Where is Metaxa Hotel Heraklion located?

Metaxa Hotel is located in the center of Heraklion, Crete, next to Eleftherias Square and walking distance to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, restaurants, and the city’s main attractions.

Can you suggest a hotel in Heraklion close to the airport?

Metaxa Hotel is located in the center of Heraklion, Crete, and is conveniently located just 13 minutes by car from Heraklion International Airport. You can book your transfer here https://new.transfersforhotels.com/h/crete/metaxa-hotel

Is parking available near Metaxa Hotel Heraklion?

Yes. Both private and public parking options are available near Metaxa Hotel in the center of Heraklion. One of the most convenient parking areas is located directly opposite the hotel on Pediados Street and is available for a fee.

Which hotels in Heraklion are close to major attractions?

Metaxa Hotel is one of the hotels in Heraklion located close to major attractions, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Lions Square (Morozini Fountain), shopping streets, restaurants, and the city’s historical center — all within walking distance.

Is Metaxa Hotel Heraklion easily accessible by public transport?

Yes, thanks to its central location the hotel offers easy access to buses and taxis, making it convenient to explore Heraklion, nearby beaches, and other cities in Crete.

Which hotel in Heraklion is close to the Archaeological Museum?

Metaxa Hotel Heraklion is located within walking distance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Eleftherias Square, and the city’s main attractions.

Which hotel in Heraklion is close to the port?

Metaxa Hotel Heraklion is located near the port of Heraklion, offering convenient access for travelers arriving by ferry.

How far is Metaxa Hotel from the port of Heraklion?

Metaxa Hotel Heraklion is 1.3 km far from Heraklion Port Passenger Station.

Can I walk from Metaxa Hotel to the main attractions of Heraklion?

Yes. Metaxa Hotel Heraklion enjoys a prime central location in Heraklion, allowing guests to easily walk to major attractions such as the Archaeological Museum, Lions Square, the Venetian Harbor, Koules Fortress, and the city's historic center. For attractions outside the city center, such as Knossos Palace, public transport and taxis are readily available from Eleftherias Square.

Which hotel in Heraklion is close to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum?

Metaxa Hotel Heraklion is ideally located just steps from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, making it an excellent choice for travelers wishing to explore the city's rich Minoan history and cultural attractions on foot.

Heraklion, Crete - Greece (+30) 2810 221200

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Metaxa Hotel is a luxury boutique destination set in the heart of Heraklion – Crete’s most vibrant coastal capital of Crete, featuring 12 sea-view suites.

Telephone Tel: (+30) 2810 221200

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Address 43 Eleftherias square
Heraklion, Crete - Greece

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Heraklion, the capital of the island of Crete, is a vibrant cultural city—the heart and soul of the authentic Cretan experience. Each day, hundreds of visitors arrive and uncover traces of an awe-inspiring past, sparking curiosity about its unique history and rich gastronomic heritage.

Metaxa Hotel, located in the central “Eleftherias” Square, is surrounded by remarkable landmarks such as the Koules Fortress, the impressive Venetian Walls, and the fascinating Minoan treasures housed in the Archaeological Museum. In the same area, explore the nearby central market, where a vivid array of colors, aromas, and flavors awaken the senses and invite you to discover the local cuisine.

Home to an exceptionally rich flora, our island is also the birthplace of the Cretan diet, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Crete is a fertile, unspoiled land, where culinary culture is deeply intertwined with the genuine spirit of hospitality.

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Please find here below detailed instructions for easy access to Metaxa Hotel from the airport and the harbor of Heraklion, as well as detailed driving instructions to the nearest parking and garage.

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Distances - Useful Information

From Heraklion Airport (HER) - Nikos Kazantzakis

By car

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By taxi

There are always available taxis at the airport. The charge should not exceed the 15 €.

By bus

Just outside the airport, opposite the Arrivals Gate, you will find the bus stop. Any bus heading toward the city center will take you to the hotel. Disembark at Eleftherias Square, and upon arrival, the hotel will be right in view.

From Heraklion - Port

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By taxi

Taxis are readily available at the port, and the charge should not exceed the amount of 12 €.

Distances to the main sightseeings

Central Market of Heraklion/Morozini Fountain (1866 Street) 550 m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Airport 4 km

Harbor of Heraklion 1.4 km

Central Bus Station 1.2 km

Venetian Fortress of Rocca al Mare (Koules) 1.4 km

Knossos Antiquities 5.6 km

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion 230 m

Historical Museum of Heraklion 1 km

Museum of Natural History of Heraklion 1.3 km

Grave of Nikos Kazantzakis 750 m

Saint Titos Cathedral 650 m

Saint Minas Cathedral 650 m

Heraklion Beaches - Call us for more information 5 km

CretAquarium 16 km

Wineries - Call us for more information 20 km

Golfing in Crete 28 km

University of Crete 5 km

Technological Institute of Crete 5,5 km

University Hospital of Heraklion 7 km

Venizelio Hospital of Heraklion 4,5 km

Agios Nikolaos - Elounda 65 km

Rethymnon City 78 km

Chania City 137 km

Elafonissi Beach 210 km

Balos Beach 190 km

Samaria Gorge 180 km

Gortys (Gortyn or Gortyna) 50 km

Minoan Palace of Festos 55 km