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GDM Megaron

Historical Monument Hotel

9, D.Beaufort Street
Rated 9.3 in 2705 reviews

GDM Megaron is a distinguished hotel located in the heart of Heraklio Town, Greece, offering an elegant blend of classic architecture and modern luxury. Housed in a historic building from 1925, its architecture pays homage to the neoclassical style, which is meticulously maintained to this day, ensuring a unique aesthetic experience for every visitor. The hotel is strategically positioned overlooking the picturesque old port, providing guests with stunning views and convenient access to the town's rich cultural and historical sites.

Inside, GDM Megaron exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. The interiors are tastefully decorated, combining luxurious materials and subtle colors that complement the timeless beauty of the structure. Guests are treated to a range of amenities designed to enhance their stay, including a rooftop restaurant that not only serves delicious Greek and international cuisine but also offers panoramic views of the sea and cityscape.

The hotel's wellness facilities include a fully-equipped gym, a sauna, and a jacuzzi, offering a peaceful retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation. Business travelers will find a host of services catered to their needs, with well-appointed meeting rooms and high-speed internet access available throughout the property.

Guests are often drawn back to GDM Megaron for its exemplary service, where attention to detail and personalized care reflect the warm hospitality that Greece is renowned for. Whether visiting for business or leisure, GDM Megaron provides a harmonious blend of comfort, culture, and convenience, making it a premier choice for travelers to Heraklio.

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Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
February
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 17
Rain free days
March
 18°
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 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
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 24
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May
 24°
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 28
Rain free days
June
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July
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August
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Sun hours / day
 31
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September
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Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
October
 24°
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November
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December
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
220m / 240yd
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
380m / 410yd
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
290m / 320yd
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
0.7km / 0.44mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
0.6km / 0.4mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
460m / 0.29mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
1km / 0.6mi
Christian Art Museum
Christian Art Museum
Church building in Heraklion, Crete Region, Greece
0.7km / 0.41mi
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Orthodox church in Heraklion Municipality, Greece
0.5km / 0.34mi
Venetian Loggia
Venetian Loggia
Venetian building in Crete
340m / 370yd
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
40m / 50yd
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
470m / 0.29mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
410m / 450yd
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
120m / 130yd
Venetian Shipyards
Venetian Shipyards
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
240m / 260yd
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Roman catholic church in Heraklion
300m / 320yd
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
0.6km / 0.4mi
Historical Museum of Crete
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum in Greece
0.6km / 0.38mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
5.2km / 3.2mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
5.3km / 3.3mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
5km / 3.1mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
4.6km / 2.9mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
6.4km / 4mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
9.5km / 5.9mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
8.2km / 5.1mi
Castle of Palaiokastro
Castle of Palaiokastro
Medieval castle in Malevizi Municipality, Greece
9.3km / 5.8mi
Kastrokefala Mycenaean acropolis
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
9.4km / 5.8mi
Tillisos
Tillisos
Village in Greece
11.6km / 7.2mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
10.7km / 6.7mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
11.9km / 7.4mi
Made
Tourist beach
11.5km / 7.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
10.3km / 6.4mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
10.6km / 6.6mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
12.2km / 7.6mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
13.1km / 8.2mi
Sklavokambos
Sklavokambos
Valley in Malevizi Municipality, Greece
17.1km / 10.6mi
Fodele Beach
Fodele Beach
Tourist beach
17.8km / 11.1mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
17.7km / 11mi
Kokinos Pyrgos of Fodele
Herakleion
16.9km / 10.5mi
El Greco House and Museum
El Greco House and Museum
Museum in Greece
17.7km / 11mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
20.3km / 12.6mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
21km / 13.1mi
Melissa fortress
Melissa fortress
Herakleion
21.7km / 13.5mi
Saint Anthony
Old church in Pera Galinoi, Crete
20.7km / 12.9mi
Prinias
Prinias
22.5km / 14mi

What to do in Heraklio Town and near GDM Megaron (Historical Monument Hotel)

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
220m / 240yd
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
380m / 410yd
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
290m / 320yd
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
0.7km / 0.44mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
0.6km / 0.4mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
460m / 0.29mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
1km / 0.6mi
Christian Art Museum
Christian Art Museum
Church building in Heraklion, Crete Region, Greece
0.7km / 0.41mi
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Orthodox church in Heraklion Municipality, Greece
0.5km / 0.34mi
Venetian Loggia
Venetian Loggia
Venetian building in Crete
340m / 370yd
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
40m / 50yd
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
470m / 0.29mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
410m / 450yd
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
120m / 130yd
Venetian Shipyards
Venetian Shipyards
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
240m / 260yd
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Roman catholic church in Heraklion
300m / 320yd
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
0.6km / 0.4mi
Historical Museum of Crete
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum in Greece
0.6km / 0.38mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
5.2km / 3.2mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
5.3km / 3.3mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
5km / 3.1mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
4.6km / 2.9mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
6.4km / 4mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
9.5km / 5.9mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
8.2km / 5.1mi
Castle of Palaiokastro
Castle of Palaiokastro
Medieval castle in Malevizi Municipality, Greece
9.3km / 5.8mi
Kastrokefala Mycenaean acropolis
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
9.4km / 5.8mi
Tillisos
Tillisos
Village in Greece
11.6km / 7.2mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
10.7km / 6.7mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
11.9km / 7.4mi

About Heraklio Town

Heraklio Town, the capital of Crete, offers a blend of history, culture, and vibrant local life. One of the most significant attractions is the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Minoan artifacts, providing insight into the island's ancient civilization. Nearby, the Knosos Palace, believed to be the center of Minoan culture, is a must-visit site where you can explore the ruins and learn about the myths surrounding King Minos and the Minotaur.

Strolling through the old town, you will encounter charming streets, Venetian architecture, and lively cafes. The Morosini Fountain in the central square is a popular meeting point and a great spot to take in the atmosphere of the city. Additionally, the Fortress of Koules at the harbor offers panoramic views and a glimpse into the town's Venetian past, making it a pleasant place for a leisurely walk.

For those interested in local life, visiting the Municipal Market presents a chance to experience the flavors of Crete. Here, you can find fresh produce, local cheeses, and traditional Cretan delicacies. The Church of Saint Titus, with its stunning architecture and rich history, is also worth a visit, providing a serene environment for reflection.

As the sun sets, the coastal promenade becomes lively with restaurants and bars, where you can enjoy Cretan cuisine and perhaps sample some local wines. Engaging with the local culture through music or festivals can further enrich your experience in Heraklio, as the town hosts various events throughout the year that celebrate its heritage. Overall, Heraklio Town presents a balanced experience of history, culture, and culinary delights.




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