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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. Clean place, good location, I really liked the coffee place in the patio, excellent idea

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9.2
Superb
1,711 reviews
Price from
£15
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. this hostel more of a boutique hotel, super cool and vibrant

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9.2
Superb
235 reviews

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. It's a hostel with a soul. My stay there was super, the owners are absolutely amazing and the place itself is very cozy and chill. I can't recommend it enough and I will definitely choose it again. Miss you guys!

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9.3
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
£15
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. Very clean , big room , close to the beach . Cafe was very nice . The area is quiet

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8.8
Fabulous
1,643 reviews
Price from
£11
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. Lovely hostel, lovely people.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,091 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. Awesome place, pool and staff, only a short stroll from one of the coolest Greek villages I’ve been to!! Highly recommend and plan to return.

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8.1
Very good
842 reviews
Price from
£17
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. 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
201 reviews
Price from
£34
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
Fabulous
28 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Psiloritis Elena

Kalamaki Heraklion

Psiloritis Elena features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Kalamaki Heraklion. Located around 7.9 km from Phaistos, the hostel is also 10 km away from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. Staff on site can arrange a 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
£31
per night

Constantinos Budget Beds

Nea Hora, Chania Town

The hostel Constantinos Budget Beds is situated in Chania Town, just 150 metres from the beach in Nea Chora. It offers beds in dormitory rooms and lies within a 20-minute walk of the Old Venetian Port of Chania. Our stay was as absolute pleasure from beginning to end. The night of our arrival they waited for us until late at night because our ferry arrived late. The room was big, clean and with everything you could need for a pleasurable vacation, including a nice balcony. The staff is incredibly nice, welcoming and smiling, full of recommendations and tips about the surroundings. For extra 6€/pp they serve the most fantastic cretan breakfast you could imagine, with farm made products and a lot of variety of choices. Definitely a must do if you're in the area.

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8
Very good
74 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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