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About this property

Athinaiko Hotel occupies a central position in the heart of Heraklion, just a short stroll from the port and offers comfortable, en suite rooms. This friendly hotel offers a total of 40 comfortable and neatly decorated guest rooms. Each room is air-conditioned and features a balcony with city views. Athinaiko Hotel has a breakfast room and a bar, where guests can relax and enjoy a drink after a day of sightseeing. Hotel Athinaiko is also within easy walking distance of famous city attractions, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Venetian Walls. Heraklion International Airport is 3.5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • FREE parking!


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iolanda
    Romania Romania
    Clean, comfortable and nice, with great staff. Thank you!
  • Tamila
    United States United States
    Good hotel in a central location, just a short walk from the port. Clean rooms, comfortable bed, good A/C. We didn't get a chance to eat full breakfast, as we were leaving early, but we were still offered tea, coffee, and some baked goods, which...
  • Andradaa135
    Romania Romania
    The staff was very nice and helpful. The rooms were cleaned daily. We also had the breakfast option wich was very good with a variety of products. Next time we come back in Heraklion we will stay here again for sure! Many thanks for the staff for...
  • Iva
    Denmark Denmark
    Most of the staff members were very kind and polite. I really liked how spacious and clean my room was. It's close to the center as well as the big shops and restaurants. In general I had a very pleasant stay.
  • Iurii
    Germany Germany
    We stayed here for one night as a transit stop before our flight. The location is very convenient – only about a 10-minute walk to the city center and around 15 minutes by taxi to the airport. The hotel is not the newest, but it offers good value...
  • Cora
    Italy Italy
    We only stay one night in the hotel, but the room was clean and just like in the photos. The staff was really kind and helpfull!
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal clean hotel with great air con only 10 mins from the airport, just the job if you have a late flight and need a quality night's accomadation stayed here a few times now, lovely hotel and staff
  • Serdzhan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everyhing was so nice, but the room was small. But I think it is because we booked the cheapest
  • William
    Malta Malta
    Everything staff very helpful and nice. Hotel 10 mins walk from centre
  • Sofia
    Italy Italy
    The hotel is run by very kind people. We stayed just a couple of days to explore the city before our flight, but I would have loved to stay longer! The breakfast is simple but complete and very good. Our room even had a small balcony where we...

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House rules

Athinaiko Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any preference of double or twin bed is subject to availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Athinaiko Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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