Location: Petronikolis, this traditional guesthouse, is ideally situated in the heart of Choudetsi Village, only 20km south from Heraklion, Crete. Accommodation: Wood, stone and a lot of love created the minimal spaces of the accommodation. The traditional hostel Petronikolis, is a wonderful choice to explore the mountainous tourism and to enjoy the authentic Cretan hospitality in a family atmosphere. It is the ideal motive to escape from the daily routine, and a small vacation to the beautiful nature and the peaceful life of the village. Rooms: Petronikolis hostel has four comfortable apartments decorated with original Cretan aesthetics. Beautiful, cozy apartments created with love and respect to tradition, with all comforts, are awaiting to welcome the guests in a dreamlike stay. Each apartment has its own traditional name and has a history behind it. Portego, Magatzes, Ontas and Achiri are ready to accommodate the guests, offering them unique peaceful and carefree moments. The apartment is decorated in order to give a sense of the original cretan aesthetics with wooden roofs, handmade wooden furniture, traditional weavings, weaves and paintings. All apartments have fully-equipped kitchenette, kitchenware, coffee maker, boiler, toaster, frappé maker, mini bar, plates and silverware. They also have individually controlled heating, A/C unit, satellite TV set, radio and CD player, internet access, phone, safe deposit of valuables, hairdryer and bathroom with hot water. Free Sports/Wellness: swimming pool Entertainment/Activities: board games, mountain bikes Meals/Drinks: Within the framework of the Mediterranean Diet, the hotel has chosen to offer its guests only the finest ingredients and pure products. Particular emphasis has been given to the creation of a variety of tasteful and fresh dishes. Desserts and traditional bread, honey, fresh eggs and seasonal fruits constitute the traditional breakfast served in hotel's delightful restaurant or at the properly configured exterior space. Official category: ****