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Heraklion Youth Hostel

City of Heraklion , Vyronos 5 (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsHeraklion Youth Hostel is a great choice for those looking for an affordable and authentic experience in the heart of Heraklion's old town. The hostel's central location is ideal for exploring the city and its tourist sites with many guests appreciating its proximity to the sea and the main town center. The vintage building adds to the hostel's charm with private views over an archaeology site digging. The rooms are spacious and some have balconies, while the common areas include a lovely open space dining area and a cosy home-like lounge. The staff is consistently praised for being kind, friendly and helpful with Rena going out of her way to make sure guests are comfortable. While some guests have mixed reviews about the cleanliness and outdated amenities, the hostel provides lockers and separate dorms for male and female guests. The beds are generally considered comfortable with the hostel also featuring a great rooftop terrace with beds for sleeping. Overall, Heraklion Youth Hostel is a great value for the money and a convenient option for exploring the city.
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Bed in Male Dormitory Room This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

Bed in Female Dormitory Room This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

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7.7

Good

Location

Heraklion Youth Hostel boasts an incredible location, right in the heart of Heraklion's old town and only a few minutes' walk from the central bus station and the port. Guests found the central location to be very practical, excellent and ideal for exploring the city and its tourist sites. The hostel's proximity to the sea and the main town center was appreciated by many with several guests noting that they could easily access everything they needed. Many also praised the old historic building and the hostel's private views over an archaeology site digging. In addition to the great location and historic charm, guests also appreciated the hostel's affordability and helpful staff. Overall, this hostel is an excellent choice for those looking for a convenient, affordable and authentic Heraklion experience.

Rooms

Heraklion Youth Hostel offers a budget-friendly accommodation option in a well-preserved and attractive vintage building. The rooms are spacious and some have balconies, while the common areas include a lovely open space dining area and a cosy home-like lounge. The hostel also features a big terrace on the roof with beds for sleeping. Some rooms have air conditioning and a small refrigerator. The kitchen and restroom facilities are basic but plentiful. Although there are some complaints about cleanliness and outdated amenities, the hostel provides lockers and separate dorms for male and female guests. Overall, the hostel is a great value for the money and is located conveniently for exploring the city.

Beds

The beds at Heraklion Youth Hostel have received positive reviews from guests with many describing the mattresses and pillows as comfortable. The hostel provides lockers and individual electrical sockets near each bed and some guests have praised the basic yet comfortable sleeping arrangements. However, some guests have mentioned squeaky beds and thin mattresses and noise from the street and planes taking off may disturb light sleepers. Nonetheless, the hostel also features a great rooftop terrace with beds for sleeping and a few guests have even made use of the garden for sleeping arrangements. In general, the beds at Heraklion Youth Hostel are considered comfortable by many guests.

Cleanliness

Overall, guests have mixed reviews about the cleanliness of Heraklion Youth Hostel. While some guests praise the hostel for being spotlessly clean and maintaining high standards of hygiene, others criticize the hotel for being unclean and in need of renovation. The kitchen, shower area and toilets are the most common areas of concern for guests with some stating they could be cleaner and newer. However, guests appreciate the efforts of the hospitable staff, commend their cleaning efforts and acknowledge that everything shared is generally nice and clean.

Staff

Guests consistently rave about the staff at Heraklion Youth Hostel, mentioning how kind, friendly and helpful they are. Many guests specifically mention Rena, who runs the hostel and goes out of her way to make sure that guests are comfortable and have everything they need. Even when guests arrive very late or have to check out, the staff is accommodating and willing to hold onto bags or help with transportation. Guests also appreciate that the hostel is family-run, so there is always someone available to answer questions or help with any issues. Although there are a few negative comments about the receptionist being unhelpful or unfriendly, overall guests highly recommend staying at Heraklion Youth Hostel thanks to the wonderful staff.

No, Heraklion Youth Hostel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Heraklion Youth Hostel.

No, Heraklion Youth Hostel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Heraklion Youth Hostel.

No, Heraklion Youth Hostel doesn't have a gym.

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