Galaxy Iraklio Hotel Heraklion

Galaxy Iraklio Hotel

Hotel Galaxy Iraklio Hotel 5 class

Heraklion, 75 Dimocratias Avenue

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This sophisticated, superior first-class hotel, conveniently located in the city’s most elegant business and leisure district, offers ideal hospitality for business and leisure travellers.

Offering a unique city- resort ambience, luxurious, recently-renovated guest rooms and suites, the latest in modern technology and amenities, superb service and a variety of indoor and outdoor public areas (including the largest fresh- water pool in Heraklion).

Rooms: 127
Rate: 105 - 300 EUR


Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking , Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Airconditioning
Activities:   Sauna, Fitness Centre, Spa & Wellness Centre, Jacuzzi, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Food & beverage

Indulge in all-day dining at the Galaxy Iraklio. The Apollo (indoor) restaurant and Pergola (outdoor) restaurant are open every day from early in the morning (07:00) continuously until late at night (22:00).

You can enjoy American Buffet breakfast (07:00 to 10:00), all day a la carte dining and prix fixe, a la carte and buffet dinner. We pride ourselves in using the freshest local produce, offering genuine Greek and Cretan cuisine as well as Mediterranean and International cuisine. Excellent selection of wines from around Crete and Greece.

All day pool-side service, drinks, snacks, ice creams and deserts available from the Lobby Bar and Cafe.

Area information

Local Attractions :

- Historical Museum of Heraklion
Exhibits of early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval and recent Cretan history are presented in a very interesting way in this neoclassical building. The highlights among others are El Greco's Holy Mount Sinai painting, the city-model of Iraklion showing the 17th century character and personal objects of the world famous Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis.
Estimated travel time by car: 10 minutes

- Knossos
Knossos is the most important archaeological site of Crete, the center of the Minoan Civilization of the 2nd millennium BC. It is the ancient city, where the Palace of the mythical King Minos is located.
Estimated travel time by car: 10 minutes

- Venetian Fortress (Koules)
Koules is one of the most important fortresses of the Mediterranean. Together with the city walls, the gates, the ramparts, it forms the impressive complex of the 16th century fortification of the city of Candia (as Heraklion was known during the Venetian era).
Estimated travel time by car: 5 minutes

- Venetian Loggia
Elegant building for the gathering and recreation of the noblemen during the Venetian era. The Loggia is a typical example of the Palladian architecture. Today it is restored and serves as Heraklion's Town Hall.
Estimated travel time by car: 5 minutes

Travel information

- Driving directions from the port of Heraklion to Galaxy Heraklion Hotel:
Cross the traffic lights at the port exit and follow "Ethnikis Antistaseos" Ave.
When you reach the third traffic lights turn to the right to "Itanou Str.".
After 100 m you will meet the traffic lights of Dimocratias Ave.
Turn on the left, drive for about 300 m and you will see Galaxy Hotel on the left

- Driving directions from Heraklion International Airport (N. Kazantzakis) to Galaxy Heraklion Hotel:
Take the highway to Heraklion until the first traffic lights. Turn to the right and then left at the next traffic lights (direction of Heraklion city center).
Keep straight for about 1 km and you will see Galaxy Iraklio on your right (75 Dimocratias Avenue).

Hotel Policies

Check In:   13:00-14:00
Check Out:   12:00-12:00
Cancellation policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 5 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 4 to 12 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged 70 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: American breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free Public parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Diners Club, Euro/Mastercard, JCB, Maestro, Visa