What's Crete like?
Visitors to Crete like this family-friendly destination's beaches, museums, cafes and port. Collect beach glass at top spots like Balos Beach and Elafonissi Beach. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Heraklion Port.
Where are the best places to stay in Crete?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Crete:
AneSea Hotel, in Hersonissos
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Stalis Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 2 bars • Outdoor pool
KYMĀNI Boutique Hotel & Suites, in Agios Vasileios
Boutique hotel- Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Attentive staff
Inea Sole Hotel, in Chania
Convenient to Nea Chora Beach- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Garden • Attentive staff
Airis Boutique & Suites, in Chania
Boutique hotel within easy reach of Nea Chora Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 3 beach bars • Restaurant
City Lion by Semavi, in Heraklion
City centre guesthouse within easy reach of Heraklion Port- Free Wi-Fi • Attentive staff
What is there to see near Crete?:
- Heraklion Port (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city centre)
- Balos Beach (88.6 mi/142.7 km from the city centre)
- Elafonissi Beach (90 mi/144.8 km from the city centre)
- Agios Titos Church (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
- Heraklion Town Hall (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Crete?:
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city centre)
- Historical Museum of Crete (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- Natural History Museum of Crete (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city centre)
- Watercity Waterpark (6.9 mi/11 km from the city centre)
- Museum of El Greco (10.8 mi/17.3 km from the city centre)
Other popular Crete attractions
- Heraklion Loggia
- Lions Square
- Eleftherias Square
- Koules Fortress
- Venetian Walls