ACCOMMODATION

RAP 2025 participants can decide whether they will be accommodated in the area around HCMR or in the city of Heraklion. HCMR lies in the area of village Gournes, which is a part of the largest coastal tourist area in Crete, running from Kokkini Hani to Malia. Gournes is between Kokkini Hani and Gouves, which are both within walking distance along the beach.

There are several small hotels in Gournes, as well as apartments and studios, but there are no banks, cashpoints or pharmacies here. There are not many shops in Gournes, and no “main street” to speak of. People here mostly make use of the facilities and conveniences of neighbouring Kokkini Hani or Gouves. However, there are several minimarkets, a butcher’s, some lovely seaside tavernas, a bike rental and two petrol stations in Gournes. Three “to-the-beach” roads, off the old road, lead to the seashore and a lovely beach-front promenade about a kilometre in length.

For those who prefer the urban atmoshere we suggest accommodation in Heraklion, the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. The conference will organize free shuttle bus that will bring those participants to HCMR in the morning, and from HCMR to Heraklion after the end of conference activities each day. If you would like to travel on your own, you can take the bus (frequent service) or taxi, which will not cost you much as Gournes is only about 10 km from Heraklion.

We have arranged special prices for RAP 2025 participants in two four-star hotels in the vicinity of the conference venue:

All prices are per night and include rich buffet breakfast. Government tax of 7 EUR per room per night is not included and is payable at the day of arrival at the reception.

Please note that the rooms are rented on a “first come, first served” basis and are on an open market, therefore early booking is highly recommended. To avail of these special prices, room reservations should be made directly with the hotels; please do not book through intermediaries.

For participants who would prefer some other accommodation in Kokkini Hani – Gournes – Kato Gouves area, here is the list of hotels arranged in the order of ascending walking distance from HCMR:

Creteco Hotel & Suites*** (0.65 km/8 min)
Niriides Palace Hotel (0.75 km/10 min)
Erato Hotel *** (1.2 km/ 16 min)
Golden Bay**** (1.3 km/17 min)
Niros Beachfront Aparthotel (1.6km/22 min)
Coralli Beach Hotel** (1.7 km/23 min)
Your Memories Hotel*** (1.7 km/24 min)
Yria Beach Hotel**** (1.9 km/25 min)
Sol Marina Beach Crete**** (2 km/27 min)
Sunconnect Marina Beach**** (2 km/27 min)
Magda Hotel**** (2.1 km/28 min)
Naiades Hotel by Estia*** (2.1 km/29 min)
Kalia Beach Hotel**** (2.2 km/29 min)
Gouves Sea Hotel**** (2.5 km/33min)
Aphrodite Beach Club**** (2.6 km/35 min)

For participants who would like to be accommodated in Heraklion, we are listing hotels in all categories. Each list is arranged using the marks given by the visitors, best marks first:

Two star hotels:
Kronos Hotel
Mirabello Hotel
Athinaikon Hotel
Lena Hotel
Irini
Asterion Hotel
Life Boutique Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Pasiphae Heraklion Hotel

Three star hotels:
Artion City Boutique Hotel
Porta Medina Boutique Hotel
Vespera City Hotel
Infinity City Boutique Hotel
Hotel Olympic Heraklion
Iraklion Hotel

Four star hotels:
ibis Styles Heraklion Central
Metropole Urban Hotel
Dom Boutique Hotel
Olive Green Hotel
Veneziano Boutique Hotel
Pagopoieîon
Lato Boutique Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion
Castello City Hotel

Five star hotels:
Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa
Ethereal White Resort
Megaron Hotel
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Aquila Atlantis Hotel