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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
£22
per night

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.

Staff is just the best ever I saw at a hostel. And you can tell this by the people they gather there. Such a plesant experience. Thanks a lot! For sure will see you again.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,124 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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.

Chill hostel with all the necessary amenities and a cool rooftop terrace! Located in a nice neighborhood and walking distance from all the major sites in the city, there’s a supermarket close by. Comfortable rooms, good kitchen space, clean all around! Only stayed a day but met some great people, good place for a stay in Heraklion !

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8.6
Fabulous
938 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Conveniently situated in the centre of Heraklio Town, Heraklion Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi. The property is located 2.3 km from Amoudara Beach, 7.1 km from The Palace of Knossos and 18 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. Morosini Fountain is 400 metres from the hostel and Loggia is 200 metres away.

Rena is really nice. The place is big and spacious, the bathrooms are big enough to change. The kitchen is cute and bright. She put air conditioning in the room at night.

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7.7
Good
699 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Located in Karteros, 2.2 km from Karteros Beach, SAINT GEORGE provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is around 2.3 km from Amnissos Beach, 7.1 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 8 km from Venetian Walls. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karteros, like cycling.

Quiet area, the host was really nice and helpful :) close to the beach

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7.9
Good
1,071 reviews
Price from
£11
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 699 reviews
    The hostel is in the most ideal location, just off the Main Street and right next to some ruins. Rena the host is an angel. She will book your taxis for you (cheaper than booking online) and makes everything a breeze. Cannot emphasise enough how accomodating she was. The place is clean and tidy with lots of outdoor chill space. You can get to the roof which is where we ate dinner both nights and it’s so peaceful.
    Caitlynn
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £50.06
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews
    Great location, easy access to everything, clean, no interaction, cheap in price, detailed access to the property.. Fabulous place
    Mohamed
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 394 reviews
    The hosts were very nice and helpful and offered a lot of advice on various topics. The location is good and has great amenities. However, this is not a beach facing location and neither is in the city center. I see it a great location for couples and families, who are budget conscious.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,124 reviews
    At least during off-season a very nice hostel. I especially appreciated the access via door code so I could leave my bags even before the staff arrived, the cleanliness, the quietness, the female-only showers and of course the bed curtains. The kitchen is well enough equipped to prepare all kinds of meals. I had booked a 6-person female dorm room, but since it was the last day before the end of the season anyway, I got upgraded to an almost empty 4-person female dorm room :-) Thank you for that!
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.78
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 967 reviews
    Nice room, comfy bed, good communication with host, great location very walkable safe area.
    Charmaine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.78
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 967 reviews
    Great communication and service, facilities are modern and convenient, great location in the middle of the city center, safe and nice neighborhood, sunny and clean.
    Shalem Belle
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 936 reviews
    Clean and tidy rooms and facilities, very helpful staff, great location and view from the roof top. Maybe the best hostel I've been to. Very honest price for what you get.
    O
    Olga
    Solo traveller
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 699 reviews
    As a youth hostel it’s great, this is what you’re looking for as a backpacker. You meet different people and the price is great. Rooftop beds 100% recommend (at least in summer).
    Jef
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £130.27
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,565 reviews
    Great location for the port/Ferry and the centre of Heraklio. very helpful staff, pleasant rooftop bar, and rooms are fine for a short stay. Nothing special but fantastic value for money and ideal for a short/cheap stay.
    James
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 699 reviews
    Great value, old school hostel. Basic, simple, comfortable, friendly and great location. Everything a budget hostel traveller looks for in a place. Rena is super lovely and helpful host. Would definitely return again.
    Ornella
    Solo traveller

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