So Young Hostel: Accommodation in Heraklion (Crete), Crete

So Young Hostel provides a free shuttle to Ammoudara beach and offers bicycle rental, bike tours, and walking tours for exploring Heraklion. Snorkelling and cycling are available, and board games are provided in the shared lounge. The hostel also includes a picnic area and sun terrace for outdoor relaxation.

Accommodation includes shared bathrooms and some rooms with private bathrooms, with lockers large enough for suitcases and privacy curtains on beds. The hostel offers soundproof rooms and allergy-free room options, and is adults-only. Rooms have air conditioning, heating, and key card access, with CCTV in common areas and fire extinguishers for safety.

So Young Hostel is situated 4 minutes from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 400 meters from Venetian Walls. Municipal Art Gallery is 200 meters away, and Heraklio Port is an 11-minute walk. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 5 km from the hostel, and Heraklion International Airport is 4 km away, with airport shuttle available.

The hostel has a rooftop bar that opens in the evenings, offering a place to meet other guests. A shared kitchen with coffee machine is available for cooking, and a coffee house on site provides drinks. The garden, sun terrace, and shared lounge with TV area offer additional spaces for relaxation.

The hostel offers airport drop-off and pick-up services, car hire, and a tour desk for local recommendations. Express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and lockers are available, along with daily housekeeping and laundry service. Pet bowls are provided for guests traveling with dogs, and accessible parking and a parking garage are on site.

Location: 4 min walk to Heraklion Archaeological Museum, 400m to Venetian Walls

Rooms: Private bathrooms, lockers, privacy curtains

Dining: Rooftop bar and coffee house on site

Activities: Free beach shuttle, bike tours, walking tours

Transport: Airport shuttle, car hire, tour desk

Pet-Friendly: Pet bowls provided