you want to get out and about because the hotel is a little isolated car hire should be considered, because taxis are not cheap, they seem to be €50 each way to go anywhere, which can quickly add up….this is not a fault of the hotel, just something we would consider if we came again."
A verified traveller stayed at Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
"Finding the hotel was easy and check-in went by quick. I can’t remember much about the elevator in terms of size, but I do know that my mom and I, alongside each of our carry-on bags, fit just fine. The room was clean and the beds were good. I had no problems with noise and I am a light sleeper. The location of the hotel is very convenient as it is close to harbour and close to the main area of the city. It also close to two bus stations (one being the main bus station).
The only small thing that I noticed was that the door that led to the balcony wouldn’t lock. I tried several times, but the lock just wouldn’t latch on.
The area also felt safe, which was very important to us since we were two female travellers and we had to check out at around 2:00AM to catch the ferry. Even at that time of night, we didn’t feel unsafe walking around with our luggage.
Overall, it was a good stay that is positioned well in the city. "