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Reviews of So Young Hostel

Almyrou 22, Heraklio, 71202 , Greece

#15 of 41 hotels in Heraklio

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Review Score

Based on 522 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    9.0
    Overall a very pleasant stay with a few downsides.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very few downsides, once major one for me was the showers. They were all co-ed which would have been fine if they were in locking cubicles. However, they weren’t. The showers were in rows of three facing into the bathrooms and main corridors which only a curtain blocking everyone’s view. You could not put a towel inside with you which made me as a young solo female traveler feel quite unsafe while showering. Another thing was that despite what the name suggests this is not a youth hostel. I ended up sharing the room with quite a few older men which again made me a little uncomfortable. Not the hostels fault but something to note.

    I loved the privacy curtains across the beds, they allowed you to have some me time in an otherwise crowded room. The hostel itself was also so clean, I saw cleaners every morning making sure everything was working. The common areas, both the upstairs and the kitchen were also lovely and very nice to spend some time in when you didn’t feel like being in bed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    10
    Excellent facilities, I highly recommend it!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    The hostel was very well organised and impressively clean. Although due to my flight I arrived late, everything was prepared for me and it was very easy to find my way around and use the facilities. Particularly the bathrooms/toilets were spotless and the room had plenty of space to move around, while not disturbing other occupants. Big bonus the lockers in the room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It has all you can ask for in a hostel and more. The amazingly beautiful roof gives you the feeling of a garden right over the roofs of the town. The let me stay there for the night as my flight landed at 2 a.m. and I did not book a room for this short night. Showers are clean, everything is very modern and beautiful. Was a nice stay!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    8.0
    Good stay at Heraklion
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was very kind and helpful, the hostel was clean, have all the facilities for us being able to cook. It is well located near the bus station and in the middle of the old town. I was able to work remote from the rooftop.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely hostel, lovely people.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is very loud Hostel, especially at the weekends...

    Very clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect Stay in Heraklion
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great

    Great Hostel in Heraklion. Close to the City Center, Supermarket and Restaurants Nearby. You can use the Kitchen and hang out at the Roof Top. Every evening people are there to hang out! Staff is great

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Nice facilities, especially the rooftop bar!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the most clean hostels I have ever been. Very good located, nice rooftop to hang out and very friendly staff. You will feel comfortable here. Absolutely recommend this!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2023

    10
    Amazing rooftop, clean and comfy beds + great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's not in my country

    This extraordinary nice hostel is run by very nice staff. The kitchen is great, and the rooftop is stunning! I went away for only 1 day and literallt get home sick. Sounds sentimental? Just wait to be there:)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Perfect location for getting around the old town in Heraklion, clean modern room with a nice bathroom. Very tidy, well-appointed kitchen with drinkable tap water from one of the taps (they advise not to drink Heraklion's tap water). Really nice value for money, was very quiet because of the time of year.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were really nice and friendly, the place was really clean and the overall vibe was fun.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    10
    wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! My favorite hostel I have stayed in so far

    Front desk staff, especially Pavlos, was so kind and extremely helpful with tips and information about the island, transportation and food recommendations. The facilities were kept very clean during my stay. Rooms were secure. Locker was big enough for both of my bags. Curtain on bed gave nice privacy. The rooftop was nice for socializing. Good location fairly close to busses and very close to shops, grocery and many restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff was really nice! great hostel in a very good location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooftop bar with the most chill front desk/bartender.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    10
    Friendly corner in the heart of the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small bathrooms and nowhere to hang your shower things.

    Great location in the heart of the city but away from traffic, close to groceries and restaurants as well as the ocean. Very friendly vibes from staff and other hostel guests - common areas are set up to facilitate making travel friends!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    9.0
    I liked the saty there. Would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was ectremely thankful for the morning staff amazing advices for my trip itenerary. Actually all of the staff were very friendly, helpful. Place was very tidy, quite, beaitiful neighbourhood, Nice intsrior, beautiful fooftop terace. Thanks alot!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything was clean, great atmosphere. staff were friendly. would stay again

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    9.0
    Good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There could be a hanger in the bathroom to have a place for your things, also power socket for upper beds, minor things though :)

    Very good location, less than 10 min from the sea, 15 min from bus stop, friendly staff, props for making a separate shower for women.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    10
    Great base to explore Heraklion
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    didn’t stay long but very nice facilities, the beds were private and comfy, and the staff were super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    9.0
    New and clean hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be nice to have a chair on the balcony but I know that it's actually a narrow corridor but no one walks on it. A chair and table inside the room would be nice too..

    The receptionists are very friendly and helpful. You could order fresh goat milk from the male receptionist. The facilities are very clean. The sheets are fresh. Having a balcony to let in light and air is a bonus.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Locks were not provided to store our luggage inside the cabinet.

    The bedrooms and bathrooms are clean. Curtains are offered to all beds to provide privacy. The kitchen on the second floor is also spacious with free drinking water available. The hotel is very close to the port and considerably close to the bus station.

    Stayed in April 2023

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