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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. very modern, clean and good for value

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9.2
Wonderful
1,793 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Youth Of Dope Supreme Hostel

Khordhákion

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering 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. Super close to the airport. Not worried about check in/out times. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice and quiet location in an old villa with beautiful sunset views.

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9.2
Wonderful
239 reviews
Price from
$32
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. I liked everything in this hostel. It was clean, comfortable, with a beautiful garden, nice people. I would highly recommend this hostel!

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9.3
Wonderful
284 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Doukas Hostel Room

Heralkio City Centre, Heraklio

Boasting a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, Doukas Hostel Room is situated in the centre of Heraklio Town, 2.2 km from Amoudara Beach. The property is around 6 km from The Palace of Knossos, 18 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos and 400 metres from Morosini Fountain. Rooms have a patio with garden views and free WiFi. Perfect location to visit the city of Heraklion, everything you need is within 5min walking distance including shops, tourist attractions, bars, restaurants, etc... Airport is only 15-20min away and is easily reachable by bus Super friendly and dedicated host -  interacting with the host is already worth the visit! There is also a restaurant onsite serving tasty traditional local meals (must try)

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9.4
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

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. Lovely reception!!! Full of good energy Clean

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8.8
Excellent
1,129 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Matala Hostel

Matala

Matala Hostel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Matala. The property is set less than 1 km from Matala beach, a 19-minute walk from Red Sand Beach and 2.5 km from Kommos Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. As a solo traveler I found Matala Hostel very appealing. The swimming pool, the patio, the bar and a good equipped kitchen made it easy to connect with other travelers. The hostel is modern and clean, the staff is kind and helpfull. 7 minutes from the village and its beach. The surroundings with many possibilities to day trips.

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8.2
Very Good
881 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Sofia rooms

Pitsidia

Located in Pitsidia and within 2.1 km of Kommos Beach, Sofia rooms features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 2.5 km from Kalamaki Beach, 7.6 km from Phaistos and 11 km from Museum of Cretan Ethnology.

At the hostel each room is fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Amazing value for money, Sofía is an angel of friendliness and helpfulness, the location in the cute local village is better than Matala. The courtyard is a true oasis.

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8.9
Excellent
206 reviews
Price from
$43
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. Everything was as it was presented on the brochure! 10/10

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8.6
Excellent
943 reviews
Price from
$27
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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8.7
Excellent
29 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

Psiloritis Elena

Kalamaki

Situated in Kalamaki Heraklion, 50 metres from Kalamaki Beach, Psiloritis Elena features views of the sea. The property is located less than 1 km from Afratia Beach, 1.9 km from Kommos Beach and 7.9 km from Phaistos. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. A wonderful stay at the heart of Kalamaki beach in a very cozy and clean room. Very nice and polite host (mrs Elena), rooms with a lot of amenities and a very good value for money, 100% recommended and glad that we stayed there!

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8.3
Very Good
31 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

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