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Traditional Cretan Houses

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A stone building with a wooden door and a small archway. There is a tree with purple flowers in front of the building. - Traditional Cretan Houses (Heraklion)
A rustic stone room with a wooden bed, a fireplace, and a wooden table with a plate. - Traditional Cretan Houses (Heraklion)
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a road, and a row of buildings with a pool. - Traditional Cretan Houses (Heraklion)
A courtyard with a rustic stone wall, a wooden door, and a small table. - Traditional Cretan Houses (Heraklion)
A rustic room with a wooden staircase, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a dining table, and a painting on the wall. - Traditional Cretan Houses (Heraklion)
Take advantage of laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and car rentals on site at Traditional Cretan Houses. Adventurous travelers may like the beach volleyball and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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A rustic stone room with a wooden bed, a fireplace, and a wooden table with a plate.

Afrodite House

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Agapi House (maisonette)

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a metal bed frame, a red bedspread, and a white canopy.

Agapi House (maisonette)

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Harmony House (Family Apartment)

A rustic interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Harmony House (Family Apartment)

  • Sea view
  • 109 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Sofia House (maisonette)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a decorative wall hanging, and a view of the outside through a window with curtains.

Sofia House (maisonette)

  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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. Historical Museum of Crete is another place to visit that comes recommended. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing 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

  • A historic yellow building with a modern glass extension, a street with cars and a motorbike, and a clear blue sky.
    Historical Museum of Crete
    28 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • An ancient temple with red columns and a stone base, set against a dramatic sunset sky.
    Palace of Knossos
    29 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.
    Heraklion Port
    30 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Agios Myronas Church
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lions Square
    27 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Γρηγόρης
    12 min drive
  • Κυλικείο Πα.Γ.Ν.Η.
    12 min drive
  • Αροδαμός
    7 min drive
  • Λιβάδι ΟΡΕΙΝΟ ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΙΟ
    9 min drive
  • Daskalakis winery
    5 min drive

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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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Firewood fee: EUR 7 per accommodation 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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using 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 transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cretan Houses pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cretan Houses?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cretan Houses?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Traditional Cretan Houses located?

Situated near the airport, this historic hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ammoudara Beach, Historical Museum of Crete, and Lions Square. Palace of Knossos is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away.

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Reviews

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8.0

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Aphrodites apartment. Uniqueness and quiet serenity of this traditional Cretan house in the mountains would be hard to match. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovley stay, with a geuine and lovely owner, sge made me feel really welcome, highly reccomend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this beautiful house. The location is excellent, making it very easy to drive to either side of Crete. Our host was fantastic and very friendly, helpful, and highly responsive. She also gave us great recommendations for places to visit around the island. The house itself is lovely and equipped with basic supplies for cooking in the evening, which was mostly suitable for our needs. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place if you want traditional housing and don't mind mountainous roads and you plan to travel into town from the village for eating out. The one taverna that serves food only opens at 2000 and isn't open every day. When they are open though they have Amazing food and the waitress was amazing as well. There's places to get groceries if you want to cook for yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

abderrahmane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We deal with Expedia, but this establishment was terrible !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Athanasios

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No wifi The stove didn't work
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
Old charm
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Haus ist ein Denkmal, bisschen dunkel und düster aber wenn man das vorher weiss, geht es, da ist auch ein Hof, wo man im Schatten sitzen kann, in der Nähe gibt es aber nichts was man machen kann, es sind nur sehr schöne Landschaften und eine gute Taverne, sonst nichts Und eine sehr laute Kirche nebenan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren zu zweit für über eine Woche im Aphrodite Haus und sind rundum zufrieden! Ich kann manche der negativen Bewertungen überhaupt nicht nachvollziehen. Popi war immer zur Stelle, wenn man sie brauchte. Sie ist extrem herzlich und hat mir sogar dabei geholfen, vor Ort echten Weihrauch direkt bei der Kirche zu kaufen. Sie kam regelmäßig vorbei, um die Pflanzen zu gießen, den Innenhof von Blättern zu befreien und durchzuwischen. Das Haus bietet richtig viel Platz, war absolut sauber und die Klimaanlage funktioniert einwandfrei. Die Ausstattung ist völlig ausreichend: Es gibt eine kleine Küche mit Spülbecken, Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle, Wasserkocher, Besteck und eine Kochplatte draußen. Das WLAN lief durchweg stabil und reichte problemlos für Netflix. Parken konnten wir unkompliziert direkt vor der Unterkunft an der Straße. Ein echtes Highlight ist der windstille Innenhof mit Olivenbaum, Couch, Tischen und Stühlen – herrlich für ein Bier am Abend. Man muss aber ehrlich sagen: Die Unterkunft ist nichts für Leute, die ein All-Inclusive-Resort mit Pizza am Buffet suchen. Hierher kommt man, wenn man fernab von Touristenhochburgen das echte Flair in einem kretischen Bergdorf erleben möchte. Ein Mietwagen ist Pflicht, um flexibel die Insel zu erkunden. Für Selbstversorger und Entdecker eine klare Empfehlung – wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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