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Popular hotels in Crete

Discover well-known properties in Crete that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 26,420 hotels in Crete and price data was last updated on 6 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Crete is $340/night.
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9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Greece
Luxury hotel with a health club and spa services This smoke-free hotel features a health club, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite. GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a seasonal outdoor pool. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the health club without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
3835 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
75 Dimokratias Avenue, Heraklion, Greece
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a poolside bar, and a steam room are onsite. Galaxy Hotel Iraklio offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 26-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
2626 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Greece
Beachfront property with spa services Spend the day relaxing on the beach or at a complimentary water park before returning for a meal at one of Arina Beach Resort's 2 restaurants. Arina Beach Resort offers 295 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Hersonissos property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. 2 outdoor tennis courts and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
1173 reviews
Location
9.0 km from city centre
Agia Marina, Chania, Greece
Adults-only beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Atlantica Amalthia Beach Hotel – Adults only's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Atlantica Amalthia Beach Hotel – Adults only offers 129 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chania hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
605 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
Kato Stalos, Chania, Greece
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Galini Sea View's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Galini Sea View offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Chania resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
679 reviews
Location
7.3 km from city centre
Havania Beach, Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Adults-only hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and a library. Meliti Hotel - Adults Only offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1947 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
Agia Aikaterini Square, Heraklion, Greece
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Morosini Fountain A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. Metropole Urban Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
1696 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
Almirou 14, Heraklion, Greece
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Dom Boutique Hotel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
2429 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
57 Stadiou Str., Heraklion, Greece
Hotel with free parking, near Heraklion Port An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Sofia Hotel offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
4711 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
Ariadnis 9, Heraklion, Greece
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Heraklion Archaeological Museum Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and express check-in. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Infinity City Boutique Hotel offers 21 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4503 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Crete

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Crete including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Crete?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Crete is June ($171). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Crete is February ($1,088).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Crete?

The cheapest day to stay in Crete is Monday ($165). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $782.

How much is a hotel in Crete tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Crete tonight starting as low as $89, rising to an average cost of $425, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $120 for a 4-star hotel in Crete for tonight.

How much is a Crete hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Crete this weekend for as little as $100/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $114/night. For a 4-star hotel in Crete, the cheapest rate recently found was $141/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Crete?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 44 days before your trip to Crete. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was $82 per night.

Top-rated Crete hotels

Browse through properties in Crete that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 26,420 properties in Crete and data was last updated on 6 July 2025.
Some of the best Crete hotel options as decided by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
Agia Marina, Agia Marina, Greece
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$245
Avg. per night
Strati Pantelaki 5, Agioi Apostoloi, Agioi Apostoloi (Crete), Greece
0.2 km from city centre
Pool
$1,014
Avg. per night
Meramvellou & Idomeneos 22, Heraklion, Greece
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$205
Avg. per night
Zampeliou 28 - Akti Kountouriotou 24, Chania, Greece
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$460
Avg. per night
Thessi Nissi PO Box 47, Agios Nikolaos, Greece
1.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$933
Avg. per night
Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia, Greece
0.8 km from city centre
Pool
$418
Avg. per night
Anissaras, Hersonissos, Greece
4.0 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$673
Avg. per night
10 Zampeliou Str - Old Harbor, Chania, Greece
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$231
Avg. per night
Kalamaki 11, Chania, Greece
4.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$216
Avg. per night
Istron, Istro, Greece
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$288
Avg. per night
Elounda, Elounda, Greece
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$401
Avg. per night
Vathi, Agios Nikolaos, Greece
5.0 km from city centre
Pool
$859
Avg. per night
Amnissos, Heraklion, Greece
6.0 km from city centre
$816
Avg. per night
GR P.O.Box 73, Kato Galatas Crete, Galatás, Greece
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$361
Avg. per night
Elafonisi, Moni Chrisoskalitissis, Greece
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$228
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Crete, Greece

Discover affordable stays in Crete that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Crete can be found for as low as $48 per night. There is currently one property in Crete that can be booked for this price. Cocoon City Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Crete. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025
These Crete properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Kydonias 145, Chania, Greece
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$48
Avg. per night
Andrea Papandreou 267, Heraklion, Greece
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
Patmou 6, Gázi, Greece
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$118
Avg. per night
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Greece
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$122
Avg. per night
2 Erotos Str., Heraklion, Greece
4.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$126
Avg. per night
Epimenidou 46, Heraklion, Greece
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$129
Avg. per night
2, Sof. Venizelou Str. And M. Agarathou, Heraklion, Greece
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$133
Avg. per night
Akti Papanikoli 23, Chania, Greece
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night
Drapano, Hersonissos, Greece
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$136
Avg. per night
Milou 12, Heraklion, Greece
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$137
Avg. per night
Kornarou Square 43, Heraklion, Greece
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$140
Avg. per night
89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street, Heraklion, Greece
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$142
Avg. per night
Lachana 13-15, Heraklion, Greece
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$144
Avg. per night
Sifaka & Gavaladon 5, Chania, Greece
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$147
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Crete

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Crete to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Crete at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Crete.
4 stars +
Mesa Pigadia-Elounda, 72 053, Elounda, Greece
75 Dimokratias Avenue, Heraklion, Greece
Kato Stalos, Chania, Greece
43 Pl. Eleftherias, Heraklion, Greece
3 stars
9 Chronaki Street, Heraklion, Greece
Theotokopoulou 22, Heraklion, Greece
Lachana 13-15, Heraklion, Greece
34 Poseidonos Str. & 1 Naxou Str., Heraklion, Greece
2 stars and under
Akti Papanikoli 23, Chania, Greece
110 Martyron Sq., Rethymno, Greece
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Greece
Agii Apostoli, Nearhou Str, Chania, Greece
Kalimeraki Str. 1 & Hortatson Str., Heraklion, Greece

Where to stay in Crete

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Crete to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 6 July 2025.
Use the map to find hotels in Crete that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

About Crete

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is world-famous for its alluring white-sand beaches, charming seaside villages, centuries-old historical sites and gourmet foodie trails. Within the rugged mountain ranges and lush forested valleys, you’ll discover a soulful culture of live music, folk storytelling, snorkelling and archaeology.

Things to do in Crete

Considered one of Europe’s oldest settlements, Crete is blessed with fascinating history, especially within the Bronze Age archaeological site called Knossos. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, Knossos presents palace ruins, ancient pottery and other priceless archaeological discoveries. Discover more about the local history at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which houses tombs, decorative figurines and Minoan art.

Embrace Crete’s beach lifestyle with windsurfing and swimming around the nearby island of Elafonisi, which has calm, crystal-clear water. One of Crete’s most popular beaches, Vai is known for its palm forest, rocky coastline and alluring water. If you prefer to go sailing or want to play a round of golf by the ocean, head to Mirabello Bay.

Are you visiting with your children? Take them to see over 200 species of marine animals at the Cretaquarium, including sand tiger sharks, red scorpionfish, clownfish and rainbow wrasse. You can also enjoy hours of water-based fun at Watercity, which has over 30 water games and slides, including tube slides, a lazy river, kids’ playground and wave pool.

Food and wine lovers will find their own hidden paradise in Chania, a region known for its Cretan delicacies and wine. If you love dining by the water, head to the Venetian Harbour, which features fine-dining restaurants, seafood tavernas and cafes with views of the local fishing boats.

Getting around Crete

Crete has multiple ferry connections from the mainland and airports in Heraklion, Chania and Sitia. The best way to get around is by hiring a vehicle or catching buses between the major towns. You can also hail taxis or ride bicycles to cover shorter distances.

Facts about staying in Crete

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Crete to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 6 July 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Crete?

    You can find several places worth visiting in Crete. Chania, Elounda, and Heraklion are some of the most popular amongst our users.

  • What are the best hotels in Crete?

    3,835 reviews rated Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel with an average score of 9.3/10. It may also be worth looking into the Areti Sea View Mountain Cottage, which received a rating of 9.8/10 from 44 reviews. Village Heights Resort could also be a good option, with a score of 8.7/10 from 1,107 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Heraklion Port?

    Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel is a good hotel close to Heraklion Port - it has scored 9.3 over 3,835 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Crete near Venetian Port?

    Kydon The Heart City Hotel is the most recommended hotel near Venetian Port on HotelsCombined (scoring 9.1 over 2,026 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near Morosini Fountain?

    If you’re planning to stay near Morosini Fountain, you should consider Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel, which has a score of 9.3 from 3,835 reviews.

  • What is the cheapest city to visit in Crete?

    The cheapest city in Crete to stay in is Bali with average nightly rates of $115. The second most affordable city in Crete is Sitia at around $129 per night.

  • What is the most popular city in Crete to stay in?

    If you want to stay in a popular city in Crete that guarantees a lot of fun things to do and sights to see, then we recommend visiting either Chania, Elounda, or Heraklion – all popular options according to our users.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Crete?

    Heraklion Port, Venetian Port, and Morosini Fountain are the most popular landmarks in Crete according to our data. You can experience Heraklion Port if you plan to visit Heraklion. You can visit Venetian Port if you stay in Chania. Morosini Fountain is accessible while staying in Heraklion.

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