Castello City Hotel - Heraklion (Crete)
35.336024, 25.123571Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Double bed4 Single beds
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With view
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Shower
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Non-smoking
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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