Lato Boutique Hotelour review and getting there from Heraklion Airport
A four-star boutique hotel at 15 Epimenidou street, facing the Venetian harbour and the Koules fortress, about 15 minutes from Heraklion Airport. Its rooftop restaurant is one of the best tables in the city.
Our verdict
Great value for a harbour view in central Heraklion and an easy 15-minute ride to the terminal. Pick a harbour-facing room; there is no pool.
Lato Boutique Hotel from Heraklion Airport
The hotel is at 15 Epimenidou, a short walk up from the old harbour. A taxi from Heraklion Airport takes 10–20 minutes and costs about €20–25; the city bus to the centre plus a five-minute walk also works if you travel light.
What the hotel is like
Lato is a design-led four-star with rooms on several floors; the harbour-facing ones look straight at the Koules fortress and the fishing boats. There is a small spa area with a hot tub and gym but no pool. The rooftop restaurant, Herb’s Garden, opens in the warm season and is worth booking even if you are not staying.
Who it suits
City breakers, couples and anyone on a first or last night who wants to be in the middle of Heraklion rather than in the airport district. Families wanting a pool should look at the GDM Megaron or a resort.
Getting from Heraklion Airport to Lato Boutique Hotel
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5 km |
| Taxi | 10–20 min · €20–25 |
| Pre-booked transfer | Fixed price per car, driver waiting in arrivals |
| Bus | City bus to Eleftherias Square (€1.30 pre-bought), then a short walk |
Approximate times and day taxi fares, October 2026.
What is near Lato Boutique Hotel
- Venetian harbour and Koules fortress: about 3 min on foot
- Lions Square (Morosini fountain): about 6 min on foot
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum: about 6 min on foot
What we like
- Harbour and fortress views from the front rooms
- Rooftop restaurant (Herb’s Garden), open roughly April to October
- A few minutes’ walk to the old town and the port
- Good-value four-star for the location
Worth knowing before you book
- No swimming pool
- Rooms at the back have plain views
- Busy street outside in summer evenings
Lato Boutique Hotel and Heraklion Airport: frequently asked questions
How far is Lato Boutique Hotel from Heraklion Airport?
About 5 km, 10–20 minutes by taxi (around €20–25).
Does Lato Boutique Hotel have a pool?
No. It has a small spa with a hot tub and a gym, and a rooftop restaurant in season.
When is the Herb’s Garden rooftop restaurant open?
In the warm season, roughly mid-April to October; check dates with the hotel.
How much is a taxi from Heraklion Airport to Lato Boutique Hotel?
About €20–25 by day for the whole car, 10–20 min. A pre-booked transfer costs about the same with a fixed price.
Can I get from Heraklion Airport to Lato Boutique Hotel by bus?
City bus to Eleftherias Square (€1.30 pre-bought), then a short walk.
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