The best hotels Heraklion

Located in Nea Alikarnassos, Greece, the three-star Hotel Sofia is ideally situated just 1 km from the Gulf of Heraklion. It's also within easy reach of numerous tourist attractions, including Koules Fortress (3 km) and Knossos Palace (5 km). Relaxed-style rooms feature balconies, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. The hotel also features a functional restaurant, outdoor pool, children's pool and poolside snack bar (open seasonally). Breakfast is available at an additional cost. Parking is free and the establishment is accessible to disabled guests. Guests also have access to services such as laundry and car rental. Whether for business or pleasure, Hotel Sofia offers warm, personalized service to make your stay a pleasant one.

We come to Kapetania only because we know that we will be greeted with arms by Marcos and Popi in this place full of charm. Because the access is tough and once in Thalori, it is thanks to Marcos 4 x 4 that you can cross the surroundings! In short, an extremely wild place and cut off from the world! A small stone village has been completely restored and offers typical houses. The village tavern is excellent, everything is prepared with fresh products.

Large complex of 240 rooms, suites and bungalows, which form almost a village: varied restaurants, bars, tennis courts, mini golf, swimming pool, entertainment, etc. Very comfortable and shaded in the greenery. There is no shortage of activities.

The hotel was built on a hill overlooking Heraklion and its countryside. The rooms are spread around the charming village, so as to remind the small typical Cretan alleys. It is open all year round but with a reduced service in winter. 34 rooms in a traditional style, with air conditioning, a fireplace… The large outdoor swimming pool is open from May to late October. The hotel is owned by Georgis and Marika Saloustros and their four children, including Michalis who speaks French very well. In this village there is a small museum, a church, a mosaic workshop, a tavern, a souvenir shop… It organizes traditional costume evenings on Wednesdays from May to September. With some luck, you may attend a baptism or a wedding of premises.

The 13 studios and 11 apartments are located in a lovely 7 000 m ² garden. Fully equipped and nicely furnished, they all have a well furnished kitchenette. From verandas or balconies you can see sea, mountain, garden or swimming pool. Traditional restaurant, internet access, parking… Family atmosphere. Stella, the boss, speaks French a little. A good address to discover all Crete, because here we are close to both ends of the island and 14 km from Heraklion Airport.

Conveniently located between Ammoudara Beach (100m) and the centre (200m), this 4-star hotel caters for all ages. The hotel's benefits include a 24-hour concierge service, a lounge bar and airport transfers. The nightly rate includes a fantastic continental buffet breakfast served in the^5th floor restaurant with unforgettable views of the sea and the city - to be enjoyed at sunrise. Special mention for the large balconies and especially the very, very comfortable beds.