Heraklion Youth Hostel: Accommodation in Heraklion (Crete), Crete

The hostel provides air-conditioned dormitory rooms with high ceilings, lockers, and a fridge in each room. Beds are comfortable and come with clean sheets; guests receive a key to their room and a personal filing cabinet drawer for valuables. A safety deposit box is available at reception, and the hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating is a central gathering area where guests eat dinner and socialize. The hostel also features a sun terrace and a kitchen terrace for meal preparation. Free coffee and tea are provided, and the host sometimes leaves free food in the fridge for guests.

Heraklion Youth Hostel is 3 km from Heraklion International Airport and a 6-minute walk from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The Venetian Harbour and ferry port are within 400 metres, and the Historical Museum of Crete and Loggia are each 300 metres away. Free parking is available on-site, and the hostel is located off a side street near the city centre, providing distance from traffic noise.

The owner, Rena, is known for helping guests with taxi bookings (at lower rates than online) and providing local recommendations. Guests can leave luggage before check-in and after check-out at reception. The hostel is staffed 24 hours, and late arrivals are accommodated by prior arrangement.

Rooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily by management during the 10:00-15:00 closure for new guest arrivals. Each guest receives a key to the hostel, their room, and a locked drawer, ensuring security for belongings during the day. The hostel has a key deposit of €10, returned at check-out.

Location: 3 km from airport, 6 min to Archaeological Museum

Rooms: Dorms with lockers, fridge, and high ceilings

Amenities: Free parking, rooftop terrace, safety deposit box

Services: Luggage storage, free coffee/tea, owner taxi assistance

Cleanliness: Daily room and bathroom cleaning

Value: Free food in fridge, key deposit system