Heraklion, GR Vacation Rentals: villa rentals & more

Discover a selection of 1,000 vacation rentals in Heraklion, GR that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including pool and private pool. Prices start at C$ 49 per night, and villa rentals and condo and apartment rentals are popular options for a stay in Heraklion. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Stayed Jul. 2021

Just book it!

Since we got this beautiful villa with a private pool, we did not do any excursions, though the location would have made it easy! Everything was as shown/stated. The only time we spent indoors was to sleep and we got very spoiled by waking up and wal...

Stayed Jun. 2021

Crete!

We loved our stay in Crete! Stefanos was so helpful in helping us to make our vacation perfect by suggesting restaurants, activities and allowing us to check-in early. He greeted us upon our arrival with a smile and a kitchen stocked with drinks and ...

Stayed Sep. 2020

Un petit paradis...

Cet appartement contient tout ce que vous pouvez désirer et même plus. L'équipement est très complet et en excellent état. Les aménagements extérieurs sont extrèmement confortables. La vue sur les collines et la ville, avec la mer au loin, est époust...

Stayed Jul. 2020

Genau was wir gesucht haben...

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in dem Apartment sehr genossen. Alex war ein sehr aufmerksamer und zuvorkommender Gastgeber, dem unser Wohlbefinden sehr am Herzen lag. Sehr geholfen haben uns in den ersten Tagen auch seine Tipps zu Restaurants und Bars ...

Stayed Jul. 2020

Ein altes in allem gelungener Urlaub

Es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub auf dem Land. Am Flughafen wurden wir herzlich empfangen und ein guter Mittelklassewagen stand auch schon bereit. Wir haben ihn beim Vermieter gebucht zu einem sehr guten Preis. Billiger geht nicht. Keine Selbstbeteili...

Stayed Mar. 2020

Good value for money appartment

This is a roomy two people top floor apartment located in centrally featuring a spacious lounge/kitchenette, a good size bedroom and a rather small bathroom. The bathroom is in need of upgrading. There is a large balcony with a large table and a L-Sh...

Stayed Sep. 2019

Short stay - this made us want to stay longer

We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious the apartment was -- lots of room to stretch out. And great views all around, especially from the wonderful rooftop patio. I wish our plans allowed us to stay longer to enjoy the apartment. The landlord w...

Stayed Aug. 2019

Ein gutes Apartment, eine wunderschöne Insel und sehr nette Bewohner.

Eine wirklich sehr nette Vermieterin und ebensolche Nachbarn. Das Bett und das Bad sind etwas klein, aber man kommt zurecht. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in Heraklion sind fußläufig zu erreichen und selbst Knossos ist nur etwa 8-10 km entfernt. Weiter Zi...

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Explore the waterfront setting in Heraklion

Come and experience Heraklion and its museums, monuments and history. Renowned for its cafés, shopping and local tours, this city welcomes all visitors. Local cultural sights include Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Natural History Museum of Crete. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Activities

Activities and attractions in Heraklion

Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Heraklion a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Watercity Waterpark (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
Cretaquarium (8.4 mi / 13.5 km)
Dinosauria Park (8.7 mi / 14 km)
Labyrinth Park (13 mi / 20.9 km)
Crete Golf Club (13.2 mi / 21.3 km)
Acqua Plus Water Park (13.6 mi / 21.9 km)

Natural features

Exploring the natural features in Heraklion

Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Heraklion is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Public Gardens of Iraklion (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
Geoponikos Kipos (0.6 mi / 1 km)
Ammoudara Beach (2.9 mi / 4.6 km)
Psaromoura Beach (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
Mononaftis Beach (8.4 mi / 13.5 km)
Sarandaris Beach (14.1 mi / 22.8 km)

How to get there

How to get to and around Heraklion

Fly into Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis), the closest airport, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the city center.

How many vacation rentals are available around Heraklion?

Our 2021 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 981 house rentals around Heraklion. From 375 villa rentals to 348 condo and apartment rentals, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Heraklion is on Vrbo.

What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to Heraklion?

Vrbo Canada offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in Heraklion. From Vrbo Canada travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Hania Gate: 1,268 home rentals
Heraklion Archaeological Museum: 1,290 home rentals
Heraklion Port: 1,293 home rentals
Shrine at Anemospilia: 1,297 home rentals
Palace of Knossos: 1,302 home rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Heraklion listed on Vrbo Canada where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.