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Cocoon City Hostel

Chania Town

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. It's a very nice hostel, good location, beautiful common areas where you could feel like at home. The staff is very nice and they clean like three times a day. I recommend this hostel very much.

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9.2
Superb
1,791 reviews
Price from
€ 22
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. Everything, the staff, the view, the hospitality....all. Music!!

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9.2
Superb
239 reviews
Price from
€ 35.16
per night

Chania Hostel Youth

Chania Town

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 had an incredible stay at Chania Hostel! The moment I stepped in, I was enveloped in a warm Greek hospitality that made me feel right at home. Costa, Poppi, and Rick, along with the fellow travelers, created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that added to the overall experience. The beautiful garden was a tranquil haven filled with love and care, providing a perfect spot to relax. The well-maintained AC and cleanliness truly impressed me. It's safe to say that my time at Chania Hostel was a delightful Greek adventure that I won't forget.

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9.3
Superb
283 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

Doukas Hostel Room

Heralkio City Centre, Heraklio Town

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
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
€ 25.50
per night

Kumba Hostel

Chania Town

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. I liked the shape of beds. I liked that there were nice AC and also that it was a beautiful huge house. There were social places to meet up.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,706 reviews
Price from
€ 19.55
per night

So Young Hostel

Heralkio City Centre, Heraklio Town

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. I had a private room with a private bathroom and it was excellent. The location is close to the city centre and the waterfront and I hung out with other fellow travellers playing cards one evening. The hostel enabled a good mix of solitude and being social!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,127 reviews
Price from
€ 27
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. Nice and clean with a functional kitchen, which is great if you want to save some money on food. The beds are comfortable and you have everything you need whether that be just for a night or more. Also very close to the town without being bothered by possible crowds in the evening The team are amazing, they make you feel really welcome and are always up to give you ideas of things to do !

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8.2
Very good
880 reviews
Price from
€ 19
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. Sofia was so nice and kind. The room was perfect for our needs, and the location was great as well. A very good value stay.

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8.9
Fabulous
205 reviews
Price from
€ 41.50
per night

Intra Muros Hostel

Heraklio Town

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 nice and staffs were extremely helpful, curtains and light give you nice privacy.

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8.6
Fabulous
941 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
Fabulous
29 reviews
Price from
€ 36.50
per night

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