Name: Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Address: Heraklion, GR
Price range: From $418

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, HeraklionGalaxy Hotel Iraklio in Heraklion, Greece has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 10 of 15 hotels we score in Heraklion. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $418 a night (cached, not a live quote).Galaxy Hotel Iraklio is a five-star establishment located in an elegant district of Heraklion, Crete. Situated near the airport and the Venetian Walls, the hotel is within walking distance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The property features a renovated building with modern interiors and houses the largest freshwater pool in the area. Guests can access a 24-hour wellness centre, a gym, and a golf course. Dining options include two restaurants serving Cretan cuisine. The hotel serves business travellers, families, and leisure guests. While the hotel offers many facilities, the location sits just outside the main city centre.What stands out

Large freshwater swimming pool

On-site golf course access

Two Cretan restaurants

24-hour wellness centre

Watch out for

Located outside the city centre

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