Capsis Astoria Heraklion

We had a wonderful stay at the Astoria Capsis Hotel in Heraklion. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. They even surprised us with a complimentary upgrade to a suite, which had just been newly renovated—an unexpected touch that made our stay even more memorable. The hotel’s location is perfect—right in the city centre—making it easy to explore Heraklion on foot and access everything we needed during our trip. One of the highlights for us was how pet-friendly the hotel is. Our furry family member was not only welcomed but even received special amenities from the staff, which we really appreciated. The overall warmth and hospitality of the team left a lasting impression on us. If there’s one area for improvement, it would be the breakfast selection. It would be lovely to see more traditional Cretan options included. Overall, our experience was truly enjoyable, and we’d definitely recommend the hotel—especially for anyone traveling with pets or looking for a warm, personalized stay in the heart of Heraklion.

Wonderful staff, very friendly and helpful with any request. Spotlessly clean room, apparently recently fully refurbished. Excellent shower. Fast and reliable wifi both in room and public areas. Location, right in the centre of the city and adjacent to the famous Archaeological Museum, just can't be beat.

Location is fantastic, bus stops right outside or opposite the hotel. The centre is just around the corner for shopping and restaurants. Sunrise from the front facing rooms are beautiful. Rooftop area is fantastic giving a more relaxed dimension to the hotel. Breakfast is excellent. A large airy room looking out over the square with plenty of seating. Everything offered from Greek to international, fresh fruit buffet and cooked breakfast. Hotel is very clean and the room service done daily. Reception staff smiley and friendly and welcoming. If we come back, we will definitely rebook here.

We had a really enjoyable stay! The receptionist was friendly and efficient. The room was really clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. The location is really convenient as it is within walking distance from the ferry port, and it is also right across the street from the archeological museum (a must-see!). There is also a bus stop right outside the hotel, which makes it very convenient to visit the Knossos Palace. We were very happy with this choice and would absolutely stay here again!

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. It has easy access to transport and all the lovely shopping streets and restaurants. There is a super rooftop swimming pool area which has 360 degree view of the city. It has a bar and food service this area which was good. Swimming towels were provided for the pool loungers.