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Situated on Eleftherias square, right next to the world renowned Archeological Museum, Capsis Astoria Heraklion is one of the city’s landmarks and the most known meeting point of the Cretan capital. </p><p>The hotel offers sophisticated facilities and upgraded four star services. Erophili known for serving one of the richest and most delicious breakfasts in the city, Sin1966 – Breakfast, Coffee and Food Bistro and the unique RoofTop Astoria next to the swimming pool with a panoramic view of the entire city are among the city’s most popular meeting points and ideal places for relaxation or business meetings. </p><p>Capsis Astoria Heraklion features: </p><p>131 rooms and suites, all distinguished for their comfort, luxury, elegance and superior taste, as well as specially designed rooms for visitors with special needs and abilities </p><p>4 modern and fully equipped, multifunctional meeting rooms </p><p>Restaurant (EROPHILI) </p><p>Open air Roof garden with pool </p><p>The unconventional Sin1966 – Breakfast, Coffee and Food Bistro </p><p>Valet Parking</p> <p> <div class="wk-gallery wk-gallery-wall clearfix round margin "> <a class="" href="/images/stories/hotels/astoria/Amea 2.jpg" data-lightbox="group:2411-5e87f7f5ca76f" title="Amea 2" data-spotlight="on"><img 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class="image-title">Beaches</span></a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li class="item213"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/west-crete-beaches"><img src="/images/stories/blackchania.png" alt="Chania"/><span class="image-title">Chania</span></a></li><li class="item339"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/central-crete-beaches-rethymnon"><img src="/images/stories/blackrethymno.png" alt="Rethymnon"/><span class="image-title">Rethymnon</span></a></li><li class="item388"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/central-crete-beaches-heraklion"><img src="/images/stories/blackheraklion.png" alt="Heraklion"/><span class="image-title">Heraklion</span></a></li><li class="item402"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/east-crete-beaches-lassithi"><img src="/images/stories/blacklassithi.png" alt="Lassithi"/><span class="image-title">Lassithi</span></a></li><li class="item338"><a href="/en/islands-and-islets-around-crete/gavdos-island"><img src="/images/stories/blackgavdos.png" alt="Gavdos"/><span class="image-title">Gavdos</span></a></li><li class="item7760"><a href="/en/islands-and-islets-around-crete/chrissi-island-gaidouronisi"><img src="/images/stories/blackchrissi.png" alt="Chrissi"/><span class="image-title">Chrissi</span></a></li><li class="item539"><a href="/en/islands-and-islets-around-crete/koufonissi-islet-lefki"><img src="/images/stories/blacklefki.png" alt="Koufonissi"/><span class="image-title">Koufonissi</span></a></li><li class="item7561"><a href="/en/mountains-and-ranges-of-crete/asterousia-range-mountains-heraklion/beaches-in-asterousia-range"><img src="/images/stories/blackasterousia.png" alt="Asterousia"/><span class="image-title">Asterousia</span></a></li><li class="item1423"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/naturism-nudism-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/nudism.png" alt="Naturism"/><span class="image-title">Naturism</span></a></li><li class="item1429"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/beaches-of-crete-awarded-with-blue-flag"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/blueflag.png" alt="Blue Flag"/><span class="image-title">Blue Flag</span></a></li><li class="item1430"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/beaches-of-crete-ideal-for-families"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/family.png" alt="For Family"/><span class="image-title">For Family</span></a></li><li class="item1424"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/exotic-beaches-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/exotic.png" alt="Turquoise"/><span class="image-title">Turquoise</span></a></li><li class="item1425"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/beach-with-cretan-date-palm"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/palm.png" alt="Date Palm"/><span class="image-title">Date Palm</span></a></li><li class="item1997"><a href="/en/islands-and-islets-around-crete"><img src="/images/stories/islands.png" alt="Islets"/><span class="image-title">Islets</span></a></li><li class="item1431"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/beaches-of-crete-ideal-for-free-camping"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/camping.png" alt="Camping"/><span class="image-title">Camping</span></a></li><li class="item1426"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/beaches-for-first-time-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/week.png" alt="One week?"/><span class="image-title">One week?</span></a></li><li class="item1428"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/wave-sports/windsurfing-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/wind.png" alt="Windsurfing"/><span class="image-title">Windsurfing</span></a></li><li class="item8523"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/best-cliff-diving-spots-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/cliff.png" alt="Cliff dive"/><span class="image-title">Cliff dive</span></a></li><li class="item1432"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/party-beaches-crete-crowded"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/crowds.png" alt="Crowded"/><span class="image-title">Crowded</span></a></li><li class="item1427"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/win"><img src="/images/stories/suggestions/winter.png" alt="Winter Swimming"/><span class="image-title">Winter Swimming</span></a></li><li class="item4223"><a href="/en/beaches-of-crete/gay-friendly-beaches"><img src="/images/stories/gay.png" alt="LGBT beaches"/><span class="image-title">LGBT beaches</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="uk-parent item1598"><a href="/en/nature"><img src="/images/stories/nature.png" alt="Nature"/><span class="image-title">Nature</span></a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li class="item1599"><a href="/en/gorges-and-canyons-of-crete"><img src="/images/stories/gorges.png" alt="Gorges"/><span class="image-title">Gorges</span></a></li><li class="item1600"><a href="/en/gorges-and-canyons-of-crete/west-crete-gorges"><img src="/images/stories/blackchania.png" alt="Chania"/><span class="image-title">Chania</span></a></li><li class="item1601"><a href="/en/gorges-and-canyons-of-crete/rethymnon-gorges"><img src="/images/stories/blackrethymno.png" alt="Rethymnon"/><span class="image-title">Rethymnon</span></a></li><li class="item1602"><a href="/en/gorges-and-canyons-of-crete/heraklion-gorges"><img src="/images/stories/blackheraklion.png" alt="Heraklion"/><span class="image-title">Heraklion</span></a></li><li class="item1603"><a href="/en/gorges-and-canyons-of-crete/east-crete-gorges-lassithi"><img src="/images/stories/blacklassithi.png" alt="Lassithi"/><span class="image-title">Lassithi</span></a></li><li class="uk-parent item7569"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/trekking-and-hiking-in-crete/the-e4-european-trail"><img src="/images/stories/e4min.png" alt="E4 Trail"/><span class="image-title">E4 Trail</span></a><ul><li class="item5204"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/trekking-and-hiking-in-crete/the-great-walks"><img src="/images/stories/hikes.png" alt="Great Walks"/><span class="image-title">Great Walks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="item7570"><a href="/en/islands-and-islets-around-crete"><img src="/images/stories/islands.png" alt="Islands"/><span class="image-title">Islands</span></a></li><li class="item1912"><a href="/en/lakes-and-wetlands-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/lakes.png" alt="Lakes"/><span class="image-title">Lakes</span></a></li><li class="item2491"><a href="/en/mountains-and-ranges-of-crete"><img src="/images/stories/mountains.png" alt="Mountains"/><span class="image-title">Mountains</span></a></li><li class="item2060"><a href="/en/caves"><img src="/images/stories/caves.png" alt="Caves"/><span class="image-title">Caves</span></a></li><li class="item2427"><a href="/en/woods"><img src="/images/stories/woods.png" alt="Woods"/><span class="image-title">Woods</span></a></li><li class="item2295"><a href="/en/plateaus-and-planes"><img src="/images/stories/plateaus.png" alt="Plateaus"/><span class="image-title">Plateaus</span></a></li><li class="item2386"><a href="/en/fauna-and-animal-species"><img src="/images/stories/fauna.png" alt="Fauna"/><span class="image-title">Fauna</span></a></li><li class="item2699"><a href="/en/flora"><img src="/images/stories/flora.png" alt="Flora"/><span class="image-title">Flora</span></a></li><li class="item7574"><a href="/en/waterfalls"><img src="/images/stories/waterfalls.png" alt="Waterfalls"/><span class="image-title">Waterfalls</span></a></li><li class="item7573"><a href="/en/rivers-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/rivers.png" alt="Rivers"/><span class="image-title">Rivers</span></a></li><li class="item7572"><a href="/en/geological-formations"><img src="/images/stories/plateaus.png" alt="Geoformations"/><span class="image-title">Geoformations</span></a></li><li class="item7571"><a href="/en/natural-parks-of-crete"><img src="/images/stories/mountains.png" alt="Nature Parks"/><span class="image-title">Nature Parks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="uk-parent item2840"><a href="/en/history-of-crete"><img src="/images/stories/past.png" alt="Past"/><span class="image-title">Past</span></a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li class="item2848"><a href="/en/history-of-crete/cretan-mythology"><img src="/images/stories/myths.png" alt="Mythology"/><span class="image-title">Mythology</span></a></li><li class="item2872"><a href="/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/archaeology.png" alt="Archaeological Sites"/><span class="image-title">Archaeological Sites</span></a></li><li class="item3474"><a href="/en/history-of-crete/forts-and-castles-on-crete"><img src="/images/stories/forts.png" alt="Fortresses "/><span class="image-title">Fortresses </span></a></li><li class="item3710"><a href="/en/history-of-crete/museums"><img src="/images/stories/museums.png" alt="Museums"/><span class="image-title">Museums</span></a></li><li class="uk-parent item3208"><a href="/en/religious-monuments-on-crete"><img src="/images/stories/religion.png" alt="Religion"/><span class="image-title">Religion</span></a><ul><li class="item3210"><a href="/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/monasteries.png" alt="Monasteries"/><span class="image-title">Monasteries</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="item2026"><a href="/en/lighthouses"><img src="/images/stories/lighthouse.png" alt="Lighthouses"/><span class="image-title">Lighthouses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="uk-parent item4042"><a href="/en/top-destinations-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Destinations"/><span class="image-title">Destinations</span></a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li class="item8592"><a href="/en/top-destinations-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/thumbs-up.png" alt="Highlights"/><span class="image-title">Highlights</span></a></li><li class="item8593"><a href="/en/top-destinations-in-west-crete"><img src="/images/stories/medal.png" alt="West Crete"/><span class="image-title">West Crete</span></a></li><li class="item8594"><a href="/en/top-destinations-in-central-crete"><img src="/images/stories/medal.png" alt="Central Crete"/><span class="image-title">Central Crete</span></a></li><li class="item8595"><a href="/en/top-destinations-in-east-crete"><img src="/images/stories/medal.png" alt="East Crete"/><span class="image-title">East Crete</span></a></li><li class="item4170"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete">Towns</a></li><li class="item8596"><a href="#">Chania Prefecture</a> </li><li class="item4045"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/chania"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Chania"/><span class="image-title">Chania</span></a></li><li class="item8597"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/paleochora-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Paleochora"/><span class="image-title">Paleochora</span></a></li><li class="item8598"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/kissamos-town-kasteli"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Kissamos"/><span class="image-title">Kissamos</span></a></li><li class="item8599"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/georgioupolis-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Georgioupolis"/><span class="image-title">Georgioupolis</span></a></li><li class="item8600"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/chora-sfakion-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Chora Sfakion"/><span class="image-title">Chora Sfakion</span></a></li><li class="item8601"><a href="/de/strände-in-kreta/strände-auf-chania-west-kreta/loutro-sfakia"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Loutro"/><span class="image-title">Loutro</span></a></li><li class="item8602"><a href="#">Rethymnon Prefecture</a> </li><li class="item4047"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/rethymnon-city"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Rethymnon"/><span class="image-title">Rethymnon</span></a></li><li class="item8603"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/agia-galini-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Agia Galini"/><span class="image-title">Agia Galini</span></a></li><li class="item8604"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/plakias-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Plakias"/><span class="image-title">Plakias</span></a></li><li class="item8605"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/spili-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Spili"/><span class="image-title">Spili</span></a></li><li class="item8606"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/anogia-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Anogia"/><span class="image-title">Anogia</span></a></li><li class="item8607"><a href="#">Heraklion Prefecture</a> </li><li class="item4044"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/heraklion-city"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Heraklion"/><span class="image-title">Heraklion</span></a></li><li class="item8609"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/hersonissos-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Hersonissos"/><span class="image-title">Hersonissos</span></a></li><li class="item8615"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/malia-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Malia"/><span class="image-title">Malia</span></a></li><li class="item8610"><a href="/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-heraklion/matala-beach"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Matala"/><span class="image-title">Matala</span></a></li><li class="item8611"><a href="/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-heraklion/agia-pelagia-beach"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Agia Pelagia`"/><span class="image-title">Agia Pelagia`</span></a></li><li class="item8612"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/archanes-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Archanes"/><span class="image-title">Archanes</span></a></li><li class="item8613"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/tymbaki-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Kokkinos Pirgos"/><span class="image-title">Kokkinos Pirgos</span></a></li><li class="item8608"><a href="#">Lassithi Prefecture</a> </li><li class="item4049"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/agios-nikolaos-city"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Agios Nikolaos"/><span class="image-title">Agios Nikolaos</span></a></li><li class="item8616"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/elounda-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Elounda"/><span class="image-title">Elounda</span></a></li><li class="item4051"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/sitia-city"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Sitia"/><span class="image-title">Sitia</span></a></li><li class="item4053"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/ierapetra-city"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Ierapetra"/><span class="image-title">Ierapetra</span></a></li><li class="item8617"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/makrigialos-town"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Makrigialos"/><span class="image-title">Makrigialos</span></a></li><li class="item8618"><a href="/en/cities-and-towns-in-crete/palekastro"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Palekastro"/><span class="image-title">Palekastro</span></a></li><li class="item8619"><a href="/en/sea-tourism/east-crete-beaches-lassithi/zakros-beach"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Zakros"/><span class="image-title">Zakros</span></a></li><li class="item8620"><a href="/en/plateaus-and-planes/lassithi-plateau"><img src="/images/stories/towns.png" alt="Lassithi Plateau"/><span class="image-title">Lassithi Plateau</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="uk-parent item3441"><a href="/en/what-to-do-while-on-crete">Get Prepared</a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li class="item5711"><a href="/en/book-tickets-and-tours"><img src="/images/stories/traveloffice.png" alt="Tours & Tickets"/><span class="image-title">Tours & Tickets</span></a></li><li class="uk-active item5465"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/hotels-and-villas-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/hotel.png" alt="Hotels"/><span class="image-title">Hotels</span></a></li><li class="item5466"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/means-of-transport-and-car-rentals"><img src="/images/stories/car.png" alt="Rent a Car"/><span class="image-title">Rent a Car</span></a></li><li class="item5469"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/where-to-eat-on-crete"><img src="/images/stories/food.png" alt="Food & Drink"/><span class="image-title">Food & Drink</span></a></li><li class="item5505"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/where-to-eat-on-crete/the-cretan-cuisine/wine"><img src="/images/stories/glass-wine.png" alt="Wineries"/><span class="image-title">Wineries</span></a></li><li class="item7223"><a href="#">Sea Activities</a> </li><li class="item5470"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/wave-sports/sea-excursions"><img src="/images/stories/sail.png" alt="Sea Excursions"/><span class="image-title">Sea Excursions</span></a></li><li class="item5483"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/wave-sports"><img src="/images/stories/windsurf.png" alt="Sea sports"/><span class="image-title">Sea sports</span></a></li><li class="item5482"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/diving-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/diving.png" alt="Diving"/><span class="image-title">Diving</span></a></li><li class="item5488"><a href="/en/facts/banking-and-currency-in-greece"><img src="/images/stories/euro.png" alt="Money tips"/><span class="image-title">Money tips</span></a></li><li class="item5473"><a href="#">Outdoor Activities</a> </li><li class="item5475"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/off-road-exploration"><img src="/images/stories/offroad.png" alt="Off-road driving"/><span class="image-title">Off-road driving</span></a></li><li class="item5481"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/trekking-and-hiking-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/hiking.png" alt="Hiking"/><span class="image-title">Hiking</span></a></li><li class="item5476"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/horseback-riding"><img src="/images/stories/horse.png" alt="Horseback riding"/><span class="image-title">Horseback riding</span></a></li><li class="item5477"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/caving-in-crete"><img src="/images/stories/caving.png" alt="Caving"/><span class="image-title">Caving</span></a></li><li class="item5478"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/cycling"><img src="/images/stories/cycling.png" alt="Cycling"/><span class="image-title">Cycling</span></a></li><li class="item5479"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/snow-sports"><img src="/images/stories/skier.png" alt="Snow sports"/><span class="image-title">Snow sports</span></a></li><li class="item5474"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/air-sports"><img src="/images/stories/windsports.png" alt="Air Sports"/><span class="image-title">Air Sports</span></a></li><li class="item5480"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/rock-climbing"><img src="/images/stories/climb.png" alt="Climbing"/><span class="image-title">Climbing</span></a></li><li class="item5489"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/canyoning"><img src="/images/stories/carabiner.png" alt="Canyoning"/><span class="image-title">Canyoning</span></a></li><li class="item5487"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/bird-watching"><img src="/images/stories/viewer.png" alt="Wildlife observation"/><span class="image-title">Wildlife observation</span></a></li><li class="item5485"><a href="/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/sport-tourism"><img src="/images/stories/tennis-player.png" alt="Sport 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