Metropole Urban Hotel - Heraklion (Crete)

Central city hotel on Agios Minas Cathedral square in Heraklion

Location & Surroundings

The Metropole Urban Hotel is located on the square of Agios Minas Cathedral, placing guests within 400 meters of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 600 meters from the Historical Museum of Crete. The Venetian Walls are 2 km away, and the Minoan Palace of Knossos is 7 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 5 km from the hotel, with bus route 1 stopping directly at the cathedral.

Rooms & Suites

Junior suites at this hotel include an outdoor jetted tub and panoramic city views. Family rooms come with connecting doors, providing separate sleeping areas for parents and children. Superior rooms offer balconies that overlook the cathedral square, while deluxe rooms have both a regular and a French balcony.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served at the adjacent Hacienda cafe, where guests receive discounted rates through the hotel's partnership. The a la carte menu includes options like eggs, pastries, yogurt, and fresh fruit. The hotel also partners with local cafes and artisan producers to support the local economy.

Services & Wellness

The hotel offers a tablet loan service and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff speaking Greek, English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Massage treatments are available, including back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massage. Additional services include airport shuttle, car hire, and luggage storage before check-in or after checkout.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The Metropole Urban provides baby safety gates and family rooms with spacious configurations, including connecting doors for privacy. Children can play in St Catherine Square, which hosts events and concerts near the hotel. The hotel's staff offer local tours and dining recommendations, and the nearby archaeological sites are within walking distance.

• Location: On Agios Minas Cathedral square, 400 m from Archaeological Museum
• Rooms: Junior suites with outdoor jetted tub and panoramic views
• Dining: Discounted breakfast at Hacienda cafe with local artisan partnerships
• Wellness: Massage treatments including couples and full body
• Family: Connecting rooms, baby safety gates, and events at St Catherine Square
• Services: Tablet loan, multilingual 24-hour reception, airport shuttle

Licence number: 1101454