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So Young Hostel

Heralkio City Centre, Heraklio

So Young Hostel is situated in Heraklio Town, a 4-minute walk from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 400 metres from Venetian Walls. Popular points of interest around the property include Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance and Koules. Attractions in the area include The Minoan Palace of Knossos, 5 km away. Great location, immaculate comfortable property with rooftop terrace, perfect for socialising.

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9
Wonderful
1,144 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Cocoon City Hostel

Chania

Boasting a shared lounge and free WiFi, Cocoon City Hostel is set in Chania Town. The property is close to Mitropoleos Square, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Historical Museum of Chania. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Hostel was clean Nice kitchen if you wants to cook Good common area Closed to city center and supermarkets.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,895 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Youth Of Dope Supreme Hostel

Khordhákion

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a shared bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include bed linen. Atmosphere, very relaxed people, nice music, very friendly staff, everything was so clean….

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9.3
Wonderful
319 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Chania Hostel Youth

Chania

Chania Hostel Youth is located just a 15-minute walk from Chania Town Centre. Featuring a well-tended garden, this historic, 1800’s rustic building offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout.

All bunk beds in Chania Hostel Youth dormitory rooms are comfortable. Each unit has views over the town or the garden. A shared bathroom with toiletries comes standard. kostas and his partner are like the uncles you need to find on holiday. they give a sense of protection to your inner child (who is put to the test when travelling) and the freedom you expect from a hostel.

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9.5
Exceptional
393 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Hostel Parea Hersonissos

Limenas Hersonissou, Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos and with Limenas Hersonissou Beach reachable within 70 metres, Hostel Parea Hersonissos provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area. The property is set 1.1 km from Golden Beach, 12 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos and 27 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The property is less than 1 km from Glaros Beach, and within 200 metres of the city centre. I had a great experience. The hostel itself is well-maintained, clean, and offers all the amenities you could need. But what truly made my stay amazing was the service from the staff. was attended by Nassos, he was super helpful and had great vibes. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had everything I needed and made the stay feel really comfortable and suggested great places to visit/restaurant

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9.2
Wonderful
47 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Pension Patelo

Pitsidia

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Pension Patelo also boast a sea view. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Beautiful horizon view from the hill. Every morning I woke up with the sea view and every evening I ended the day with the view of the sunset. Marina was very kind, very available and flexible

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9.2
Wonderful
42 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

Kumba Hostel

Chania

Kumba Hostel in Chania Town provides accommodation with a garden and a bar. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos and Saint Anargyri Church. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out. Outstanding Hostel experience. One of the finest in Chania! Outstanding.

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8.7
Excellent
1,749 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Sofia rooms

Pitsidia

Located in Pitsidia and within 2.3 km of Kommos Beach, Sofia rooms features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 2.6 km from Kalamaki Beach, 7.5 km from Phaistos and 10 km from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

At the hostel each room is fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Highly recommend Sofia rooms in Crete. We had a lovely stay with our 3months baby boy. Accommodation is very clean and comfortable. Host welcomed us warmly, showed us free parking around the corner and brought us traditional cookies. The A/C works well, warm water, fridge and WiFi available. There is a kitchen available too to cook your own meal or you can walk to the small square and enjoy a meal at Bourgoinvilla (highly recommended as well). There is a supermarket just around the corner with fresh bread in the morning. We had a very pleasant stay! Happy New year!

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8.9
Excellent
271 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

Intra Muros Hostel

Heraklio

Providing free WiFi, Intra Muros Hostel is set in Heraklion. Everything Heraklion has to offer is a short stroll away.

Intra Muros Hostel offers a communal kitchen and shared bathrooms. Some dormitory rooms open to a balcony with city views. A shared coffee machine is also available. It is a spacious building, with showers for ladies only, with wide enough beds (with curtains, for privacy). There is a common room with TV and books, some games as well. The kitchen is well-equipped. Some people did cook. There is a fridge, too. The Minas Church and the bus stop are 1-2 minutes away, on foot. You can take the bus from the airport, and it drops you really near the accommodation. Then, the city centre is within walking distance. The bus can take you, conveniently, to Knossos and other places.

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8.6
Excellent
945 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Psiloritis Elena

Kalamaki

Psiloritis Elena features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Kalamaki Heraklion. Phaistos is 7.9 km away and Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 10 km from the hostel.

At the hostel rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Mrs Elena is such a sweetheart. A lovely woman who is able to let you feel at home. Spending time here is the same feeling when you go back home. The full service is impeccable, including the communication.

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8.8
Excellent
63 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

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