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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. Modern well designed hostel in good location.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,734 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Youth Of Dope 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. Iam the solo travel who came from all the way from india-UK-Hungary-Italy-Greece.I stay in many hotels and hostels in all these countries.I feel this the one of the best hostel I have ever visited all are strangers but we are like family everyone helps eachother. We shouldn’t call them as a staff Because they treated as a family person really they are amazing.Even the pets are so friendly here

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9.2
Wonderful
235 reviews
Price from
$38
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 how safe I felt both in the Hostel and in the surrounding area and that we were so close to the beach. All the staff and the people that were staying there were very nice and helpful!

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9.3
Wonderful
264 reviews
Price from
$16
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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9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$25
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. Very clean , big room , close to the beach . Cafe was very nice . The area is quiet

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8.8
Excellent
1,666 reviews
Price from
$15
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. Rooftop bar with the most chill front desk/bartender.

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8.8
Excellent
1,105 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. Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms

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8.1
Very Good
849 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. 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
202 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. Really lovely hostel in the outskirts of Heraklion. Very clean, full kitchen facilities and an amazing rooftop to hang out on with other backpackers!

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8.6
Excellent
914 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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8.6
Excellent
28 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

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