Hilton opens ÉRA Hotel Heraklion, its first Tapestry Collection property in the city
Hilton has opened a new hotel in Heraklion, the ÉRA Hotel Heraklion, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, on October 30, 2026. The hotel is located at Daskalogiannis Square in the center of the city and has 55 rooms, along with a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool.
The ÉRA is the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Heraklion. The opening extends Hilton’s partnership with Green Properties – Melakis S.A., a collaboration that began with the Hilton Garden Inn Chania City.
Design draws on Cretan tradition
The hotel occupies fully renovated premises with a design that draws on Cretan tradition and folk art. The lobby bar features tall columns and oak-clad beams, along with a canvas artwork by artist Yiannis Alexandrakis that reinterprets a fragment of a traditional Cretan skirt pattern with a contemporary approach.
A wall of clay jugs reinforces the connection to folk art; the jugs were designed and made exclusively for the ÉRA by a traditional pottery workshop located just outside Heraklion. In the guest rooms, warm tones and curved lines are combined with modern amenities. Illustrations throughout the hotel reference Cretan mythology, including the figures of Ariadne, the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus.
Rooftop restaurant and views of Heraklion
The top floor offers panoramic views of Heraklion and the surrounding area, including the sea, the island of Dia, the Rodia hills and Mount Youchtas, which Cretan tradition associates with the tomb of Zeus. The rooftop houses Rodopou & Beyond, a restaurant serving a Greek menu curated by chef Dimitris Georgiadis.
The hotel serves breakfast with a view over the city, and the restaurant also offers lunch and dinner, while the bar serves coffee and cocktails. An outdoor pool and a raised deck complete the relaxation areas. The ÉRA also has a gym and a meeting room, serving both leisure travelers and business visitors.
Part of a broader hotel market in Heraklion
The hotel’s central location places it within walking distance of the 1866 Street market, Lions Square and the Archaeological Museum, while a walk toward the sea leads to the Venetian Harbour and the Koules fortress. For visitors comparing places to stay in Crete, the location allows exploration of Heraklion on foot, without daily use of a car.
The ÉRA’s arrival adds to the presence of international hotel brands in Heraklion and reflects a partnership between an international hotel group and a local business, through Hilton’s collaboration with Green Properties – Melakis S.A. The hotel’s inclusion in the Tapestry Collection by Hilton means its design draws on local architecture and cultural identity, in line with the collection’s approach of giving each property a distinct identity rooted in its destination.
