Rea Hotel

Rea Hotel is a budget hotel at 1 Kalimeraki and Chortaton Street in the old town of Heraklion, on Crete in Greece. It is a few minutes' walk from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which houses the world's most important collection of Minoan art, including the Phaistos Disc and the Snake Goddess figurines. Chortaton Street runs near Eleftherias Square, an open area with cafes at the edge of the old centre, and from there Lions Square with the Morosini Fountain, 25th August Street and the Venetian harbour are all reachable on foot in about ten to fifteen minutes. The hotel is a simple, long-established type of Greek city hotel, with rooms listed as double rooms and breakfast among the amenities. Typical high-season rates run from about EUR 50 to 90 per night, which makes it one of the lower-priced options in central Heraklion. Its character is practical rather than luxurious: it is suited to budget-minded travellers, backpackers with a private room, and visitors using the city as a base for museum visits and day trips. Dining in the neighbourhood is plentiful and inexpensive, with bakeries, souvlaki shops, cafes and small tavernas serving Cretan staples such as dakos, gamopilafo and local cheeses. The airport is a short taxi or bus ride east of the centre, and the main bus stations serving Rethymno, Chania, Agios Nikolaos and the south coast are within a short taxi ride. City buses link the centre with Knossos, about five kilometres away. Facilities such as a pool, spa or gym are not confirmed and should be checked with the property. Because the area is part of the busy old centre, street noise is common, and visitors who prefer quiet may wish to request a higher or rear-facing room. The hotel is best suited to short stays where location and price matter more than amenities.