What's the area like around Palace of Knossos?

Palace of Knossos is located in a welcoming area of Heraklion known for its array of dining options and interesting historical sites. You'll find 257 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Palace of Knossos?

Scalani Hills Residences is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 4-star hotel offers a winery and free breakfast. It's located 1.9 mi (3 km) from Palace of Knossos. Another good choice is GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel , located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away.

What can I see and do near Palace of Knossos?

Study the collections at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum of Crete or Natural History Museum of Crete. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Morosini Fountain, Koules Fortress and Venetian Walls. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Geoponikos Kipos and Public Gardens of Iraklion.

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Frequently asked questions

: Palace of Knossos is located in a welcoming area of Heraklion known for its array of dining options and interesting historical sites. You’ll find 257 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
: Scalani Hills Residences is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 4-star hotel offers a winery and free breakfast. It’s located 1.9 mi (3 km) from Palace of Knossos. Another good choice is GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel, located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away.
: Study the collections at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum of Crete or Natural History Museum of Crete. Some landmarks that you won’t want to miss include Morosini Fountain, Koules Fortress and Venetian Walls. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Geoponikos Kipos and Public Gardens of Iraklion.

Palace of Knossos Hotel Reviews

Modern, well-equipped villa in Crete…

4 out of 5

Aris and Marina made us very welcome in their home. The villa is obviously lived in as a family home and we were encouraged to use it as such. We visited in the first week of July and it was quite windy which helped with the very warm weather during the day although the nights were quite uncomfortable - we ended up buying a cheap fan for the main bedroom as it was the only one without one. The views from the house are beautiful and the pool was a welcome addition. Aris came over a few times to clean it and check we were happy and he was always on the end of a whatsapp to help with any queries. Skalani is a small village close to Heraklion and definitely not a tourist area which was great for us. The local taverna, a short walk from the villa, served amazing barbecues at an equally amazing price! We hired a large people carrier but, in retrospect, it might have been wiser to get two smaller cars as the roads are very narrow, steep and windy. That being said, it was quite easy to find our way around - once we had worked out how to leave the village - ignore the one way cut through! Knossos and Heraklion are a few minutes drive and there are numerous vineyards in the area. The aquarium is also worth a visit and the boys went to the waterpark which was pricey but they enjoyed it. Overall a relaxing holiday. Thank you.…Aris and Marina made us very welcome in their home. The villa is obviously lived in as a family home and we were encouraged to use it as such. We visited in the first week of July and it was quite windy which helped with the very warm weather during the day although the nights were quite uncomfortable - we ended up buying a cheap fan for the main bedroom as it was the only one without one. The views from the house are beautiful and the pool was a welcome addition. Aris came over a few times to clean it and check we were happy and he was always on the end of a whatsapp to help with any queries. Skalani is a small village close to Heraklion and definitely not a tourist area which was great for us. The local taverna, a short walk from the villa, served amazing barbecues at an equally amazing price! We hired a large people carrier but, in retrospect, it might have been wiser to get two smaller cars as the roads are very narrow, steep and windy. That being said, it was quite easy to find our way around - once we had worked out how to leave the village - ignore the one way cut through! Knossos and Heraklion are a few minutes drive and there are numerous vineyards in the area. The aquarium is also worth a visit and the boys went to the waterpark which was pricey but they enjoyed it. Overall a relaxing holiday. Thank you.

A verified traveller stayed at Knosos Palace Secluded 4 Villa

Posted over a year ago

Knosos Palace Secluded 4 Villa

Wonderful Staff…

5 out of 5

Great hotel! Close to the airport and close to city center. A perfect hotel if you have an early flight.…

A verified traveller stayed at Sofia Hotel

Posted 5 months ago

Sofia Hotel

THE Three Graces - Villa With Swimming Pool

Séjour agréable…

4 out of 5

Très bon accueil. Maison splendide. Il faut pouvoir communiquer en anglais au téléphone avec Maria qui est très sympathique et disponible. La voiture est indispensable pour se déplacer car la mer est éloignée et les chiens en liberté peuvent être agressifs. Soucis de lumière pour dormir car les volets sont endommagés. Pour le reste tout est perfait. …

A verified traveller stayed at THE Three Graces - Villa With Swimming Pool

Posted 7 months ago

THE Three Graces - Villa With Swimming Pool

Expedia Verified Review…

4 out of 5

Great location very close to airport. Only stayed one night. Great rate, nice cats and dog in the courtyard. Tried a million times to connect to the internet, but it kept saying "Move closer and try again", couldn't see the router anywhere and even tried walking around outside. Couldn't message the host about the wifi because we didn't have wifi. Oh well, we left at 5 am for our flight, 5 minute drive to the departures gate.…Great location very close to airport. Only stayed one night. Great rate, nice cats and dog in the courtyard. Tried a million times to connect to the internet, but it kept saying "Move closer and try again", couldn't see the router anywhere and even tried walking around outside. Couldn't message the host about the wifi because we didn't have wifi. Oh well, we left at 5 am for our flight, 5 minute drive to the departures gate.

A verified traveller from Alaska stayed at Traditional Studio Near Airport

Posted 3 months ago

Traditional Studio Near Airport

New and Colorful Studio Near Airport and Beach in Heraklion

Objekt nur zur temporäer Übernachtung…

2 out of 5

Diese Objekt ist nur spät Anreisende oder früh Abreisende der Insel Kreta funktional. Als Ferienunterkunft ist es kaum zu empfehlen. Das Kinderbett war dreckig und mit Haaren übersehen! Die Dusche im Apartment 1 ist in einem Rohbau-ähnlichen Zustand. Im Garten steht alter Sperrmüll (Betgestelle usw. rum). Nachts, wenn es auf Kreta frischer wird, merkt man es deutlich, dass sämtliche Isolierung fehlt. Generell nur für kurzzeitige Aufenthalte zu empfehlen.…Diese Objekt ist nur spät Anreisende oder früh Abreisende der Insel Kreta funktional. Als Ferienunterkunft ist es kaum zu empfehlen. Das Kinderbett war dreckig und mit Haaren übersehen! Die Dusche im Apartment 1 ist in einem Rohbau-ähnlichen Zustand. Im Garten steht alter Sperrmüll (Betgestelle usw. rum). Nachts, wenn es auf Kreta frischer wird, merkt man es deutlich, dass sämtliche Isolierung fehlt. Generell nur für kurzzeitige Aufenthalte zu empfehlen.

A verified traveller stayed at New and Colorful Studio Near Airport and Beach in Heraklion

Posted 6 months ago

New and Colorful Studio Near Airport and Beach in Heraklion