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Hotel review · near the port

Atrion Hotelour review and getting there from Heraklion Airport

A three-star hotel at 9 Chronaki Street, a few minutes’ walk from the town hall, the Historical Museum of Crete and the harbour. Around 6–10 minutes’ drive from Heraklion Airport.

3★Old town, near the port€

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Venetian arsenals on Heraklion's harbour, illustration of the Atrion Hotel area near Heraklion Airport
Photo: Wolfgang Moroder, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Our verdict

A sensible mid-range base: good location, breakfast included, quick to the airport. No frills, no pool, no surprises.

Atrion Hotel and Heraklion Airport

Chronaki Street is on the western side of the old town, near the sea. A taxi from Heraklion Airport takes about 10–15 minutes depending on traffic and costs about €20–25.

What the hotel is like

A straightforward three-star connected to a conference centre, with a breakfast buffet, a terrace, a café and its Mediterranean restaurant, Four Seasons. Rooms are practical; the location and the price are the reasons to book.

Who it suits

Travellers on a budget who still want to walk to the harbour, and anyone with an early flight who needs a reliable, simple room. For a pool, see Galaxy or Capsis Astoria.

Getting from Heraklion Airport to Atrion Hotel

OptionDetails
Distance6 km
Taxi10–15 min · €20–25
Pre-booked transferFixed price per car, driver waiting in arrivals
BusCity bus to Eleftherias Square (€1.30 pre-bought), then a short walk

Approximate times and day taxi fares, October 2026.

What is near Atrion Hotel

  • Historical Museum of Crete: about 3 min on foot
  • Venetian harbour and Koules fortress: about 5 min on foot
  • Lions Square (Morosini fountain): about 10 min on foot

What we like

  • Walk to the harbour, the Historical Museum and the town hall
  • Breakfast buffet, terrace and café
  • Own restaurant (Four Seasons) for an easy dinner
  • One of the quickest city hotels to reach from the airport

Worth knowing before you book

  • No pool
  • Three-star rooms: functional rather than stylish
  • Street parking can be tight

Atrion Hotel and Heraklion Airport: frequently asked questions

How far is Atrion Hotel from Heraklion Airport?

About 6–10 minutes’ drive outside rush hour; budget €20–25 for a taxi.

Does Atrion Hotel include breakfast?

Listings mention a breakfast buffet; check your rate.

Does Atrion Hotel have a pool?

No.

How much is a taxi from Heraklion Airport to Atrion Hotel?

About €20–25 by day for the whole car, 10–15 min. A pre-booked transfer costs about the same with a fixed price.

Can I get from Heraklion Airport to Atrion Hotel by bus?

City bus to Eleftherias Square (€1.30 pre-bought), then a short walk.

Staying at Atrion Hotel?

Book a fixed-price transfer from Heraklion Airport to the hotel door.

Book a transfer