Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

5.0 star property
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Exterior detail
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
City view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island, 71306
  • Venetian Walls
    9 min walk
  • Koubes
    11 min walk
  • Silfio Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    9 min drive

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, Pool View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, City View

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, Pool View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Superior Room, City View

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, City View

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View (Business)

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Heraklion

With a stay at Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, a 9-minute walk from Venetian Walls and 15 minutes by foot from Morosini Fountain. .This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Heraklion Loggia and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Venetian Walls - 9 min walk
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 15 min walk
  • Heraklion Port - 2 min drive
  • Koules Fortress - 2 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Per Se Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪De May Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ηacienda - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Silfio Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 26-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 127 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Per Se Lounge, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and a computer station. Planning an event in Heraklion? This hotel has 7535 square feet (700 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Per Se Lounge - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Vetri Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Per Se Bar - Overlooking the pool and garden, this lobby lounge specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 15.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Per Se Lounge
  • Vetri Restaurant
  • Per Se Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7535 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 9

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 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 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 170631724005/0/0

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property the night before flying out, due to the proximity to the airport. Upon arrival, we had a great welcome by the ladies at the front desk, who were able to check us in an hour early, and even provided a room upgrade. They were kind, efficient, and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and staff. But the hotel shuttle service option should be removed from listing because it’s not offered anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Olympia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know if I received a room upgrade, I didn’t ask about it. As for the room, I liked everything except the outlet by the bed was behind a heavy dresser. It should be easily accessible to guests. Room 303.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Federico, Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Athanasios

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place needs upkeep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Salima

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The food was amazing and it was a 5 min walk from the city centre!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emma Felicity

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: Room: Good air con, lovely balcony with pool view. Dining: Excellent breakfast & dinner buffets. (Greek yoghurt with fresh honeycomb, chicken cacciatore, roasted asparagus, wonderful cake selection). Pool menu: good chicken gyros, avocado salad. Evening dining area: beautiful romantic atmosphere. Pool: Lots of sunbeds, relaxing chillout music, refreshing pool big enough for several people. Poolside coffee came with biscuits. In the heat of the day we were offered complimentary fruit-infused water. Going out: Buses to Knossos & Archaeological Museum leave nearby. Staff were happy to recommend a sports bar & beach. Customer service: Staff usually approachable & eager to please & if we had a problem Anna & her management team went out of their way to apologise & make things better. Didn’t like: Full-board lunch being a 3-course meal; would have preferred the lighter pool menu. Very laid-back food service in 2nd floor restaurant & by the pool; the quality of the food usually made it worth the wait but it would have been a more 5-star experience if it had arrived sooner. Staff being defensive in response to minor complaints. It would have been better if all staff were as open to feedback as the management team. Final comment: Despite a couple of small issues, overall we really enjoyed ourselves at the Galaxy Hotel & we’d easily recommend it to family & friends; it’s a beautifully designed, relaxing place with attentive staff, lovely food & a decent pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Manson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is not very well located, about a 25 min walk to the main city center. Everything in the hotel area was nice and service was good, good buffet breakfast with attentive staff. The rooms need some updating and are a bit small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Amazing stay and regretfully we didn’t stay longer than one night in Heraklion. The hotel is a 10 min walk to the port which is really lovely. The hotel is fantastic and the breakfast was superb, although we had to abruptly rush out after 15 min because we had a flight change and needed to rush. We will come again and stay longer to enjoy the amenities more next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
I loved everything about this hotel from the fantastic breakfast to the outdoor cafe. The building is in a good location with quick access to many cafes and bakeries. The location seemed very safe with access to ATMs. The staff was polite and helpful and our room was exceptionally clean. It’s also easy walking distance to city center.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel in Heraklion about 10 minutes from the port and the hotel. Konstantina checked us in and she was wonderful and friendly. The room although a little small was very comfortable and well appointed. The free breakfast at this hotel was simply outstanding - from the variety to the presentation - something i looked forward to every morning. Location was great - about 1 km walk to the main Iraklio city center / square where all the action is. The hotel is also 10 minutes from the port, 10 minutes from the airport and about 10 minutes from Knossos palace (which is a must-see in Crete). They have a really nice bar on the reception level that is open late if you want to wind down after a long day of sightseeing with a drink (or many). All in all, excellent hotel and excellent staff - highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable, great location. Don’t do like I did and only discover the pool as you’re checking out - it looked amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property look great. But when we arrived there was no electricity and the day was almost 40 Celsius. No Aircondition. No Internet and I needed to checking my flight. I had to look for another place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satoko

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the hotel, the room was so nice and very big. The AC was great and the room was very clean. The staff was so nice. The breakfast was amazing. We would recommend this hotel and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very convenient hotel for our one night stay in Iraklio before a ferry trip the next day. The beds were decent and everything was very clean. The room was a bit small/tight for maneuvering around so perhaps not recommended for larger folks or folks with lots of luggage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, lovely room. A bit of mix up regarding city tax that was collected upon checking in and again at check out. No one informed us the tax was per night. I would have thought all taxes would have been collected at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice facility, disgusting coffee
Excellent location close to the center of the city, and a clean hotel overall. But the coffee at the breakfast was horrible, so it was a bad way to start the day every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lam, Glen Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Olympia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve always liked this hotel. Comfortable rooms, quick checkin, excellent staff, excellent facilities, and excellent restaurants. I recommend this place to all of my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

yasser

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great rooms and lovely amenities. We really enjoyed our three night stay at the Galaxy. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the buffet breakfast the best we’ve had on our travels with so much fresh produce and warm food options. Good location with a short walk (15 min) to the old town, also the ‘hop on hop off’ bus stops straight outside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023