Located near Heraklion Port, Castello City Hotel offers a warm welcome with a rooftop terrace and ocean views at The 5th floor restaurant. Indulge in Greek cuisine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner while connecting to free WiFi; the staff has made an impression on previous guests with their helpful service.
62 Martyron 1, Avenue, Heraklion, Crete Island, 71304
What's nearby
Hania Gate - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Venetian Walls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Natural History Museum of Crete - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Historical Museum of Crete - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Κρητικός Φούρνος - 6 min walk
Flocafé - 9 min walk
Βουρβουλάδικο - 10 min walk
Goody's - 9 min walk
About this property
Castello City Hotel
Castello City Hotel is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). For a bite to eat, guests can check out The 5th floor, which serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli.
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking within 1148 ft
Street parking available
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Conference center (70 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1981
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Communal living room
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Memory foam mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The 5th floor - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 2 per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ013A0004300
Also known as
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Castello City Heraklion
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Castello City Hotel Crete/Heraklion
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Frequently asked questions
Does Castello City Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Castello City Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Castello City Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Castello City Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Castello City Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castello City Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Castello City Hotel?
Yes, The 5th floor offers Greek cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Castello City Hotel like?
Castello City Hotel is a short 18-minute walk from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 10 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum of Crete.
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Reviews
Castello City Hotel Reviews
7.8
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Taxi
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Good facilities, breakfast was great and highly recommended
Selvin
Selvin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Thank you very much for your hospitality. The staff amazing, very kind and helpful. The room very clean. The breakfast very delicious. I’m sorry I didn’t ask the name of the guy from Makri Gialo, I just wanna say thank you for playing with my son while we were eating. Also I wanna say thank you to the lady that was there upstairs and being very kind and making my child laugh. Sorry for not mentioning the names but I wanna say a huge thank you to everyone and to the lady that kindly accepted to take care of our belongings while we would be taking a coffee.
Eriselda
Eriselda, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2025
Located at proximity of all tourist attractions. Staff were very friendly and helpful to inform us about the area. Fabulous breakfast with a wide variety. The hotel itself however needs serious renovations .
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Great hotel, nice location
Comfortable suites, nice restaurant and breakfast buffet. Helpful staff.
Jeannine
Jeannine, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Staff very good/accommodating. Restaurant upstairs was very nice. We booked a deluxe sea view room which was ok, but minimal seaview. Poor parking accommodations offsite- be prepared. No real unloading zone for luggage.
SAMEENA
SAMEENA, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2024
Everything was excellent. Giorgos, front desk/concierge, was super professional and knowledgeable. The dinner server girls at the 5th floor restaurant were really nice and attentive. I highly recommend this hotel.
Maribel
Maribel, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2024
For a short city trip i like this hotel as staff is friendly and highlight of each stay as always the rooftop bar/restaurant. Breakfast was good, even always the same, but with the big variety you can always find something different. Only thing should be improved are the beds as mats are too soft and also the pillows.
Matthias
Matthias, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Everything was perfect. Great rooms for a family. Excellent 5th floor breakfast/dining room. Great food and view.
Just FYI. Parking is off site and a 5 min walk away.
Dimitra
Dimitra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
It was lovely to wake to a sea view after our late flight. Unfortunately there were some youths who wanted to make a fair bit of noise, some on motorbikes, which woke me several times. Breakfast had lots of choice and was tasty. Unfortunately no lunch. Surroundings are in many places old and photogenic, the Venetian wall something special
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Lovely hotel - Wondeful reception staff
Check in was really good, two staff members were very helpful, cheery and smiled. Rooms are very clean, beds are amazing, lovely shower.
Breakfast was excellent and great to be able to take breakfast at 7am before leaving for Port. Staff helpful with travel questions and arranging taxi. Also helped with laundry cleaning and providing the service for cheap €12. Amazing staff member on check out, same as check in, greeted with a smile and very helpful arranging a taxi to Port.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 7, 2024
AC was broken, had an infant sleeping in the heat of the night. Did not go well.
Staff was good and helped as much as they could.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Good base for quick visit
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2023
Very convenient as it is located on the heart of the town. Staff were friendly & helpful.
Price is very reasonable & the food are excellent.
Yani
Yani, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 1, 2025
I booked something and I stayed in something else.
It was so bad experience, never again.
hamza
hamza, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2023
A fine hotel for the price. Close to everything.
William
William, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
Excellent place to stay, very well located and a good value for money. Very friendly staff. Keep it up.
Satish W
Satish W, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 17, 2025
Nothing
Gabriel
Gabriel, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 13, 2024
Horrible parking arrangement.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 24, 2024
No pool, room very small.
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2023
It's ok - it's nothing fancy, not so comfortable
It was ok for one night stay. The place feels shabbier in reality than on the pictures. The lobby had a strange odor and the bed was rather a small double bed (1.40m) and the room smaller than expected. Nevertheless, it was ok for one night stay, good location, 24 hours reception, good breakfast (much better than what we've expected), and quite clean. We paid a very good price so it was a very good value for money for this stay.
Assaf
Assaf, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 9, 2024
Overall the service is not good
Xiaoxu
Xiaoxu, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 21, 2023
Bummers
I enjoyed the breakfast.
After that it was downhill.
There was an extremely noisy party going on of 50 teenagers plus another of 25 young adults. Slamming doors, loud laughter in the halls. Knocks on my door, pounding on the walls…
They were on all floors.
Bed is not good
Shower floods.
But mostly…
I asked three different people if I could keep excess luggage in their storage until my return on Friday from Rhodes and I was told that both Linda and I could do it with no problem.
Yet, after packing for the four days in Rhodes carefully in other cases, I was told by the clerk at the desk that 5am morning of departure,I could not.
Why was t I told before? Earlier?
It was terribly upsetting having to completely repack moments befor getting into my cab.
Judy
Judy, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2026
L'hôtel est bien situé, à quelques minutes à pieds du centre ville et offre l'accès à un parking à quelques dizaines de mètres. La chambre était propre et équipée. La salle de petit dej au 5e étage est très agréable avec une belle vue et le petit déjeuner est excellent avec beaucoup de choix. Seul défaut : l'hôtel étant en ville c'est assez bruyant, probablement mal isolé car on entend du passage dans la rue même au 4e étage. Globalement nous recommandons.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 14, 2025
Τα θετικά. Πρωινό πολύ καλό και δωρεάν Πάρκιγκ. Αλλα το δωμάτιο ήταν βρώμικο, δεν είχε καν σαμπουάν και όταν το επισημάναμε πάλι δεν έβαλαν. Το δωμάτιο έβλεπε στον ακάλυπτο όπου τα δύο μεγάλα μηχαναημτα air condition και η ελλιπέστατη ηχομόνωση σου έδιναν την εντύπωση ότι ήσουν σε αεροπλάνο με τουρμπίνες. Εξυπηρέτηση κάτω του μετρίου εκτός του πρωινού.
konstantinos
konstantinos, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2025
L’accueil et le restaurant sont vraiment super, rien à redire de ce côté-là. En revanche, le ménage laisse à désirer et mériterait d’être revu : lit fait très rapidement, poussière visible au sol, miroir de la salle de bain pas entièrement nettoyé… L’entretien général est malheureusement médiocre, ce qui n’est pas digne d’un hôtel. Je comprends qu’il puisse y avoir beaucoup de chambres à gérer ou un manque de personnel, mais cela ne devrait pas impacter la qualité de service pour le client.