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Knossos Palace area offers hotels that blend historical charm with modern amenities, often featuring easy access to archaeological sites and local museums. Archanes provides a more traditional village experience with boutique hotels and guesthouses that highlight Cretan culture and nearby vineyards.

The Palace of Knossos

Archanes

Less than 5 minutes' bus ride from Heraklion centre in Crete, Sofia hotel offers a seasonal swimming pool and a seasonal restaurant. It serves breakfast and features rooms with free WiFi and a balcony.

The fully refurbished rooms are light, spacious and are soundproofed. Each includes air conditioning, LCD satellite TV and fridge.

Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, surrounded with sun loungers and enjoy a refreshing cocktail from the bar. A variety of restaurants can be found within 200 metres from the property.

Heraklion is rich in Ottoman, Byzantine and Venetian architecture, as well as in Cretan restaurants and souvenir shops. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental and free private parking is possible on site. Heraklion International Airport is just 1.5 km away.

Sofia Hotel

Set in Archanes, 9.4 km from The Palace of Knossos, Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 15 km from Venetian Walls, 16 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 27 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The hotel has a hot tub, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is 7 km from Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only, while Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion is 15 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 13 km away.

Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only

Set in Heraklio Town, 3 km from The Palace of Knossos, Chapter 02 Gallery Suites - ex GD Gallery Suites offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.1 km from Venetian Walls.

At the hotel, every room includes a balcony with a city view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Chapter 02 Gallery Suites - ex GD Gallery Suites have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

À la carte and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 3.5 km from Chapter 02 Gallery Suites - ex GD Gallery Suites, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 16 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 4 km from the property.

Chapter 02 Gallery Suites - ex GD Gallery Suites

Katalagari Country Suites has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Archanes. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views and free WiFi. The rooms are equipped with a balcony with pool view.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

An American breakfast is available at Katalagari Country Suites.

The Palace of Knossos is 11 km from the accommodation, while Venetian Walls is 17 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 15 km away.

Katalagari Country Suites

Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness centre and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views.

Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with pure Egyptian cotton linen and pure wellness or hypoallergenic rooms are available. Some units feature whirlpools.

Vetri Restaurant serves an American buffet breakfast prepared with fresh, local ingredients and Cretan cuisine. Per Se Lounge offers casual meals, wines and cocktails. The Pool Deck serves light meals and drinks. Every Friday between May and October, a live music event is hosted at Galaxy Iraklio Hotel.

Room service is available with additional in-room dishes. Galaxy also includes a state-of-the-art conference centre, with 9 fully equipped halls and a total capacity of 1000 persons.

Galaxy Hotel’s Wellness Club is open 24 hours a day and its use is free to all guests. It includes a state-of-the-art gym and an all-marble steam room.

Guests of Galaxy Iraklio Hotel are within a 10-minute walk from the city centre and shopping and historic attractions. Knossos archaeological site is a 10-minute drive.  Heraklion International Airport is at 5 km. Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange tickets and car rentals. Free public parking is possible on site.

Galaxy Iraklio Hotel

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