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About the Hotel

Kalimeraki & Handakos Street, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71202

Location

Rea Hotel is located in a quiet corner of Heraklion, situated behind the Historical Museum. Guests are just a short distance from key attractions such as the Archaeological Museum, Venetian port, and Lions Square. For those wishing to access the beaches, bus stations are conveniently nearby.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of accommodations equipped with essential amenities. All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, and room service. Guests can choose from both single and double room options designed to fit various travel needs.

Dining

Daily buffet breakfast is served in the dining room from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The breakfast menu includes traditional yogurt, honey, cereals, eggs, cheese, turkey ham, and orange juice. This early meal offers a taste of local flavors to start the day.

Attractions Nearby

Rea Hotel is within walking distance of several significant museums, including the Museum of Byzantine Icons and the Museum of the Battle of Crete. Just 7 kilometers away lies the Palace of Knossos, a major archaeological site. Guests can also explore the charming village of Archanes, known for its local taverns and wine production.

Beaches

Organized beaches certified by the Blue Flag are situated close to Heraklion. Key beaches, like Arina, Ammoudara, and Amnissos, can be easily reached by public transport. The farthest option is just 40 minutes away from the hotel, ensuring convenient access to seaside activities.

Highlights

Location: Quiet corner in Heraklion, behind Historical Museum

Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with minibars

Dining: Daily buffet breakfast with local specialties

Attractions: Walking distance to key museums

Beaches: Accessible organized beaches, 40 minutes away

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The hotel provides a selection of rooms—doubles, family rooms, and suites—with perks like free cancellation, breakfast options, and great value deals
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
8 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
Standard Triple Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Economy Triple Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double or Twin Room
2 persons
8 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Balcony
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Getting around town

Transport options available

City Centre
Heraklion (Crete) 1.3 km
Airports
Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) 5.0 km
Sitia Public (JSH) 129.8 km

Amenities & services

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General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Key card access

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Kalimeraki & Handakos Street, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71202
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Kalimeraki & Handakos Street, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71202
Nearby
Fountain
Morosini Lions Fountain
260 m
Museum
Historical Museum of Crete
260 m
25th Avgoustou
Loggia
260 m
Church
Agios Titos Church
260 m
Church
Agios Minas Cathedral
260 m
Plateia Kallergon 100 Plateia Liontarion
Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery
260 m
Chanion 22
The Chronaki House
90 m
Theatre
Minoan Theater
440 m
Church of St Peter & Pavlou
140 m
Mall
25th of August Street
270 m
Karterou
Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini
340 m
25is Avgoustou Venetian Harbour
Venetian Shipyards
390 m
Epimenidou 18
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
400 m
Pl. Kornarou 40
Turkish Pumphouse
530 m
Voroi Pirgiotissis Vori
Museum of Cretan Ethnology
590 m
Fountain
Bembo Fountain
560 m
Eikostis Pemptis Avgoustou 13
Doctor Fish Heraklion
300 m
Avgeki
Cretan Quality Distillery
30 m
Agiou Mina 25
Church of Crete
440 m
Theotokopoulou 30
Theotokopoulos Park
210 m
Restaurants
Hagiati
210 m
Erotokritou 12 Theotokopoulou
Lychnostatis
110 m
Ioannou Chronaki 8
O Pontios
90 m
Kalokairinou Lisimachou 12 Plateia Istorikou Mouseiou
Ristorante Pizzeria Pesto da Claudio e Alessandro
210 m
Vourvachidon 2
Cooking With Love
360 m
21 Koroneou
Izmir Kebap
370 m
Leoforos Ikarou 35 Nea Alikarnassos
Route 66
150 m
28 Handakos
Coffee Island
190 m
Kalokairinou 95 Ag. Mina
Ofti patata
170 m
1878 Street ,7
Kosmiri
190 m
Kydwnias 22
Grind Coffee Philosophy
220 m
Minotavrou 4
Paradosiako
220 m
Vourvachon 9
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