CAPSIS ASTORIA HERAKLION | Airport hotel in Heraklion (Crete) | From 89$/Night

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11, Eleftherias Square, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201

Capsis Astoria Heraklion is 3 miles from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, with paid airport shuttle services available. Located at the city's main square in the historic center, the 4-star hotel stands next to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the second most visited museum in the country. The property is an easy walk from all main sights, including the Venetian fortress and Eleftheria Square.

Spacious Accommodations

The 131 rooms include Executive rooms, Junior Suites, and an Executive Suite, all with private bathrooms, self-regulated climate control, and large-screen Turbox TVs. Six Executive rooms and nine Junior Suites feature separate lounges with coffee tables, easy chairs, and coffee-making equipment. Top-floor rooms may experience noise from the summer rooftop bar.

Dining with Views

Erofilli Restaurant serves Mediterranean buffets for lunch and dinner, while the Greek breakfast includes feta, mizithra cheese, and homemade sweets. The Aegean View Cocktail & Food Bar overlooks the Venetian Castle, and the 360˚by Capsis Astoria RoofTop Bar offers panoramic sea views. A third-party-operated rooftop pool bar operates seasonally.

Rooftop Leisure

The sixth-floor rooftop pool, open from mid-May to October, provides mountain and harbor vistas. The roof garden music bar is a sunset cocktail destination, and Daedalus Street offers shopping and dining options. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors and a 24-hour security system.

Event & Business Hub

Capsis Astoria Hotel facilitates events for up to 300 guests across four conference rooms: Ariadni, Cellar, Mousses, and Dedalos. Business Suites combine workspaces with Smart TVs, while the reception offers 24-hour service. The hotel is part of the Capsis Hotel Chain, ensuring standardized four-star services.

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Executive Room Guests Needs Abilities

Max:

3 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Economy Room

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Junior Suite

Max:

4 persons

420 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Heating

Balcony

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Heraklion (Crete)2700 ft

Airports

Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) 2.9 mi

Sitia Public (JSH) 80.5 mi

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 20 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shoe shine service
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Massage
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries
Bathroom telephone
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

11, Eleftherias Square, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201

Map view

11, Eleftherias Square, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201

City landmarks

Fountain

Morosini Lions Fountain

2200 ft

Museum

Historical Museum of Crete

2200 ft

25th Avgoustou

Loggia

2200 ft

Church

Agios Titos Church

2200 ft

Church

Agios Minas Cathedral

2200 ft

Plateia Kallergon 100 Plateia Liontarion

Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery

2200 ft

Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

4000 ft

Leof. Plastira 25

Venetian city walls

4800 ft

Church of St Peter & Pavlou

2100 ft

Voroi Pirgiotissis Vori

Museum of Cretan Ethnology

2600 ft

Moni Palianis

2700 ft

Nearby

Museum

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

1800 ft

Heraklion 712 02

Koules

1800 ft

Doukos Beaufort & Merambelou Sts

Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance

1800 ft

Theatre

Minoan Theater

1400 ft

Chanion 22

The Chronaki House

1600 ft

Mall

25th of August Street

1000 ft

Pl. Kornarou 40

Turkish Pumphouse

1100 ft

Epimenidou 18

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

1200 ft

The Monstary of St George Epanosifis

Saint George Apanosifis

1200 ft

Museum

Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History

1300 ft

25is Avgoustou Venetian Harbour

Venetian Shipyards

1500 ft

Karterou

Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini

1600 ft

Fountain

Bembo Fountain

1100 ft

Park

Georgiadis Park

1800 ft

Marina

Old Venetian Harbour

1800 ft

Leof. Dimokratias

Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos

500 ft

Eikostis Pemptis Avgoustou 13

Doctor Fish Heraklion

1400 ft

Pl. Eleftherias

Statue of Unknown Soldier

200 ft

Square

Liberty Square

300 ft

Restaurants

Capsia Astoria Cafe

0 ft

Platia Eleftherias

Adipodas

500 ft

Korai 13 Plateia Korah

Ntore Gastronomy & Symposia

400 ft

Plateia Eletherias 29 Megaron Ntore

Ontas Mezedopoleio

600 ft

25 Ellis

Toucan

400 ft

Plateia Eleftherias 29A

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

84%

enjoyed their visit and would return

Friendly staff

Central location

Small room size

Limited dining options

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

6.5

Location

8.7

Service

8.7

Dining

7.5

4/5 based on 1088 reviews

#18 of 56 hotels in Heraklion based on Tripadvisor

John

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.0/10

The hotel room was small, but surprisingly comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making my stay enjoyable. The location is excellent for sightseeing, but dining options were a bit lacking. Overall, a good value for the money.

Rooms

7.0

The room was small but surprisingly comfortable for an economy stay.

Service

9.0

The staff, from receptionists to the cleaners, were all friendly and helpful.

Location

8.0

The central location is perfect for exploring the city and accessing transportation options.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good with a great choice, although breakfast made me run late.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers convenient facilities that enhance the overall stay.

Friendly staff

Small room size

George

United States, March 2024

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable, but it was a bit dated and not as clean as I would have liked. The staff did make sure I checked out on time, though. The location was convenient with easy access to shops, the bus station, and restaurants, but being close to the airport bus stop was a bit noisy at times.

Rooms

7.0

The room was big and comfortable, although it seemed a bit old and not very clean.

Service

8.0

The staff was very helpful and accommodating during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location was very central and convenient, with easy access to shops, the bus station, and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

The local fish served was truly wonderful, but the dining experience overall was just average.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a variety of services, making the stay convenient for guests.

Bill

United States, January 2024

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was excellent, right by the Archeological Museum and close to everything in Herakleion. The rooms, however, were quite outdated with a dusty and moldy bathroom. The service from the staff was friendly and helpful, which made up for some of the shortcomings of the rooms.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms have all the usual facilities but are not renovated in the last 20 years. The bathroom was dusty with moldy walls and corroded fixtures.

Service

8.0

I appreciated the helpful and friendly staff who went out of their way to assist us during our stay.

Location

9.0

The best thing about this hotel is the location, right next to the Archeological Museum and very close to everything in Herakleion.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience just needs that last bit of updating but has lots of options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides a variety of services from room service to car hire, making the stay convenient.

Anna

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.8/10

Staying at the hotel was a lovely experience overall. The rooms were comfortable and quiet, perfect for unwinding after a day of travel, although they were a bit small and the window was obstructed by the TV. The location in Eleftherias Square was convenient, with direct access to buses to Knossos and the airport. The hotel staff were helpful and courteous, making for a pleasant stay. The dining options were impressive, offering a wide range of dishes to choose from.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and quiet, ideal for relaxation. However, they were on the small side and had a window blocked by the TV.

Service

9.0

The staff at the hotel were very helpful and courteous, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in Eleftherias Square was superb, especially for easy access to transportation options and being in the heart of the city.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience exceeded expectations, offering a great variety of local and European dishes.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers various services such as room service, car hire, laundry, and more, enhancing the overall experience.

Convenient location

Small rooms

Jennifer

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is centrally located with perfect access to the port and historical sights, offering clean and comfy rooms but lacking in color and character. The service is top-notch, with helpful and accommodating staff. The dining experience is good, featuring Cretan specialties, although nothing extraordinary. Overall, a great value for a stay in Crete.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable but could use some color or pictures for more character. The small window was obstructed by the TV.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and accommodating, providing excellent service with additional room options when needed.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect to explore the port and historical sites, offering great convenience for accessing transportation around Crete.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with a selection of Cretan specialties, though it lacked standout options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides essential facilities for a comfortable stay, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable experience.

helpful staff

lack of room character

Kevin

United States, May 2023

7.6/10

The hotel room was small, not very clean, and in need of renovation, but the staff was quick to address any concerns. The location was excellent, central to many tourist attractions and facilities. The dining experience offered good variety of tasty food with a few changes each day. The hotel facilities were decent, though the small pool area could get crowded during peak times.

Rooms

5.0

The room was small, not very clean, and felt outdated, needing renovation. The window view faced a wall, and the layout was cramped.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly, accommodating, and quick to solve any issues that arose during my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was very central, making it easy to access the bus station and explore nearby attractions on foot.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, with tasty food that varied slightly day by day, offering a nice touch to the experience.