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About the Hotel

2 Igias Street, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71202
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Close to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Offering guests an archaeological museum, the 5-star luxury Aquila Atlantis Hotel Heraklion sits a mere 12 minutes' walk from the historic Koules Fortress. Featuring a lounge bar, a sundeck and various recreational opportunities, the perfect hotel is fairly close to the state-of-the-art Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Location

This hotel is ideally located 500 metres from the Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery, right in the centre of Heraklion. The Historical Museum of Crete is in the vicinity of the Aquila Heraklion, while Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 5 km from it.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. There is the Knossos Archaeological Site 4.8 km away, and Tourist Parking bus station is only 350 m from this accommodation.

Aquila Atlantis Hotel lies within walking distance of a bus stop for the tourists to begin exploring Heraklion.

Rooms

Some of the 164 soundproofed rooms as this Heraklion hotel face the garden and comprise a balcony and a kitchen. They come equipped with an electric kettle for self-catering along with a multi-channel television for business and leisure. Looking onto the garden, the suite features kitchen with a microwave, a dishwasher, and kitchenware.

Eat & Drink

The Aquila offers an à la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes. The bar serves local drinks. It also treats guests to international cocktails. The restaurant Petrou & Pavlou is a short way from the property.

Leisure & Business

A gym and chaise longues are available for an additional charge. Enjoy access to a swimming pool, along with a wellness centre and a full-service spa. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the Aquila. Business travellers will make use of a work desk and a photocopier offered at a conference room and a business centre on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the ancient Palace of Knossos for a glimpse into Minoan culture.
  • Try Souvlaki at To Stachi for a delicious local dining experience.
  • Explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum for its stunning artifacts.
  • Stroll through the bustling Heraklion Central Market for local goods.
  • Enjoy a sunset at the Koules Fortress with stunning sea views.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Room Harbour View
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Room Harbour View
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Family Room
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Coffee machine
Bathtub
Executive Room Harbour View
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

2 Igias Street, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71202
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2 Igias Street, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71202
Nearby
Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
700 ft
Fountain
Morosini Lions Fountain
1800 ft
25th Avgoustou
Loggia
1900 ft
Church
Agios Titos Church
1500 ft
Plateia Kallergon 100 Plateia Liontarion
Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery
1600 ft
Doukos Beaufort & Merambelou Sts
Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance
1900 ft
Chanion 22
The Chronaki House
1900 ft
The Monstary of St George Epanosifis
Saint George Apanosifis
600 ft
Museum
Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History
700 ft
Epimenidou 18
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
900 ft
25is Avgoustou Venetian Harbour
Venetian Shipyards
1100 ft
Mall
25th of August Street
1300 ft
Pl. Kornarou 40
Turkish Pumphouse
1900 ft
Marina
Old Venetian Harbour
1700 ft
Fountain
Bembo Fountain
1900 ft
Leof. Dimokratias
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
1100 ft
Eikostis Pemptis Avgoustou 13
Doctor Fish Heraklion
1300 ft
Malikouti 2
Secrets of Crete
200 ft
Restaurants
The Walls
500 ft
Doukos bofor 1
The Pub
700 ft
Sapfous Sapfous and Pasifais
Shisha Cafe
800 ft
Idomenos 21
626 All Day Lounge & City Garden
700 ft
Meramvellou Aretousas
Herb's Garden
1000 ft
15 Epimenidou
Crop Roastery Brewery
800 ft
Aretousas 4
Plani
1000 ft
Ariadnis 5 Heraklion Center
Ta Psaria
2000 ft
25th Augoust St 1
Agroikies Stratakis Estate
2000 ft
Aghios Thomas Aghios Thomas
Efkaliptos
2000 ft
Kommeno Bendeni
Getting around
City Centre
Heraklion (Crete)9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)7 min  ·  2.8 mi
Sitia Public Airport (JSH)194 min  ·  80.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible on site.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 17 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
German, Greek
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
164
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