Most of the lodgings in Crete are traditional guest houses with a small amount of rooms, if you are searching one of those while you are in Crete, ask the locals where you can find Rooms to Let, this is the common phrase for the Cretan people when you ask for a lodging or a guest house. Rooms to let usually are the most economical option for your accommodation while are clean and most of the times they offer breakfast during your stay. All the rooms to let in Crete are run by local people and has the real character of the island. If you want to spend some time in any Greek island on a budget yet with the familiar hospitality this is the best option to discover Greece and its people.
