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About the Hotel

Kornarou Square, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201
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Steps from the Venetian city walls

Location

Olympic Hotel is located in Kornarou Square, offering convenient access to all major sights of Heraklion city. This area is within a 10-minute walk to various shopping and leisure options. The hotel is just 10 minutes away from the historic Koules Fortress.

Rooms

The hotel features 73 spacious rooms, each furnished with handmade furniture. Guests can choose from double, triple, or family rooms, accommodating different needs. The family rooms offer connectivity with two beds and two bathrooms or a double bed with a bunk bed.

Dining

Olympic Hotel includes the 1866 Street Coffee Bar, known for its exceptional coffee brewed by experienced baristas. The breakfast service offers a rich European buffet, where specialty dishes like 'ntako' and halva are served. Room service and a full breakfast buffet ensure a satisfying dining experience.

Business Services

The hotel has a seminar room with a capacity of 70 people, suitable for various events. Services offered at the front desk include car rentals and transfer arrangements to and from the airport and port. The reception desk is staffed 24 hours a day for convenience.

Accessibility

Olympic Hotel is equipped with a specially designed room for guests with reduced mobility. Additionally, it offers baby cot beds upon request at no extra charge. The location also allows for easy parking nearby, making access simple.

Highlights

Location: Kornarou Square, 10 min to Koules Fortress

Rooms: 73 spacious rooms with handmade furniture

Dining: 1866 Street Coffee Bar & rich European buffet

Business: Seminar room for 70 people with full services

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum for stunning artifacts.
  • Enjoy local wines at the famous Lyrarakis Winery nearby.
  • Stroll through the vibrant Heraklion Municipal Market at dawn.
  • Taste fresh seafood at the waterfront taverna, Kavouras.
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Knossos, just a short drive away.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Family Room
2 persons
26 m² 
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Single Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Air conditioning
Double Room
2 persons
13 m² 
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Triple Room
2 persons
13 m² 
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Heraklion (Crete) 1.0 km
Airports
Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) 5.1 km
Sitia Public (JSH) 129.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Dining Onsite

At Olympic Hotel, guests can delight in a blend of authentic Greek flavors and casual enjoyment. The onsite dining venues offer a cozy atmosphere and leisurely indulgence, perfect for connecting with fellow travelers and locals alike.
Olympic Hotel Heraklion  Restaurant photo
Olympic Hotel Heraklion  Restaurant photo

Εστιατόριο #1

Greek
Ambiance
Inviting and warm, with a focus on traditional décor and comfortable seating, creating a welcoming atmosphere for gathering with friends and family.
Key Offerings
Experience classic dishes that capture the essence of Greece, made with local ingredients and time-honored recipes, perfect for savoring at any time of the day.
Reservation
Reservations are recommended.
Hours vary.

Café-Bar

Café and Bar
Ambiance
A vibrant hub of social activity, with a relaxed feel, ideal for casual meetups or a cozy evening by the fireplace; open throughout the day and night.
Key Offerings
Serves a delightful array of coffee, light meals, cakes, and refreshing ice creams, combining relaxation with a touch of flavor and sweetness.
Reservation
Not needed.
Open from early in the morning until late at night.

Location

Kornarou Square, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201
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Kornarou Square, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71201
Nearby
Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
520 m
Fountain
Morosini Lions Fountain
320 m
Church
Agios Minas Cathedral
360 m
Church
Agios Titos Church
480 m
Theatre
Minoan Theater
170 m
Pl. Kornarou 40
Turkish Pumphouse
30 m
Chanion 22
The Chronaki House
470 m
Karterou
Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini
280 m
Fountain
Bembo Fountain
20 m
Mall
25th of August Street
410 m
Voroi Pirgiotissis Vori
Museum of Cretan Ethnology
490 m
Park
Georgiadis Park
480 m
Moni Palianis
540 m
Epimenidou 18
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
570 m
Agiou Mina 25
Church of Crete
270 m
Leof. Dimokratias
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
330 m
Square
Kornarou Square
40 m
Mavrolenis 17
Statue of Erotokritos
80 m
Restaurants
Balis to Koulouraki
70 m
1866
Hovoli
360 m
Plateia Daskalogianni 3-4
Bake & Brew 32
130 m
Evans 32 Pezodromos Tsikritzi
Bitirinis Fish Street Food
90 m
Karterou 6-10
Kanatelias Lunch Restaurant
150 m
Evans 32
Izmir Kebap
390 m
Leoforos Ikarou 35 Nea Alikarnassos
I Pitta Tou Pappou
390 m
Rousou Chourdou 8
SINN3RS Streetfood
410 m
Platia Daskalogianni 9
Zaka's
220 m
1821 St. Idis
Mosaiko
260 m
11-13 Chatzimichali Giannari
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