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Hotel review · Venetian harbour

Marin Dreamour review and getting there from Heraklion Airport

A three-star hotel with 44 rooms at Epimenidou 46, close to the Venetian harbour and the Koules fortress. Around 5 km and 15 minutes from Heraklion Airport.

3★Harbour / old town€

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Koules fortress at Heraklion's Venetian harbour, illustration of the Marin Dream area near Heraklion Airport
Photo: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Our verdict

A well-rated, affordable base by the harbour: you trade a pool for a great location and a short ride to the airport.

Marin Dream and Heraklion Airport

Epimenidou Street runs above the old harbour. From Heraklion Airport, a taxi takes 10–20 minutes for about €20–25. Note: some listings call it Marin Hotel; check the address (Epimenidou 46) when you book.

What the hotel is like

Forty-four rooms with minibars and safes, free wifi in the public areas and steady guest ratings (around 8 out of 10 on thousands of reviews). The harbour, the fish tavernas and the fortress are on the doorstep.

Who it suits

Couples and budget travellers who want the harbour at the door. For a rooftop restaurant on the same street, compare Lato Boutique Hotel.

Getting from Heraklion Airport to Marin Dream

OptionDetails
Distance5 km
Taxi10–20 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 Marin Dream

  • Venetian harbour and Koules fortress: about 2 min on foot
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum: about 8 min on foot
  • Lions Square (Morosini fountain): about 8 min on foot

What we like

  • Near the Venetian harbour and Koules fortress
  • Rooms with minibar and safe
  • Free wifi in public areas
  • Guest scores around 8/10 on large samples

Worth knowing before you book

  • No pool
  • Three-star comfort
  • Harbour road traffic

Marin Dream and Heraklion Airport: frequently asked questions

How far is Marin Dream from Heraklion Airport?

About 5 km, 10–20 minutes by taxi.

What is the address of Marin Dream Hotel?

Epimenidou 46, Heraklion (some sites list it as Marin Hotel).

Does Marin Dream have a pool?

No pool is listed.

How much is a taxi from Heraklion Airport to Marin Dream?

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 Marin Dream by bus?

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

Staying at Marin Dream?

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

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