About
Athinaikon Hotel occupies a central position in the heart of Heraklion, just a short stroll from the port and offers comfortable, rooms with attached bathroom. 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. Athinaikon 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 2.2 mi away.
716 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.9
- Staff
- 9.3
- Location
- 8.5
What Guests Say
- “Nice room, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast”
- “The hotel is a 2-star, but the service is over the top; even 4-star hotels don't take care of guests like the staff at the Athinaiko…”
Room Options
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1/4Single Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Baby safety gates
- Balcony
1/4Economy Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Baby safety gates
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Triple Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Baby safety gates
- Balcony
1/4Double or Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby safety gates
1/4Double Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Baby safety gates
- Balcony
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What Guests Loved
Based on 716 reviews
Pros +
- Nice room, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast
- room, location
- The hotel is a 2-star, but the service is over the top; even 4-star hotels don't take care of guests like the staff at the Athinaiko hotel. The city center is about 10-15 minutes away from the hotel, and you can see the sea from the window. Cats greet guests at the entrance, that's so adorable :)
Cons -
- Thé breakfast is poor
- breakfast
- Can't complain
Thé breakfast is poor
Nice room, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast
room, location
breakfast
The hotel is a 2-star, but the service is over the top; even 4-star hotels don't take care of guests like the staff at the Athinaiko hotel. The city center is about 10-15 minutes away from the hotel, and you can see the sea from the window. Cats greet guests at the entrance, that's so adorable :)
Can't complain
great location 10min from port, close from restaurants, very nice room, great breakfast
The hotel is well located and easily accessible to the attractions and shopping precinct. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent
Comfy bed , clean , great breakfast
Great location, very clean, the staff was very nice
Perfect for sleep over. Close to airport, reception works all night. Simple breakfast included.
Close walk to the town, nearby supermarket, 10 minute drive to airport.
Parking can be a struggle but we managed, could use a toothbrush holder in the bathroom.
Ok location. Kind staff, especially cleaning ladies.Room had nice terrace.Comfy bed.
Small room, no cabinet for clothes.Simple breakfast, limited choice of food
Location, cleanless
Room can have drying rack
Nice clean room with comfortable beds. It was approx 15 min taxi ride to the airport and about 15 min walk to the tourist area of Heraklion.
A bit far from the main tourist area of that is what you are looking for. But easy walk.
Great location close to bus station, clean and exceptional receptionists. Good breakfast.
Some air refreshers for the room.
Quick stay in heraklion
When we arrive the sink did not drain at all . After 1/2 hour the hotel staff finally decided to give us another room
Clean, Central, comfy Bed, nice and helpful Staff!Overall great experience for the price!
Nice, very helpful receptionists, sufficient breakfast, clean room, daily room service, refrigerator. Free Luggage storage for guests.
We would love to have water kettle to prepare evening tea.
I stayed there for 1 night and my experience at the hotel was great. I must highlight that the staff was very friendly and they were kind enough to let me check in earlier because my flight to Heraklion was prior to the official check-in time. I would definitely recommend!
The staff ( especially Miltos) were friendly and helpfull , modern and nice clean room .
Very very noisy ! But Impossible to sleep due to the main very noisy main street … bad construction too , you can hear every noise from the guests next doors Poor quality bfast , too little too basic
Poor staff and no parking made for a frustrating stay.
Unfortunately, this hotel was a complete disappointment. While the location is excellent—right in the city center—the lack of parking seriously impacted our stay. There are no designated spots, and since we visited Crete at the start of the high season, finding parking was a real challenge. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be in August!We called the hotel in advance to ask about parking, but the woman we spoke to was very rude and unhelpful. Check-in was also poorly handled—we were given two room keys and accidentally entered the wrong room due to a lack of clear communication. It felt very disorganized on the receptionist's part.To make matters worse, every morning before 8 AM, the cleaning staff made a lot of noise while working in the rooms next to us, which made it impossible to sleep in. Overall, the staff’s attitude and lack of coordination really made our stay unpleasant.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that preferences of double or twin beds are subject to availability.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Leof. Eth. Antistaseos 89, Heraklio
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