Dhafnes
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
"The Atlantis Hotel, which is located in the middle of Heraklion, is the perfect hotel for my recent visit of the beautiful island Crete on the 4th to the 8th of May this early spring. I had great views of the Koules Fortress from the room; the warm hospitality of the front desk and its staff (Maria ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
"SPA service needs improvement."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
"Everything was excellent Service food room was clean stuff very friendly. I recommend overall to visit this place."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Village Heights Resort
"This place is honestly amazing. Every member of staff is helpful and friendly. I stayed with my friends wedding party and we all had an amazing time. They took amazing care of all of us. Would love to come back and stay longer to experience everything they have. Thank you!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

LAVRIS City Suites
"It was a wonderful stay, close and efficient to the ferry"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi
"Excellent hotel! We had stayed at another one of their properties a few weeks prior. The hotel staff communication and help is out standing! They booked us a taxi to get to the airport. We stayed on the 3rd floor, would request a lower floor next time….so many stairs 😳. Would highly recommend this ..."
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.

Natural History Museum of Crete
Don’t miss the chance to learn about Crete’s unique natural environment at this excellent modern museum.

Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
Things to do

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

Crete: Heraklion Center, Local Market and Creta Aquarium



