I loved my stay at Porta Medina. It really made my time at Heraklion a pleasant one. The room was big and spacious, good hot water and shower pressure. Nice touches like coffee pod machine, water carafe, beautiful courtyard and wonderful artwork dotted around the property. Thomas was very helpful to me and a lovely resident artist. Staying at the property, I realise it is something really special with historical references to the Ottoman period and an old water well (now covered over for safety reasons). If I was going to be picky on one thing, there was a little bit of mould in the shower. It wasn’t a big deal and the place is absolutely immaculate otherwise.

I loved my stay at Porta Medina. It really made my time at Heraklion a pleasant one. The room was big and spacious, good hot water and shower pressure. Nice touches like coffee pod machine, water carafe, beautiful courtyard and wonderful artwork dotted around the property. Thomas was very helpful to me and a lovely resident artist. Staying at the property, I realise it is something really special with historical references to the Ottoman period and an old water well (now covered over for safety reasons). If I was going to be picky on one thing, there was a little bit of mould in the shower. It wasn’t a big deal and the place is absolutely immaculate otherwise.

Amazing location, central to everything. Really nice staff

Amazing location, central to everything. Really nice staff

Staff was very accommodating. Location was excellent.

Staff was very accommodating. Location was excellent.

Walkable to the port, shopping, and dining. Very nice renovated villa. Quiet building. Street noise can be loud and planes fly over, but settles down around 11. We were happy to stay here and not the normal touristy places.

Walkable to the port, shopping, and dining. Very nice renovated villa. Quiet building. Street noise can be loud and planes fly over, but settles down around 11. We were happy to stay here and not the normal touristy places.

Like many boutique hotels in ancient city centers, it's a wee bit hard to find at first. But what a treasure! It's a beautiful town house. Our room on the ground (main) floor had a large bedroom with beautiful high, painted ceilings, as well as a sitting area that opened onto a secluded corner of the garden. Maria and Thomas were excellent hosts, arriving within minutes when locked ourselves out late one evening. Walking distance to so many wonderful sites, museums, and restaurants. There's no breakfast, but several places are within a few meters; we loved Queen, on the corner. Highly recommended; we would surely stay again on any next visit to Heraklion.

Like many boutique hotels in ancient city centers, it's a wee bit hard to find at first. But what a treasure! It's a beautiful town house. Our room on the ground (main) floor had a large bedroom with beautiful high, painted ceilings, as well as a sitting area that opened onto a secluded corner of the garden. Maria and Thomas were excellent hosts, arriving within minutes when locked ourselves out late one evening. Walking distance to so many wonderful sites, museums, and restaurants. There's no breakfast, but several places are within a few meters; we loved Queen, on the corner. Highly recommended; we would surely stay again on any next visit to Heraklion.

We liked: location (central and walking distance to old town), nicely renovated, clean with a lot of charm! Staff friendly and helpful. We didn’t care for: kids screaming and loud speaker at the schoolyard next block at 8am every morning; planes landing and taking off past midnight every night. Also note: loved the property but be aware no elevators.

We liked: location (central and walking distance to old town), nicely renovated, clean with a lot of charm! Staff friendly and helpful. We didn’t care for: kids screaming and loud speaker at the schoolyard next block at 8am every morning; planes landing and taking off past midnight every night. Also note: loved the property but be aware no elevators.

Great stay, perfect location, beautiful building. The room was clean, spacious, stylish & comfortable - the bed was a little soft but thats personal preference. Communication for our late arrival was good, we had no worries about arriving after 11pm. We would definitely stay the next time we're in heraklion.

Great stay, perfect location, beautiful building. The room was clean, spacious, stylish & comfortable - the bed was a little soft but thats personal preference. Communication for our late arrival was good, we had no worries about arriving after 11pm. We would definitely stay the next time we're in heraklion.

The hotel was very centrally located. The hotel owner Thomas was the best... he went out of his way to make sure our visit was perfect. As an American you know we love ice in our drinks he was able to get me ice packs for my room... above and beyond. I will always stay when i go to crete. Top notch hotel...

The hotel was very centrally located. The hotel owner Thomas was the best... he went out of his way to make sure our visit was perfect. As an American you know we love ice in our drinks he was able to get me ice packs for my room... above and beyond. I will always stay when i go to crete. Top notch hotel...

Had an amazing time , the people where kind / warming and welcoming. The room was great and thoroughly cleaned throughout our stay. Would recommend to anyone.

Had an amazing time , the people where kind / warming and welcoming. The room was great and thoroughly cleaned throughout our stay. Would recommend to anyone.

wonderful staff, lovely place

wonderful staff, lovely place

Good location with plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Small room but is reasonably okay for just a night.

Good location with plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Small room but is reasonably okay for just a night.

Great location. Nice courtyard to relax and socialize safely with others.

Great location. Nice courtyard to relax and socialize safely with others.

The room is very large and comfortable, close to a lot that’s of interest.

An absolutely beautiful property full of character and original features, renovated in a tasteful and contemporary style. The room was very spacious and clean and the hosts, Thomas and Maria, we’re incredibly welcoming, helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again without hesitation and strongly recommend to anyone visiting Heraklion!

Wow! Such a cute historic house in the middle of the city. Super unique and the owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. I highly recommend!

The perfect location! We loved our stay here. Our host was kind and accommodating and the location can’t be beat. A short walk to many bars, restaurants and shopping. The hotel gardens are lovely and the host makes a delicious breakfast in the AM!

Central location in a historic hotel, spacious rooms, friendly staff.

Central location in a historic hotel, spacious rooms, friendly staff.

Beautifully remodeled older home. Fabulous bathrooms. Beautifully restored wood floors. Near the archeological museum. On an off the beaten track side street. Very clean.

Great stay. Lovely house. Great staff.