Castello City Hotel - Heraklion (Crete)

$$$$||View on mapHeraklion (Crete), Greece1, 62 Martyron Avenue, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71304|
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Castello City Hotel - Heraklion (Crete)
1, 62 Martyron Avenue, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71304·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Staff9.1
Location8.6
Free WiFi8.4
Cleanliness8.2
Value for money8.2
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples35%
Groups9%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Staff9.1
Location8.6
Free WiFi8.4
Cleanliness8.2
Value for money8.2
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples35%
Groups9%
Solo9%

4-star hotel with rooftop dining overlooking Heraklion

Dining & Rooftop Experience

Castello City Hotel's Fifth Floor lounge café bar and à la carte restaurant offers panoramic views of the sea, the old city, and the Venetian walls. A Greek buffet-style breakfast is served daily with coffee or tea, accompanied by fresh local options. At night, the rooftop venue transforms into a space for drinks, business meetings, or relaxation.

Accommodations & Room Types

Hotel Castello City provides spacious air-conditioned rooms with soundproofed windows, TV, mini fridge, and safe. Open-plan family rooms accommodate larger groups, making them suitable for families. All room types include private bathrooms and are designed for year-round comfort.

Services & Guest Support

The 24-hour front desk at Castello City Heraklion offers personalized travel assistance, including excursion arrangements and car, motorbike, or bicycle rentals. Business travelers can use the meeting and banquet facilities, as well as fax and photocopying services. Additional conveniences include laundry, dry cleaning, babysitting, and express check-in/check-out.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated by the ancient Pantokrator Gate, Castello City Hotel is a short walk from Heraklion beach and the town center. Major landmarks such as the Palace of Knossos, Natural History Museum of Crete, and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are within walking distance. Bus and taxi stations are adjacent, with easy access to the airport and port.

Sustainability & Certifications

Castello City Hotel Crete holds the Green Key certification, recognizing its award-winning commitment to sustainable practices in hospitality. The property has been fully renovated since 2017, incorporating eco-friendly measures where possible. This certification is a transparent indicator of the hotel's environmental efforts.

  • Location: Next to ancient Pantokrator Gate, 5 min walk to beach and town center
  • Rooms: Soundproofed, family-friendly, open-plan options with mini fridge and safe
  • Dining: Rooftop Fifth Floor restaurant with sea and city views, Greek buffet breakfast
  • Services: 24-hour reception, car/bike rentals, excursion desk, conference facilities
  • Sustainability: Green Key certified, renovated 2017

License number: 1027703

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 5.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Greek
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:50
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Rooms and availability

Inner Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Elegant Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed4 Single beds
  • With view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Sea view
  • City view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Castello City Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 50 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 4.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nikos Kazantzakis, HER

Location

1, 62 Martyron Avenue, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71304
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1, 62 Martyron Avenue, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71304
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1, 62 Martyron Avenue, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71304
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