El Greco Hotel

El Greco Hotel descritpion

El Greco Hotel is situated in the very centre of Irakleion, offering easy access to all points of interest, as well as public transportation, banks and tourist shops.
The hotel has 170 beds in 90 elegantly furnished rooms, most of them with private balconies and air conditioning. All sound-proofed rooms have wireless internet access and television.
The snack bar, cafeteria, large lounge for breakfast and TV and the internet corner are always at the guests’ disposal.
Guests of the hotel El Greco enjoy special rates at the nearby private parking.

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Facilities of El Greco Hotel

Outdoors ：Terrace

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Bar | Snack Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Elevator | Heating | Air Conditioning

Reviews for El Greco Hotel

Review 1：The first room I was in had a strong odor of the drain pipes. I ran the shower and faucet for a couple minutes to tamp down the smell, but when I returned the smell hit me again. I changed rooms and the smell was immediately better. I realize I was here in the fall and the shoulder season, so I am fine as they accommodated my request quickly.

Review 2：Perfect location, literally in the middle of the square. I booked this as I had a ferry to catch the next morning. I thought I had booked breakfast but had not. I was told I could pay 3 euro for the small continental breakfast but after looking at the meager offerings I didn't bother. If you get the option you shouldn't book with the breakfast. Make sure to request the air con remote.

Review 3：Some very bad noise in the early hours of the morning by other guests, caused us to lose sleep- not the fault of the hotel

Review 4：Very centrally placed ideal for local shops, restaurants and bars.

Review 5：shower and toilet was tiny and we ended up with a wet floor and wet feet in bathroom but not a magger its cheap accommodation and day time staff where friendly

Review 6：location was awesome so handy to everything value for money

Review 7：Window in bathroom leads to the neighboring bathroom. You cannot see the other guests but listen to their actions. Very clairaudient, you can hear people talk, come back home late, have sex.... That means you are very likely to wake up a couple of times at night.

Review 8：Excellent location and friendly and supporting staff that speaks fluent English. Rooms are spacious, wifi and AC are working very well.

Review 9：It was slightly noisy but that's the trade off for being so close to the action. We also found the mattress a bit springy.

Review 10：Great hotel right in the center of town. Easy to access from the airport, one bus took us steps from the front door. The room was clean and the reception staff friendly.

Review 11：breakfast acceptable, but minimal Stale tobacco smell, relieved by keeping window open several hours Wifi too weak to be useful

Review 12：clean, Really comfortable beds Excellent location Friendly service

Review 13：I did not like the bathroom especialy the shower it was too narrow. I did not like the balcony at all, too little with a vue on the sides treet.

Review 14：That the hotel was in the center of Heraklion. That the rooms were comfortable with good beds. That staff at the front desc was friendly.

Review 15：This hotel is like a time machine takes you directly to 1980's. Every single detail in the hotel is from past but in a boring way...

Review 16：Great location! In the heart of Heraklion and very easy to reach

Review 17：Too small (and somewhat basic) bathroom.

Review 18：Perfect location just in the city centre. In general it is a clean and tidy place, but nothing special. I have got it for a discount price, so it was a real bargain, otherwise with regular prices it is somewhat overpriced.

Review 19：The bathroom smelled like chlorine cleaner, but that just meant everything was clean.

Review 20：The market nearby is very handy, and the reception desk staff are polite and helpful in recommending local places to go, such as beaches.

Review 21：We stayed on Saturday night and the noise outside was terrible and went on until 4.30am. Our window didn't close properly so we couldn't blo k it out. Even if window had closed the volume was so loud we would have still been disturbed.

Review 22：Clean and good breakfast

Review 23：Wifi didn't work in room but it did in common areas. Bathroom very small. One staff member was a bit abrupt with us when we asked for directions to Knossos, which was weird considering all tourists probably ask the same questions. The directions were right but not easy to understand.

Review 24：Excellent location. Souvilaki shop next door!

Review 25：We had room at 1st floor and was noisy at night ( even with closed window). Internet connection was poor.

Review 26：Hotel has good localisation, breakfast was cheap and valid for price.

Review 27：The breakfast was not very good and there was not much choice. The room was not in a very good shape. The staff was not very friendly.

Review 28：Good location, very close to the city center.

Review 29：The receptionists, though a little gruff at first in the Greek style, were decent and well-meaning. The room, though not fitted after the 'contemporary' fashion, was good value and comfortable with excellent air-conditioning. The location is supreme. It's a fine hotel for the fashion-unconscious.

Review 30：Rooms are outdated and tiny. It was just me, and this is common for moderately priced accommodations in Europe, so it was fine for a night. Wifi was spotty.

Review 31：Convenient location in town center. Clean, good A/C and hot water, breakfast included.

Review 32：Too noisy.It was rather difficult to close the door: old lock. The bathroom was not comfortable. Anyway, its the best choice for such price if u need to stay in Heraclion just for on night

Review 33：Good location! Good option just for one night stop, no more.

Review 34：Bathroom was tiny especially the shower. We are two normal size people but we didn't have enough space to shower. We barely could get in from the tiny opening it had. Room was too expensive for a bathroom like this.

Review 35：Clean and very central. Staff really helpful in questions about the area.

Review 36：the wifi doesn't work in the rooms, they know it does not work in the rooms, and they have no intentions of fixing it.

Review 37：the location, the air conditioning

Review 38：Perfect location right in the town centre, kind staff, tasty breakfast with local products. Really cheap, but good quality services as well. We stayed just 1 night, definitely recommended though!

Review 39：well,the wifi was not good,but gave it a 10 anyway,don't think the hotel deserves the rating they have now.

Review 40：After having read so many negative comments about the hotel I was really dubiuos and scared,had no choice though, all the rest with reasonable price was booked, so gave it a risk.I was really surprised, everything was really great,location just fantastic,staff very helpful, very clean,nice view from the balcony.bathroom small but clean,it was fine.all was good.thanks

Review 41：Wi-Fi was very terrible at times

Review 42：Located in the heart of Heraklion, very close to everything and anything. Reception open 24 hours which is a big thumbs up, staff very helpful and can point of places of interest and places to eat nearby

Review 43：Wi-Fi was very intermittent and at large times non-existent

Review 44：Staff were extremely rude, the room we had booked months in advance didn't have the facilities stated in the description and staff didn't seem bothered or apologetic in any way. Made to feel like you were imposing on them in staying here! Location is the only thing this place has going for it, if that's not a big thing for you, avoid this place!

Review 45：Good location

Review 46：The room was small and old but for our purposes it served us well.

Review 47：Great location, couldn't be better. Excellent stuff, everyone was so friendly, great people.

Review 48：No WiFi in our room, the staff wasn't kind, the air conditioner was very old, it's written on the website that there's hotel parking but it's just one spot! Not clean, the bathroom stinked.

Review 49：It's next to che city center.

Review 50：just the wifi ....some times the signal was weak...no connection, I guess because the hotel was full was

Review 51：Staff very kind and always available to help and advise for everything. Considering it is a 2 stars hotel, my room with a/c worked perfectly as well the insolated wondows...no noice. Room cleaned well every day

Review 52：Extemely poor welcome at reception on arrival. Very old uncomfortable mattress. Exremely tiny bathroom and shower unit...you should advise clients that the bathroom is totally unsuitable for an elderly traveller and for those who are rather big!

Review 53：Central location. Taxis nearby. Good shops, market, restaurants at the doorstep. Chambermaids helpful and friendly. Quiet once aircon is on despite central position in Heraklion.

Review 54：The staff was very unpleasant and not helpful at all. The bathroom was very small and dirty, especially the toilet. The wifi was a disaster, falling every minute, two. Windows of the room 308 are situated to the atrium of the hotel and we could hear each and every word from the atrium and other noise very loudly, did not sleep at all.

Review 55：Hotel is situated in the very city centre.

Review 56：stayed just 1night... ;(

Review 57：staff very helpfull and bright, bed compfy, room and hotel clean and well presented, breakfast basic and tasty, and location just best! it's a really good value for your money!

Review 58：We were suppose to have a city view from our room but all that we had was a street view. And we had a lot of difficulties to close the bathroom window. We didn't have wifi in the room.

Review 59：Good locationi

Review 60：Breakfast is poor, but it is expected from its price. Bathroom is too small, especially the shower space. Wifi is very slow, almost unusable and got disconnected all the time. The room is not so clean.

Review 61：El greco hotel is at the center of Heraklion city, and close to bus stops and the famous fountain (Lion's square). Easy access from the airport, bus station (port) and to Knossos palace.

Review 62：The A.C. unit smelled like mold The walls were chipping/falling apart in places. The balcony was small. The shower was one glass door with the opening facing the sink- water got everywhere and the space was very small. Weak wifi signal in the room.

Review 63：The location does not get any better. The place served as a decent place to sleep- I would not recommend staying here for more than 6 days. Refrigerator in the room The staff was very nice.

Review 64：The view, people from other apartments could see you in your room. The door of the bathroom wasn't placed properly and when I open the door, it was knocking on the sink and it could make damages and annoying sounds.

Review 65：The location

Review 66：the bathroom could go through renovation, however everything was super clean

Review 67：pefect location in the middle of the city center, close to Museum and walking distance to the fortress. In this location you will find many possibilities to taste typical greek food.

Review 68：The bed was so HARD! I tried sleeping on it and was sore, sleeping on a pillow then a blanket didn't help much.

Review 69：Location was ideal for walking around.

Review 70：We could not connect to the Wifi. I paid for an upgrade but the room was very small. Reception was not helpfull. Taxi near the hotel was not safe... The reception asked for money to call taxi. (2 euros more). Breakfast was really poor and bad.

Review 71：Bathroom very small, hard to shower without water running all over floor.

Review 72：Handy location after arriving from airport, and close to everything in central Heraklion. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. AC worked great!

Review 73：Breakfast could be better- I missed fruit for example watermelon. They have tasty fruit in Crete, so why not have that option at breakfast.

Review 74：Location was really good. Smack in the middle of everything. Staff was also friendly.

Review 75：The1. shower was poor, 2. refrigerator was DISSAPOINTINGLY small, & AUTOMATICALLY turned off when I left the room(!), 3. concierge was ALMOST ALWAYS rude, on SEVERAL occasions (!!), 4. TV was ALMOST UNBELIEVABLY small, & 5. payment-system was SO bad that after about TWENTY minutes of trying to pay by card, I BORROWED CASH FROM A FRIEND to pay in cash instead(!!!) :).

Review 76：The €39 I paid for 1 night there included a1. good-size room for the price & 2. breakfast buffet :).

Review 77：The bathroom was small and crammed that's probably the only bad thing!

Review 78：This hotel was great for us especially if it's a one night stop over. Central, easy to find and conviencent.

Review 79：for 1-2 nights it is good, but for longer stays would choose a nicer hotel

Review 80：good value for the money, really in the heart of Heraklion, super nice location

Review 81：The reception was of no help with baggage. The bathroom was configured in such a way that you can't sit on the toilet without your knees banging into the sliding door.

Review 82：Location.

Review 83：I booked a room with ac and when I got there they gave me a room with noac. They say they didnt have more rooms but that was not what I booked.The only reason I accepted this is because I just wanted an hotel totake a shower and rest for a couple hours before my flight. Veryunprofessional staff. Dark place.

Review 84：The WiFi didn't work for 50 % of us travelling. The breakfast was limited but included in the price.

Review 85：The location was very good. Close to if not in the centrum of Heraklion. The hotel was very(!) easy to find; it had a huge sign up very high so it's very hard not to see it.

Review 86：The hotel needs to be completely refurnished. Everything seems coming from the sixties but do not think any vintage heaven...

Review 87：The location is the best in central Heraklion. If you need to stay in town this makes for you.

Review 88：The bathroom was a bit small

Review 89：Perfect location, just 2 steps from the heart of the city. I arrived late at night (after midnight) and the staff at the reception was was very nice and welcoming. Last but not least, my booking was an excellent value for money.

Review 90：Very poor wifi connection, small shower room and the housekeeper did not change the trash bag when she/he clean the room.

Review 91：Great location, nice windy view and helpful staffs.

Review 92：They say the have wifi and they mean an open wifi without code, whichmeans that there is not even 1 byte left for you!Also, they say they offer iron and they mean a small travel iron with tape in the cable. You cannot iron clothes and there's danger of accident. Dirty... a lot. Too much noise. Most of it comes from the cleaning staff! They speak very loud every morning. I have never seen such a small toilet in my life! I have been in very small and cheap B&B abroad and what I met in this hotel for the money I paid is madness!

Review 93：Location is excellent.

Review 94：The room was quite small, we could barely move around. So was the bathroom. The hotel was probably renovated recently, but you can still tell it's very old. Worth the money, though.

Review 95：Located in the city centre.

Review 96：The information about parking your car should be clear in the website. The hotel does not have parking and you have to find some by yourself. I paid 9 euros per 2 hours and more 0,50 euros per extra hour.

Review 97：location and price comparing to other hotels in Heraklion.

Review 98：bathroom very small. didn't cause a problem to our one night stay, but it would have, had we stayed any longer.

Review 99：Amazing location, very pleasant and helpful staff, excellenct value for money.

Review 100：First night the hotel was quite noisy, the bed was really uncomfortable, you can feel every bed spring, it is quite painful.

Review 101：Very good location, helpful receptionists.

Review 102：The reception was not welcoming. We have traveled through Greece & have never experienced anything that bad and even rude. The room smelled chlorine. Overall I would not advise this hotel to anyone.

Review 103：Location is excellent

Review 104：- The receptionist was a rude guy, that seemed to be bored and didnt feel like he wanted to assist me - The location is totally awful.In the centre, with too much noise and no parking. - The building was too old, and the room felt like was 60oC temperature, Unbearable without a/c and too tiny to have a/c all night. -The room smelled weird.

Review 105：There was nothing i enjoyed during the stay.

Review 106：- Of course, as usually in Greece, wifi not working or not a good signal.- there was absolutely NO soap in the bathroom. I dont expect to be luxury bath gels but at least a small soap for hands! it was not there. I called reception, he told me to come downstairs to pick up the soap, because he is alone at work. Excellent attitude. - I would not come again. It is not value for money. It is a hotel where workers still think that they are doing YOU a favor. The fact that you are a customer does not mean anything.

Review 107：Location. Very central. Clean room.

Review 108：The room was very small and the bathroom miniscule. The staff did not live up to my expectations of friendly Cretan.Smiles were rare.

Review 109：This hotel is within easy walking distance of Central Iraklion. It's a very good place for those who like to explore on foot.

Review 110：- Almost impossible to park a car in the neighborhood. - Tiny bathroom, really uncomfortable - To expensive for the quality offered IMO

Review 111：- Location was nice, close to center

Review 112：Wifi so slow it was essentially non-functional on third floor.

Review 113：Room was very clean. No frills but certainly fine for a night. Felt secure. Good location close to food and shopping. I walked there from the bus station although found it challenging to find. Cost 8 euros to take a cab from here to airport.

Review 114：The lady who checked me in used words like difficult and complicated to describe my res request (high floor with good light and wifi coverage ) My res was for a double bed and not the single that she first gave me! However she gave me another rooms but like i said saying it was difficult and complicated !?! WIFI in this hotel does not exist! Its really bad and go on and off and the speed is ......drop low

Review 115：The location was great!The hotel was clean 3 euros for breakfast was a bargain

Review 116：Ideally situated in the heart of Heraklion. In the centre of all the shops, bars, cafes and historical attractions. Decent room, pleasant staff. Perfect if you are just stopping over for one or two nights.

Review 117：Too noisy, asked for quiet room in the request to Booking.com and were put in a room next to a walkway and near a main road which were noisy thoroughfares on both nights we stayed. Breakfast was inadequate for paying the extra price to have breakfast included; not enough selection and no gluten-free as requested. Shower so small that you could hardly turn round and water went everywhere

Review 118：Location, staff very helpful

Review 119：nothing special, the room was okay, but the bathroom is indeed small, and the soundproof of the walls is not good, as you can hear the people next door slamming the door....

Review 120：Great location It was okay for a one-night stay

Review 121：notebook could not login to wifi, smartphone could

Review 122：- easy to reach by local bus from airport (lionshead fountain) - free wifi - near market and food centers - helpful staff - taxi booth just opposite

Review 123：I didn't like something in the air or bed sheets caused me some allergy because I am a person with allergies. Also bathrooms window could not close and I saw some insects

Review 124：The hospitality and the quiet was very nice!

Review 125：Condition of the room not so good, and internet is bad. Price a little bit high according to the living condition.

Review 126：The hotel has a really good location which is only less than 5min walk to the bus stain to all places that worth seeing.

Review 127：Breakfast very poor. There was a hot metal dish which I assumed was meant to contain sausages of some kind. It was empty when we arrived for breakfast at 09.30 and, despite requests, remained empty for the duration of our meal

Review 128：Location was brilliant. Centre of the city and everything was accessible. Staff on reception and the cleaning staff were lovely. Shame about the staff who were overseeing the breakfast provision!!

Review 129：Internet was very slow, and lots of pop ups.

Review 130：Staff were very helpful and friendly. Able to book in early. Bathroom a bit tired. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Hotel is central, easy walking around the town.

Review 131：It was a little bit hard to park our car, because of the traffic in the center of the city.

Review 132：The room was small but very clean and cosy. Also the place of the hotel is the best place to exlpore Heraklion.

Review 133：It was quite hot at night and although the bed was comfortable I found it hard to sleep. Also being in a busy location made things a little noisy, I didn't mind the noise so much in the day but at night it took a while to doze off

Review 134：The location is great and its very easy to reach the fortress and bus station

Review 135：Despite some bad reviews here and there, I must say we were totally satisfied with El Greco. We booked one night at the beginning of May and it was amazing value for money!

Review 136：This hotel is bang on the centre of the city within easy walking distance of the bus station and port and is surrounded by cafes and shops. We had a lovely standard room on the third floor.

Review 137：Quite old hotel but in perfect location on the central square. Rooms are clean and comfortable, but small and very simple. Perfect for one-two nights for those who wants to feel the breath of city life and doesn’t carry about luxury quality and brands.

Review 138：The breakfast is very simple and does not taste good.

Review 139：The hotel is on the side of the lion square, and very close to the bus station, from where you can go to the airport and Knossos. The room is clean and comfortable.

Review 140：Reception clerk Khrystos went out of his way yo help me retrieve a precious item of mine from my previous hotel and have it sent by courier to where I was starting later in the trip. Excellent customer service :)

The Fine Print

Please note that check-in is possible from 2 pm to 3 am.