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So Young Hostel is located in Heraklio Town, a 4-minute walk from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1312 feet 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, 3.1 mi away. So Young Hostel provided its guests with shared bathrooms, while some room boast a private bathroom. A communal kitchen with coffee machine is also available. Free shuttle to Ammoudara beach is provided. Municipal Art Galery is 656 feet from So Young Hostel, while Heraklio Port is an 11-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2.5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Heraklio, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

    • Private parking available


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tomer
    France France
    Friendly receptionist, spacious room, I stayed at the female dorm and it had a little balcony which was nice. Clean kitchen and toilet.
  • Daniela-eugenia
    Greece Greece
    Clean,stuff super friendly and helpful,close to the city center but very quiet generally 😁
  • Julia
    Finland Finland
    Very nice vibe at the hostel! Great place to meet other travellers. Clean and cozy. Super friendly and helpful staff. Made a lot of new friends.
  • Demetriana
    Greece Greece
    The staff was amazing and super helpful. Both check in and check out was really easy. It was my first time staying at a hostel and i honestly didn't expect it to go that well. Everyone is minding their own business. I didn't have to worry about...
  • Clayton
    United States United States
    The rooftop bar is the main hangout. Good drinks, great weather at night, and so fun. The rooms were clean, the showers were clean. No complaints
  • Julia
    United States United States
    The women's room was spacious and the bunk beds were comfortable and sturdy. There were curtains on each bed for light and privacy. Each bed had a reading light and outlets. There was AC in the room, and the bathroom/showers were clean and nearby
  • Emanuel
    United States United States
    Right in the heart of the town. Close to everything. Nice atmosphere. Really nice kitchen.
  • Xiao
    United States United States
    Great location. Welcome and friendly staff. The property is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Highly recommend
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    Attentive and friendly .When ask3d about local places to eat/ drink, the places were well worth it to go...a few times. Highly recommend this place.
  • Sim2022
    Canada Canada
    I had a private room with a private bathroom and it was excellent. The location is close to the city centre and the waterfront and I hung out with other fellow travellers playing cards one evening. The hostel enabled a good mix of solitude and...

Area info

Amenities of So Young Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 65 years old
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that locks for the lockers are provided at an extra charge.

Please inform So Young Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 1054766

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