Megaron Historical Monument Hotel, Crete
Expert reviews
“A former office building, high above the harbor, has been revamped as Iraklion’s most stylish and luxurious getaway, with extremely handsome, spacious guest rooms and public spaces. We’re talking shiny wood floors, top quality mattresses, and lots of light streaming in the windows. A rooftop terrace, excellent onsite restaurant and swimming pool are among the many indulgences on offer.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Excellent breakfast
- Private parking
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Megaron Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Heraklion. It is situated in the heart of the city, close to many major attractions, making it an ideal location for travelers looking to explore the nearby museums and archeological sites. Many guests enjoy walking to the nearby business district, shopping district, and harbor.
The Megaron was built in the 1920s, with its foundations constructed on the seaside Venetian walls. Throughout the 1930s, this hotel gained extensive popularity, and since then, it has been restored and refurbished to include contemporary amenities and modern design.
The hotel features 58 contemporary rooms, from elegant suites to standard double rooms. Throughout each room, you’ll notice nautical colors, wooden floors, and high-end linens, pillows, and mattresses. All rooms come with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary WiFi. Guests also have access to an outdoor pool, spa, library, and business center.
The Megaron Hotel boasts two onsite eateries. The hotel’s main restaurant serves an array of local and international dishes, while the hotel’s rooftop terrace is the perfect spot for a relaxing evening of drinks or appetizers. The hotel also has a bar and lounge area, where guests can enjoy a variety of drinks and cocktails.
The hotel offers a range of facilities and services, such as concierge services, complimentary newspapers, and a 24-hour reception. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s car rental and shuttle services to and from the airport.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
9 May 2025
Great hotel in Crete.
Walking distance to the port and a short ride 10-12 min by taxi to the airport. Beautiful room, especially huge bathroom.
Our room was quite small but it was beautiful.
6 May 2025
Very very lovely I will return
It's beautiful. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. The breakfast was superb with so much choice
Nothing they could do anything about as the weather was awful
3 May 2025
Winderful hotel!
Convenient location, super friendly staff, fantastic breakfast buffet!
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2 May 2025
Great location and the best hotel breakfast!
Comfortable bed and good shower pressure. The breakfast is incredible!
The bathroom is a bit dated in style but still quality equipment.
27 April 2025
Perfect location near the ferry, clean and comfortable hotel
Nice hotel, spacious rooms, great location, welcoming and attentive staff, great value for the money.
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18 April 2025
Fabulous
Exactly as a described - a clean, comfortable, luxury hotel in a convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Great selection at breakfast.
18 April 2025
Elegant and well located hotel.
The property has many amenities. It’s a 5 star historical hotel that has been completely renovated and modernized inside. Staff is very accommodating. It walking distance to many restaurant and stores. This hotel is also a 50 min walk from the airport and a 5 min walk to the ferry that takes you to the island. Very well located.
17 April 2025
Superb!
Absolutely stunning. Perhaps the best Hotel we have ever stayed in. Do NOT miss the breakfast. Best Ever!
15 April 2025
Exceptional
Very well located, very good staff, breakfast is amazing. Rooms are very comfortable, roof tool very nice.
6 April 2025
Well appointed and nicely renovated historical hotel.
Elegant, very clean and comfortable. Nice view on the port from the balcony.
4 April 2025
Great hotel
Amazing hotel located within .5 mile of everything. Amazing brunch. Staff super helpful. Walked everywhere. Safe area.
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4 April 2025
Top Hotel in Heraklion
Alles perfekt!
3 April 2025
Fabulous
The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was great and the view of the port is great
17 March 2025
Lovely hotel
The hotel is located by the old Venetian port, is easy to get to and has parking.
10 March 2025
Wonderful hotel with a gracious staff.
Wonderful staff, great location, clean and comfortable accommodation. We reserved the junior suite and it was nice and spacious. Every member of the staff we interacted with was helpful, friendly, and genuine. Location was perfect and we were able to walk nearly everywhere. The bus station to Knossos Palace and the village of Archanes was a short less than 10 minute walk. Beautiful view of the port!
The room was spacious and my only recommendation is that perhaps grab bars into the tub would be better since it was tricky to get in and out of the shower/tub. There was a short wooden stool next to the tub but grab bars would have worked better.
28 February 2025
A fantastic stay with a comfortable bed, great views, and excellent service - highly recommended!
We had a wonderful stay at the GDM Megaron in Heraklion. The room was a pleasure—spacious, well-appointed, and spotlessly clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. We also loved the stunning view from our room, which added to the overall experience.
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26 February 2025
Pleasant
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23 February 2025
Great views
Great location and easy to navigate coming and going.
6 February 2025
Oustanding time spent
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6 February 2025
Perfect place to enjoy Herkalion !!
Location was perfect and easy walk around the old town. The staff were awesome and very focused on ensuring we had a great stay. They had excellent recommendations for local restaurants.
4 February 2025
Fabulous
Great hotel with great staff.
The pool was closed and it was not mentioned when we first booked.
27 January 2025
Fabulous
Best breakfast buffet I've seen.
18 January 2025
Excellent relaxing time with all our needs attended to.
Beautiful entrance with excellent reception attention. Suite has everything you need and very spacious with wonderful views of the harbour and sea. A balcony to enjoy the view in the fresh air. Design of the hotel means easy access from car parking while exit from first floor for easy access to town for shopping or dinning. We had coffee and a beer in the hotel bar and the service was exemplary. We will be returning soon.
12 January 2025
Exceptional
Location and staff amazing
6 January 2025
Excellent
The hotel was fabulous and the staff were both friendly and professional . Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends
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6 January 2025
Excelent hotel
Maybe the best hotel in Heraklion. Extraordinary view to the see ( Fortress and Port ). Large, cofortable, modern ,clean and well sundproofed rooms.Very kind staff.Rich and very varied brekfast.Good parking. Five minutes on foot from central town,. In conclusion a very , very plesant stay.
The restaurant s menu on the top floor could be more varied
3 January 2025
Lovely
Have stayed here many times and we like everything.
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1 January 2025
The perfect stay in a wonderful city
The location was perfect for our needs, the staff were friendly and welcoming and the facilities amazing
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30 December 2024
Fabulous
Excellent hotel in lovely location. Close to old Harbour.
Nothing. All very good.
20 December 2024
My favourite place to stay in Heraclion
Location staff friendly comfortable
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19 December 2024
We enjoyed our stay here, it is a lovely hotel.
Nice location and view, wonderful staff.
19 December 2024
Exceptional
Outstanding hotel with sensational breakfast. Beautiful roof top pool are. Attentive service
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16 December 2024
Exceptional
Great location and facilities and has parking. They were also very flexible with us during the dock workers strike
15 December 2024
Perfect base for exploring Heraklio
The location, the staff, the comfort!!!
Could've used a warm blanket
6 December 2024
Great stay, I'm already booked for another stay.
Probably the best hotel in Heraklion. Front desk service was very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was very generous with various selections, and service was very good. Location with parking was very convenient.
As we were travelling in the off-season, the small roof top pool was closed for the winter season.
6 December 2024
Very good
The breakfast buffet was wonderful and the wait staff charming. It’s been so long since I’ve had orange juice that fresh. The bed and linens were new and comfortable. The halls and common areas were fresh and modern. Excellent modern bathroom. Housekeeping was great.
3 December 2024
We will be back!
Exceptional breakfast. Warm, unobtrusive and efficient staff. Beautiful wooden floors and stone work in room. Beautiful room, even if a little small. Really nice bathroom.
27 November 2024
Exceptional
My stay at GDM Megaron was exceptional! The perfect location offers stunning views and easy access to all of Heraklion’s highlights. My room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. A special thank you to Eri, the hotel manager, who went above and beyond to assist us with every request—we truly felt cared for. This level of hospitality made our stay unforgettable. I highly recommend this hotel for its outstanding service, comfort, and prime location!
24 November 2024
Amazing stay!!
Our stay at GDM Megaron was absolutely delightful! The breakfast was a highlight with a delicious variety of options. The free Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, perfect for staying connected. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel truly welcome. The overall service was exceptional, and I’d highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Heraklion!
20 November 2024
Exceptional!
Superb! Beautifully appointed rooms, very kind professional staff. Splendid breakfast. An exceptional experience.
13 November 2024
Second stay here, would definitely recommend
Quiet area, walking distance to downtown
11 November 2024
Very good stay, would be happy to stay there again.
The hotel was located very near to the centre of town. Staff were friendly and helpful and the self parking was great. An excellent breakfast with fresh juice, good coffee and the best range of fresh baked cakes and tarts. The only problem with Heraklion is the aircraft that need to depart over the town from the airport, we didn't notice this when inside the hotel but certainly noticed it when outside. Still a great town to visit and an good hotel to stay. Easy drive to Knossos.
Everything was great except the aircraft noise when outside.
11 November 2024
Unforgetable
The location is wonderful and very friendly to whom drive there. The port view in the window is stunning.
8 November 2024
Would stay there again.
Excellent location for both Heraklion and to visit the rest of Crete (near the long distance bus station, car hire outlets + easy access on to the main roads avoiding the congestion in the city). Large, high ceiling room. Spectacular choice at buffet breakfast (coffee/tea/juice served at the table).
Although double glazed, the seals around the windows were not airtight. The slight draught did not matter but Heraklion airport is nearby and flights were taking off in the direction of the hotel! To give some context, the early morning flights woke me up but were not so loud that my partner was disturbed.
3 November 2024
Gorgeous hotel
The hotel was gorgeous. We had a sea view room with a balcony that was just sublime. The breakfast was simply the best.
Nothing.
2 November 2024
Luxury and comfort with first class breakfast
Breakfast. Wowee.
Like a maze inside, bit disorientating
30 October 2024
I would recommend this hotel as an experience of luxury and comfort at a reasonable price.
Such a beautiful historical building overlooking the bay. Comfy beds and room with a couch and large bathroom.
30 October 2024
Fantastic hotel in a fantastic town, Heraklion
The very welcoming staff upgraded us to a double VIP room overlooking the sea and the venetian fortress and it was a very nice surprise. We felt indeed like VIPs, the bed was comfortable, the view was amazing, everything was just perfect. Breakfast was perfect, as well. We do recommend this hotel and we hope to come back again.
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28 October 2024
Awesome breakfast, great location
Awesome staff, fabulous breakfast we included in our rate, great location from Port, we could walk across street to hotel.
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Fitness
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Plunge pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
9 May 2025
Great place in Heraklion!