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Reviews of So Young Hostel

Almyrou 22, Heraklio Town, 71202 , Greece

#16 of 43 hotels in Heraklio Town

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Review score

Based on 511 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receptionist that checked us in was really informative and nice but, we scheduled with him a pick up in the early morning 0545 and he didn't show up.. I had to call the number on the front desk and the guy helped us and ordered a regular Taxi, Luckily we made it on time for the flight. * There was no blanket in the room

    It was really clean, the location was great! The room was really new and felt like they just renovated it. The staff was nice and informative

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms right next to kitchen can get noisy until quiet hour hits

    Great locale nice facilities. Found the woman’s shower to have better water pressure than men’s.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    One of the most charming hostels I've ever visited.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The power outlet over my bunk was a little hard to reach, but this was not a major issue.

    The best hostels have their own "spirit" or character that makes staying in them enjoyable, over and above the benefit of saving money. This hostel definitely had that, with helpful staff, well-appointed community facilities, and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Clean spacious rooms in the city centre close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean spacious room, good location right in the city centre

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure why all the toilets on the bottom floor next to the room were for women. Not sure why there's a lock for the door to the two showers. Should be a lock for each shower.

    Everything you need. Plus a beautiful view.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was quite hot. I asked in advance for a bottom bunk bed and they didn't reserve one. I was lucky one of the other guests agreed to switch with me.

    Nice rooftop, met amazing people. AC in the room though the AC was a bit weird, it was at 22°C but felt warmer. Curtains in the beds and outlets to charge the phone. Kitchen and towels available to rent. Central and close to a supermarket and restaurants. Wifi worked well.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Very easy going, very accessible and amazing rooftop bar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was only there for two nights, but what I noticed is that the matresses were a bit hard. For a few nights, I think that is OK. It's only a minor inconvenience, but when you're sleeping at the hostel for more than a week for example, I don't know if your back will like that.

    Staff was very social, helpful and accessible. Pavlos was a great host and a really great guy overall, told me all about Iraklion. I really loved the rooftop bar, there's enough room to chill out and enjoy the weather as well as the cool breeze at night. The reception room had a very relieving cool temperature from the AC as well, which was quite nice when entering the building. The living room/kitchen space was spacious and very nicely decorated and the bathrooms were clean, albeit a bit small.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The A/C was not good.

    The staff was really good people.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceeded my expectations for a hostel of that price, super new kitchen and bathroom facilities, bar on roof is very very cute, and everyone I stayed with was lovely and respectful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    Amazing place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location. The place is my favorite hostel so far. Nice rooftop. Clean, new, I feel comfortable as all the facilities clearly look cared for.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    super friendly and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, central, quiet - very helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    Could not recommend more! The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at in terms of cleanliness, friendliness, location, etc
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, friendly staff, easily accessible, and great location!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    Overall a very pleasant stay with a few downsides.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very few downsides, once major one for me was the showers. They were all co-ed which would have been fine if they were in locking cubicles. However, they weren’t. The showers were in rows of three facing into the bathrooms and main corridors which only a curtain blocking everyone’s view. You could not put a towel inside with you which made me as a young solo female traveler feel quite unsafe while showering. Another thing was that despite what the name suggests this is not a youth hostel. I ended up sharing the room with quite a few older men which again made me a little uncomfortable. Not the hostels fault but something to note.

    I loved the privacy curtains across the beds, they allowed you to have some me time in an otherwise crowded room. The hostel itself was also so clean, I saw cleaners every morning making sure everything was working. The common areas, both the upstairs and the kitchen were also lovely and very nice to spend some time in when you didn’t feel like being in bed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    Excellent facilities, I highly recommend it!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    The hostel was very well organised and impressively clean. Although due to my flight I arrived late, everything was prepared for me and it was very easy to find my way around and use the facilities. Particularly the bathrooms/toilets were spotless and the room had plenty of space to move around, while not disturbing other occupants. Big bonus the lockers in the room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has all you can ask for in a hostel and more. The amazingly beautiful roof gives you the feeling of a garden right over the roofs of the town. The let me stay there for the night as my flight landed at 2 a.m. and I did not book a room for this short night. Showers are clean, everything is very modern and beautiful. Was a nice stay!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    8.0
    Good stay at Heraklion
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very kind and helpful, the hostel was clean, have all the facilities for us being able to cook. It is well located near the bus station and in the middle of the old town. I was able to work remote from the rooftop.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hostel, lovely people.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is very loud Hostel, especially at the weekends...

    Very clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    Perfect Stay in Heraklion
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great

    Great Hostel in Heraklion. Close to the City Center, Supermarket and Restaurants Nearby. You can use the Kitchen and hang out at the Roof Top. Every evening people are there to hang out! Staff is great

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Nice facilities, especially the rooftop bar!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the most clean hostels I have ever been. Very good located, nice rooftop to hang out and very friendly staff. You will feel comfortable here. Absolutely recommend this!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    10
    Amazing rooftop, clean and comfy beds + great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not in my country

    This extraordinary nice hostel is run by very nice staff. The kitchen is great, and the rooftop is stunning! I went away for only 1 day and literallt get home sick. Sounds sentimental? Just wait to be there:)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Perfect location for getting around the old town in Heraklion, clean modern room with a nice bathroom. Very tidy, well-appointed kitchen with drinkable tap water from one of the taps (they advise not to drink Heraklion's tap water). Really nice value for money, was very quiet because of the time of year.

    Stayed in April 2023

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