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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. This is hostel is amazing, really nice facilities. There's a nice vibe and they don't over complicate things. Meaning, they make it simple and better then any other hostel in the city. Reception works well, they help you a lot. Bed is perfect, 2 big kitchens, fast wi-fi, good sofas and even the security staff at night was super nice to me! I really recommend this hostel to every solo traveller out there. In or off high season!

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9.2
Wonderful
1,786 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. YOU JUST.... "LOVE" THIS PLACE.!!!!!!!!!

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9.2
Wonderful
239 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. Amazing hosts amazing people good vibes really amazing experience! I recommend to any solo traveler. Great way to meet cool people from everywhere. Really couldn’t recommend more

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9.3
Wonderful
283 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

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. Location is central and close to everywhere. Staffs are very nice and respond quickly. It's great to have a curtain system on the bunk beds.

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8.8
Excellent
1,707 reviews
Price from
$20
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. Despite I stayed in 8 beds dorm, it was quite comfortable and due to the curtains I had privacy. And the terrace was amazing place to have a breakfast & coffee. Also I've met nice people to have a small talk.

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8.8
Excellent
1,127 reviews
Price from
$23
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. Best hostel we have stayed at. Run by volunteers. Amazing pool - much needed after exploring the town. Nice clean rooms and comfortable beds

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8.2
Very Good
879 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. 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
Excellent
205 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. Good location, nice staff, clean bathrooms, shampoo provided. Very recommended.

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8.6
Excellent
940 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

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