Athinaikon Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a cheap, well-reviewed base with free parking and the Archaeological Museum within walking distance. Skip it if you want the best-rated room in town, because two of our other picks score higher for only a little more or a lot more money.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Heraklion, a 2-star hotel with a guest score of 8.3. It suits travellers who care most about the bill, people arriving by car who want free parking, and visitors who plan to spend their days at the museum and Knossos rather than in the room.
It is a weaker fit if comfort is the priority. Among the 13 eligible hotels we compared, its review score was joint 12th, near the bottom of the group. Room size, noise levels and the condition of the rooms have not been assessed, so treat this as a simple stay at a low price.
Location and getting around
The address is Leof. Eth. Antistaseos 89. Guests rate the location 8.5, a solid score though not the highest in the city.
By our straight-line estimates, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Agios Minas Cathedral is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. Knossos is a different matter: about 4.5 km, close to 56 minutes walking. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for that trip.
Free parking is listed by the property. Check that a space will be available for your dates, since availability and any conditions are not confirmed.
What guests say
The score of 8.3 comes from 4,441 reviews, a large number that makes the figure fairly reliable. Our data does not include a summary of specific likes or dislikes for this hotel, so we cannot tell you which points guests praise or criticise most often.
That gap matters. Before booking, read recent reviews and look for comments on cleanliness, bed comfort, noise from the street and how helpful the front desk is. Those details are not confirmed here.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
The reference price was €58.50 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, about €117 in total. The sample median was €111.00, so this was 47% below it. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Kipos Boutique Suites, was €63.50 a night with a 9.4 score and 4 stars. That is only €5 more per night for a much higher rating, which is worth weighing. Our Luxury pick, Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, was €140.94 with 9.3 and 5 stars.
For the money here you get free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden, a terrace and free parking listed by the property. Breakfast options listed are continental and buffet, but whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Heraklion. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice is set aside, and this hotel had it at €58.50 a night.
It earned the place on price, not on rating. If the gap to Kipos Boutique Suites still holds when you search, the extra €5 may be the smarter spend.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate, what the cancellation terms are, and whether parking needs to be reserved. Ask for a quieter room if street noise worries you, since noise has not been assessed.
Compare the current price with Kipos Boutique Suites before you commit. If you plan to see Knossos, factor in transport, because it is too far for most people to walk.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Athinaikon Hotel close to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum?
Yes. By our straight-line estimate the museum is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Agios Minas Cathedral is about 13 minutes.
Can I walk from Athinaikon Hotel to Knossos?
It is about 4.5 km, close to 56 minutes on foot by our estimate. Most people will want public transport or a taxi for that trip.
Does Athinaikon Hotel have parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Check availability for your dates before arriving by car, as it is not confirmed whether spaces can be reserved.
Is breakfast included at Athinaikon Hotel?
The listed breakfast styles are continental and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the booking conditions.
How much does Athinaikon Hotel cost per night?
The reference price was €58.50 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.