Metropole Urban Hotel - Heraklion (Crete)

City-center hotel overlooking Agios Minas Cathedral, with Junior Suites featuring outdoor jetted tubs and family-friendly connecting rooms

Rooms and Suites

The Metropole Urban Hotel in Heraklion offers Junior Suites that come with an outdoor jetted tub and panoramic side sea views. Many rooms feature balconies facing the Agios Minas Cathedral square, a lively plaza with restaurants and play areas. Family rooms are configured with connecting doors, allowing groups to stay together while maintaining privacy.

Dining and Local Partnerships

Guests receive discounted breakfast rates at Hacienda, a café adjacent to the hotel, for a freshly prepared à la carte meal. The hotel supports the local economy through partnerships with area artisans, sourcing products for amenities and recommendations. A coffee house on site offers snacks and wine or champagne throughout the day.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Situated 1300 ft from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Metropole Urban Hotel is within walking distance of the Historical Museum of Crete and the Venetian Walls. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 4 miles away, reachable by bus from the stop at the cathedral square. Heraklion International Airport is 3 miles from the hotel, with an airport shuttle available on request.

Services and Guest Amenities

A 24-hour reception with staff speaking six languages (Greek, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) provides around-the-clock assistance. Guests can borrow a tablet for browsing local tours and dining recommendations. Safety features include smoke alarms, security alarms, and key card access in all rooms.

Family and Business Accommodations

Family rooms with connecting doors accommodate groups of four or more, with balconies overlooking the square. Business travelers benefit from the 24-hour front desk, car hire options, and fax or photocopying services. Dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services are available, and the hotel provides baby safety gates upon request.

• Location: On Agios Minas Cathedral square, steps from Heraklion Archaeological Museum
• Rooms: Junior Suites with outdoor jetted tubs and panoramic side sea views
• Dining: Discounted à la carte breakfast at Hacienda café next door
• Family: Connecting-door family room configurations with balconies overlooking the square
• Services: 24-hour multilingual reception and tablet loan service
• Wellness: Guest access to back, neck, and foot massages (on request)

License number: 1101454