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About the Hotel

43 Platia Eleftherias, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201
Great
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9.3
/10
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4.9
/5

Positioned within 5 km of the Circa-1600-BCE royal Palace of Knossos and only 9 minutes' walk from the Historical Museum of Crete, the 5-star luxurious Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living Heraklion presents an archaeological museum. Boasting a location within reach of the venetian - era Morosini Lions Fountain, this Heraklion hotel offers 12 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

Nestled in a vibrant part of Heraklion, the hotel is approximately 500 metres from El Greco Park. When staying at the Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living Heraklion, you'll be within a few blocks of Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theatre.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Heraklion include the Old Venetian Harbour, which is a mere 0.7 km away.

Leoforos Dimokratias bus stop is merely a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms

Offering views of the Mediterranean Sea, the rooms at Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment to ensure a relaxing experience. Rooms are also furnished with extra long beds. Nice touches include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is provided in the restaurant. The Greek restaurant overlooks the sea and pampers guests with Greek dishes. Sample healthy specialties at Peskesi located 650 m from the Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living.

Leisure & Business

The property’s pool area has a hot tub.

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Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Terra Sea View Suite
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
Azure Sea View Suite
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
Diktamo Sea View Suite
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine

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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review score

General

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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living Location

43 Platia Eleftherias, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201
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43 Platia Eleftherias, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201
Nearby
Theatre
Minoan Theater
1300 ft
Chanion 22
The Chronaki House
1800 ft
Pl. Kornarou 40
Turkish Pumphouse
900 ft
Mall
25th of August Street
1400 ft
The Monstary of St George Epanosifis
Saint George Apanosifis
1500 ft
Museum
Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History
1500 ft
Karterou
Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini
1600 ft
Epimenidou 18
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
1600 ft
Fountain
Bembo Fountain
900 ft
25is Avgoustou Venetian Harbour
Venetian Shipyards
1900 ft
Leof. Dimokratias
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
300 ft
Leof. Ikarou
Venetian Gate St. George
200 ft
Square
Liberty Square
200 ft
Pl. Eleftherias
Statue of Unknown Soldier
300 ft
Restaurants
Peskesi
2100 ft
Kapetan Haralampi 6-8
Praso
200 ft
Pl. Eleftherias 33
Ntore Gastronomy & Symposia
200 ft
Plateia Eletherias 29 Megaron Ntore
Cantina
200 ft
Plateia Eleftherias 33
Toucan
300 ft
Plateia Eleftherias 29A
Capsia Astoria Cafe
600 ft
Platia Eleftherias
Avli
700 ft
Smyrnis 31
Antipodas
1000 ft
Korai 13 Plateia Korah
Adipodas
1000 ft
Korai 13 Plateia Korah
La Brasserie
900 ft
Korai 5
Getting around
City Centre
Heraklion (Crete)10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)8 min  ·  3.0 mi
Sitia Public (JSH)195 min  ·  80.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Metaxa - Urban Boutique Living guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Greek
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
12
Former name
legacy gastro suites

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Metaxa Hotel - Urban Boutique Living from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 154 verified reviews
8.8/10
Great
91%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.7/10
Location
9.3/10
Staff
9.5/10
Value for money
8.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 297 reviews
8.9/10
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