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Traditional Cretan Houses

3.0 star property
Historic hotel, steps from Agios Myronas Church

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Agapi House | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available
  • Volleyball

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Separate bedroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Limited housekeeping
The price is $43
includes taxes & fees
$38 per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30

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Afrodite House | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Afrodite House

Highlights

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

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Agapi House | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Agapi House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sofia House | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sofia House

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 699 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin 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
  • 1174 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
47 Gianni Makraki Street Agios Myronas, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, 70013

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

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Traditional Cretan Houses

Situated on the bay, Traditional Cretan Houses is a great choice for a stay in Heraklion. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite volleyball and rowing/canoeing.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 161 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 10:00 AM–noon

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Fireplace gate

What to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Canoeing
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1900
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lockers available
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Wet bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Firewood fee: EUR 7.0 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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.
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.

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

Does Traditional Cretan Houses offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Traditional Cretan Houses does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Traditional Cretan Houses?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Traditional Cretan Houses?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Traditional Cretan Houses?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Traditional Cretan Houses and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like rowing and volleyball.
What's the area around Traditional Cretan Houses like?
Traditional Cretan Houses is located a short 1-minute walk from Agios Myronas Church.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hannah, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old charm
George, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Rosalind, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Rose, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Steven, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ulrich, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

gorgeous cretan house
such beautiful peaceful place...thank you for lovely stay
5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous ambience very traditional Tiny little town Beautiful place
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Leanna, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Linda, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alessandro, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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! ;)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review