Capsis Astoria Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete) - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

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4-star hotel next to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with rooftop pool

Amenities & Recreation

The Capsis Astoria Heraklion provides a seasonal rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of the city and the old Venetian port. Guests can use the fitness centre with a tiny gym in the basement, available by reservation. Sun loungers, pool towels, and a pool bar serving snacks and cocktails are all on the rooftop terrace.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each room has a private bathroom with a bathtub, self-regulated climate control, and a TFT TV. Black-and-white photographs depicting the history of Heraklion decorate the walls. Some rooms offer a balcony with city or sea views, and the Superior Grand View rooms provide sunset vistas from the rooftop side.

Location & Transportation

The hotel sits next to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, within walking distance of the city centre and the Venetian harbour. A bus stop right outside provides service to Knossos Palace and the airport, with tickets sold at the nearby shop. N. Kazantzakis Airport is only 5 km away, and valet parking is available for guests with rental cars.

Dining & Culinary Options

Erofilli Restaurant serves rich buffets for lunch and dinner, while Sin Bistro offers lunch or dinner à la carte. A Greek breakfast with homemade sweets, feta, mizithra cheese, olives, and raisins is served each morning. The Aegean View Cocktail & Food Bar on the rooftop provides sunset cocktails with views of the Venetian Castle and harbour.

Business & Pet-Friendly Services

Multi-purpose conference rooms accommodate up to 300 guests for meetings or social gatherings. The hotel welcomes pets and provides pet bowls, and a 24-hour front desk assists with luggage storage, concierge, and tour desk services. Guests benefit from free early check-in and late check-out, and the hotel offers car hire and valet parking.

Highlights

Location: Next to Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Rooms: Superior Grand View rooms with sunset vistas

Dining: Three on-site restaurants and rooftop bar

Amenities: Seasonal rooftop pool with panoramic city views

Business: Conference facilities for up to 300 guests

Pet-friendly: Pet bowls and welcome amenities

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Capsis Astoria Heraklion offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Triple Street View

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Superior Grand View

2 persons

230 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Executive Double Room

2 persons

370 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Suite

2 persons

370 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Facilities: Great

8.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
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

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shoe shine service

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Packed lunches

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Playpen
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Beauty treatment
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

Parquet floor

Capsis Astoria Heraklion Location

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

Landmark

Loggia

2200 ft

Church

Agios Titos Church

2200 ft

Church

Agios Minas Cathedral

2200 ft

Landmark

Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery

2200 ft

Landmark

Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

4000 ft

Landmark

Venetian city walls

4800 ft

Landmark

Church of St Peter & Pavlou

2100 ft

Landmark

Museum of Cretan Ethnology

2600 ft

Landmark

Moni Palianis

2700 ft

Nearby

Museum

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

1800 ft

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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

1100 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

Toucan

400 ft

Plateia Eleftherias 29A

Mpachaliko Paratricha Kafenes

700 ft

16 Milatou

Getting around

City Centre

Heraklion (Crete)10 min · 2700 ft

Airports

Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)8 min · 3.0 mi

Sitia Public (JSH)194 min · 80.2 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 10:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at EUR 20 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 16 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek

Year renovated:

2009

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

131

Former name

Astoria Capsis Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Capsis Astoria Heraklion from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 781 verified reviews

8.5/10

Great

88%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.3/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Comfort

9.2/10

Facilities

8.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.8/10

Location

9.5/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.5/10

Staff

9.3/10

Value for money

8.7/10

based on 1088 reviews

4/5

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