Traditional Cretan Houses
From
US$48
/ night
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From
US$48
/ night
About this property
This hotel features laundry facilities, a lobby fireplace, and free WiFi in public areas. Weekly housekeeping is available. Traditional Cretan Houses offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Heraklio...
Restaurant
Coffee/Tea maker
Room service
Housekeeping
Connecting rooms
Beach (direct access)
Room options
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Afrodite House
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13
Sofia House
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8
Agapi House
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11
Harmony House
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Guest reviews of Traditional Cretan Houses
4.1
Based on 7 verified reviews
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Rooms
7.4
Service
7
Location
7.7
Dining
7.6
Who stays here?
10
Mohammed
20 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I give this hotel the highest rating in every aspect and cleanliness, location, and tranquility. The accommodation is located in a beautiful and peaceful village, and the people there are incredibly kind and welcoming. The hotel owner is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure that her guests are satisfied and have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. I highly recommend this place, especially in the middle of a trip, after the noise of the city, the crowds, the heat of the sun, and the many pools and beaches. It is the perfect place to relax and recharge for one or two days in this quiet and beautiful village.
I give this hotel the highest rating in every aspect and cleanliness, location, and tranquility. The accommodation is located in a beautiful and peaceful village, and the people there are incredibly kind and welcoming. The hotel owner is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure that her guests are satisfied and have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. I highly recommend this place, especially in the middle of a trip, after the noise of the city, the crowds, the heat of the sun, and the many pools and beaches. It is the perfect place to relax and recharge for one or two days in this quiet and beautiful village.
8
Kate
24 Jun 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. However, there were some things that I think could be improved. Mainly, the bed was really uncomfortable, although beautiful and clean linen. Myself and my partner barely slept the whole time, it was like a slab of concrete. We had a a terrace with our apartment which was gorgeous and had amazing views of the surrounding landscape. If I were to be picky, it would be nice to have more comfortable seating up there. Air con works and was great. You do need a car if you intend to leave the village, the location for us was 10/10. Beautiful views and easy to get to other locations as long as you hire a car. We didn’t try to get any taxis so not sure how easy it would be to book. The amenities in the village were great, a shop within 100 yards and the restaurant is traditional with fantastic staff. Very reasonably priced, and they bent over backwards to look after us. The apartment itself is lovely, although basic. You cannot really cook there, although there is a kitchen, as there were literally no utensils. There is no kettle either. Be careful of hidden costs, the host text me halfway through the stay to advise we had to pay a €5 per day charge for a climate change resilience fee, this wasn’t in any of the information we had received before or during the stay - and we stayed in a different hotel on our last night and we were not asked to pay this. As I said, overall despite some flaws, we really loved the stay and would stay again.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. However, there were some things that I think could be improved. Mainly, the bed was really uncomfortable, although beautiful and clean linen. Myself and my partner barely slept the whole time, it was like a slab of concrete. We had a a terrace with our apartment which was gorgeous and had amazing views of the surrounding landscape. If I were to be picky, it would be nice to have more comfortable seating up there. Air con works and was great. You do need a car if you intend to leave the village, the location for us was 10/10. Beautiful views and easy to get to other locations as long as you hire a car. We didn’t try to get any taxis so not sure how easy it would be to book. The amenities in the village were great, a shop within 100 yards and the restaurant is traditional with fantastic staff. Very reasonably priced, and they bent over backwards to look after us. The apartment itself is lovely, although basic. You cannot really cook there, although there is a kitchen, as there were literally no utensils. There is no kettle either. Be careful of hidden costs, the host text me halfway through the stay to advise we had to pay a €5 per day charge for a climate change resilience fee, this wasn’t in any of the information we had received before or during the stay - and we stayed in a different hotel on our last night and we were not asked to pay this. As I said, overall despite some flaws, we really loved the stay and would stay again.
10
Joshua
18 May 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a lovley stay, with a geuine and lovely owner, sge made me feel really welcome, highly reccomend.
It was a lovley stay, with a geuine and lovely owner, sge made me feel really welcome, highly reccomend.
10
Christopher
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Hannah
25 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
FAQs about Traditional Cretan Houses
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered and what are the details?
A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for approximately EUR 5 per person.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, the property is pet-friendly. Specific pet policies may apply.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 08:00 to 20:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including an elevator/lift and step-free entrances.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
Located in Heraklion, the hotel is near the beach and notable landmarks such as Lions Square and the Palace of Knossos. Scuba diving and water skiing are popular activities in the area.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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