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Athinaikon

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A breakfast buffet with various food items and drinks on a wooden table. - Athinaikon (Heraklion)
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a tiled walkway. - Athinaikon (Heraklion)
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a countertop with bar stools, overhead pendant lighting, and a variety of bottles on shelves. - Athinaikon (Heraklion)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains. - Athinaikon (Heraklion)
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a television, and large windows with curtains. - Athinaikon (Heraklion)
Close to Heraklion Port, Athinaikon provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a round mirror, and a small plant.

Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Heraklion is home to Athinaikon. Manos Hatzidakis Theatre and Heraklion Museum of Religious Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace of Knossos and Bembo Fountain. Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark are also worth visiting. Visit our Heraklion travel guide
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89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street, Heraklion, Crete Island

What's nearby

  • A museum entrance with large glass windows and informational banners.
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.
    Heraklion Port
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A public square with a central fountain, surrounded by trees and buildings with shops.
    Morosini Fountain
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Venetian Walls
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eleftherias Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • 1866 Street Coffee Bar
    11 min walk
  • Steam
    8 min walk
  • Hari's Creperie
    10 min walk
  • Fix Bar
    12 min walk
  • vranas
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2026 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1039Κ012A0000400

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Athinaikon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Athinaikon?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Athinaikon?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Athinaikon located?

Situated in Heraklion, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Venetian Walls and Heraklion Port. Eleftherias Square and Dedalou Shopping Street are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Athinaikon Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, AC worked well and bed was comfy. Close to the port for catching ferry early and walkable to old town. We didn’t have the breakfast as we left too early, but it was available for 10 euro per person
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, friendly, excellent value for money

Friendly welcome, good location. We had a slight issue in that the shower head clip (to attach to the pole) was missing, I mentioned it to reception and it was dealt with immediately. Breakfast was basic as I expected for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy with my hotel room. My only complaint was that there was very little parking around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sauberes Hotel, relativ preisgünstig! Alles OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect when you are travelling by bus

This hotel is about a 6 minute walk from the bus station and is in easy reach of the town centre, about a 10 minute walk. The sanitary recommendations for Covid are strictly applied, the rooms are cleaned daily. Staff are on duty 24/24 and are all very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is varied and plentiful. Only one bad point, situated on a main street it's quite noisy you need ear plugs at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

We liked this hotel so much, that we booked 2 nights on our return to Heraklion. The staff are so friendly & helpful. It is also very conveniently located in walking distance of the ferry port, bus station & city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm welcome & great service

A lovely welcome. We arrived late but the gentleman in reception was so welcoming. We had a very early start to catch the ferry in the morning. He very kindly arranged for the catering staff to provide coffee, biscuits & cake for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and near port

It was one of the best hotels even if it is rated at 3stars category. the reason of being satisfied about my staying there is that it had a wonderful view of all over the coast line, it was clean and spacy, the breakfast was appropriate and the dinner was of a great variety on the boufet and well cooked foods as meat, salads, desserts and ordef. the only disadvantage is the charged Internet when u are in the room.
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10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, clean, near ferry port and McDonald's!!

Amazing!! Beautiful, clean, friendly hotel. Front desk staff were all angels, gave great directions. Importantly, there is NO KETTLE in the room. The front desk provided me with hot water at all hours for hot drinks in my room or in the lobby. Wifi was fine. Cheap, good supermarket around the corner. Near McDonald's, bus station, and ferry port!! Quick walk to town, not bad.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
esperienza relativa all'hotel molto positiva. accoglienza gentile e pulizia di tutti gli ambienti. colazione ottima. zona molto comoda da raggiungere sia dal centro che dall'aeroporto. unico neo che le taverne e i ristoranti non siano vicinissimi
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tawfic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It Was A 5 Days Stay the Hotel is on a main street near the port and the bus to the airport and also a 5 min walk to the center which is perfect for the restaurants and nightlife there is a nearby supermarket.
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6/10 Okay

Carina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not non-smoker friendly

The entire hotel smelled like cigarette smoke. The bedding and towels had hairs on them which wasn't from us. The street noise and noise from the rest of the hotel came through the walls very clearly. We were woken up by people in flip flops going down the stairs every morning. The breakfast supplied by the hotel was fairly tasty and had a good variety of foods. The people at the front desk were generally friendly.
Verified review

8/10 Good

C.G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Séjour d'une nuit sans déjeuner

Hôtel proche du port et de l’arrêt de bus pour se rendre à l’aéroport. Quartier proche du centre ville mais sans intérêt. Séjour d'une nuit sans déjeuner avant retour en France. Chambre spacieuse. Salle de bain très petite. Personnel très accueillant .
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6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Vicino a e facilmente raggiungibile da aeroporto & porto. A due passi dal centro a piedi. Ottimo per breve approccio in transito da/per la città all'arrivo/partenza da Creta. Struttura un pò datata (soprattutto i bagni) e un pò spartana, ma pulita ed economica.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy

The entrance of the hotel looked very nice and the staff was friendly but the room was very basic which was fine as my husband and I were staying only the 1 night to catch a boat early morning. I hardly slept as it was very noisy, I could hear the lift and then water running, it went on for a while way after 1am!! The room could have been more inviting and needed a little updating. It is a shame as it is convenient for transport links.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal zur Zwischenübernachtung vor oder nach Flug

Wir haben das Hotel für eine Übernachtung vor Rückflug gebucht. Dafür war es ideal. Innenstadt und Hafen fußläufig erreichbar, fünf Minuten bis zur Bushaltestelle zum Flughafen. Freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Convenient

This hotel is straight down the street from the port so very convenient. I came in at night and didn't want to spend money on a cab, so it was perfect. Old look and feel in the rooms, but it was clean and had A/C, hot water, wifi, and great new sheets and towels. Breakfast is basic, and they ran out of honey for the yogurt, which is pretty crazy for Greece. Pretty quick walk to the city center.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent budget hotel close to airport

We found this hotel to be great value and conveniently located for both the airport and the centre of town, which is about 10/15 minute walk away. The staff are very friendly and we received a very warm welcome when we arrived in the early hours of the morning. We were able to park right outside the hotel, with no problems. Our room had good air conditioning and a private balcony with partial sea view. The continental breakfast was very good. We would highly recommend.
Verified review

8/10 Good

ATHANASIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ΠΟΛΥ ΦΙΛΙΚΟ ΚΑΙ ΕΞΥΠΗΡΕΤΙΚΟ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΟ,ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΚΟΝΤΑ ΣΤΟ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΜΕ ΤΑ ΠΟΔΙΑ,ΔΕΚΑΠΕΝΤΕ ΛΕΠΤΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΑΕΡΟΔΡΟΜΙΟ ΜΕ ΤΟ ΑΣΤΙΚΟ,ΤΑ ΑΠΑΡΑΙΤΗΤΑ ΕΝΤΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΔΩΜΑΤΙΟΥ,ΕΧΕΙ ΣΧΕΙΚΑ ΜΙΚΡΟ ΜΠΑΝΙΟ ΔΕΝ ΘΑ ΤΟΣΥΝΙΣΤΟΥΣΑ ΓΙΑ ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗ ΠΟΛΛΩΝ ΗΜΕΡΩΝ.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Odeur de cigarette, fonctionnel

Odeur de cigarette dans la chambre
Verified review

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cordialissimi

Abbiamo soggiornato 2 notti per visitare la città a knosso. Abbiamo parcheggiato l'auto di fronte e siamo andati a piedi in centro. Il personale é stato molto cordiale ci ha aiutato per gli orari del museo. Nella camera assegnata c'era odore di fumo e ce l'hanno cambiata senza storie.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Non più di una notte

Disponibilità massima da parte dei gestori,la hall ampia,elegante e pulita offre molti servizi ma per il resto, camere piccole, su strada rumorosa, arredi del ventennio scorso. Non ci sarei rimasto più di una notte,nè in quest'hotel nè a Heraklion che offre davvero poco rispetto alle altre belle città cretesi
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

The stuff are welcoming near to the city near to the buse station going to the airport.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bon pour une nuit

Petite chambre, mais très bien pour une nuit
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helt ok

Greit for en natt. Hyggelig betjening