TOP 10 Best Boutique Hotels in Heraklion, Crete (+ full reviews)

The Best Heraklion Hotel For YOU

You’ll find below the best place in Heraklion for you, depending on your travel style.

Reviews of the Best Hotels in Heraklion

While it can be tedious to choose one of the plenty of options you will find in Heraklion, I’ve made it easy for you by splitting the best boutique hotels by travel style.

And no matter which of them you decide to pick, all offer custom experiences ensuring you will be treated like a movie star throughout your stay in Crete.

THE BEST Boutique Hotel in Heraklion: DOM Boutique Hotel

• Very good value for money
• Ideal location
• Magical atmosphere

There are plenty of reasons for me to love the DOM Boutique Hotel so much, but I will try to keep it as short as possible: I could go on and on about it for way too long!

First of all, if you book a room there, you will have access to a magnificent, sunny terrace with a jacuzzi and a stunning view of the town.

Then, the location is absolutely perfect, right in the heart of Heraklion, and there is even a parking lot nearby.

Finally, the atmosphere is all in all simply magical, which is exactly what you are looking for in a boutique hotel.

Runner up: Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa

• Stony interior
• Comfy and luxurious
• Bright and modern

If it were slightly more affordable, I would have for sure chosen the Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa as my #1 favorite boutique hotel in Heraklion, but I still want to mention it as a runner-up: if you can afford to book a room there, I swear you won’t be disappointed, so just go for it.

Your experience in this 5-star hotel will be nothing but unforgettable and out of this world: everything is very modern and stylishly decorated, and each room is bright and comfortable.

Everything else about it is also perfect: the location, the staff, the cleanliness, the quality of equipment, and the terrace.

Best Boutique Hotel on a Budget: Lato Boutique Hotel

• Best value for money
• Great view
• Very clean

If you have ever tried to find an affordable boutique hotel in such a coveted town as Heraklion, you probably know how nerve-wracking it can be. And if you want to save your energy this time, you should just go for the Lato Boutique Hotel, which will offer the best value for your money.

Despite having record-breaking low prices, this accommodation is ideally located, very close to the center and the bus station, and right in the middle of the old town. It also has a nice staff and is overall spotlessly clean and tidy.

Last but not least, the beds are comfortable, and you will have a beautiful view of the harbor of Heraklion.

Best Boutique Hotel For Couples: Artion Boutique by Enorme

• Particularly romantic
• Devoted staff
• Modern equipment

I believe that, if you are heading to Heraklion with your special someone, you will want to treat them and spend an intimate moment with them in a peaceful, modern, and romantic place. And if I guessed right, then here is the Artion Boutique for you, the most romantic boutique hotel in the capital.

Not only is the interior cozy and modernly equipped, but the staff there is very competent, and they will make sure you have nothing to worry about during your stay.

Besides, the Artion Boutique is renowned for its excellent breakfasts, and it is situated in a quiet street: definitely an amazing place for couples!

Best Boutique Hotel For Families: 7Rizes Luxury Living

• Very comfortable
• Family-friendly
• Far from the crowds

Going on a trip with your family is a magical experience, I know that. What’s less fun though is that you will have very specific requirements for your hotel, such as a peaceful place, spacious rooms, good equipment, and comfortable beds: every one of you could definitely use some rest!

If you agree with me, you should book a room at the 7Rizes Luxury Living: this accommodation is simply the best for families.

The reason I am saying this is because it is situated in a peaceful neighborhood, far from the crowds, without being too far from the center of the town. Also, it is particularly spacious and comfortable, so just go for it.

More Great Heraklion Boutique Hotels

While the hotels listed above are truly the very best boutique hotels Heraklion has to offer for each of the specific categories listed, they’re far from being the only great options.

Let’s see 5 more for you to choose from.

Legacy Gastro Suites

• Traditional Greek breakfasts
• Very nice staff
• Perfect location

Just because the Legacy Gastro Suites are not the best in any of the above categories, doesn’t mean that they aren’t worth a try, as you will quickly realize!

This hotel is perfectly located, right in the middle of Heraklion, and it has a very nice staff, who will answer your every need and help you with whatever you may want.

Also, it offers tasty traditional Greek breakfasts each morning, which are renowned throughout all of Europe for being some of the best you will ever eat. You will even have a magnificent view of the port from your own balcony. What more could you wish for?

3 Pines Design Living

• Spacious room
• Brand new
• Tasteful design

As its name suggests, the 3 Pines Design Living has a particularly tasteful design: very modern, it features bright and splendid rooms with high-standard and modern equipment.

This hotel is a very good choice but it might not be available, so book it while you can! The reason for that is that it is brand new, and everyone wants a piece of it, which I can totally understand.

The interior of this place is very spacious and squeaky clean. The value you will get out of your money is overall great.

Olive Green Hotel

• Welcoming staff
• Exceptional beds
• No noise disturbance

While boutique hotels are overall known for offering custom, memorable experiences, I’m sure you will remember the one in the Olive Green Hotel more than most other accommodations; the main reason for that is its particularly welcoming staff, who will go above and beyond to meet your expectations, will smile all the time and will take care of you like you’ve always dreamt of.

This boutique hotel is a particularly good pick if you usually sleep lightly since it is very well sound-proofed, and you will enjoy some quality sleep there.

Oh also, its beds are of utmost comfort, which is always the best thing to have in a hotel room!

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

• Luxurious accommodation
• Outdoor swimming pool with view
• Excellent location

For another fancy, comfortable boutique hotel in the capital of Crete, I highly recommend the Aquila Atlantis Hotel, a sumptuous accommodation.

There, you will be perfectly situated, in the center of Heraklion, and will have easy access to the airport, as well as the rest of the city. Besides, there are multiple events there, so you won’t have time to be bored.

Last but not least, the building as a whole is very, very modern and luxurious, and it features beautiful, whitewashed walls with gorgeous furniture. Most of the rooms were even recently refurbished, so you are sure to spend a comfortable stay in Crete!

Lavris City Suites

• Catalog-like hotel
• Extremely well decorated
• Very spacious suites

To finish this list in style, let me present you the Lavris City Suites, an absolutely magical, catalog-like property. Because yes, after having a quick glance at the pictures, I’m sure you’ll immediately realize that this feels like it comes out of a professional brochure, or a luxury shop!

The Lavris City Suites are, in my opinion, magnificently decorated, and its hosts are wonderful, as they will warmly welcome you and help you with recommendations about everything around the area.

Plus, the suites are all very spacious, feature king-size beds, and are very comfortable and clean. There is a lot of glass in this hotel, from the tables to the mirrors and the windows, which makes it even more bright and splendid!

More Hotels in Crete

Couldn’t find the perfect hotel through this post?

Or do you prefer doing further investigations before making a decision?

Then you should check out this list of the greatest accommodations in Heraklion, all types combined 👉 The Very Best Hotels in Heraklion 👈

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Final Thoughts

Well here you go, these were my top 10 boutique hotels for your next trip to the capital of Crete, Heraklion.

For those of you who are still hesitating about which boutique hotel to choose, let me save you a headache: as we saw above, the best hotel in Heraklion is DOM Boutique Hotel, not only because of its perfect location, but also thanks to its overall magical atmosphere, and the incredible value for money it offers.

Hope you could’ve found your next home in Heraklion thanks to this guide. Don’t hesitate to comment below if this is the case, I would be very pleased to read your feedback. 😁