Best luxury hotels in Heraklion (Crete)
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Guest favorite
Dom Boutique Hotel
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
The smoke-free Dom Boutique Hotel Heraklion provides guests with a prime location a mere 5 minutes' walk from the majestic Agios Titos Church as well as a private art gallery and an archaeological museum. A short way from Grave Monument of Kazantzakis, this 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness studio.
This hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.
Dom Boutique Hotel
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
Dom Boutique Hotel
The smoke-free Dom Boutique Hotel Heraklion provides guests with a prime location a mere 5 minutes' walk from the majestic Agios Titos Church as well as a private art gallery and an archaeological museum. A short way from Grave Monument of Kazantzakis, this 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness studio.
This hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.
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Eco-friendly stay
Irida Mindful Living - Adults Friendly 14 Plus
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Reception
- Individual air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Irida Mindful Living - Adults Friendly 14 Plus Agia Pelagia hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and stands a 5-minute walk from the sea. This hotel also features a Greek restaurant, 2 outdoor swimming pools and ocean views.
This property offers a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a foot bath for body relaxation and revitalization. Such sports activities as snorkelling, boating, and hiking are also provided.
Irida Mindful Living - Adults Friendly 14 Plus
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Reception
- Individual air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Irida Mindful Living - Adults Friendly 14 Plus
Irida Mindful Living - Adults Friendly 14 Plus Agia Pelagia hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and stands a 5-minute walk from the sea. This hotel also features a Greek restaurant, 2 outdoor swimming pools and ocean views.
This property offers a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a foot bath for body relaxation and revitalization. Such sports activities as snorkelling, boating, and hiking are also provided.
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Great deal
Mila Sissi Bay Hotel
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Palm Bay Beach, the 4-star Mila Sissi Bay Hotel offers 31 rooms.
Thanks to a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge, along with a swimming pool, a more relaxing stay is guaranteed.
Mila Sissi Bay Hotel
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Mila Sissi Bay Hotel
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Palm Bay Beach, the 4-star Mila Sissi Bay Hotel offers 31 rooms.
Thanks to a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge, along with a swimming pool, a more relaxing stay is guaranteed.
High end Hotels in Heraklion (Crete)
Creta Blue Boutique Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Offering a restaurant and a barber shop, Creta Blue Boutique Hotel Koutouloufari lies in the Koutouloufari district, 2 km from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. Guests travelling by car can also use a car park on site.
For relaxation, guests have access to an infinity swimming pool along with a sundeck and a golf course, and such spa treatments as a hairdresser, pedicure, and manicure.
Creta Blue Boutique Hotel
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Creta Blue Boutique Hotel
Offering a restaurant and a barber shop, Creta Blue Boutique Hotel Koutouloufari lies in the Koutouloufari district, 2 km from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. Guests travelling by car can also use a car park on site.
For relaxation, guests have access to an infinity swimming pool along with a sundeck and a golf course, and such spa treatments as a hairdresser, pedicure, and manicure.
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Beach access
Del Mar Adults Only
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offering cars for rent, the comfortable 4-star Del Mar Adults Only Hotel Stalida lies merely 5 minutes on foot from Stalis Beach.
Del Mar Adults Only Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
Del Mar Adults Only
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Del Mar Adults Only
Offering cars for rent, the comfortable 4-star Del Mar Adults Only Hotel Stalida lies merely 5 minutes on foot from Stalis Beach.
Del Mar Adults Only Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
Rimondi Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 4-star Rimondi Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Rethymno offers proximity to the city park "Municipal Garden", situated merely 650 metres away. This Rethymno hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi throughout the property.
To ensure a more relaxing stay, an outdoor swimming pool, and a Turkish steam room and a sauna are available on the premises.
Rimondi Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Rimondi Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
The 4-star Rimondi Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Rethymno offers proximity to the city park "Municipal Garden", situated merely 650 metres away. This Rethymno hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi throughout the property.
To ensure a more relaxing stay, an outdoor swimming pool, and a Turkish steam room and a sauna are available on the premises.
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Private beach
Bio Suites Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
Bio Suites Hotel & Spa Rethymno features 133 rooms and lies a 15-minute walk from Symbol of Rethymnon City. Offering views of the pool, this hotel is a short way from Rethymnon and boasts a heated pool.
This Rethymno hotel features a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna, plus diving and ping pong. Enhancing guests' wellness experience, the accommodation offers access to a fitness room where fitness classes are available.
Bio Suites Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
Bio Suites Hotel & Spa
Bio Suites Hotel & Spa Rethymno features 133 rooms and lies a 15-minute walk from Symbol of Rethymnon City. Offering views of the pool, this hotel is a short way from Rethymnon and boasts a heated pool.
This Rethymno hotel features a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna, plus diving and ping pong. Enhancing guests' wellness experience, the accommodation offers access to a fitness room where fitness classes are available.
Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Plunge pool
The 5-star Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience Hersonissos is nestled in the Koutouloufari district, nearly a 20-minute walk from Lixnostatis Folk Museum, features 4 lounges. This Hersonissos hotel includes 2 restaurants and a pool bar, and offers to take advantage of a fitness centre.
The modern Esperides offers an adult pool as well as a sundeck and billiards for guests to feel relaxed. Outdoor recreation is abundant in the area, including diving, hiking, and ping-pong.
Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Plunge pool
Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience
The 5-star Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience Hersonissos is nestled in the Koutouloufari district, nearly a 20-minute walk from Lixnostatis Folk Museum, features 4 lounges. This Hersonissos hotel includes 2 restaurants and a pool bar, and offers to take advantage of a fitness centre.
The modern Esperides offers an adult pool as well as a sundeck and billiards for guests to feel relaxed. Outdoor recreation is abundant in the area, including diving, hiking, and ping-pong.
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Private beach
Ammos Suites
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Infinity pool
Ammos Suites Rethymno hotel features air-conditioned rooms 5 minutes' walk from Town Beach. Located 2.4 km from Rethymnon Old Town, the hotel offers views of the city and an outdoor swimming pool.
Ammos Suites hotel offers a sunbathing terrace and a golf course to ensure guests' comfortable stay.
Ammos Suites
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Infinity pool
Ammos Suites
Ammos Suites Rethymno hotel features air-conditioned rooms 5 minutes' walk from Town Beach. Located 2.4 km from Rethymnon Old Town, the hotel offers views of the city and an outdoor swimming pool.
Ammos Suites hotel offers a sunbathing terrace and a golf course to ensure guests' comfortable stay.
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Beach access
Palazzo Greco
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Featuring a hot tub, a sunbathing terrace, and a shared lounge, the smoke-free Palazzo Greco Hotel Agia Galini enjoys a hillside location, just 7 minutes' walk from Elizabeth Boat. Providing access to an outdoor swimming pool as well as hiking and cycling, this 4-star hotel is located in the vicinity of Icaros & Daedalus Statues.
Palazzo Greco
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Palazzo Greco
Featuring a hot tub, a sunbathing terrace, and a shared lounge, the smoke-free Palazzo Greco Hotel Agia Galini enjoys a hillside location, just 7 minutes' walk from Elizabeth Boat. Providing access to an outdoor swimming pool as well as hiking and cycling, this 4-star hotel is located in the vicinity of Icaros & Daedalus Statues.
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Private beach
Thalassa Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Plunge pool
The 4-star Thalassa Boutique Hotel Rethymno, situated only 1.6 km from Savior Monastery, welcomes guests with a hot tub and spa services.
There is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool that comes with a hot tub.
Thalassa Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Plunge pool
Thalassa Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)
The 4-star Thalassa Boutique Hotel Rethymno, situated only 1.6 km from Savior Monastery, welcomes guests with a hot tub and spa services.
There is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool that comes with a hot tub.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Eleven Boutique Suites
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Saltwater pool
Located around 3 km from Rethimno Kart, the comfortable Eleven Boutique Suites Stavromenos hotel offers air-conditioned rooms just a 9-minute walk from The Monastery Arsaniou. This 4-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms, parking nearby and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Eleven Boutique Suites
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Saltwater pool
Eleven Boutique Suites
Located around 3 km from Rethimno Kart, the comfortable Eleven Boutique Suites Stavromenos hotel offers air-conditioned rooms just a 9-minute walk from The Monastery Arsaniou. This 4-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms, parking nearby and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Nima Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 4-star luxurious Nima Boutique Hotel Paralia Kourna, located approximately 4 km from Episkopi beach in Kavros, which is a long beach with crystal clear waters and golden sands, features an archaeological museum. Guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and benefit from an à la carte restaurant at the fascinating hotel.
Cars for rent are available at the Nima Boutique Hotel and snorkelling and diving can be organised.
Nima Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Nima Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)
The 4-star luxurious Nima Boutique Hotel Paralia Kourna, located approximately 4 km from Episkopi beach in Kavros, which is a long beach with crystal clear waters and golden sands, features an archaeological museum. Guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and benefit from an à la carte restaurant at the fascinating hotel.
Cars for rent are available at the Nima Boutique Hotel and snorkelling and diving can be organised.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Paralia Karterou, the elegant Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only Hotel Karteros features a nightclub, a sunbathing terrace, and a shared lounge. The 5-star smoke-free hotel proudly offers an archaeological museum, while Arena beach is 3.1 km away.
The Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only Karteros has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness area. This Karteros hotel provides a variety of treatment options such as body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure along with a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a hot tub.
Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Paralia Karterou, the elegant Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only Hotel Karteros features a nightclub, a sunbathing terrace, and a shared lounge. The 5-star smoke-free hotel proudly offers an archaeological museum, while Arena beach is 3.1 km away.
The Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only Karteros has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness area. This Karteros hotel provides a variety of treatment options such as body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure along with a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a hot tub.
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Beach access
Nerea Boutique Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Infinity pool
Situated within a 10-minute drive of Kotsifou Canyon, the comfortable Nerea Boutique Hotel Plakias features an archaeological museum. A sundeck and a shared lounge, along with guest rooms with views of the sea are available on-site.
An infinity pool is on-site at the property.
Nerea Boutique Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Infinity pool
Nerea Boutique Hotel
Situated within a 10-minute drive of Kotsifou Canyon, the comfortable Nerea Boutique Hotel Plakias features an archaeological museum. A sundeck and a shared lounge, along with guest rooms with views of the sea are available on-site.
An infinity pool is on-site at the property.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Luxury Hotels in Heraklion (Crete), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Dom Boutique Hotel |
9.1 / 10 (1971 Reviews) |
From 58$ | |
| Irida Mindful Living - Adults Friendly 14 Plus |
9.3 / 10 (493 Reviews) |
From 84$ | |
| Mila Sissi Bay Hotel |
9.5 / 10 (70 Reviews) |
From 49$ | |
| Creta Blue Boutique Hotel |
9.3 / 10 (235 Reviews) |
From 85$ | |
| Del Mar Adults Only |
8.7 / 10 (139 Reviews) |
From 83$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which luxury hotels in Heraklion are closest to the city center?
The Dom Boutique Hotel offers a central location in Heraklion near the Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls. It combines luxury with accessible attractions.
Visit during the weekdays to explore the city center before crowds form, allowing you to enjoy quieter visits to landmarks.
What luxury hotels in Heraklion have great views?
Ammos Suites features spacious balconies with direct sea views, providing a tranquil atmosphere. Reviews highlight the quiet beach just steps away.
Aim for sunset views by reserving a sea-view room and enjoy the beautiful sunset without leaving your accommodation.
Which luxury hotels in Heraklion include wellness facilities?
The Rimondi Boutique Hotel offers a spa with various treatments, ideal for relaxation after exploring local attractions. The wellness center provides massage services and health treatments.
Book spa appointments in advance to secure your preferred times, especially on weekends when demand is higher.
Are there luxury hotels in Heraklion that offer pool access?
The Thalassa Boutique Hotel features a modern swimming pool, perfect for relaxation after a day of sightseeing. It provides a stunning setting overlooking the beach.
Visit the pool during the late afternoon for a peaceful experience, as it tends to be quieter and more relaxing.
Which luxury hotels in Heraklion are known for gourmet dining?
Dom Boutique Hotel's on-site restaurant highlights Cretan cuisine and locally sourced ingredients, ensuring guests experience the best of local flavors.
Dine during dinner hours to enjoy the full menu selection with fewer crowds and a more intimate atmosphere.
What luxury hotels in Heraklion are suitable for romantic getaways?
The Nima Boutique Hotel, exclusive to adults, offers a romantic atmosphere with personalized services and beautiful balcony views, making it perfect for couples.
Schedule special surprises for your partner, like room decorations or private dining, to enhance your romantic experience.
Which luxury hotels in Heraklion are best for cultural experiences?
The Palazzo Greco hotel combines boutique charm with cultural experiences, offering easy access to nearby archaeological sites like the Palace of Knossos.
Plan cultural outings for early mornings to appreciate the sites with fewer tourists and enjoy local cafes for breakfast afterward.
How can I find local events during my stay in Heraklion?
While in Heraklion, check community bulletin boards or local online event listings to discover cultural festivals or markets happening in the city.
Visit during the summer months to catch outdoor events such as the Heraklion Wine Festival, typically held in late July for a unique local experience.
What's the best way to get around Heraklion?
Heraklion's public transport includes buses connecting key areas, but walking is often the best way to explore its charming streets and historical sites.
Consider purchasing a bus pass for multiple rides while exploring; it offers convenience and saves money on short trips.
What unique local foods should I try while in Heraklion?
Heraklion boasts traditional Cretan dishes such as moussaka, dakos, and fresh seafood, best enjoyed at local tavernas.
Visit local markets like the Central Market in Heraklion during midday to sample authentic local dishes at lower prices.