| the streamlined rooms are simply decorated, and come with tvs and private balconies. there's also a tv lounge offering street views. on a tranquil residential street, 2 km from the heraklion gulf and ferry terminal, this straightforward hotel is 3 km from both agios minas cathedral and the natural history museum of crete. cocktails are served in a cozy bar that has wood paneling. check-out time: 11:00 am
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 6 min
Heraklion Archaeological Museum (6 min)
Museum with artifacts from all eras of Cretan history/prehistory, with frescoes, figurines & tombs. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum (21 min)
Intimate museum highlighting the life of the famous Cretian author with books, photos & artifacts. Morosini Lions Fountain (9 min)
Bustling, taverna-lined square centered on a 1600s Venetian fountain with 4 water-gushing lions. Rocca a Mare Fortress (6 min)
This restored fort built by Venetians in the 16th century has dramatic views & artifacts on display. Cretan Beaches (6 min) Historical Museum of Crete (8 min)
This neoclassic building features the art & history of Crete, plus a library & cafe with a terrace. CRETAquarium Thalassókosmos (18 min)
Modern aquarium featuring 200+ species of marine animals from the Mediterranean, including sharks. Palace of Knossos (12 min)
Palace, archaeological site, ancient greece, ruins, and museum Minoan Palace of Knossos (11 min)
Circa-1600-BCE royal palace, reconstructed in the early 1900s & linked to the myth of the Minotaur. Natural History Museum of Crete (8 min)
Opened in 1981, the natural history museum offers an earthquake simulator & activities for children. Agios Titos Church (9 min)
Former 19th-century mosque, now a Greek Orthodox church dedicated to St. Titus. Ammoudara Beach (15 min)
Long, busy shoreline with sun lounger rentals & beach bars, plus favorable breezes for windsurfing. Venetian Loggia (9 min)
Lavish City Hall structure built in the Venetian period with an elegant atrium & hall for events. Church of Agios Minas (9 min)
Prominent Orthodox place of worship built in the 19th century, featuring ornate religious art. Watercity (16 min)
Standard water park with slides, a wave pool, 2 children's pools, a jacuzzi & eateries. | 
