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Capsis Astoria Hotel
Greece, Europe
Heraklion
This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Heraklion and was established in 1964. It is a short drive away from the Knossos and the nearest station is across the street of the hotel entrance. The Hotel has a 2 restaurants, 1 bar, four conference rooms, a pool bar-restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool (swimming pool operation seasonal mid May -early October) and a gym . All 131 rooms are equipped with refrigerator, hairdryer and air conditioning.
Facilities
- Massage*
- TV lounge
- Sun loungers
- Poolside snack bar
- Dining area
- Luggage room
- Sun terrace
- Concierge
- Multilingual staff
- Babysitting service*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good1,153 reviews
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33%
Very Good
41%
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17%
Poor
6%
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Convenient location, good food, great customer service. Very high value for money. Highly recomemend!
This hotel is at the heart of old town, within walking distance of the fort. 15 minutes away by car from knossos palace. Convenient location, good food with vegetarian options and most importantly, extremely friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Review by Guide58475398873 San Francisco, California
Great location and value for money
We booked this hotel as we needed a base for a couple of days after flying into Heraklion at night and then getting the ferry to Santorini a couple of days later. We didn’t have any particular expectations for this accommodation, but we had a really lovely surprise.
When we arrived, the reception was clean, modern, and attractive. Check in was quick and easy- the staff were friendly. The room was nicely decorated and modern, with a lovely walk in shower. The air con worked perfectly and there was a fridge in the room for water etc.
The location is perfect- a stones throw from the main town area. We didn’t find there to be any issues with noise- but perhaps we were lucky with our room. It is €10 to the port from the hotel if you get a taxi, and the hotel can call them for you almost instantly.
We had a lovely afternoon by the pool- there was plenty of loungers, so no sun lounger wars. The pool is reasonably sized and deep, so you can properly cool off. We had a meal at the pool bar, both very good and reasonably priced (2 mains, 2 drinks €28). The portions were HUGE and we could have easily just shared one of the meals!
Overall, we cannot fault our stay. It was incredibly good value for money- very easy, and great location. If you’re wanting a good base for exploring Heraklion, this is a perfect spot.
Review by 701harriete Exeter, United Kingdom
A marvellous hotel in a great location with a delicious free breakfast buffet and fantastic rooftop pool
We stayed here 15 - 23 May 2025 on the first week of our holiday in Crete. A wonderful hotel in a fantastic location. Our room was very comfortable and had a marvellous balcony overlooking Elefterias Square. A truly excellent location. The free buffet breakfast was outstanding. The staff in the hotel especially reception and the breakfast restaurant were lovely. Yiannis, in particular, was amazing - he arranged for us to switch rooms so that we could have a balcony where we could both sit outside together (some of the balconies at the back of the hotel are very small). The rooftop swimming pool was glorious and the views from the rooftop were superb. The hotel was a little above our normal budget but well worth it - we had a very enjoyable stay. Heraklion is a fascinating town with so much to see and do, fantastic restaurants and is an excellent base for exploring the north and middle of the island. The remarkable Heraklion Archeological Museum is only 100 m from the front door of the hotel, and the frequent local bus service to Knossos goes from a bus stops just a few metres away from the hotel entrance.
Review by SeanDublin67 Dublin, Ireland
excellent stay
Capsis is an amazing hotel right in the centre of the city literally a 5 m walk to the high street and bar area! Pantelis the manager goes out of his way to make you feel art home while Mr Manolis the owner is ready to meet your every need. At Capsis you will get Cretan hospitality all the way and if you choose the 4th (top ) Floor, you can enjoy the best view of the city walls. Breakfast is amazing and all the employees are ready to meet your every desire, so kind, genuine and ready to serve you. Congrats!
Review by eatpraylove082 Nicosia, Cyprus
Excellent location and very comfortable stay in the heart of Heraklion
We had a great stay at Capsis Astoria during our visit to Heraklion. The location is fantastic, right in the city center, making it very easy to explore the old town, restaurants, shops and main attractions on foot. It’s also very convenient if you want to visit places like the Archaeological Museum or take a short trip to Knossos. The rooms are recently renovated, modern and comfortable, and everything was very clean. The breakfast buffet was also very good, with a nice variety of options and fresh products. The staff was friendly and welcoming and always happy to help with recommendations about the city. Overall, a very good choice for a city hotel in Heraklion. The combination of location, comfort and service makes it a great base for exploring the city.
