GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel is a five-star property at 9 Dikeossynis (D. Beaufort) Street, set in a restored historic building on the Venetian harbour of Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete, Greece. The location places guests at the edge of the old port, within a short walk of the Koules (Rocca a Mare) fortress, the Venetian arsenals and the pedestrian streets that lead up to Lions (Morosini) Fountain and Eleftherias Square. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum, home to the finest Minoan collection in the world, is reachable on foot in roughly ten to fifteen minutes, and the ferry port is close enough that arrivals from Piraeus can reach the hotel quickly by taxi. Heraklion airport lies a few kilometres east of the centre, and taxis cover the transfer in about fifteen minutes in normal traffic. The building is the main draw: the hotel is classified as a historical monument, and the combination of period architecture with modern five-star fittings gives it a more atmospheric character than the newer seafront blocks elsewhere in the city. Room categories include double rooms and suites, and the harbour and fortress views are the standout feature, particularly from upper floors and the rooftop. A rooftop pool is listed among the amenities and makes a practical retreat after a day of sightseeing in the summer heat. On-site dining is provided by a restaurant and a bar, which suit an evening drink with the harbour lit up, while the surrounding old-port streets hold a wide choice of Cretan tavernas serving local dishes such as dakos, snails with rosemary and grilled fish. Service is geared to leisure travellers wanting a high-end base in the historic core rather than a beach resort, and the hotel is also used by visitors combining Knossos, the museum and day trips across the island. Typical high-season double rates run from about EUR 190 to EUR 380 per night, and prices drop noticeably outside June to September. Because the hotel sits in the old town, street noise from harbour restaurants can carry on summer evenings, so requesting an upper floor room is a sensible precaution. Overall the property suits couples, history-minded travellers and anyone who prefers walking to the main sights over driving.