Lena Hotel

Lena Hotel is a mid-range hotel at 10 Lahana Street in central Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete, Greece, close to the Lions (Morosini) Fountain. The address is in the pedestrian heart of the old town, so the main attractions are on the doorstep: Eleftherias Square, the Church of Agios Titos, the market street of 1866 and the Venetian harbour with the Koules fortress are all reachable on foot in a few minutes to around fifteen minutes. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a comfortable walk away, and the Palace of Knossos can be reached by local bus or taxi. The ferry port and the airport are both within a short taxi ride. The hotel is a modest city property rather than a resort, and its appeal lies in the central position and relatively low prices. Room types listed are single rooms and double rooms, making it suitable for solo travellers as well as couples. Breakfast is the listed amenity. For other meals, the surrounding streets contain a large number of tavernas, bakeries, coffee shops and pastry stores, and the nearby market is a good place to buy local cheese, olives, herbs and honey. The service character is that of a simple, functional hotel, with front-desk staff able to help with directions, bus information and excursion suggestions to Matala, Phaistos, Rethymno and the Lasithi plateau. Typical high-season double rates run from about EUR 55 to EUR 100 per night, which positions the hotel as good value among central options. It suits independent travellers, backpackers stepping up from hostels and visitors on short city stays. As with other old-town hotels, the central streets are lively until late on summer evenings, so light sleepers may want to ask for a quieter room. There is no pool or beach, and visitors wanting swimming typically take a bus to nearby coastal areas.