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Traditional Cretan Houses

3.0 star property
Historic hotel in Heraklion
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Agapi House | Living area
Sofia House | Terrace/patio
Afrodite House | Exterior
Afrodite House | Living area
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, dining tables

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
47 Gianni Makraki Street Agios Myronas, Heraklion, Crete, 70013
  • Agios Myronas Church
    1 min walk
  • General University Hospital of Heraklion
    11 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos
    22 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Afrodite House

Afrodite House

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Agapi House

Agapi House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sofia House

Sofia House

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, dining tables

Harmony House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 109 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Heraklion

At Traditional Cretan Houses, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Agios Myronas Church and 15 km (9.4 mi) from Ammoudara Beach. Highlights at this historic hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fireplace in the lobby and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities and locker space. Self-service breakfast is available daily between 10:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Heraklion hotel include Historical Museum of Crete and Lions Square.

What's nearby

  • Agios Myronas Church - 1 min walk
  • Historical Museum of Crete - 19 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 21 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 21 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ethimiko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Κουμοσ - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Κυλικείο Πα.Γ.Ν.Η. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Veranda Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Traditional Cretan Houses

Historic hotel in Heraklion
As a guest of Traditional Cretan Houses, you'll find a fireplace in the lobby and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Heraklion hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1900
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
Traditional Cretan Houses offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, French

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

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
  • 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
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who wish to book in-room breakfast provisions must contact the property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Firewood fee: EUR 7.0 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 first aid kit and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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
Traditional Cretan Houses Heraklion
Traditional Cretan Houses Aparthotel Heraklion
Traditional Cretan Houses Aparthotel
Trational Cretan Houses Herak
Traditional Cretan Houses Hotel
Traditional Cretan Houses Heraklion
Traditional Cretan Houses Hotel Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Traditional Cretan Houses?

Traditional Cretan Houses offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Traditional Cretan Houses?

The closest beach to Traditional Cretan Houses is Ammoudara Beach (12.7 km).

Does Traditional Cretan Houses serve breakfast?

You bet, self-service brekkie is offered daily between 10:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Traditional Cretan Houses?

No, Traditional Cretan Houses does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Traditional Cretan Houses?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Traditional Cretan Houses Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Steven, Englewood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Verified traveller

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

Linda, madison WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Away from the chaos of Heraklion
Staying at the traditional Cretan house was perhaps the highlight of the trip to Crete. The property is 20km from the city, but easily accessible if you have a car, however there are cab and bus service. The experience of a small welcoming Cretan village is enveloping. The small cafe,grocery stores and the second floor restaurant recommended by the owner, Popi, was outstanding....totally unexpected in a small town...broad selection of menus choices. Nice option to have if you don't want to drive in the dark on mountain roads. The owner, Popi was helpful friendly and a great host. Similar to another reviewer, I missed the 'notify the host of arrival time' request, and had a moment or two of anxiety which was quickly allayed by the villagers, confirming that indeed I was in the right place. Don't be put off by the drive, its lovely. In the heart of wine country.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro, Rome Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vibe, style and real cretan hodpitality
The apartment us large and fully equipped with two bathrooms s and a large dining room. It is fully furnished with stylish pieces of furniture from Greece and India. Every detail if the apartment is accurately selected. A suggested choice 25 minutes driving from the city center of Candia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great find
We absolutely loved this "hotel"-- more a small-scale restoration project in a small Cretan village. I saw some of the reviews that complained about having to wait to get in, etc.-- I think perhaps they don't have the right frame of mind. The confirmation does request to notify the host of an arrival time-- I failed to notice this, and so we had a few drinks at a local cafe after we contacted the host. The apartments are beautifully restored, the village is authentic and non-touristy, and the restaurant recommended by the host was one of our best meals. As long as you come in with the right expectations, this is a great find.

8/10 Good

Eric, Metro Detroit

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Located in a small village, the owner drove it to let us into our room. We had to wait a bit at the nearby cafe...which was lovely! She was gracious and showed us around the apartments. She tidied the rooms a bit during our arrival. We checked into the room and had planned to cook in the kitchen, but found limited selections in the nearby stores. We decided to eat at a nearby restaurant. The owner went with us and we had a great evening! We met several of the local people and she discussed life in Crete with us. We only stayed one night, but would have enjoyed exploring the town more. Great unexpected experience!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional Cretan House - Requires Attention
No useable internet. Cooking and eating utensils are inadequate, poor quality and were not clean. Basic cleaning and other materials not supplied - eg no bathmat - concrete floor, no chux or similar, no tea towel,.... No shower curtain so bathroom floods when one has a shower - requires proper shower doors to be fitted. Heating turned off without warning the last night. TV is very small, inconveniently placed in the apartment, very old (set top box) and did not work properly. Only Greek channels available. No change of towels (stayed 4 nights) despite asking. We had to make the bed ourselves.

8/10 Good

Harry, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice out of the way place to stay
We did not actually stay overnight. I booked the house and did not realize the interior included a tight spiral stair for access to the Bedroom above the Living Room. My wife has vertigo problems and could not deal with the thought of climbing that stair. The owner was very understanding and cancelled our stay without cost. Otherwise the place looked charming with very nice views of the valley below. The old stone houses have been nicely renovated with care and have character. I wish we could have stayed.

10/10 Excellent

LLL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highlight of Honeymoon in Crete!
We initially had booked 2 nights here and had fortunately not booked any of our 3 remaining nights in Crete. As soon as we stepped foot in the place, we immediately booked another 2 nights. The house was amazing! It had a full kitchen, loft, wooden spiral staircase, 2 bathrooms, and 2 balconies. The village itself was very quaint and friendly with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. The local restaurant had delicious traditional food at inexpensive prices and a great balcony view of Iraklio. Overall a great value and memorable experience. Definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Pete, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Self-Catering, Agios Myronas
We had a very enjoyable stay in a quiet village, <1,000 very friendly inhabitants, a 20km drive to closest city and beaches and close to historical/archaeological sites and tavernas serving traditional food. Eating out locally is reasonably priced. A car is a must for touring the island and a good, detailed, road map. Our sat nav identified some highly suspect tracks as minor roads. The house, Sophia, is compact. Ideal for 2 people with all the basics for a short stay. Downstairs; a long narrow toilet & shower room with basin, a kitchen/diner inc fridge/freezer and a lounge. No washing machine for longer stay. Upstairs; a king bedroom and a terrace. Items for breakfast can be bought daily from the local shop and the baker bakes daily both 2-min walk away. You take your rubbish from the house to the local waste collection point on the outskirts of the village. Some adverts we've seen since our return state all houses' beds have memory foam mattresses, The Sophia does not. The bed was very hard. I slept on the mattress from the sofa bed on top of the bed mattress. On arrival we were dissuaded from having breakfast, being told we could buy the same ingredients from the same shop for less. This stay was booked for us and we were expecting self-catering. We did not expect memory foam mattresses, in-room breakfasts, on-site restaurants or spa treatments. Some may read the adverts, expect more and be disappointed. It isn't part of a complex. Amenities are available close by.

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
This place is an amazing deal - even though I saw the online photos first and thought it looked too good to be true, it's even better than it looks. Wonderful views from the balconies and simply beautiful inside with the woodwork and double floors. WiFi works great as does air conditioner, bed and shower facilities are great. Very comfortable stay and the nearby village of Agios Myronas is a treasure - beautiful countryside and an amazing church are right next to you, as well as fantastic restaurant (Ethnikos). The owner, Popi, is incredibly nice and helpful. Very highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

MJB, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
These traditional houses are amazing and walk back in time to a simpler life yet very comfortable. Situated in a tiny village high in the hills behind Iraklion yet only 20 minutes drive into the city. We had a lovely time and stayed for 3 days.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely and unique experience
Traditional Cretan Houses was by far the most unique accommodation that we experienced during our time in Greece. The homes are beautifully restored and it felt like a very athentic experience in a local village. Miss Poppy was wonderful, warm and extremely helpful. She really went the extra mile, especially in getting us settled with a very late arrival. The biggest challenge was location, as the homes are a bit outside of the main town and our GPS did not work very well. But once we got oriented, the location was actually very serene and picturesque. Recommend very highly!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cretan village life at it's best
We had a very long journey to Crete thanks to an airport shutdown but couldn't have been happier when we finally arrived in the dark and rain. The property is in a lovely little mountain village (really the best one we saw on the island) on a ridge with views in all directions. It's stunning! The house is a perfect place to relax and is centrally located to so many places - Heraklion, Matala, ruins, etc. Everything you need is close by - market, post office, pharmacy, taverna..... And the house is picture perfect! It's very old, fully restored and tastefully decorated. The owner takes very good care of you and if you're lucky, may even cook up something delicious! ;)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
It was the best accommodation experience in our 2 week stay in Greece. We had a 3 storey house with 2 bedrooms and 2 toilets, beautifully decorated living room, kitchen and laundry facilities for only 45 euros a night. That was definitely a bargain and a great very special experience. The lady who runs the place was extremely helpful. The house is located in a wonderful small village where things are based on trust and it has a great atmosphere. There is a nice restaurant with a beautiful view over Iraklio serving delicious and cheap! food in the evenings. It was a superb experience and it was a pity we only stayed there for 1 night. I would definitely recommend it to everyone and would definitely go back! Try it and you won't regret it.

4/10 Poor

Roja

Travelled with family
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