Porta Medina Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9 (403 reviews)
Evropis 28 , Heraklio Town , gr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly hosts
Cons:
Noise from the street
Some rooms have privacy issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
The room was clean and had all we needed.
Service
9.43
Super friendly hosts, communication with the host worked very well.
Location
9.47
Excellent location near buses, waterfront, museums.
Room Quality
8.92
Nice suite of rooms with a balcony.
Amenities
8.45
Basic amenities, a sofa in the room would have been nice.
Value for Money
8.91
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.43
Remarkable property overall despite minor noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-15 11:50

Property Description

Historic Building in the Heart of Heraklio Town
Porta Medina Boutique Hotel, a sustainable aparthotel, offers a unique stay in a historic building centrally located in Heraklio Town. Guests are steps away from the renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum and other key attractions.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Units
Each unit at Porta Medina features modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, a coffee machine, and some units even boast terraces or garden views for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Location and Personalized Service
With a close proximity to Amoudara Beach and private check-in/check-out services, Porta Medina ensures a seamless experience. Explore nearby landmarks like Venetian Walls and Municipal Art Gallery, then return to the comfort of this charming aparthotel.

Experience the charm of Porta Medina Boutique Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway in Heraklio Town.

Important information:

The charge for extra towels (aside from the daily mandatory change) is as follows:

Towels: cost: 2 euros per small towel and 5 euros per big towel per personPlease 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 16 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 403 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Alison • couple • au
6
Be sure to check out the sunset and visit the archaeological museum… but watch your pockets and look out for “flower sel
Pros:

Easy access to the old part of town for a good price.

Cons:

We found some of the artwork quite creepy (slightly haunted house vibes!)

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • be
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
Ειρηνη • couple • gr
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Kaleni • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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VASILAKI • family_with_children • gr
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Franck • couple • fr
10
Un cadre en dehors du temps
Pros:

Très bien situé, une literie parfaite et un accueil aux petits soins

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Rainer • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Lage ist sehr zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Das Frühstück war hervorragend und vielfältig. Die Gastgeber interessant und freundlich. Die Kommunikation hat immer bestes geklappt.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind unterschiedlich. Alle sehr schön ausgestattet und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Unterkunft hat uns stark an unsere Reise in Marokko erinnert. Unser Zimmer war im Parterre und etwas dunkel aber auch heimelig. Wir wären lieber im oberen Zimmer gewesen, aber das war leider schon besetzt.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

location, room space

Cons:

provide slippers

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
7
A good location, basic room but not really a hotel. More like an Airbnb without a kitchen..
Pros:

Perfect location in the centre of town and a characterful, comfortable room. Very central for all the local sights, museums, Venetian walls, harbour, excellent restaurants and tourist shops. Short drive to Knossos.

Cons:

Slightly odd that this is called a 'hotel'. It was essentially just an en-suite room, which was fine, but no hotel facilities - no bar, no restaurant, no front desk, no staff - just a lockbox check-in to a nice room. So it was perfectly OK for what we needed, with a nice cafe and restaurant at the end of the street, about 10 metres away! As you might expect, quite noisy at night, not from bars/clubs but from motorbikes and car stereos - but only 3 or 4 times per night, until about 0100, quiet after that.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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jordan • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Très bon accueil , très souriants et très gentils

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Arend Jan • extended_group • nl
10
Fijne plek
Pros:

Centraal gelegen en mooie schone kamer

Cons:

Alles beviel

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The central location, comfortable bed, spacious room, coffee machine.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful property, centrally located only a couple of minutes from shops, restaurants, and the archeological museum (and buses to Knossos or the airport). Thomas couldn’t have been more helpful.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Anouk • extended_group • ch
7
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Romane • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

La gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel, l'arrivée autonome.

Cons:

Le bruit +++ de la rue

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • de
9
Empfehlenswert
Pros:

Ein schönes kleines charmantes Hotel in der wenig schönen Altstadt.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • gb
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Oana • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location, owners

Cons:

A bit noisy in the evening

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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RANIA • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Historic building! 1 Beautiful! I in the heart of the old center!

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee