Name: GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
Address: 9, D. Beaufort, Heraklion, Greece, Heraklion, Greek Islands, GR
Price range: $163–$275 per night
Rating: 9.3

What guests think

At GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel, travellers praise the standout breakfast, friendly service, and convenient location near the port, museums, and airport, while noting occasional noise from planes and streets, a small rooftop pool, and some dated room elements.

Rooms are generally comfortable with harbor views and good beds, though a few guests mention thin walls, occasional Wi‑Fi issues, and balconies or decor needing a refresh. Facilities include a rooftop bar and restaurant with views, a pool on the roof, and on‑site parking; several note the pool is small or chilly, the gym limited, and that using the spa can incur an unexpected fee. Overall, expect a polished historic city hotel well suited to quick port access and easy sightseeing in Heraklion.

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Facilities

Rooftop bar/restaurant and pool with harbor views are widely praised, and on-site parking is convenient. Some note the pool is small or cold, the gym is limited, and using the spa can incur an unexpected fee.

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William

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service. Lovely pool overlooking the harbor.

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Cindy

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern decor and nice views. The pool seemed much smaller in person. Staff was very helpful. The location is great, walkable into town and close enough to walk to get on the ferry.

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Oliver

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr schönes Hotel in zentraler Lage. Entstanden aus einem historischen Gebäude das perkt restauriert wurde. Sehr schöne Zimmer mit tollem Blick auf den Hafen. Sehr schöne Rooftop Terasse mit kleinem Pool. Ebenfalls ist das Rooftoprestaurant sehr empfhlenswert. Sher schöne saubere Zimmer. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir kommen gerne wieder

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Carlos

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding location with stunning views. Walkable to town and perfectly located if planning to take a ferry. The pool is at the top level with a breathtaking view but the water was a bit cold. Planning to come back and stay at this hotel again. Perfect for families

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James

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We used the sauna and spa area. Then at check out was charged $6o euro to use it. We were not told there was a charge ahead of time

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Leah

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and staff are great! Fabulous rooftop area and pool, super friendly staff (every one of them we encountered) who went out of their way to ensure our stay was memorable. Not a lot nearby but 10 minute walk away is the main town area with loads of restaurant choices.

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Cortlandt

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the ferry port and Avis car return. Great rooftop restaurant. Rooftop pool was refreshing but small.

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Magdalena

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel offers a fantastic Cretan breakfast with local delicacies and fresh honeycomb that really set the tone for each day. The location is superb—just a 10-minute drive from the airport, right by the ferry, and only a short walk from great local restaurants. The rooftop pool and restaurant were a highlight, offering beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Our room had a comfy bed and a spacious shower, making it extra comfortable. Free parking was another big plus for convenience - as was the friendly staff. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a perfect base in Crete!

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Anne Marie

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the gym was hardly a gym. no weights and a broken treadmill. one techno gym equipment from 15 years ago. disappointed as i was looking forward to it. AC barely worked room was average at best- maybe 4star staff were very friendly though!

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Kimberly

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is immaculate and all employees were fabulous. The room was immaculate. Was looking forward to using the pool until saw all the pigeons drinking from it and washing their tushes in it. Also, the fitness room is not kept air conditioned so my workout was brutal … had to finish early because way too hot. Rather unfortunate for the price paid.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns strong feedback across reviews, with rooms and common areas described as immaculate and well maintained.

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Nicholas

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our 3rd time at the GDM Megaron and I cannot say enough great things about the hotel. Staff is courteous, helpful, always available. Hotel and rooms are clean, quiet, safe and always with immaculate attention to detail. Location couldn’t be any better relative to shopping, dining, walking, airport, seaport etc. this is and always will be my go-to location to stay in Heraklion (and we actually even have family there we could stay with for free, but just prefer to be on our own). It’s obviously a little on the expensive side but well worth it.

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Michelle

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely hotel super close the the airport, the bed is comfortable and the room is clean - would definitely stay here again!

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Luke

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with friendly staff and easy parking. Would definitely return!

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Tao

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the port, and to the public bus stations. Room is nice and clean

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Heather

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful overnight stay at the Megaron, and were very impressed with the standard of our room, which was spacious, clean and extremely comfortable. The large bathroom had a great shower, and we loved the Korres toiletries. The buffet breakfast was amongst the best we've had at any hotel. Staff very friendly and professional, with nothing too much trouble.

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george

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful clean property

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Frederica

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room had a stunning view of the port. The hotel was exceptionally clean, and the staff was incredibly polite and attentive.

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Julia

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Megaron was amazing. The rooms were very clean.

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Richard

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful facility conveniently located with very friendly staff.

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Susie

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Yes, the room was clean and the hotel smells welcoming. The staff were very helpful

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, often spacious, with harbor views and good beds. Some guests report airplane or street noise, thin walls, occasional Wi‑Fi weakness, and dated decor or sparse balcony furnishings in certain rooms.

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Karl Michael

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was ok. The light in the hotel was dark, too dark. A suite with 2 balconies without any CHAIRS and a smal TABLE on it !!! The nice view only by standing The noice of the haber and the airplanes is very loud, but after 10 p.m. ok.

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Jacob

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was good. Room was comfortable and clean. Lots of welcome amenities. Decent view. Honestly a little loud from the airport.

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Mark

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I'm not sure how this hotel gets a 5 star rating, but it was a perfectly adequate 4 star. Our "junior suite" was a room with a sofa and a desk, with the smallest bathroom. The hotel was renovated in 2003 and feels both dated and a bit tatty by now. The location is fine but you are basically on a roundabout next to the bus station overlooking the ferry port, so not exactly atmospheric.

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Magdalena

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel offers a fantastic Cretan breakfast with local delicacies and fresh honeycomb that really set the tone for each day. The location is superb—just a 10-minute drive from the airport, right by the ferry, and only a short walk from great local restaurants. The rooftop pool and restaurant were a highlight, offering beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Our room had a comfy bed and a spacious shower, making it extra comfortable. Free parking was another big plus for convenience - as was the friendly staff. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a perfect base in Crete!

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Jan

Nov 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Alles top, nur wlan schwach

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Nilasa

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean hotel with large room. They upgraded us to a sea view which was very nice.

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Meagan

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was nice, clean and there looked to be lots of services if needed. The location was very conveniently located next to the port. The hotel room seemed to have thin walls, could hear a lot while in the room. Also under the flight path so you could hear planes all day/night. The parking lot was convenient as well.

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Mark

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Perfect location with view of the harbor and near incredible archeology museum. Staff was welcoming and always helpful. Lovely room.

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LILLIAN

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and excellent staff and service. Meal on terrace was excellent. We could hear some street noise and airplanes due to location , but we did pick the hotel to be close to airport.

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SYLVAIN

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Classic building overlooking the commercial port. Beautiful architecture. Rooms are standards fare. Comfortable and adequate but in need of a refresh cure. Breakfast is deliciously varied. Overall a nice stay

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Service

Service is a standout, with staff frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive; several guests cite exemplary help at reception and during breakfast. A few note isolated lapses in courtesy or responsiveness.

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Nicholas

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our 3rd time at the GDM Megaron and I cannot say enough great things about the hotel. Staff is courteous, helpful, always available. Hotel and rooms are clean, quiet, safe and always with immaculate attention to detail. Location couldn’t be any better relative to shopping, dining, walking, airport, seaport etc. this is and always will be my go-to location to stay in Heraklion (and we actually even have family there we could stay with for free, but just prefer to be on our own). It’s obviously a little on the expensive side but well worth it.

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Joseph

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

My husband and I have both traveled internationally but neither of us have ever experienced the type of gracious and considerate hotel staff. Each and every one we encountered was amazing. This was really proven when my husband, who has heart problems, had to be taken to the hospital. They arranged a car to take me (while my husband was in the ambulance) and deliver both of us back home upon release. This was our first visit to Crete, for our 30th anniversary and we could not have been more pleased with our accommodations.

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Yan

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service! Definitely 5 star service.

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joseph

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, and excellent staff

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Michael

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Effie and front desk staff was great. Serving staff was not so friendly.

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George

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Megaron is excellent: the location is great, the property is elegant, facilities up to date, and the breakfast delicious. What makes it outstanding however are the people. Especially Efi at reception whose disposition and informative suggestions made our stay so much more pleasant

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John

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very attentive and helpful. Especially the manager Eri and our bartender /server Ilene.

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Daniela

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the Megaron is excellent. Effie helped amend our reservation and welcomed us warmly. The breakfast buffet is outstanding. We highly recommend the hotel!

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Patricia

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The location was excellent. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and professional! The breakfast was sensational! I strongly recommend this hotel.

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Spyridon

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was great, but I was not satisfied with the people at reception, especially a young lady was not respectful.

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Location

Highly convenient for the port, museums, and the airport, and walkable to the old town. Some mention the immediate surroundings feel less charming and that busy roads or flight paths can add noise.

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Richard

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel has a lot of history but it is very modern, luxurious and clean. It is located opposite the port (you can walk to the ferry in 9 minutes) but it is a bit further to reach center city and we took a taxi back from eating there.

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Line

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A wonderful three nights stay. Personnel particularly smiling and efficient. Very welcoming. Small parking, but we always found room. Refined breakfast selection. Immediate neighborhood is rather sad and shabby, but the hotel is not to blame. The hotel is tastefully renovated while maintaining his historical character. We will be back!

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Guido

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

excellent hotel at a good location walking distance from the Ferry

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Mark

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I'm not sure how this hotel gets a 5 star rating, but it was a perfectly adequate 4 star. Our "junior suite" was a room with a sofa and a desk, with the smallest bathroom. The hotel was renovated in 2003 and feels both dated and a bit tatty by now. The location is fine but you are basically on a roundabout next to the bus station overlooking the ferry port, so not exactly atmospheric.

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John

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and staff are excellent. The one drawback of the hotel is it’s location. In order to get to the shops and restaurants in the city core, you must first navigate 3 or 4 blocks that are not pedestrian friendly. The streets are narrow, dark and very run down. It did not feel safe at night. However, nothing bad occurred on our walks.

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John

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A good quality hotel in a convenient location for both the old town and the port.

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Isabelle

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super emplacement, juste à côté du port

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Magdalena

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel offers a fantastic Cretan breakfast with local delicacies and fresh honeycomb that really set the tone for each day. The location is superb—just a 10-minute drive from the airport, right by the ferry, and only a short walk from great local restaurants. The rooftop pool and restaurant were a highlight, offering beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Our room had a comfy bed and a spacious shower, making it extra comfortable. Free parking was another big plus for convenience - as was the friendly staff. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a perfect base in Crete!

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Colleen

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to airport waterfront and old city. Walkable. 2 miles from airport

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Mark

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Perfect location with view of the harbor and near incredible archeology museum. Staff was welcoming and always helpful. Lovely room.

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Dining

Breakfast consistently receives exceptional praise for variety and quality, and the rooftop restaurant is well regarded. A few guests found prices high or food less impressive, but overall dining feedback is very positive.

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Laura

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and the dining options were superb. The rooftop bar/restaurant had the best service and the flavorful food was amazing!

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Kevin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast buffet is amazing. We looked forward to it every morning. The quality and variety was outstanding. The staff made us feel welcome at every turn. The restaurant recommendations from Vicky were perfect. And the rooftop bar was romantic and a delight.

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joseph

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, and excellent staff

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Daniel

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing!

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Suzanne

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfortable and quiet room, lovely staff. Thought breakfast was a bit expensive.

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Catherine

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is top notch - in particular, Effie is so professional, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. A true gem! The breakfast is beyond compare and the hotel is perfect. A wonderful stay!

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Edward

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is across the street from the Iraklion harbor, offering interesting views of ships coming and going and a close-up of the Venetian fort. It’s also within the old city, with pedestrian-only streets full of local people and busy indoor-outdoor restaurants. (This was in May during comfortable weather.) The interior of the hotel reflects the inventive upgrade of 2023. The only drawback was the lackluster food, but as I said there are numerous restaurants a few minutes away by foot.

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Stephanie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great overnight at the Megaron Hotel. Great location, beautiful room, wonderful dinner overlooking the water!

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william

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is right next to the port and in easy walking distance to the pedestrian zone. Great views from the rooftop restaurant, bar, pool area. One of the most incredible breakfasts ever seen on this planet or any other planet. And like all of Crete, the people working at the hotel are wonderful, kind, friendly and helpful.

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Halina

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff… great breakfasts and nice dinning options in the roof to wine bar/restaurant….walkable from port if you come by ferry.

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Month	Average price
January	$96
February	$128
March	$117
April	$167
May	$199
June	$186
July	$193
August	$180
September	$199
October	$193
November	$112
December	$112

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3 $225
4 $206	5	6 $197	7 $163	8	9 $206	10 $202
11	12 $172	13 $202	14	15 $194	16	17 $172
18 $166	19 $194	20 $183	21 $183	22 $183	23 $183	24 $183
25 $182	26 $182	27 $174	28	29 $190	30 $188	31 $179

GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel

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Executive Double Room with Sea View

Junior Suite Double Urban View

Presidential Single Suite with Sea View

Executive Double Room with Urban View

Junior Single Suite with Urban View

Vip Double Room with Sea & Venetian Fortress View

Executive Single Room with Urban View

Presidential Double Suite with Sea View

Executive Single Room with Sea View

Junior Suite Triple Urban View

Junior Double Suite with Sea View

Vip Single Room with Sea & Venetian Fortress View

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