Galaxy Iraklio Hotel

The sophisticated Galaxy Iraklio Hotel is conveniently located in Heraklion's most elegant district and offers excellent business facilities and Heraklion's largest freshwater pool.

Galaxy Iraklio provides a luxurious ambience with recently renovated guest rooms and suites, featuring the latest in modern technology and amenities.

Enjoy stylish business rooms, featuring over-sized work areas and Wi-Fi internet access. A welcome package of Greek sweets, mineral water and a turndown service is offered to each room.

Make use of Galaxy's fully equipped business centre. Have a refreshing dip in Galaxy Iraklio's large outdoor pool. Treat yourself to a professional treatment at Galaxy's spa and wellness centre.

Just a 15-minute walk will take you to the centre of Heraklion and its historic attractions and business and shopping district.

Galaxy Iraklio uses fresh local produce and offers authentic Greek and Cretan delicacies, as well as Mediterranean and international cuisine.

The Vetri Restaurant and the Per Se Lounge are open every day from 07:00 until 23:00.

At Vetri Restaurant you can enjoy American buffet breakfast between 07:00 and 10:30. You can also enjoy à la carte dining and buffet dinner. You can complement your meals with an excellent selection of wines from around Crete and Greece.

A pool-side service is provided throughout the day at Per Se Lounge, offering drinks, snacks, ice creams and deserts.

Local Attractions :

- Historical Museum of Heraklion
Exhibits of early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval and recent Cretan history are presented in a very interesting way in this neoclassical building. The highlights among others are El Greco's Holy Mount Sinai painting, the city-model of Iraklion showing the 17th century character and personal objects of the world famous Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis.
Estimated travel time by car: 10 minutes

- Knossos
Knossos is the most important archaeological site of Crete, the center of the Minoan Civilization of the 2nd millennium BC. It is the ancient city, where the Palace of the mythical King Minos is located.
Estimated travel time by car: 10 minutes

- Venetian Fortress (Koules)
Koules is one of the most important fortresses of the Mediterranean. Together with the city walls, the gates, the ramparts, it forms the impressive complex of the 16th century fortification of the city of Candia (as Heraklion was known during the Venetian era).
Estimated travel time by car: 5 minutes

- Venetian Loggia
Elegant building for the gathering and recreation of the noblemen during the Venetian era. The Loggia is a typical example of the Palladian architecture. Today it is restored and serves as Heraklion's Town Hall.
Estimated travel time by car: 5 minutes

- Driving directions from the port of Heraklion to Galaxy Heraklion Hotel:
Cross the traffic lights at the port exit and follow "Ethnikis Antistaseos" Ave.
When you reach the third traffic lights turn to the right to "Itanou Str.".
After 100 m you will meet the traffic lights of Dimocratias Ave.
Turn on the left, drive for about 300 m and you will see Galaxy Hotel on the left

- Driving directions from Heraklion International Airport (N. Kazantzakis) to Galaxy Heraklion Hotel:
Take the highway to Heraklion until the first traffic lights. Turn to the right and then left at the next traffic lights (direction of Heraklion city center).
Keep straight for about 1 km and you will see Galaxy Iraklio on your right (75 Dimocratias Avenue).