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The 10 Best Hostels in Heraklio, Greece

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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
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$25
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
Excellent
1,117 reviews
Price from
$26
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.

I liked everything. I stayed in 2 different hostels in Heraklion, both were great, but if I ever come back, I will pick this one again.

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8.6
Excellent
925 reviews
Price from
$26
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
694 reviews
Price from
$24
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.

I liked how it was a very good value for its price! Was the cheapest hostel I’ve seen in all of crete. Very clean, good people, good host. Definitely would recommend. The owner also dropped me off at the airport while he was going into town. So nice would definitely go back.

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7.9
Good
1,064 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $104.02
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 948 reviews
    Nice room, comfy bed, good communication with host, great location very walkable safe area.
    Charmaine
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 925 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.
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    Olga
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $104.02
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 948 reviews
    Perfect location, comfortable and luxury stay for backpackers like us. Perfectly clean and modern. Right above a cheap bakery for breakfast and heaps of coffee places. Stones throw from plenty of lunch and dinner places, would recommend kalamaki meat bar for cheap and delicious gyros. Smooth check in and check out.
    Evie
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 694 reviews
    * The main undoubted advantage is the location - almost next to the main pedestrian street, close to the port and the bus station * Rooms divided by gender * The cheapest option in the city * There is a terrace on the roof where you can have a good time, and there are also hostel beds (sic!) for those willing to sleep under the starry sky * There is liquid soap by the sink in the shared bathroom * Previous guests leave some items (sunscreen, cosmetics, glasses, something to eat) for which there is a designated place - for everyone to take
    Siarhei A.
    Solo traveler
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 694 reviews
    Situated in the very center of Heraklion, the Hostel has always been easy to reach. The owners were really kind and ready to help and answer our questions. A cool place where you can meet new people in an international environment and make new friends.
    Carli
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,117 reviews
    Parking opposite is so convenient and get a discounted rate for staying at the hostel -8 euro for 24 hours. Opposite a great local restaurant. Roof top chill area was great Big spacious rooms, lockers and comfy beds with curtains Great location!
    Katie Maloney
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 694 reviews
    I am now many times in that youth hostel and all time I feel in my second home. In the rooms are A/c freege, and STECKDOSEN near each bed, (at this time I had a balcony😍 Near the port, and bus stations, and a, lovely roof 👌 Thank you to feel home again
    Astrid
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,117 reviews
    The location was great. It has a really nice rooftop bar, something not many budget hostels have. The kitchen was clean, and the staff was very kind.
    Tae Hun
    Solo traveler
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 694 reviews
    The hostel is simple, it´s an old building, but it has a nice atmosphere. Locatin is great, walking distance to everything - port, bus stations, city centre. But the best is the ROOFTOP WITH BUNK BEDS. I slept there both nights, instead of sleeping in my room and it was just amazing. Definitely would stay here again!
    Eliska
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,117 reviews
    Great location, very clean, good wifi, staff accommodating, great rooftop terrace, has air con and something very few hostels do - hangers in the room and the bathrooms!
    Lara
    Solo traveler

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