Hotell nära Minoan Palace of Knossos, Heraklion

The property and buildings that make up the creative centre known now as Villa Phyllia has a history that spans modern times back to the late nineteenth century. Then a teenager , Emmanuel Akoumianakis, arrived barefoot at Knossos and presented himself for employment. Emmanuel had walked from his home villa of Gerakari to escape a vendetta that his family were facing. Self-survival took him to Knossos where the news was that the excavations conducted there required fit workers for the grueling work of revealing the palace of King Minos – the heart of the Minoan civilisation. Emmanuel did very well and was rapidly promoted by Arthur Evans who appreciated the young man’s ability and enthusiasm. It was not long before ‘Manolis’ became Evans’ foreman and right-hand man responsible for managing the large workforce that had grown as the archaeological site became known internationally. As a consequence of his success, Akoumianakis could afford to buy land in the area – vineyards, olive groves and a barn for sheep on the hillside overlooking the palace -the site that has now become ΦΙΛΙΑΣ (Villa Phyllia), as it passed down the generations of the Akoumianakis family to his daughter Phyllia, her son Peter and to his children, Oliver and Eva. Phyllia's date of birth was always a mystery to the family. She was in fact born in 1921 not 1925 as shown in her passport. She was slightly older than her husband John. So uncle Micky Akoumianakis arranged a minor modification of her birth certificate to make her five years younger! If only it was so simple today. All we have is a small blurred photograph of Phyllia dancing arm in arm with two girls. It reminds me of a fresco or an ancient vase . A smiling happy young woman. She is wearing boots – according to my family the first girl in Knossos who did so. And the first girl to ride a bicycle. Her early life in Knossos Crete was bliss. She spoke about the gardens of the villa Ariadne next to her home – where the British archeologists lived. A paradise as she called it. Flowers,

When you stay at Ezith Luxury Apartments in Heraklion, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lustral Basin and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Queen's Megaron. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and charcoal grills. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment.

When you stay at GD Gallery Suites in Heraklion, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. This spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Manos Hatzidakis Theatre and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Knossos Archaeological Site. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 32-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

When you stay at this villa in Heraklion, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. This villa is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Star Beach Water Park and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated villa, which features a private pool and an indoor private spa tub. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. A 50-inch Smart television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Located in Heraklion, Scalarea Estate Residences is within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. This hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Star Beach Water Park. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an attached winery or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to noon. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio placerar dig mitt i Heraklion, en 9 minuters promenad från Venetianska murarna och 15 minuter från Morosinistiftelsen. Detta hotell med familjevänlig profil ligger 1,5 km från Heraklions Loggia och 1,6 km från Heraklions arkeologiska museum. Du får tillgång till ett dygnet runt-öppet gym, utomhuspool och ångbastu. Boendet har även gratis wi-fi, conciergetjänster och barnpassning mot en avgift. Njut av medelhavsköket på Per Se Lounge, en av de 2 restauranger detta hotell ståtar med, eller stanna på rummet och utnyttja dess rumsservice (under begränsade tider). Du kan även hitta lättare måltider på deras kafé. Koppla av med en drink på boendets bar vid poolen eller en av 2 barer/lounger. Frukostbuffé serveras dagligen mot en avgift från 07.00 till 10.00. Gäster har tillgång till bland annat gratis internet, limousine- och taxibokning och dator. Planerar du ett event i Heraklion? På detta hotell finns det event- och konferensutrymmen på upp till 700 kvadratmeter, däribland konferenscenter och 9 mötesrum. Gäster erbjuds flygtransfer tur/retur mot en avgift (tillgänglig dygnet runt), och avgiftsfri parkering finns på plats. Känn dig som hemma i ett av de 127 luftkonditionerade rummen med espressobryggare och LCD-tv. Sängen har Select Comfort-madrass och egyptiska bomullslakan. Med gratis fast internetanslutning och wi-fi håller du dig uppkopplad, medan satellitkanaler står för underhållningen. Privat badrum med badkar eller dusch, lyxtoalettartiklar och hårtorkar.

Legacy Gastro Suites placerar dig mitt i Heraklion, ett stenkast från Venetianska murarna och bara en fem minuters promenad från Heraklions arkeologiska museum. Detta hotell i lyxstil ligger 0,7 km från Heraklions Loggia och 0,7 km från Agios Titos kyrka. Njut av utsikten från deras terrassen och dra nytta av deras gratis wi-fi och conciergetjänster. Du kan äta gott på hotellets restaurang och kafé. Här har du även tillgång till rumsservice dygnet runt. Mingla med andra gäster - här erbjuds alla gäster gratis mottagning dagligen. Avsluta dagen med en drink på boendets bar. Här erbjuds en gratis frukost enligt egen beställning dagligen mellan 07.00 och 10.30. Gäster har tillgång till bland annat business-service dygnet runt, expressutcheckning och kemtvätt/tvättjänster. Flygtransfer tur/retur erbjuds mot en avgift (tillgänglig dygnet runt). Känn dig som hemma i ett av de 12 luftkonditionerade rummen med minibarer och platt-tv. Gratis wi-fi gör att du kan hålla dig uppkopplad, och satellit-tv erbjuder underhållning. Privat badrum med dusch, gratis toalettartiklar och hårtorkar. På rummet finns laptopanpassade värdeförvaringsskåp och skrivbord. Städning erbjuds dagligen.

With a stay at Kipos Boutique Suites, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, a 3-minute drive from Heraklion Port and 6 minutes from Palace of Knossos. This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Italian Archaeological School and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bembo Fountain. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Pleiades Urban Stay by Semavi, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, a 3-minute drive from Heraklion Port and 6 minutes from Palace of Knossos. This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dedalou Shopping Street and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Mark's Basilica. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. 40-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).

Aquila Atlantis Hotel ligger i hjärtat av Heraklion, en kvarts promenad från både Heraklions hamn och Museet om kampen om Kreta och om nationellt motstånd. Detta hotell med familjevänlig profil ligger 0,2 km från Venetianska murarna och 0,2 km från Heraklions arkeologiska museum. Skäm bort dig själv med ett besök på deras fullständiga spa. Här erbjuds utomhuspool och dygnet runt-öppet fitnesscenter. Detta hotell har även gratis wi-fi, conciergetjänster och barnpassning mot en avgift. Du kan äta lunch och middag på hotellets restaurang Main Restaurant, som specialiserar sig på medelhavsköket, eller bara lata dig på rummet med deras rumsservice (under begränsade tider). Mingla med andra gäster - här erbjuds alla gäster gratis mottagning dagligen. Släck törsten med din favoritdrink i boendets bar. Frukostbuffé serveras på vardagar mellan 07.00 och 10.00 och på helger mellan 07.00 och 10.00 mot en avgift. Gäster har tillgång till bland annat gratis internet, business-service dygnet runt och expressincheckning. På detta hotell erbjuds event- och konferenslokaler såsom konferenscenter och mötesrum. Avgiftsfri parkering erbjuds på plats. Känn dig som hemma i ett av de 164 luftkonditionerade rummen med minibarer och espressobryggare. Gratis wi-fi ser till att du kan hålla dig uppkopplad, och en 40-tums plasma-tv med kabelkanaler erbjuder all underhållning du behöver. Badrum med dusch, hårtorkar och badrockar. På rummet finns telefon, värdeförvaringsskåp och skrivbord.