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Hotel Athinaikon (Heraklion, Greece)

Hotel Athinaikon (Heraklion, Greece)

About Athinaikon

Athinaikon Hotel provides comfortable, two star accommodations within walking distance of central Heraklion. Each of their tastefully appointed guest rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, a TV, refrigerator, sound-proof windows, phone, private balcony, refrigerator, and individual climate control. Their reception desk is open 24 hours a day, and car rental and courier services can be provided upon request. Breakfast is served each morning in their air conditioned restaurant. Athinaikon Hotel is located near many of Heraklion's shops, restaurants, and area attractions. It's only 680 metres to the harbour, 5.2 kilometres to the airport, 1.7 kilometres to the Archeological Museum, and 4.8 kilometres to Knossos archaeological site. Other nearby points of interest include Loggia, and Escape House, and guests can enjoy dining at nearby Hovoli, Minos Restaurant, Pantopoleion Geuseon and Apla Spitiko.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking
  • Pets(Unavailable)
  • A/C
  • Restaurant(Unavailable)
  • Hotel bar
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Rating overview

  • LocationVery good  8.3 / 10
  • RoomsFair  7.4 / 10
  • ServiceExcellent  8.6 / 10

Positive Reviews

positive:

Their customer service is excellent

Very few guests could find fault with the way they were treated by the hotel staff. Even reviews who noted that other aspects of their stay were less pleasant said the hotel's employees were both efficient and friendly. They were also quite happy to accommodate special requests.

positive:

Parking is a breeze

Parking in the city can sometimes be tricky, and that why many guests were thrilled to find that the Athinaikon Hotel has a free, well maintained, easily accessible lot right up front.

positive:

The rooms are cleaned perfectly

Reviewers were quite complimentary of the housekeeping stars. Most described the rooms and common areas of the hotel as spotless.


Negative Reviews

negative:

It can be noisy

Quite a few reviewers complained about the noise levels in the hotel. The Athinaikon Hotel is located on a busy street, and many guests were perturbed by the sounds of traffic late into the night. Furthermore, several previous guests noted that the walls are rather thin, and it was easy to hear conversations in the halls and neighbouring rooms.

negative:

It's run down

Previous guests reported experiencing a variety of maintenance issues including air conditioning units that did not work well or were too loud and doors that were difficult to open and shut. They also noted that many features appeared tired, like the frayed carpets, scuffed and dented walls, and worn furniture.

negative:

It's a bit of a walk to the city centre

Most guests reported that it was about a 15-minute walk from the hotel to the city centre. Several reviews noted that there were quite a few hotels that were much closer, and that would have preferred something more centrally located.


All amenities

Wellness / Spa
  1. Beauty salon
Property amenities
  1. Business centre
  2. Café
  3. Entrance hall/lobby
  4. Lift
Room amenities
  1. Balcony (upon inquiry)
  2. Openable windows
  3. Television
  4. Central heating
Accessibility
  1. Accessible parking

Arrival / Departure

  1. Check in: 14:00
  2. Check out: 11:00

Contact

89, Ethnikis Antistasseos Street , 71306 , Heraklion , Greece
Telephone: +30 281 022 9312 | Fax: +30 281 022 9334 | 

Frequently Asked Questions about Athinaikon

  • Is there a pool area at Athinaikon?

    No, Athinaikon doesn’t offer pool areas.

  • Are pets allowed at Athinaikon?

    No, Athinaikon doesn’t allow pets.

  • Is parking available at Athinaikon?

    Yes, Athinaikon provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.

  • What time is check-in and check-out at Athinaikon?

    Check-in at Athinaikon is available from: . Check-out time is by .

  • Where is Athinaikon located?

    Athinaikon is located in 89, Ethnikis Antistasseos Street, 71306, Heraklion, Greece.