What's Heraklion like?
Visitors to Heraklion like this family-friendly destination's beaches, museums, restaurants and port. Why not go on a fun excursion to Heraklion Port? While you're here, stop by Palace of Knossos and Knossos Archaeological Site.
Where are the best places to stay in Heraklion?
Here are our travellers' top 4 places to stay in Heraklion:
AneSea Hotel, in Hersonissos
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Stalis Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 2 bars • Outdoor pool
City Lion by Semavi, in Heraklion
City centre guesthouse within easy reach of Heraklion Port- Free Wi-Fi • Attentive staff
The Nest Resort, in Hersonissos
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Star Beach Water Park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Spa
Crete Golf Club Hotel, in Hersonissos
Luxury hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Golf course • Outdoor pool
What is there to see near Heraklion?:
- Heraklion Port (13.6 mi/21.9 km from the city centre)
- Palace of Knossos (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city centre)
- Knossos Archaeological Site (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city centre)
- Venetian Walls (13 mi/21 km from the city centre)
- Hania Gate (13.1 mi/21.1 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Heraklion?:
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum (13.3 mi/21.4 km from the city centre)
- Watercity Waterpark (13.4 mi/21.6 km from the city centre)
- Natural History Museum of Crete (13.5 mi/21.7 km from the city centre)
- Historical Museum of Crete (13.5 mi/21.7 km from the city centre)
- Dinosauria Park (15.5 mi/25 km from the city centre)
Other popular Heraklion attractions
- Koubes
- Eleftherias Square
- Lions Square
- Heraklion Loggia
- Agios Titos Church