We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Heraklio, Greece. We have also included accommodation in villas, apartments, farm stays, boutique hotels, holiday homes, country houses, guest houses and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Farm Stay.Romantic. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and garden view, Kamihis Farm House Experience is situated in Zarós, 43 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 46 km from The Palace of Knossos. The property has lake and river views, and is 42 km from Venetian Walls. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the farm stay, units include a private bathroom. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zarós, like hiking. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Phaistos is 21 km from Kamihis Farm House Experience, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 45 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ROMANTIC farm stay in Heraklio. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Guest House.Historic property. Nice surroundings. Located in Kastamonitsa Village of Heraklion, the stone-built Metohi Nature Living features an outdoor pool surrounded by a blossomed sun terrace overlooking the mountains and the countryside. It includes a snack bar, a common living room with fireplace, and offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Fitted with stone walls, arches and traditional furnishings, the rooms of Metohi have a seating area. Each is equipped with a TV, a fridge and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. All units enjoy views over the pool, the garden and the mountains, while some also feature a fireplace. Breakfast and other meals can be requested and served on the communal terrace, in the units or in the common living room by the fireplace. Free BBQ facilities are available on site, while traditional local appetizers can be enjoyed at the on-site snack bar. The 24-hour front desk can provide information on nature walks and other activities. Metohi Nature Living is situated 20 km from the lively Malia and 45 km from Heraklion city. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 47 km away. Hersonissos is 15 km away. Free public parking is available nearby.Show full description
Country House.Trendy. Great location. Set in Paránimfoi, Wooden House at the Mountain-private offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The country house comes with a TV. The kitchen has a fridge, a stovetop and a minibar and there is a private bathroom with slippers and free toiletries. This country house is allergy-free and soundproof. As an added convenience, the country house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. Guests at Wooden House at the Mountain-private will be able to enjoy activities in and around Paránimfoi, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. Kids pool is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Phaistos is 42 km from Wooden House at the Mountain-private, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 54 km from the country house.Show full description
This country house has a great location in Paránimfoi.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Agia Pelagia. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The rooms come with a private bathroom, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and others also feature a sea view. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort include Mononaftis Beach, Psaromoura Beach and Agia Pelagia Beach. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Heraklio.
Apartment hotel.Cool. Great views. Surrounded by olive trees and Cretan plants in a 7,000-m² plot, Bellevue Village ''Αdults Only'' overlooks the dramatic landscape of wild hills and the small picturesque bay of Ligaria. It features a big swimming pool with views over Agia Pelagia resort, as well as complimentary sun beds and a garden. Accommodation at Bellevue consists of rooms, apartments, studios and bungalows decorated in an island style. Each offers a private entrance and a balcony or terrace with views of the sea, the pool or the garden. Bellevue Village ''Αdults Only'' also provides free parking area, a tavern for breakfast or dinner. Within a 5-minute walk, you can reach the beach, as well as the nearest bus stop. Bellevue Village ''Αdults Only'' is situated 15 km west of Iraklion Airport and just 1.2 km from the centre of Agia Pelagia, with shops, bars and restaurants.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Located in Hersonissos, 400 metres from Analipsi Beach, Aqua Blu "Adults Only" - "by Checkin" provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is situated less than 1 km from Anissaras Main Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Aqua Blu "Adults Only" - "by Checkin" every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options. FKK Naturist Beach is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 20 km from Aqua Blu "Adults Only" - "by Checkin", and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Set in tranquil area just 20 metres from the sea, yet close to the city centre, Tarsia Homes & Suites are detached holiday homes situated in Kalamaki. It features sea views and garden with BBQ facilities. Free WiFi is offered. There is a seating area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available. Other facilities at Tarsia Homes & Suites include a sun terrace. Bali is 43 km from House Tarsia, while Réthymno Town is 46 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 51 km from the property.Show full description
The most beautiful and well designed holiday home in Heraklio.
Villa.Great location. Situated in Lygaria, just a few steps from Ligaria Beach, Golden Shell features beachfront accommodation with water sports facilities, a garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi. This villa offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa. The villa with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, Golden Shell provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings. Mades Beach is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Agia Pelagia Beach is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 23 km from Golden Shell.Show full description
Apartment.Lovely surroundings. This rural resort is set on the Livadi Plateau, in the heart of the Psiloritis mountain range. Surrounded by a mountainous terrain with apple, pear and walnut trees, it features a swimming pool, and offers a variety of activities such household art and ceramics. Arodamos Guesthouse is one of only a handful of geoparks in Europe that are protected by the Natura 2000 program. Guests can explore the surrounding area with mountain bikes, get busy in the on-site farming activities, or attend classes of traditional Cretan cooking. The traditional hostel of Arodamos consists of 6 individual houses built on top of a hill, 1,100 meters high. The houses are made from stone and wood and have been supplied exclusively from renewable energy resources. All units are furnished with traditional furniture and have large fireplaces in the living room. In addition, there is a quaint restaurant with genuine home-cooking and a common room with library for playing table games, watching TV and just relaxing. Krousonas, the nearest village is at 11 km from the property. At 32 km from Heraklion, Arodamos Guesthouse is 37 km from Heraklion Airport and 41 km from Fodele. Parking on site is free.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very cosy. Great value. Popular among couples.Opened May 2021. Set in Archanes, 9.4 km from The Palace of Knossos, Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 15 km from Venetian Walls, 16 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 27 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The hotel has a hot tub, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. At Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only all rooms include bed linen and towels. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is 7 km from the accommodation, while Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 13 km from Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this is one of the most COSY boutique hotels in Heraklio. It also has great affordability! And it is very popular among couples travelling to Heraklio.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Lovely interior design. Set in Hersonissos, 1.1 km from Anissaras Main Beach, Onira Suite Dreams offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.2 km from Analipsi Beach. The units in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Onira Suite Dreams features certain units that feature a balcony, and all rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. Onira Suite Dreams provides a range of facilities such as a spa and wellness centre including a sauna, a hot tub and a hammam. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. FKK Naturist Beach is 1.7 km from the hotel, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 19 km from Onira Suite Dreams.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the coolest and most stylish boutique hotel in Heraklio.
Apartment hotel.Great bar. With pool views, Minois Boutique Hotel is situated in Stalida and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, seasonal outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the apartment free of charge. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. For added convenience. Minois Boutique Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ikaros and Kernos Beach is 2.1 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 23 km from Minois Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Villa. Stelani Villas & Suites is a complex of stone houses with private pools built amphitheatrically on a hill above Kalamaki with panoramic sea and mountain views. Heraklio Town is 48 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Each house has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom. Each house also has large verandas and gardens, along with private pools or hydromassage plunge pools. In addition there is WiFi in all areas and autonomous cooling and heating system at no extra cost. The complex is 500 metres from the sea and the seaside settlement with its shops and restaurants. Balíon is 42 km from Stelani Villas & Suites. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 50 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great location. Boasting sea views, Komissa΄s Beach House features accommodation with a balcony, around a few steps from Agia Pelagia Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free WiFi. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and slippers. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Psaromoura Beach. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Agia Pelagia, like skiing and hiking. Mononaftis Beach is 1.2 km from Komissa΄s Beach House, while Venetian Walls is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING AND CREATIVE apartment in Heraklio.
Villa.Elegant. Nice interior design. Set in Kokkíni Khánion, 100 metres from Kokkini Hani Beach and 100 metres from Thalassa Konaki Beach, Seashell Seafront Villa offers air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The villa is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Vathianos Kampos Beach is 400 metres from the villa, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 7 km from Seashell Seafront Villa.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Popular among women.Opened February 2022. Situated in Hersonissos, 1.6 km from Star Beach, The Nest Resort features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At The Nest Resort all rooms have bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. At The Nest Resort guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna, a hot tub and a Turkish bath. Drapano Beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Stalida Beach is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 23 km from The Nest Resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this place could be the most LIVELY boutique hotel in Heraklio.
Boutique hotel.Great bar. Located on the beachfront, Riviera Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The accommodation offers a private beach area, as well as a shared lounge and a garden. The accommodation features evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guest rooms at Riviera Boutique Hotel include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Continental and American breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Riviera Boutique Hotel offers a terrace. Alexander Beach is 1 km from the hotel, while Drapano Beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 28 km from Riviera Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Villa.Great bar. Set within 500 metres of Mades Beach and less than 1 km of Ligaria Beach, Ligaria Mare offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Agia Pelagia. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the villa. A baby safety gate is also available at Ligaria Mare, while guests can also relax in the garden. Agia Pelagia Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Venetian Walls is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 22 km from Ligaria Mare, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Farm Stay.Creative. Great views. House in Organic Orgon farm is situated in Apóstoloi, 22 km from The Palace of Knossos, and features a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 28 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The air-conditioned farm stay consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 30 km from the farm stay, while Venetian Walls is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 24 km from House in Organic Orgon farm.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located right on the beach of Stalida, Talgo Suites features air-conditioned accommodation with a microwave. It has a seaside restaurant and a sun terrace, and offers free Wi-Fi access in its public areas. Talgo units are decorated in soft tones and offer sea or garden views from their balcony. They are fitted with a satellite TV and a safe. Bathrobes and slippers are also available. Buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily at the dining area. The restaurant of the hotel prepares Mediterranean dishes made with fresh local products. Talgo also has a snack bar serving drinks and cocktails. The hotel is 30 km away from the airport and the city of Heraklion. The centre of Stalida village is just 50 metres away.Show full description
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