5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Nearby Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archeological museum are must-see destinations!
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.
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marble Luxury Suites
Karteros Heraklion 71500, Heraklion, Crete
Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum ...
LAVRIS City Suites
38 IKAROU AV & T. GEORGIADI, Heraklion, CRETE
Book a stay at this eco-certified apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Pleiades Urban Stay by Semavi
21 Dikeosinis, Heraklion, Crete
Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Heraklion Port
4.5/5(139 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Heraklion with a trip to Heraklion Port. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Palace of Knossos
4.5/5(126 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Knosos with a stop at Palace of Knossos. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.5/5(100 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Knossos Archaeological Site
4.5/5(27 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Knosos when you stop by Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Koules Fortress
4.5/5(44 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Heraklion when you take a trip to Koules Fortress. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Historical Museum of Crete
4.5/5(48 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Historical Museum of Crete during your travels in Heraklion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santorini Tour from Port Heraklion
$204
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Tour, Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling
$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch
$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
$40
per adult
Reviews of Heraklion
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
MaMars
Bigger city than expected. We enjoyed our short visit. We hope to stay longer next time.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
A beautiful active city.
5/5 - Excellent
Danny
Great food. Very affordable. Really enjoyed the overall experience.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Crete is a large island, so pick your base city according to your planned activities. We had to rent a car to be able to go various locations and couldn’t do Samaria gorge because it’s too far for organized tours.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Didn’t know the island was so big and when I got there I had to rent a car to see all the amazing sites around but very nice place and needed more time knowing how much there was to see.
- Heraklion Port
- Palace of Knossos
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Koules Fortress
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Heraklion Loggia
- Morosini Fountain
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- Lions Square
- Eleftherias Square
- Agios Titos Church
- Pankritio Stadium
- Venetian Walls
- Hania Gate
- St. Minas Cathedral
- City Walls
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance
- Dedalou Shopping Street
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Public Gardens of Iraklion
- Kornarou Square
- Koubes
- Bembo Fountain
- Shrine at Anemospilia
- Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery
- Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
- Gortyna
- Agios Myronas Church