The romantic city of Hersonissos entices visitors with popular attractions including Crete Golf Club and Acqua Plus Water Park, and is loved for the beach.
Imagine strolling along Heraklion Port for some great waterfront pics. It's located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Heraklion. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Falassarna Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Phalasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Learn about the local history of Knosos with a stop at Palace of Knossos. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
"We had a lovely stay at this hotel. I was pleasantly surprised with the food, it was always fresh, tasted good and selection/variety was impressive. Buffet always clean, and well maintained. The views from this hotel are mesmerizing, sunrise and sunsets are beautiful. The only minus for us was that if you want to go to the beach you need to pay for lounge chairs, it wasn’t very expensive. The beaches near the hotel are kinda rocky, if you want a nice sandy beach there is Agia Pelagia Beach, it’s 10 min drive. The housekeeping lady in our section was so friendly and helpful. In general all hotel staff was very friendly, we had no issues. Definitely recommend this hotel "
"Loved this hotel! It was in walking distance to lake and to shopping/restaurants! The breakfast was amazing with a huge selection of items. What made it even better was the staff!!!!! Will be back again really soon!"
"Stayed there in June 2025. Staff were fantastic. Hotel really good. Only thing I would have slightly criticised was the lack of water heating in the swimming pools. Still able to enjoy a swim, though. Otherwise, I couldn’t fault it at all."
"I loved absolutely everything a about my experience! This was my very 1st time in Crete and the hospitality was second to none! The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was wonderful!! I'd love to visit again! "
Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Crete hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 9 hostels in Crete. Cocoon City Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and a poolside bar. Intra Muros Hostel has free in-room WiFi and a game room. Matala Hostel is another low-cost option.
What are the best cheap things to do in Crete?
Sightseeing doesn't have to break the bank. For some things to do in Crete, try a visit to attractions like Palace of Knossos and Old Venetian Harbor during your trip. Be certain to include a visit to Agia Marina Beach.
