Olive Green Hotel

Olive Green Hotel is a four-star city hotel in central Heraklion, on the island of Crete in Greece. It sits close to the Venetian harbour and Lions Square, home to the Morosini Fountain, which places the main sights of the old town within a short walk. The Koules sea fortress, the waterfront promenade and the lanes of cafes and shops around 25th August Street are all reachable on foot, and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the main gateway to Minoan culture, is also within walking distance. The airport lies a few kilometres east of the centre and is typically reached by a short taxi ride or by the public bus into the city, while the ferry port on the harbour is close by. Knossos Palace, the island's best-known archaeological site, is roughly five kilometres south of the centre and is served by city buses. The hotel suits visitors who want an urban base rather than a beach resort. Rooms are offered as double rooms, and the property lists breakfast among its amenities. Because the hotel is in the middle of the old town, dining is mostly a matter of stepping outside: tavernas, bakeries and coffee shops serving Cretan dishes such as dakos, kalitsounia pies and graviera cheese are found within a few minutes of the entrance. The four-star rating places it in the upscale tier of Heraklion hotels, with typical high-season double rates in the region of EUR 95-170 per night, though prices vary with date and demand. The character of the stay is practical and city-focused: it works for short stopovers before or after a ferry, for sightseeing in the old town and museum district, and for travellers using Heraklion as a launch point for day trips to Phaistos, Gortyn, Rethymno or the southern coast. Staying in the centre also means evening noise from the surrounding streets can be part of the experience, particularly in summer weekends. Specific details such as pool, spa or fitness facilities are not confirmed and should be checked with the property before booking.