Hotels in Heraklion

The Minoan Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum and the Venetian walls of Crete’s capital.

Best-rated hotels in Heraklion

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 74 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Heraklion city centre.

Looking for something specific? Beach hotels Β· Hotels with a pool Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Aparthotels Β· 5-star hotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Cheap hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

To see Heraklion with a guide, try the free walking tours in Heraklion and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Heraklion: the best areas

Centre and Venetian harbour

Inside the walls, between Lions Square and the harbour, there are city and business hotels within walking distance of the Archaeological Museum.

Amoudara

To the west, along a long beach, there are beach hotels and apartments fifteen minutes from the centre by bus.

Hotels in Heraklion in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 5 km of the centre of Heraklion. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
+200
average score of 190 rated properties
9.2
guest reviews
122,273
four- and five-star hotels
103
Spa hotels
1
Beach hotels
45
Hotels with a pool
28
Adults-only hotels
30
Pet-friendly hotels
120
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
120
Family hotels
120
Hostels
2
Aparthotels
46
5-star hotels
5
4-star hotels
59
Cheap hotels
7
Boutique hotels
7

Getting to Heraklion

The nearest airport is Heraklion (HER), 3.3 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Heraklion

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Heraklion

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Heraklion

How many hotels are there in Heraklion?

We list more than 200 places to stay within 5 km of the centre of Heraklion: 6 five-star, 97 four-star, 69 three-star and 7 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Heraklion?

GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel, with a score of 9.4 out of 10 from 3,593 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Heraklion?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Heraklion explains what each one offers: Centre and Venetian harbour and Amoudara.

Is there a free walking tour in Heraklion?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Heraklion lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.