Athinaikon Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (6402 reviews)
Leof. Eth. Antistaseos 89 , Heraklio Town , GR
+30 2810228526
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near port/centre/airport
Good value for money
Friendly/helpful reception (24h)
Clean and comfortable in renovated rooms
Breakfast often plentiful and varied
Easy parking nearby
Cons:
Some rooms very small with tiny sinks
Occasional poor/limited breakfast
Missing in-room items (kettle, cups)
Unrenovated bathrooms in some rooms
Noisy neighbours or nearby residents at times
One report of unfriendly/possibly discriminatory staff behaviour

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally reported as clean and tidy for renovated rooms, but some guests noted only moderate cleanliness and worn bedcovers/linens in places.
Service
7.8
Mostly friendly and helpful reception (24/7 noted, staff recommended local tavern), but one strong negative report of an unfriendly/possibly discriminatory exchange and a staff member who ignored guests on departure.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised: excellent location near port, centre and airport, convenient for ferries and transport, easy walking distance to shops and bus/port.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed: some rooms renovated, clean and comfortable; others very small with tiny sinks, older bathrooms, thin spacing around beds and inconsistent room sizes.
Amenities
8
Basic but adequate: 24h reception, nearby parking and umbrellas available; some missing items (kettle, cups) and street parking only for some guests.
Value for Money
9
Several guests highlighted very good value and competitive prices for the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast reviews mixed: some found it plentiful and correct for the price, others described it as rather poor.
Overall Experience
9
Overall positive impressions for location, value and many staff interactions; however a few negative incidents (room size/quality and one unpleasant service episode) tempered some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:35

Property Description

Athinaikon Hotel is a two-star family run hotel, situated at a walking distance from the city center of Heraklion, with easy access to the main attractions of the area and just 500 meters from the port. Our mission is to provide our guests with a comfortable and pleasant stay at affordable prices. Enjoy Cretan hospitality with our helpful staff at your service, 24 hours a day.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 6402 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 7.8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9
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catherine • couple • fr
8
Pros:

L emplacement non loin du centre à pied et proche de l arrêt du bus pour l aéroport.

Cons:

La chambre donnait sur la rue, un peu bruyante. L'insonorisation n est pas top.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Herbert • couple • at
7
Pros:

Lage war sehr gut, Frühstück o.k. Zimmer in Ordnung, hatten ein Zi auf die Straße, bei offenen Fenster laut aber natürlich in Statd Preis Leistung finde ich sehr gut.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Zuzana • family_with_children • cz
8
Pros:

Hotel má velmi výhodné umístění vzhledem k příjezdu i případnému dalšímu cestování po ostrově. Zhruba 8 min pěšky se nachází zastávka přímé linky autobusu na letiště a naproti této zastávce je hlavní autobusový terminál.
Zároveň se hotel nachází pár minut od centra města (Náměstí svobody a archeologické muzeum). Cestou do města lze potkat různé obchody, občerstvení, pekárnu, služby i pěkné dětské hřiště.

Cons:

Dobrá dostupnost letiště s sebou nese jistý diskomfort v podobě většího hluku z letadel. Pokoje jsou vybaveny klimatizací, takže to lze zvládnout i se zavřenými okny, ale je to přeci jen znát.
Některé pokoje měly slabé odvětrávání koupelny, takže se v ní srážela voda na stěnách.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

petit dejeuner sans trop de choix mais correct chambre un peu usagee

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Schwerdt Werner • couple • de
7
Pros:

Lage zur Altstadt war 15 Min. Rezeption immer besetzt. Parkmöglichkeit schwierig auf öffentlicher Strasse.

Cons:

Das Frühstück hätte vielfältiger sein können. Kein Spiegelei kein Rührei und Käse und Wurst sehr einfach und nur je 2 Sorten.
Etwas laut an der Hauptstrasse.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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fabio • solo_traveller • it
9
Consistently good for a good price
Pros:

Best beds and perfect temperature regardless of the seasons, no need for heating nor cooling

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Rolf Alexander • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Zentral gelegen-Zentrum,Flughafen gut zu erreichen

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Stergios Kouigkas • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Εξαιρετικό ξενοδοχείο σε πολύ καλή τοποθεσία, άψογο δωμάτιο. Ευχαριστούμε την Κυρία Κατερίνα στην ρεσεψιόν για τις πολύτιμες πληροφορίες της. Το συνιστούμε ανεπιφύλακτα!!

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
Κωστας • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Dania_p. • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

The staff was very supportive

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Bruno e Teresa • couple • it
9
Pros:

Tutto buono, nessun appunto da fare.

Cons:

Peccato il bagno veramente piccolo.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • de
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Elenh • extended_group • gr
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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KEE YEONG • couple • kr
5
Pros:

이른 체크인을 해 주어서 고맙고 좋았다.

Cons:

첫날 배정된 방은 너무나 작았고, (더불침대 옆의 넓이가 한쪽은 25cm, 다른쪽은 40cm 넓이 밖에 안 되었다.) 그리고 세면기는 크기가 일반 세면기의 반 정도의 크기였다. 창밖으로는 가정집 거실과 식탁이 보이며(물론 그 집에서도 호텔방이 보일 것이다.)
이 방은 마치 작은 창고를 개조한 방 같았다. 들째날 방을 바꿔달라는 요구에 방은 바꾸어 주었지만, 안주인이 남편에게 말투가 그리스말을 알아듣지는 못 하지만 뭔가 흉보는 것처럼 느껴지는 것이 인종차별적인 느낌이 들어서 불쾌했다.
예약한 4박을 있는 동안 마음이 편하지 않았다.
떠나올 때 인사를 하는데도 직원과 얘기하느라 돌아 보지도 않았다.
아주 불쾌했다.
지금까지 많은 여행을 했지만 이런 경험은 처음이었다.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
A
Amany • couple • fr
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Serge • couple • fr
7
Hôtel très bien avec un bon rapport qualité prix, l'extérieur ne le met pas en valeur.
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé par rapport au centre ville, places de parking pas très loin dans la rue principale. Personnel qui nous a indiqué une taverne à proximité très simple mais bon et prix défiant toute concurrence. Chambre relativement grande et propre. Petit déjeuner très correct par rapport au prix.

Cons:

Immeuble qui se trouve derrière très proche, le soir un résident téléphonais sur son balcon nous pouvions tout entendre.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Margarita • couple • gr
7
Pros:

Το δωμάτιο ήταν ικανοποιητικό σε μέγεθος
Ο κύριος στην υποδοχή φιλικός και ευγενικός.
Η τοποθεσία αρκετά καλή!

Cons:

Αρκετά φτωχό πρωινό
Είχε κάλυμμα στο κρεβάτι σαν ριχτάρι, αυτά δεν ξέρουμε κατά πόσο αλλάζουν σε κάθε άφιξη
Μέτριο σε καθαριότητα…

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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DENISE • couple • gb
10
A little Gem of a find
Pros:

Great all round hotel and the staff were superb. Breakfast great variety and plentiful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
ΔΗΜΟΣ • couple • gr
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Françoise • couple • fr
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee