Knossos

Culture4.3/5

Knossos Palace

Dive into the enchanting world of Knossos Palace, where ancient myths come alive! This sprawling Minoan marvel, just outside Heraklion, boasts vibrant frescoes and labyrinthine halls that’ll make you feel like Theseus navigating a maze. Don’t miss the iconic throne room! Grab your camera and explore the birthplace of the Minotaur myth—it’s a history buff’s dream come true!

Landmark4/5

VisitKnossos meeting point

Shop3.8/5

Knossos

Landmark4.5/5

Aqueduct of Agia Irini

Landmark4.7/5

Mount Juktas

Landmark5/5

Fourni hill grove

Culture4.8/5

Agarathos Monastery

Eat$$$$4.8/5

Peskesi

This Cretan restaurant builds its menu around local ingredients. Each menu item lists how far its ingredients traveled, in kilometers.

Eat$$$$4.7/5

Kastella Seafood Restaurant

Landmark$$4.6/5

Ιππόκαμπος

Eat$$$$4.8/5

The Pine Tree Tavern and Cafe

Eat4.9/5

Spora’

Spora, located in Iraklio, is an iconic gem known for its vibrant atmosphere and unique blend of local culture, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking authentic experiences and delightful culinary adventures.

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Ippikos Cafe

Eat$$$4.8/5

Κουτάλα Gastronomy Senses

Cafe$$$4.7/5

cafe pokos

Cafe$$$4.3/5

Flocafe Espresso Room

Cafe$$4.3/5

Cafe Marina

Eat$$$4.9/5

Terpnón

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness centre and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with pure Egyptian cotton linen and pure wellness or hypoallergenic rooms are available. Some units feature whirlpools. Vetri Restaurant serves an American buffet breakfast prepared with fresh, local ingredients and Cretan cuisine. Per Se Lounge offers casual meals, wines and cocktails. The Pool Deck serves light meals and drinks. Every Friday between May and October, a live music event is hosted at Galaxy Iraklio Hotel. Room service is available with additional in-room dishes. Galaxy also includes a state-of-the-art conference centre, with 9 fully equipped halls and a total capacity of 1000 persons. Galaxy Hotel’s Wellness Club is open 24 hours a day and its use is free to all guests. It includes a state-of-the-art gym and an all-marble steam room. Guests of Galaxy Iraklio Hotel are within a 10-minute walk from the city centre and shopping and historic attractions. Knossos archaeological site is a 10-minute drive. Heraklion International Airport is at 5 km. Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange tickets and car rentals. Free public parking is possible on site.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Within 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the 5-star Aquila Atlantis Hotel features an outdoor pool with unobstructed views over the harbour, a semi-covered pool and an elegantly decorated restaurant. Facilities also include 6 multipurpose spaces accommodating up to 850 guests. Fitted with parquet floors and earthy colours, all rooms and suites of Atlantis Hotel enjoy views over the city of Heraklion, the harbour or the hotel's atrium. Each unit includes a desk and comes equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee machine and minibar. The modern bathrooms are stocked with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool and enjoy a refreshing drink from the on-site bar. Breakfast is served daily at the modern setting of the lounge bar, where drinks and cocktails can also be enjoyed. Mediterranean flavours accompanied by fine wine are available daily at the hotel's main restaurant. Extra hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and free WiFi access throughout. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing can be provided on request and upon charge. Heraklion Port, connecting to Piraeus, is located 2 km from Aquila Atlantis Hotel, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at a distance of 4 km. The archaeological site of Knossos lies within 6 km away.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Olive Green Hotel

Olive Green Hotel is centrally located in Heralkion, right in the lively shopping area of the town. Authentic Cretan recipes blended with modern gastronomic touches can be tasted at the 24 / 7 restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout. Every room at this hotel combines contemporary living and sophisticated design with modern facilities such as individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen smart TV with satellite channels, led lighting, multi and USB plugs, a 15'' laptop size safe and a separate glass walk-in XL rain shower. Most rooms have balconies and some have a terrace with elegant outdoor furniture where you can relax. For your comfort, you will also find premium toiletries, in house pillow choice, bathrobes and slippers. A complimentary tablet, serving you as a guest directory and digital concierge, is available in every room. A fine selection of wines and other spirits is served at the bar. The on-site restaurant offers an abundance of options, ranging from breakfast and brunch to local gastronomy. . Hotel's 24-hour front desk offers various services including car and bike rental, as well as tour and excursion options. Everything Heraklion has to offer lies within a short distance of Olive Green Hotel. Venetian Walls are 700 meters from Olive Green Hotel, while The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 5 km away. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is just 100 metres away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from Olive Green Hotel.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Arina Beach Resort

Located right on the beachfront, amidst beautiful gardens and only 1 km away from Kokkini Chani, Arina Beach Resort offers spacious rooms and waterfront bungalows overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Cretan sea. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and restaurants with international and Greek cuisine, a beach bar, a pool bar, a mini club and various entertainment and sports activities. Designed to provide comfort, all rooms and bungalows offer stunning views over the Cretan sea. Featuring a furnished terrace or balcony, all rooms come with individually controlled air-conditioning, a satelite TV and a DVD player. A safe is also provided. At Arina Beach Hotel, guests can choose among two restaurants and three bars to enjoy their meal or refreshing drink in an always relaxed and friendly environment. Ariadne Restaurant offers a selection of dishes for the whole family with themed buffets each evening and Minos Restaurant offers a unique Greek cuisine experience with amazing views over the Cretan sea and the pool. Enjoy the glorious sunshine in the pool bar where guests may enjoy an abundance of local alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. The sandy beach with its shallow waters certainly makes a day at the sea ideal for children whereas guests may also enjoy various water sports activities. Other available sports activities include tennis, table tennis, beach volley and a fitness room. Arina Beach Resort is at the heart of the action as the city centre and the port of Heraklion is just 13 km away, while the airport is only 10 km away.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Lato Boutique Hotel

Situated opposite the old city harbour, Lato Boutique Hotel features a rooftop restaurant-bar overlooking Heraklion's Venetian Fortress. It offers free Wi-Fi and trendy rooms and suites with views over the old harbour and Heraklion City. Lato modern and air-conditioned units are recently renovated and each offers a balcony and work desk. Amenities include a safe, a minibar and an LCD satellite TV. Guests can enjoy daily American and buffet breakfast enriched with Cretan flavours. The restaurants Brilliant and Herbs' Garden serve Mediterranean - Greek cuisine, lunch and dinner menus. The open-air Herbs' Garden rooftop restaurant operates from Mid April to October, and is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. Room service is available 18 hours a day. Lato Boutique Hotel also includes several multifunctional spaces and conference rooms accommodating up to 150 persons, which can host weddings, birthday parties, workshops and more. Lato Hotel’s 24-hour front desk offers various services, from car rental to tour desk. The main pedestrian street, Archaeological and the Historical Museum of Heraklion lie within a short minutes' walk, while restaurants, bars and shops can be found at a walking distance.

Stay$$$$4.3/5

Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa

Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa lies on a sandy beach. It offers 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants. The beach is equipped with loungers, umbrellas and a bar. The whitewashed bungalows and suites offer sea-view terraces spread amidst beautiful gardens. Each air-conditioned unit has floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and satellite TV. Signature, Comfort and Two Bedroom Comfort rooms are located at the Knossos Boutique across the road. Guests can relax on a sun bed beside the pool with a cool drink, and admire the Aegean Sea. Yoga and pilates sessions, as well as a variety of rejuvenating massage treatments, can be also arranged. The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the elegant a la carte restaurant guests can taste creative Greek cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The pool bar serves drinks and ice creams, while the main bar offers a nice view and a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-hour multilingual front desk offers concierge service and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Free parking is provided at the hotel premises for guests’ vehicles. Closest major airport is Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, at 10 km. Τhe hotel is located 12 km from Heraklion port.

Stay5/5

Echo City Hotel

Stay4.7/5

ALCYONE Studios and Apartments Crete

Stay4.1/5

Hotel heraklion