Artion Hotel

Artion Hotel is a budget hotel at 40 Moni Kardiotissis Street in the quieter western part of central Heraklion, Crete, Greece. The street is named for the Panagia Kardiotissa monastery area and lies away from the busiest tourist lanes, giving the hotel a more residential atmosphere than properties around Lions Square. The old town centre, with the Cathedral of Agios Minas, the Venetian loggia and the market street, is reachable on foot in roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, and the Archaeological Museum is a similar distance, though taxis are cheap for evening returns. The hotel is a simple, no-frills property offering double rooms with breakfast, and there is no pool, spa or beach on site. Its appeal is price and calm: indicative high-season rates for a double room run from about EUR 45 to EUR 80 per night, which places it among the cheaper hotel options in the city. Dining nearby is mostly everyday bakeries, cafes and neighbourhood tavernas used by local residents, and visitors seeking a wider selection of Cretan restaurants usually head into the old town. The service style is that of a small, owner-run hotel with a helpful reception that can call taxis and give directions to bus stations for Knossos and other destinations. The hotel suits budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and those passing through Heraklion on the way to other parts of Crete or to ferries and flights. Heraklion airport and the ferry port are both a short taxi ride away. Visitors wanting a beach usually take a bus to Ammoudara or Agia Pelagia, or base themselves on the coast. Car parking arrangements should be confirmed before arrival, as street parking can be limited in the city.