Porta Medina Boutique Hotel

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9 (414 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 414 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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Skoda • solo_traveller • us
4
Former beauty in a desperate need of the handyman
Pros:

Excellent, excellent location, pleasant owners/ managers.
Very close to the center of the City and historical sites.

Cons:

It was advertised as a Deluxe Triple room, but it was a far cry from it. The building was once a beautiful place. Today it is in a desperate need of a handyman. Everything we touched was falling apart. The triple room we rented, would be good for a couple, with the items we had problems fixed. We did not have a space to unpack, it was a "shoe box" for 3 people. The wall paste was falling off the walls, the faucet handle was falling apart, the door handle was rotating, the one towel holder was falling off the wall, light didn't work, etc.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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MariePadilla • extended_group • es
8
Muy buena ubicacion
Pros:

La ubicación muy buena y cómodo para hacer check-in.

Cons:

Al viajar dos matrimonios, el 2do dormitorio no resulto tan cómodo, no tiene ventanas y es mas encerrado.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Aristidis • solo_traveller • cy
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Guy • couple • us
10
Hidden gem impeccably maintained.
Pros:

This hidden bespoke gem in Heraklion - close to both the port and bus station - was perfect for us. The room, front patio and check-in areas evoked an old world charm. The hosts, Thomas and Maria, were gracious and attentive in meeting our needs before and during our stay. We highly recommend.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • au
8
Great location and luxury accommodation
Pros:

Location and very luxurious

Cons:

No elevator and luggage was heavy

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • at
9
Boutiquehotel in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, ideal wenn man weiterreisen möchte (Hafen, Flughafen, Bus)
Schön renoviertes altes Haus, schöne Zimmer
Sehr gute Kommunikation
Schöner Innenhof zum Entspannen zwischendurch

Cons:

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2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • fr
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • us
10
It’s a jewel!
Pros:

This small hotel is a real jewel, I’m so glad I found it. It’s very close to the airport bus, and within 5-10 minutes of the port and central market. It was a perfect location for my needs. Also, you can brew unlimited cups of coffee, and find some great bakeries nearby, better than cold or dry buffets for breakfast.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Koen • couple • nl
9
Superleuk stekkie in het midden van de stad.
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ch
9
Gerne wieder.
Pros:

Rustikales Haus, sehr zentrale Lage, nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal.

Cons:

Nichts, wir waren rundum zufrieden.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • extended_group • au
10
A quiet oasis in a busy city
Pros:

Porta Medina is a small boutique hotel in a tastefully renovated old home. It’s quiet location 5 minutes walk between the Archaelogical Museum and the Venetian Port. Thomás our host was very helpful in his communications and during our stay . It had a lovely garden and courtyard.

Cons:

Nil

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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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
Ειρηνη • couple • gr
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • be
10
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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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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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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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