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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Heraklion (Crete), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Facilities | Price, $ | |
| Galaxy Iraklio Hotel |
9.0 / 10 (1884 Reviews) |
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From 127$ | |
| Marie Κelly Apartments |
8.4 / 10 (5 Reviews) |
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From 19$ | |
| Olympic Hotel |
8.2 / 10 (724 Reviews) |
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From 102$ | |
| Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows (Adults Only) |
8.6 / 10 (31 Reviews) |
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From 131$ | |
| Capsis Astoria Heraklion |
8.9 / 10 (929 Reviews) |
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From 186$ |
Are you on the hunt for a delightful family escape that doesn’t require a magic wand or a treasure map? Well, look no further! Our collection of family-friendly accommodations in the charming locale of Heraklion, Crete, is ready and waiting to weave together a tapestry of laughter, adventure, and perhaps a hug-cercise or two! With a plethora of options that balance amusement with comfort, you can rest assured that your precious little adventurers will have as much fun as you aim to, without having to do that weird juggling act.
Picture this: a sparkling pool shimmering under the bright Cretan sun, a multitude of activities to keep your energetic brood suitably entertained, and a welcoming staff that practically leaps at the chance to cater to both the young and the young-at-heart. It’s not just an ordinary vacation; it’s a spectacular odyssey filled with whimsical moments and cheerful chaos. Trust us when we say that our carefully curated selection of family-centric havens is where memories are made, laughter is abundant, and parental sanity may just hang on by a thread—or maybe a pool floatie.
Every corner of these establishments echoes with the joyous shrieks of budding explorers trying to unravel the mysteries of the universe, one splash at a time! You’ll find a diverse ecosystem of activities to suit every interest and energy level—sports, games, and even the chance to channel your inner beachcomber. And don’t you worry about your dining options; if you’re envisioning blissful meals sans the negotiations about veggies, the culinary wonders here offer delightful dishes that please even the pickiest of eaters.
So, strap on your snorkel, toss that beach ball, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime in the wondrous port city of Heraklion. Each family-friendly hotel in our lineup is a gateway to pure happiness and shared experiences that will transform your clan’s ordinary vacation into an extraordinary saga, worthy of retellings during family gatherings for years to come. Dive in, because family joy awaits around every corner!
Best Hotels in Heraklion (Crete) for Family
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
From 127$
Galaxy Iraklio Hotel offers setting in a shopping area of Heraklion, a few steps from Georgiadis Park. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a health club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The accommodation has 127 rooms with views of the city, an individual safe, tea and coffee making equipment, and air conditioning. They offer en-suite bathrooms with a lowered sink, a raised toilet, and a shower.
The Palace of Knossos is 4.1 km from the venue and Ammoudara Beach is 4.8 km away. The property lies within a 5-minute walk of the centre of Heraklion.
The elegant Galaxy Iraklio Hotel is located minutes away from Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis.
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Marie Κelly Apartments
From 19$
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Marie Κelly Apartments Heraklion offers accommodation approximately 10 minutes' drive from Cretaquarium. Labyrinth Park is less than 6 km away.
The accommodation has 30 rooms with views of the garden, a balcony, an individual safe, and a writing desk. A tub, a separate toilet, and a shower are featured in bathrooms.
The aparthotel is set around a 5-minute walk from Aegean Sea.
You can get to Watercity in a few minutes by car.
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Olympic Hotel
From 102$
Olympic Hotel is a 3-star venue set in the shopping area of Heraklion within metres of Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Highlights at this property include a Greek restaurant, a snack bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The accommodation has 73 rooms with views of the city, a safe box, a writing desk, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also include bathrooms with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower.
Grave Monument of Kazantzakis is 0.8 km from the accommodation, while Historical Museum of Crete is settled 1 km away. It takes 15 minutes on foot to get to Heraklion city centre.
Olympic Hotel is near Agios Minas Cathedral.
Luxury Family Hotels in Heraklion (Crete)
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Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows (Adults Only)
From 131$
Featuring cars for rent as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows is set in Heraklion, 10 minutes' drive from Lixnostatis Folk Museum. The venue lies near the sandy beach.
The rooms offer warm decor and have a safe box, a balcony, and coffee and tea makers, as well as views of the sea and private bathrooms. They are also decorated with an elegant furniture.
Labyrinth Park is less than 7 km away. At this accommodation you'll be at a distance of 30 metres from Aegean Sea.
You can get to Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre in a few minutes by car.
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
From 186$
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Aegean Sea, Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel features an ATM and a restaurant for guests' convenience. The venue is located in the shopping area in Heraklion and Theotokopoulos Park is 700 metres away.
The rooms have a safe box, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner as well as private bathrooms with a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower. Guests can enjoy views of the pool. Feather down pillows, plump-down pillows, and non-allergenic pillows are featured in the bedrooms.
The accommodation is centrally placed in the centre of Heraklion. Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theatre is quite close to this excellent property.
Nearby attractions include Morosini Lions Fountain.
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
From 159$
Aquila Atlantis Hotel Heraklion, located just 1.7 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theatre, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. The venue is set in the centre of Heraklion in vicinity of Agios Titos Church.
The accommodation has 164 guestrooms appointed with a safe box, a mini fridge bar, and a writing desk, and provides ideal lodging in Heraklion. It boasts a view of the sea. Bedrooms come with extra-long beds.
The centre of Heraklion can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Heraklion Public Garden is 10 minutes' drive from the accommodation, while Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 5 km from it.
This perfect hotel is located in the shopping area of Heraklion, near the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Cheap Family-Friendly Hotels in Heraklion (Crete)
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Olive Green Hotel
From 81$
Olive Green Hotel Heraklion lies in a lively area, giving access to Agios Titos Church, which is 700 metres away. Highlights at this venue include a pizza restaurant, a snack bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Overlooking the park, rooms include a mini-fridge-bar, a personal safe, and a writing desk, and also have features like a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Guestrooms are outfitted with a contemporary interior.
The hotel is located in the very heart of Heraklion, within easy reach of Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The property is 10 minutes' walk from Heraklion city centre and 5 minutes by car from Nikos Kazantzakis airport.
Olive Green Hotel is a short ride from The Palace of Knossos.
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Lato Boutique Hotel
From 150$
The stylish Lato Boutique Hotel is around 1 km from Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a lift and a restaurant are available on site.
Overlooking the city, rooms include a safe box, coffee/tea making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet and a shower. The guestrooms have rich custom-made furniture.
Situated in the centre of Heraklion, in a shopping area, the venue is a short walk away from Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance. Heraklio Port is 0.7 km from the accommodation, while Doukos Bofor bus station is 150 metres away.
The property is ideally located near Morosini Lions Fountain.
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Atrion Hotel
From 43$
The elegant Atrion Hotel is right in the centre of Heraklion steps away from Morosini Lions Fountain. This venue features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The property provides 60 guestrooms appointed with a personal safe, a writing desk, and climate control for a pleasant stay in Heraklion. Bedrooms come with king-size beds or double beds.
Major Heraklion sights, such as Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance and Thalasso by Aegeo Spas are located just 1 and 4.2 km respectively. Guests will find Heraklion city centre within a 15-minute walk from the accommodation.
This elegant hotel is located close to the Cretan Sea. It offers good access to Koules.
Kid-Friendly Resotrs in Heraklion (Crete)
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Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
From 67$
About 600 metres from Bembo Fountain, the 4-star Ibis Styles Heraklion Central Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. The venue is situated right in the centre of Heraklion, just off Morosini Lions Fountain.
The hotel has 101 guestrooms appointed with a laptop-compatible safe, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and provides ideal lodging in Heraklion. Certain units feature views of the city. Guests can take advantage of a walk-in shower and a separate toilet supplied in the bathrooms.
The accommodation is centrally located in vicinity of Heraklion Archaeological Museum. An 11-minute walk will take guests to Jesus Gate.
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central Hotel is a short ride from Historical Museum of Crete.
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Iraklion Hotel
From 110$
Located 4.2 km from Thalasso by Aegeo Spas, the 3-star Iraklion Hotel features a patio and a shared lounge. Agios Titos Church is 650 metres away, while Agios Minas Cathedral is just off the venue.
Rooms at this hotel overlook the city and include a balcony, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. They offer couch beds in the bedrooms.
Situated in the centre of Heraklion, the property gives quick access to the venetian - era Morosini Lions Fountain. The accommodation is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Heraklion.
Iraklion Hotel is a short ride from Georgiadis Park.
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Lato Annex Boutique Rooms
From 93$
Set 1 km from the centre of Heraklion, Lato Annex Boutique Rooms offers Wi-Fi in public areas. The venue is 0.9 km away from Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery and 1.1 km from Historical Museum of Crete.
The elegant hotel offers views of the city in rooms with a personal safe, a writing table, and climate control.
The accommodation is near a port enabling quick access to Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
You can get to Koules in a few minutes by car.
Family Friendly Hotels Downtown Heraklion (Crete)
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Castello City Hotel
From 50$
The perfect Castello City Hotel Heraklion is situated in the historic district next to Venetian Portal Almighty. Highlights at this venue include a Greek restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
Overlooking the courtyard, rooms include tea/coffee making equipment, high-speed internet, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. They have a classical interior.
Koules and the venetian - era Morosini Lions Fountain are located at 1.7 km and 1 km respectively. The property lies within 2 km of the centre of Heraklion.
Castello City Hotel is a short ride from Loggia.
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Sofia Hotel
From 53$
Sofia Hotel Heraklion is a comfortable place to stay in a quiet area, 10 minutes' drive from Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theatre. This venue features a shared lounge, recreational facilities, and a garden as well as Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
A balcony, an individual safe, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an additional toilet and a shower are featured at the rooms.
The hotel is perfectly located in Heraklion, nearly 5 minutes' walk from Aegean Sea. The property is set 25 minutes' walk away from Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery.
Sofia Hotel is a short ride from the 1600s Venetian Morosini Lions Fountain.
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City Life Port Hotel
From 51$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, City Life Hotel Heraklion offers accommodation 6 minutes on foot from Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance. Located off Old Venetian Harbour Marina, the venue is about 5 minutes’ walk from Heraklion city centre.
The venue has 19 guestrooms appointed with a personal safe, tea and coffee making equipment, and a writing desk, and provides ideal lodging in Heraklion. Certain units feature views of the harbour. They are also decorated with a luxurious furniture.
The hotel is placed right in the centre of Heraklion, a stroll away from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The property places you within 5 minutes' drive of Aegean Sea.
City Life Hotel is a short ride from Loggia.
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Kastro Hotel
From 28$
Set within a 19-minute walk of Venetian city Defensive Walls, this 3-star Kastro Hotel Heraklion is located near Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery. There is a meeting room and a conference space at the venue.
Overlooking the city, rooms include a laptop safe, coffee/tea making equipment, and high-speed internet, and also have features like a bath, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. Feather down pillows and plump-down pillows are featured in bedrooms.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to Koules, which is 750 metres away. The distance between Heraklion city centre and the accommodation is 2 km.
The hotel has a unique location in Heraklion, not far from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Villa Diasselo
From 32$
Placed a within 600 metres of Meropi Aqua, this 2-star Villa Diasselo Heraklion includes views of Cretan Mountains. There is a snack bar and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool available on the premises.
The rooms include a personal safe, a writing table, and an air conditioner as well as a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Outdoor dining areas and a swimming pool provided on the a furnished balcony will add more comfort to your stay.
The venue is placed next to sandy beaches. Malia Minoan Palace is 3.9 km from the aparthotel, while Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 35 km from it.
Villa Diasselo is a short ride from the friendly Potamos Beach.
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Marin Hotel
From 56$
Situated about a 10-minute walk from Agios Titos Church in Heraklion, Marin Hotel features a shop and a restaurant throughout the venue. Overlooking the Cretan Sea, the accommodation is located near the 16th-century Koules Fortress.
Rooms have a mini-fridge-bar, a personal safe, and high-speed internet plus bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. They have wooden floors and wooden furniture.
Guests will enjoy a central location near a mountain. The property is a 15-minute ride from The Palace of Knossos in Heraklion.
Marin Hotel is an ideal starting point for visiting Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Marvel Deluxe Rooms
From 70$
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Marvel Deluxe Rooms Heraklion offers accommodation within 2.2 km from Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis. The centre of Heraklion is within 1 km of the property, and Koules is about 1.7 km away.
An individual safe, coffee and tea making facilities, and climate control as well as a separate toilet and a shower are featured at the rooms.
You can get to Old Venetian Harbour Marina in a few minutes by car.
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Park
From 40$
Park Aparthotel Heraklion is a 2-star accommodation within a 5-minute drive of fountain Karavola. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms, as well as a safety deposit box and a restaurant on site.
A safe box, a balcony, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower are featured at the rooms.
The property is 15 minutes' drive from The Palace of Knossos. The centre of Heraklion is located 4 km away.
Park Aparthotel is a short ride from Loggia.
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Katalagari Country Suites
From 93$
Situated 2.8 km from Koroibos Stadium, Katalagari Country Suites Heraklion features Wi-Fi throughout the venue and parking nearby. Lyrarakis is less than 3 km away.
Rooms at this property overlook the garden and include a safe box, a balcony, and coffee/tea making equipment as well as bathrooms with a tub and a separate toilet. Premium bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets are featured in the bedrooms.
You can get to Kazantzakis Museum in a few minutes by car.