The rooftop terrace at this Heraklion hotel offers stunning ocean views, while attentive staff and Greek cuisine create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
Castello City Hotel, near Heraklion Port, offers ocean views from The 5th Floor restaurant. Guests enjoy authentic Greek dishes all day, complimentary WiFi, and notably helpful staff who enhance every stay.
Located in Heraklion, Castello City Hotel is in the business district and near the airport. Heraklion Port and Titakis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Heraklion Central Market and Dedalou Shopping Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum of Crete, or check out an event or a game at Freedom National Stadium. Visit our Heraklion travel guide
62 Martyron 1, Avenue, Heraklion, Crete Island, 71304
What's nearby
Historical Museum of Crete
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Venetian Walls
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hania Gate
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Heraklion Town Hall
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Κρητικός Φούρνος
6 min walk
Βουρβουλάδικο
10 min walk
Flocafé
9 min walk
Coffee Island
9 min walk
Goody's
9 min walk
About this property
Castello City Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Heraklion Port
A free manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Castello City Hotel. The on-site Greek cuisine restaurant, The 5th floor, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with digital channels
Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
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.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The 5th floor
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
Conference centre (70 square foot of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift
More
1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1981
Communal living room
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
In-room safe fee: EUR 2 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1039Κ013A0004300
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
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
Property is also known as
Castello City
Castello City Heraklion
Castello City Hotel
Castello City Hotel Heraklion
Castello Hotel
Castello City Hotel Crete/Heraklion
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castello City Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Castello City Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Castello City Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castello City Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).
Does Castello City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.
Where is Castello City Hotel located?
This family-friendly Heraklion hotel is located near the airport, steps away from Venetian Walls, Hania Gate and Kapetan Mihalis Korakas. Heraklion Port is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Castello City Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Good facilities, breakfast was great and highly recommended
Selvin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 .
Comfortable suites, nice restaurant and breakfast buffet. Helpful staff.
Jeannine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
SAMEENA
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Matthias
6 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Darren
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
2/10 Terrible
Xiaoxu
9 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the service is not good
Xiaoxu
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Judy
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
Dalila
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Helt okay, det eneste jeg bare manglede være mere lys på badeværelset, især ved bruseren
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Chalil Nazif
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Sehr nettes Personal, Innenstadt zu Fuß erreichbar, gutes und leckeres Frühstück.