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Comfort Loft | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Front of property
Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
Interior
Comfort Loft | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, stovetop, espresso maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $138
$119 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

Explore the area

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Psaromiligkon 13, Heraklion, 71202
  • Place, Historical Museum of Crete
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Comfort Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Comfort Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Loft | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, stovetop, espresso maker

Comfort Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Loft Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Loft Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Apartment, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Heraklion

With a stay at City Lion by Semavi, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, just a 4-minute walk from Historical Museum of Crete and 8 minutes by foot from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. .This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Heraklion Port and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Knossos Archaeological Site.
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What's nearby

  • Historical Museum of Crete - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Heraklion Loggia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Natural History Museum of Crete - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Rebels - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chop Chop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RITZ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Παλιό Καφέ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ουτοπία - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Lion by Semavi

City Lion by Semavi offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 15 per day)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day(820 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 1144335

We should mention

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 Lion
City Lion by Semavi Heraklion
City Lion by Semavi Guesthouse
City Lion by Semavi Guesthouse Heraklion

City Lion by Semavi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERATO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were more than helpful and the property is in an excellent location for sightseeing, shopping and dining out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Éric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old city location. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was a great experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and helpful staff. Kitchen had everything we need and groceries were not far away. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well designed, very convenient, and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great apartment hotel. Nicely done interior, modern without being tacky. Parking is a quite difficult, but there’s an overnight parking at the port for €6/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great apartments in heart of heraklion!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing location with lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, clean, and fully stocked with all the amenities you'll need. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the hotel recommendations were great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melecia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very clean and modern - centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AP

Wonderful boutique hotel near the center of town. Nice staff, clean room and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, the staff was so friendly and very helpful with booking reservations and transportation. The would greet us every time the saw us. The location was very central to everything. Would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived late to be greeted by lovely staff. Excellent modern accommodation with kitchenette. Perfect position in city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
City Lion is a great place to stay. The room was very nice and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant and accomodating ensuring that our stay was pleasant. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment was modern, clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, well located. Very convenient for exploring Heraklion and for access to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in process. Concierge staff are kind and helpful. Location is close walking proximity to bus stops, attractions, bars and restaurants. Surrounding area appears understandably concerning although did not feel unsafe during different points in the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean unit and many amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an excellent stay at City Lion. The room was spacious and beautiful, with a private shaded yard area. The location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding hotel

Outstanding hotel. Great location, really big room, extremely comfortable, very modern, well-equipped kitchen, very friendly staff. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024