With a stay at City Center Studios by Cretan Houses in Heraklion, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Heraklion Port and 7 minutes from Palace of Knossos. .This aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Heraklion Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Heraklion Loggia.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Heraklion Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Heraklion Loggia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Morosini Fountain - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Heraklion Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Τυράκι - 2 min walk
Παγοποιείον - 2 min walk
Fix Bar - 1 min walk
626 All Day Bar - 1 min walk
Queen Boutique Desserts - 1 min walk
About this property
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Bedrooms
18 bedrooms
Bathroom
17 bathrooms
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
28 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 8.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses Heraklion
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses Aparthotel
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses Aparthotel Heraklion
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Deborah
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms were clean. The location is excellent - right in the heart of Heraklion. Lots of shops and restaurants within short walking distances.
Deborah
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Bianca
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was very responsive, good communication. The staff were warm and friendly. I would stay here again next visit.
Bianca
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Larisa
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice apartment, central location
Larisa
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well located, cozy and clean. Everything we needed. This was our second time booking this hotel.
Clean, cozy and well located. Couldn’t ask for more. You have free parking near the port about a 10 minute walk away.
Brigitte
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Family short stay
The apartment is centrally located, easily accessible to public transport, shopping and taverns. There is no elevator access or ramp to manage your luggage. Not disability accessible.
The staff very friendly and easily accessible to your needs.
Elizabeth
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
You can't beat this property's location. Great night life and resturants right oustide. Our host was great. And there is a washing machine for laundry which is very convenient. My only complaint would be the shower head. It should be replaced because it seemed to shooting water all overvthe bathroom hitying the ceilings.
Excellent location for downtown exploration.
Electronic check in was not pleasant.
Instractions for my check in were never received in my email.
The owner comunicated with me via whats up which I barely use and coincidentaly I had downloaded the app.
The units was very clean and nicely decorated. The pice was very good for its location.
We stayed here for our final night in Crete and it was just what we needed. 🏙️ The location is super convenient—right in the heart of the city and close to the port, making it perfect for travelers on the move.
The room was quite compact for three people, but it had everything we needed for a short stay. The property was very clean and well kept. Communication with the host was smooth; check-in instructions arrived right on time, which made things easy.
Just a heads-up for future guests: there's no on-site parking. You’ll need to look for free street parking (if you’re lucky to find one!) or use a nearby paid option which costs about €18 per night.
Overall, a practical and well-located spot for a quick city stopover.
Maria Cristina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Philippe
May 11, 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Très bien situé dans la ville à proximité restaurants, supermarché et lieux à visiter
Chambre H3 -très bruyante problème d’isolation phonique même en pleine nuit
Salle de bain non refaite avec rideau défectueux et non nettoyé, problème de disjoncteur pour eau chaude
Dommage
Très bien situé !
Parking privé à 100m jour pour deux dizaines.
Matelas très dur :-(
Se rappeler de mettre sur "on" le disjoncteur pour l'eau chaude 1/2h avant sinon douche froide...
jean-marc
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Axun
Aug 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Estancia muy agradable
Axun
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Denika
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication