Olive Green Hotel

The hotel location is great. A short taxi ride from Heraklion airport (10-15 euros) and right in the heart of the old city, walkable to major tourist sites. Although, there is some wall graffiti, the whole area was very clean with no homeless encampments, beggars or trash. We felt very safe walking even late at night. The room was bright, modern and clean with very comfortable beds. The 'bathroom' consisted of a small outer sink and vanity area, with a separate shower and toilet. Making it easier for two people to get ready simultaneously. There was a flat screen tv, mini-fridge, assortment of teas and coffee, in-room safe, robes, slippers and ample space to hang clothes. Our room opened to a small balcony with two chairs overlooking a park with trees, umbrellas and cafes. There were residential apartments on either side of the square and a few retail stores on street level. This balcony perk made the hotel feel homey and part of a neighborhood. Although there were cafe patrons in the square late at night, noise was no problem. And we got a good nights sleep. The front desk staff was still masked but friendly and efficient. The complimentary breakfast was very good with a wide variety of fresh items. The female cook at breakfast was especially cheerful and kind. Without asking, she even made a fresh batch of fried eggs for me. For another Cretan-style breakfast, lunch, or mid-afternoon snack option, make sure to get Heraklion-style custard bougatza with a frappe at one of the two cafes near the Mourossi Fountain! And watch the world go by.

I went to Crete in January for two days to visit the archaeological museum and the Knossos Palace. The location of the hotel is perfect. There is a public bus from Heraklion airport to a stop that is a short walking distance from the hotel. Quite close to this stop, there is another bus stop from where you can take a bus to Knossos Palace. All these bus rides were short (maybe 20-30 minutes) and cheap. The archaeological Museum (2-3 hours is enough) is really close (walking distance) to the hotel. You can walk to see the sea. There are hundreds of restaurants and stores nearby that are very busy even on a winter sunny day. However, in front of the hotel, there is a plaza with a few restaurants around it that was very quiet during my visit in January. There is a nice grocery store 200 meters from the hotel. The room was of a nice size with a large window opening to the plaza. The queen bed was comfy. There is a small fridge in the room. The electronic safe is large enough for laptops. I liked the breakfast service with good options, including a good variety of Greek spoon sweets (made of grapes, oranges, and other ingredients). I needed to depart quite early, and they offered me a breakfast box. The reception gave me a map during check-in.

Location is great for old town and accessible by car. They have a parking spot in front to let you unload and check in. Also a deal with a close by garage for parking. Clean hotel nice staff, rooms were tidy with a nice garden view balcony. 10 minute walk from port terminal and rental cars. Very nice beds and lift is big. For a one or 2 night stay I would recommend.

My son and I arrived on the 6:30am ferry, were warmly greeted and offered storage space for our luggage, and use of a bathroom until afternoon check-in. The room was spotless and the design welcoming and fresh with amenities and a balcony onto a beautiful square. As a "green" interior designer I was very impressed by the sustainable materials and methods applied at Olive Green. The bed was so comfortable! The breakfast was above and beyond with everything you could want for a brunch. The location was central and perfect for walking all around. We were very happy with our stay and the very friendly staff. Highly recommended. The Archaeology Museum was one of the most beautifully curated and awe inspiring museums I've ever visited.

Room was modern, clean and spacious. 24 hrs reception with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast buffet had a lot of choices. The location is within 10 mins walk to the main part of Heraklion Old town.