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Looking for the best place in Europe for party holidays? Malia might just be the answer! This coastal town is located just minutes from the capital of the island, Heraklion, and it’s one of the most visited seaside resorts for young people looking to have fun all day and party all night.

In this guide, you can check the best party hotels in Malia, most of them located on the vibrant Malia Strip.

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Malia is a super popular holiday town where you will find the best clubs and discos on the island. Among the perks of spending your holidays in this area, keep the following in mind:

• Malia is affordable.

• Malia has amazing sandy beaches, a pristine sea with warm waters, and a small old town with the typical Greek atmosphere.

• But don’t be fooled, there is nothing tranquil about nightlife in Malia. The resort becomes the top party resort where a crowd of people between 18-30 enjoys clubbing in the many pubs, bars, beach bars, and so many clubs that you may not even have enough time to visit them all.

If this sounds like your type of getaway, read on and check the best party hotels in Malia for the ultimate Malia clubbing holiday.

Hotels in Malia for a Clubbing Holiday in Crete
Where to Stay in Malia, Heraklion

Love it or hate it, Malia is a great destination in Crete for young travelers, it is possible to find any type of accommodation, from budget-friendly apartments and studios to beach hotels and many all-inclusive resorts.

If you’re coming to Malia and having fun at night is among your top priorities, then you will want to check out these hotels that are very close to the Malia Strip, the place where most discos and clubs are located in town.

And if you also want to devote some time to exploring the capital of the island, keep these things to do in Heraklion in mind too!

Reasons other than Clubbing to Spend the Holidays in Malia

Although dancing, sipping cocktails, and partying until the day after sound like good enough reasons to book a holiday in Malia, there are also some extra things you can do in the area.

These, make Malia a place to visit also if you want to combine all your clubbing with some stunning landscapes and interesting adventures.

These are good enough reasons to choose a Malia hotel… take a look.

• Malia can be more than just a fun destination. From here, it is easy to visit the Archaeological Site of Malia and Knossos Palace, perfect if you are at least a tiny bit interested in the fascinating history of the island.

• It is located close to another fun resort in Crete, Hersonissos, where fun can also go on all night long.

• There are great theme parks and a few water parks in the area, ideal for a different day if you want to get a break from the beach (do you? Really?).

• Malia is an ideal destination for groups of friends. It is easy to move around and you don’t need to rent a car if you don’t want to move around the island.

• There are hundreds of fun things to do at night… and also during the day, at the beach.

• Malia is quite close to two of Crete’s most important cities: Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos. This is great for you to explore unique restaurants, pubs, and bars, but also for shopping and alternative cultural activities.

• Malia also hosts some great sandy beaches within walking distance from the main attractions and entertainment in town.

However, do keep this in mind:

• Just like Hersonissos, Malia may not be exactly the most authentic part of Crete, for instance, there are tons of international restaurants, such as Subway or Starbucks for instance.

• They offer food that nothing has to do with Crete’s local traditions. If you’re not into tasting our amazing local food, this can be a positive trait.

• Malia, like any other popular seaside town, tends to be overcrowded during the peak of the season, from June to September.

• It can be noisy and chaotic, but if you’re reading this article, this might be just what you’re looking for!

As you probably know already, Crete is a very convenient destination in Greece for cheap holidays.

If you’re planning to travel to Crete on a budget as well as enjoy nightclubs and beach bars, then Malia can be the right place for you.

The hotel is located in the center of Malia, just off the beach road (strip) where all the bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops can be found.

If you’re also interested in local tavernas, the old village of Malia is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The beach is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the complex.

The hotel boasts excellent reviews for the friendly staff and the entertaining events they organize, including karaoke, daytime quizzes, and fancy-dress nights.

The hotel offers a restaurant/tavern, pizza takeaway, a cocktail bar, and free wifi throughout the property.

It has 2 pools and provides direct access to the sandy beach of Malia.

Sunbeds and umbrellas are available at the pools. This is also a child-friendly property and it features a kid’s pool and a playground.

There’s also a buffet restaurant serving a variety of cold and hot dishes. There are two bars, at the pool and in the lobby, for drinks and cocktails.

Free parking is available at the property. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking.

There is also a large outdoor swimming pool with a luxury terrace and hot tub, BBQ facilities, and a games room.

The on-site restaurant serves traditional and international cuisine.

Within walking distance, you will find shops, tavernas, and the best of Malia entertainment.

It is set amidst beautiful gardens, there is a pool with a sun terrace and a poolside snack bar.

Rooms and suites are elegantly furnished, featuring a balcony with sea, pool, or mountain views.

Dedalos Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, and a bar.

At the hotel, all rooms include a desk and a balcony with a garden or pool view. Each room comes with a comfy seating area.

This property is less than 20 minutes from the beach. Sunshine Studios offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar, and a shared lounge.

Each studio has garden views, a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio, and a private bathroom with a shower.

Sunshine Studios offers certain rooms with mountain views. Nearby beaches are Sun Beach and Ikaros and Kernos Beach.
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The hotel is surrounded by a lush garden and it features a spacious, free-form pool with a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy drinks, snacks, and cocktails at the poolside bar.

Fitted with stone floors, all rooms and suites include air conditioning and a mini-fridge.

They open out to a balcony with views of the surroundings.

Some accommodation types also have a seating area.

Guests at Hotel Malia Holidays can start their day with an English buffet breakfast enriched with traditional Cretan dishes.

This colorful complex of self-catering units features a lovely pool with a poolside bar and restaurant as well as a playroom with billiards and electronic games.

The studios and apartments are tastefully furnished and open out to a private balcony.

Also close to the beach, the complex features an outdoor pool, an on-site bar, and a sun terrace.

Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned. Rooms also come with a coffee machine and free WiFi.

Creta Verano Hotel features a swimming pool, a sun terrace with sun loungers, and a blossomed garden. There is also a Cretan and Mediterranean on-site restaurant and a snack bar with billiards.

All rooms of Creta Verano are open to a furnished balcony or terrace overlooking the pool or the garden, the guest rooms are fitted with a fridge and a TV with satellite channels.

Free public parking can be found nearby.
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Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

Every morning, the accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast.

Popular points of interest near Ammos Beach Hotel include Ikaros and Kernos Beach, Alexander Beach, and, of course, the Malia Strip.
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Stelios Gardens

Stelios Gardens in Malia is a very pleasant hotel featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, only meters from the Malia Strip and 30 km from Heraklio Town.

The hotel offers an on-site restaurant and a snack bar, free WiFi, car hire service, and free private parking.

All studios and apartments feature air conditioning and a kitchenette while some of the units open to a terrace. You can also play billiards at this hotel.

The hotel is about 27 kilometers from Heraklion International Airport.
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The place offers easy access to the best restaurants in town while the club street of Malia is within scarce minutes from the property.

They offer comfy accommodation with a private bathroom, and a balcony or a patio.

Free public parking is possible on-site.
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Theo Star Beach Hotel

Theo Star Beach Hotel in Malia is a fantastic seaside property in Malia enjoying top reviews. It is a favorite among visitors for its top-class self-catering accommodation with views of the large garden and the Cretan Sea.

Studios and apartments are spacious and tastefully furnished. They feature either a kitchen or a kitchenette with a dining area and a balcony.

The small town is located about 30 minutes east of Heraklion, facing the northern coast of the island. Mala is an ideal destination for younger crowds looking for fun.

The entertainment cocktail mixes sun, sea, discos, and the occasional hook-out.

All these features obviously attract very young adults that gather here coming from all over Europe to enjoy quite affordable drinks and endless hours of partying.

The beaches in Malia are not bad, although there are certainly not the best beaches in Crete.

They are often overcrowded, and – you guess right – loud.

When landing in Heraklio, you can get to Malia by car or by public bus (the bus ride is about 50 minutes, and the ticket costs €5). A taxi from the airport to Malia costs about €30 and the journey is about 30 minutes.

What to Do in Malia

Go Clubbing

Because that’s the main reason to visit Malia. These are some of the places you should not miss:

• Zig Zag Club and Lounge (101 Dimokratias street)
• Corkers Night Club (110 Dimokratias street)
• Apollo Club (right next to Corkers)
• Mango Cocktail Bar (75 Dimokratias street)
• Pleasure Beach Club (by the sea)
• Reflex (91 Mattheou Zachariadi street)
• Help Bar Official (62 Mattheou Zachariadi street)

Here you will be able to see the real Malia with the unique characteristics of most Greek villages, including narrow alleys, small houses with flowers and huge clay pots, a few budget pensions and hotels, and very good tavernas.

During dinner, you will be able to listen to local music and taste authentic Cretan food. The area is not overcrowded and very pleasant as well.

You might also enjoy reading: The Best Beaches in Heraklion.

Try the Local Food

If you’re like me and food is a big part of any holiday, don’t miss the local bananas! In fact, the town (and the region) is known all over the country for these typical, small bananas which are extremely sweet and taste a bit like banana candy.

Local women often sell them on the side of the road, but you can also get them in local shops. Don’t miss them!

Instead, if you prefer to check out some of the best restaurants in town, these are the ones I recommend you visit:

• Nisos Beach Bar Restaurant (Irinis street)
• The Brasserie Pizza, Pasta & Grill (2, Emmanouil Tsagkaraki street)
• The Red Lion Bar & Restaurant (96 Dimokratias street)

Although this is not a popular place among Malia’s party-goers, the ruins are worth at least a couple of hours during your Crete holiday.

The palace was inhabited from the Neolithic until the early Minoan period (6000- 2000 BC). The First Palace dates from 1900 BC and the New Palace from 1700 BC. Malia is Crete’s third Minoan palace in size and importance.

According to mythology, here ruled Sarpedon, another bother of the legendary King Minos.
It was in Malia where archeologists found some of the most refined jewelry pieces made by the Minoans.

Best Hotels in Heraklion
Affordable: Candia Studios & Rooms or Rea Hotel in the city center.
Mid-range: Capsis Astoria and Veneziano Boutique Hotel in town.
Luxury: GDM Megaron H. M. Hotel or Galaxy Iraklio in the center.
Check also Heraklion Accommodation Guide and Best Places to Stay in Crete.

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