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Traditional Cretan Houses

3.0 star property
Get ready to soak up the sun with beach activities and unwind by the cozy lobby fireplace. Plan your day over breakfast before heading out to explore.

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Immerse yourself in traditional Cretan charm at Traditional Cretan Houses, where a warm fireplace and laundry facilities make you feel right at home. Take advantage of beach volleyball, rowing/canoeing, and water sports equipment for an active stay. Guests can also enjoy in-room WiFi, bicycle tour information, beach umbrellas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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Afrodite House

Afrodite House

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Agapi House

Agapi House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, dining tables

Harmony House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sea view
  • 109 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Sofia House

Sofia House

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Heraklion, Traditional Cretan Houses is in the historical district and near the beach. Lions Square and Palace of Knossos are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ammoudara Beach. Agios Myronas Church and Historical Museum of Crete are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Heraklion travel guide
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47 Gianni Makraki Street Agios Myronas, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, 70013

What's nearby

  • Historical Museum of Crete which includes street scenes
    Historical Museum of Crete
    22 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum featuring street scenes
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    23 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Columns in the Palace of Knossos
    Palace of Knossos
    24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Heraklion Port featuring a marina
    Heraklion Port
    24 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Agios Myronas Church
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Fantastico
    7 min drive
  • Κυλικείο Πα.Γ.Ν.Η.
    12 min drive
  • Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
    20 min drive
  • Γρηγόρης
    12 min drive
  • Taverna Kallergis
    19 min drive

About this property

Traditional Cretan Houses

Historic hotel near Agios Myronas Church
Traditional Cretan Houses provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as beach volleyball and rowing/canoeing, at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), beach umbrellas and luggage storage
  • Bike tour information, secured bike storage and water sports equipment
Room features
All guest rooms at Traditional Cretan Houses feature perks, such as wet bars, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout curtains, restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • Electric kettles, limited housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 49 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 10:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 5 per person

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book in-room breakfast provisions must contact the property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Firewood fee: EUR 7 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Traditional Cretan Houses Apartment
Traditional Cretan Houses Apartment Heraklion
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Traditional Cretan Houses Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cretan Houses pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Cretan Houses?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Cretan Houses on 13 Mar 2026 start from AU$73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Traditional Cretan Houses?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cretan Houses?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cretan Houses?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Traditional Cretan Houses located?

Situated near the airport, this historic hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Agios Myronas Church, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ammoudara Beach and Historical Museum of Crete. Lions Square and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Traditional Cretan Houses Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful Cretan home

The house was a lovely old Cretan house renovated to a high standard, and Popi was a wonderful, helpful, and knowledgeable host - really friendly and full of suggestions of where to go next. You will need to have a car to get around as it is not at all central, and do not expect a modern building - but it was full of character and the aircon worked very well, so in my eyes it was perfect! I would happily stay here again, and hope to do so some day in the coming years.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A lovely traditional house in a typical Cretan village away from the tourist hotspots. Our host spoke good English and was very welcoming and helpful. The bakery sells wonderful trays of Baklava which we enjoyed on our spacious roof terrace, a great place for breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

If you are looking for a small town Crete experience this is a good place for that. Everyone was friendly, the house was cute and looked like the pictures. The hosts dinner recommendation, a short walk away, for Ethimiko, was very good. The only real issue we had was that the WiFi was not connecting in the room. If you want a disconnected experience this is your spot. The host did let us know they are working on getting a router for the room so this may be fixed soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house was so adorable! We were running extremely late do to a change in our flight but the owner stayed up to greet us. She showed us around the village and where the stores were. Even offered to check on us if we needed it. The house itself was cozy and well kept. We had the pleasure of having a nice dog hang out outside our door. We did run into some issues back home that caused us to have to leave early. The owner was very kind and even offered us a deal so our money wasn't going to be waste for when we return. I'm looking forward to coming back once everything back home has settled down. Thank you so much for the amazing time. I live in the mountains and this truly felt like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Roja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The traditional Cretan house we booked was nothing like the images online. Upon arrival, the place was dirty and in disrepair. Our suite, named Sophia, had hair and sweat marks on the bed and dust all over the ceiling and kitchen. The village is generally pleasant and the locals friendly.The host, Popi, was elusive, disappearing upon our arrival and only reappearing towards the end of our trip. She explained that she was not in town for several days because of a hospital visit, but we saw her several times around. If you decide to stay at this place, a car is highly recommended due to almost no public transportation in the area. Overall, it’s not worth the money at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a small village not far from the city center, a place with its own history and wonderful people. Everyone was kind and welcoming. Right next to where we stayed there was a church, and spending time there lets you truly feel the local culture. We stayed in the “Sofia” apartment, which had its own terrace very cozy and homely. There was a kitchen, the only thing missing was a kettle, but overall it’s a very pleasant place with everything you need close by. The host is really friendly and showed us the nearby areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
Old charm
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect for what I was looking for—a place to sleep for a couple of nights while I explored the area around Heraklion. The landlady was there to greet me and offer me a lot of great suggestions for eating locally, local attractions, etc. The apartment was spotlessly clean and quite comfortable enough for a couple of days’ stay. There is a small café in the village square about 100m down the street and a nice taverna with a spectacular view within a few minutes’ walk. The village is about half-an-hour’s drive from Heraklion. My only criticism is that it was a little bit noisier than I would have liked. The location is in the center of the village opposite the church and the door and all the windows open directly onto the street. The "dawn chorus" of roosters and dogs was difficult to sleep through.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
This is a unique opportunity to stay in an old house in a small village up in the hills. Don’t expect modern features, but there was plenty of hot water, cable television, and a good local taberna. The Expedia listing says “breakfast provided,” but don’t expect more than coffee in the apartment. When I asked the owner, she just told me where to buy bread in the morning! The only serious problem was that the property owner claimed she never got our reservation from Expedia and that she never got any of my phone calls or texts confirming our arrival. So, when we got to the property, it was locked, and no one in town spoke English! In the end, the owner did arrive and gave us a choice of any of the apartments. So, if you go, be sure to make contact with the owner before you show up!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

ludovic

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'appartement est vraiment très joli, situé dans un petit village pittoresque avec une vue magnifique à 25 min d'Heraklion. Une taverne traditionnelle qui vaut le détour est à 5min à pied. Malheureusement un gros point négatif sur la propreté (beaucoup de poussière, four très sale) et la fonctionnalité (pas de cuisine digne de ce nom). Heureusement, nous partions le matin et revenions le soir. Une pensée pour le locataire suivant, André, qui après 16h de vol ne pouvait pas joindre la propriétaire et qui est venu toquer à notre porte à 8h00 un peu désemparé, alors que nous devions partir à 11h.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Πολύ καλή εμπειρία. Ο χώρος ήταν όμορφος και οι οικοδεσπότες πολύ φιλόξενοι,μας πρότειναν και μέρη να επισκεφτούμε. Μείναμε απο λάστιχο, κολλήσαμε σε ένα φαράγγι και γενικά πάθαμε το πάνδεινα την ημέρα του τσεκ ιν με αποτέλεσμα να καθυστερήσουμε τρεις ώρες από την συμφωνημένη ώρα. Παραταύτα, η διαχείριση ήταν πολύ κατανοητικη και συνεργάσιμη. Το χωριό είναι πολύ όμορφο και το προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα εάν πάτε διακοπές προς Ηράκλειο και έχετε αμάξι. Σημείωση: Καλέστε στο κατάλυμα πριν πάτε για να κανονίσετε για την παραλαβή των κλειδιών.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maurizio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Esperienza in ambiente rustico.

Ambiente ricavato in un vecchio immobile di paese. Servizi minimi. Molto bella la terrazza del primo piano con veduta sulla vallata. Ambiente accettabile a chi ha spirito di adattamento.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel Angel

la ducha tendria que estar mejor equipada para que el agua no saliera de la pileta
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Τελειο

Πολύ προσεγμένο παραδοσιακά ανακαινισμένο σπιτάκι που σε ταξιδεύει. Η ιδιοκτήτρια πολύ προσιτή και φιλική. Αξίζει η διαμονή και καλοκαίρι και χειμώνα!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

gorgeous cretan house

such beautiful peaceful place...thank you for lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gianmaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Posto fantastico a pochi minuti da heraklion, in un paesino dotato di tutti i negozi utili a chi viaggia. Location molto bella fornita di tutto quello che serve, perfetta per chi vuole vivere una vera esperienza di viaggio. Padrona di casa molto gentile e disponibile. Consigliatissimo
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tres bon sejour

tres bon sejour ,cadre sympathique, la propriétaire est très agréable et accueillante ,Le logement est a 15 km d'Heraklion ,il faut louer une voiture pour visiter les sites .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

bon sejour

Tres bon site au calme en montagne a 15 km d HERAKLION ,Appartement studio bon etat ,le lit grince ,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

maison typique au centre du vilage

maison typique au centre du village...très bon accueil de "Popi " nuits difficiles a cause des aboiements des chiens autour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice, cozy place to be. Would recommend for singles, pairs or a small group of friends.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Sehr nettes urspüngliches Dorf in den Bergen. Angenehme Temperaturen. Appartment sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Netter Innenhof. Appartment wurde in 10 Tagen zweimal gereinigt. Adresse stimmte nicht. Vermieterin war lange nicht erreichbar, Expedia auch nicht. Kleiner Backofen mit zwei Herdplatten wurde erst auf Anfrage gebracht. Kochen mussten wir im extra Raum ohne Licht und ohne Wasseranschluss. Sehr mühsam und eng. Kühlschrank war bei Ankunft dreckig. Es gab keine Waschmaschine, keinen Trockner, keine Spühlmaschieme, keine Klimaanlage. Boden im Badezimmer sehr unangenehm wenn man Barfuß läuft. Kein Duschvorhang. Fernseher funktionierte nicht. Es gab Parkplatzprobleme, Unstimmigkeiten mit den Anwohnern.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous ambience very traditional Tiny little town Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich buchte und bezahlte diese Unterkunft, durfte aber nicht einchecken. Daraufhin habe ich expedia angeschrieben, mit der bitte zu stornieren. Die Dame des Hotels hat dies dann boykottiert, so dass ich mein Geld nicht zurückbekommen habe. Absolut Frech und dreisst! Ich kann diese Unterkunft daher absolut nicht empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Leanna, Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a unique home to stay in. It was quiet and in a more rural location. The neighbours were friendly and welcoming too! It was handy to have a basic kitchen to make meals in. The only thing I didn't like was the floor tile in the bathrooms. It was uncomfortable on bare feet. Otherwise, good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jenni, Thüringen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tratitionel gebucht und bekommen ..kein WLAN kein tv sehr entspannt für Menschen die mit einfachen Dingen zufrieden sind . Liebe Grüße Jenni
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018