Firá, Fira, 84700, Greece
#111 of 111 hotels in Fira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1032 hostel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.8
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Free Wifi
6.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 26, 2022
Emily
United KingdomMy only complaint -I wish they had a communal dustpan and brush so we could sweep out floor daily, it was dirty after 4 days. I should have asked for one!
Lovely friendly staff, super helpful and accommodating. Great pool, bar staff were great, room was basic but totally fine. It felt safe.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 25, 2022
Brylee
United KingdomWe were in a double tent. Noise. Pool bar is loud till 11pm (manageable). Club near-by is VERY loud 12am till 5am. Dogs bark till 5am and then roosters start crowing. Mosquitoes. Tent has many holes to the outside. Large, noisy mosquitoes flew around/bit us all night. Bed. Hard and uncomfortable. WiFi. Didn't reach tents at all. Patchy/not that good in common areas. We didn't want to dislike this place. It's super affordable for Fira and is great on paper, but we're normally deep sleepers and had some of the worst sleeps of our lives. If you're going to be out clubbing till 5am then it's perfect for you!!
Staff were lovely and helpful. Pool was great. Bathrooms were good, plenty of stalls for a large hostel and as clean as you expect for a youth hostel. Fan in tent.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 24, 2022
Gastrónomo
SpainTerrible lack of effort on the management on property, in every aspect of the word - no communication with the guest, not even a little care to put at least basic stuff in the kitchen. Staff at reception has virtually no interest in guests what so ever. The answer to a "thank you" is "goodbye". The only interest you will get is when you want to book an excursion (a small commission for them). And even at that all they'll do is to sell you a ticket without informing you to bring comfortable shoes or a dark swimming suit, as it turns out to be needed. The bus stop is a mere few hundred meters away, but do they bother to go and take a timetable? No! They will charge you extra for leaving your luggage on the open access shelf outside, which says "we do not take responsibility for the luggage you depisit here". So, what is the charge for?! All in all, if you just want somewhere to stay, go for it. But don't expect any attention or any questions answered. Margarita at reception has summed it up well: "It would be more expenses for us". Really sad. The place could be so much nicer if only the staff and especially management wanted to make a tiny more effort. Even if it meant that guests have to pay more.
Reasonable if you just want somewhere to sleep. Pool area is good. So is the feel of a Little sitting area near the dorms. The guys at the bar are in a good humour
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 19, 2022
Tina
GreeceSome of the staff at the restaurant were downright nasty
Spacious and clean pool
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 18, 2022
Donna
IrelandThe mattress in the glamping pod was much too thin so we didn't get good sleep on our first night. the hard wooden plank underneath hurt our hips and back so we complained to reception who gave us a second mattress which resolved that. The bar staff were rude and didn't really want us hanging around. They do not let you sit at the bar but unless you are actively purchasing drinks even if you are a guest and watching TV. This put us off going there at all. Restaurant staff are nicer. At one stage we ordered a pizza for €10. the pizza was clearly cooked from frozen was very small and was not cooked completely. When we ordered this pizza at the pool side bar, i was wearing my swimsuit. 2 female members of staff looked me up and down then look to at each other and started laughing this made me feel very uncomfortable and self-conscious. Very unprofessional. We asked to heat up our food in the restaurant and we were told there is actually a kitchen on site. However, the kitchen cannot be used unless you have your own pots, cutlery and utensils. we were not made aware of this before booking. We also asked to borrow a glass and cutlery in the bar / restaurant area and this was met with hostility due to the facts that you are not allowed to eat food not purchased in the compound in that area. We were not aware of that. It is signed but not clearly signed. a member of staff pointed it out to us in a sharp and rude manner. The fan in the pod is not adequate and does not keep the pod cool. Also you will find many mosquitoes in your pod we woke up with lots of bites. There was often a bad smell in the women's shower area and at one stage one toilet in the cubicle was smeared with excrement. Try else where.
Pool was nice and clean. Location was good, close to bus and Fira town. Gyros were tasty but try "lucky souvlaki" in the town as it is cheaper and just as nice. 24h reception too with nice reception staff.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 17, 2022
Madeline
AustraliaBad communication. We arrived at 7.45am and the staff said our room was ready if we wanted to check in early with absolutely no mention of an extra cost. When checking out they tried to charge us an extra 30€ because we had checked in early (true) but that the overnight officer confirmed we arrived at 4am and slept?? ‘You sleep you pay’ was the rude line we got off the manager i believe? Luckily i had my flight arrival details to prove they were in fact incorrect and we didnt arrive till much later and didnt sleep. Save your self the hassle and make sure you don’t check in early even if the room is ready. Staff member running the bar was not very friendly either.
Cute enough accomodation for the price, convenient location.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 13, 2022
Pelegrin
IrelandThe room was with a lot of dust when we arrived.
The localization, the common areas and the hospitality. The staffs were amazing.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 13, 2022
William
United Kingdomnothing!! great friendly staff and as described
very well situated close to Thira town and close to bus station. The staff were a good laugh and the use of the pool was lovely with good prices in the bar/restaurant.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 13, 2022
Khan
BelgiumA lot of mosquitoes in tents and everywhere
Best choice to stay there. Near to main Fira also very near to bus station. Excellent location. Washroom were very clean. Swimming pool facility was superb
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 12, 2022
Usha
United Kingdomthere was no proper information provided room was really unclean and unhygienic there were bugs on bed bathroom was worst & the door doesn’t close no WiFi or even signals to connect to your own data power went off one morning and even water was shut ; reception said it’s genuine issue but I left the hostel and there was power everywhere out. one receptionist said k can move out and get refund; when I booked else we’re and went to hand over keys other reception said there is no such thing called refund ; they just said the receptionist is new and information was not right. one of the worst stays ,in my entire travel history.
Notting was good about it including the reception staff who are extremely unethical and rude.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 10, 2022
Милена110819
UkraineEverything!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 7, 2022
Kirsty
United KingdomThe room was very dusty and bathrooms weren’t clean. The hostel is really noisy as the beds squeak and the doors to the rooms slam so I didn’t sleep well! One of the worst hostels I’ve ever stayed in - but it cheap.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 1, 2022
Angelica
United Kingdom-
Great pool, nice location, fab sunrise place, smart people.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 31, 2022
Maisie
United Statesthe bathroom/bedroom gets so stuffy, it made our clothes damp, after a couple of days
Pool was amazing, most friendly bar staff, we were a group of girls who loved the atmosphere! perfect location, not too far from everything, walking distance!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 28, 2022
Amana
United KingdomDisgusting conditions bathroom stinks of sewage and is dirty, cleaner didn’t even come to change the Bin in toilet for 2 days! Even after being cleaned still had dirt everywhere. Bathroom is covered in mould and rust. Mosquitos and flies everywhere. Bunk beds where child size- can’t even sit up in them. The room didn’t even look like an actual room and instead a utility room that they had shoved beds in. There’s 1 electricity plug in the whole room for 6 people! After someone staying in the room checked out the bedding on her bed stayed there for 2 days until someone came to change it.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 27, 2022
Nelly
United KingdomThe hostel looked like it hadn't been cleaned in several months. There was bird poop absolutely everywhere. We were scared to use the pool. The bathrooms were full of mould and rust, and we weren't provided with the towel. Blankets weren't cleaned. Cleaners come into room about an hour before check out and just wander around the rooms. Not enough outlets in 6 person dorm. There was only one by the door. Rooms were full of bugs. Bedding all contained holes. Bed linen was not automatically provided at check in. No lockers provided in the dorms. Has the potential to be a really nice hostel, just needs some renovation. Checked out after one night, and I had paid for two in advance, as I literally did not want to touch anything here. Still trying to get a refund from booking.com.
There was a pool. Location was really close to Fira town. I had friendly dormmates. Bed linen was clean. Good locks on doors, especially for the Greek islands. Staff were generally pretty nice.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 26, 2022
Aliya
United KingdomThe dorms were outdated, overcrowded and unclean. The bathroom needs a deep clean, shower curtain was stained, the taps were covered in grime and limescale. We went during off season, there was limited guests, the dirt in bathroom was not due to misuse.
The pool area was nice and clean. It was in an ideal location in Fira. Offers cheap breakfast (for santorini)
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 22, 2022
Bermea
United StatesThe site is a block from the main part of town.
Santorini camping hostel is huge. They have a big pool and layout away. A full restaurant with bar is located next to the pool. The site is a block from the main town. If you prefer a more quiet atmosphere it would be ideal for you.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 22, 2022
Alejandra
FrancePeople in the tent next to us made it impossible to sleep the 3 nights that we stayed there, they were screening and even punching each other. And no solution was given to us. Wifi only works by the pool. The bed is a complete rock.
Location and pool.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 12, 2022
Máté
HungaryCould be crowded if the room are full of guests, as there is very little space.
Good location, good breakfast, nice staff. I recommend the hostel for solo travelers or for those who are on a budget.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 9, 2022
Raphael
PortugalDifficult to say 'cause for me was a great experience
Its close from airport, close from center of Firá by foot, close from bus station where you take a bus to everywhere. The atmosphere of the place is very invited, great staff, amazing management, thanks for having me, I will be back for sure ASAP. Cheers
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 3, 2022
Robin
United KingdomThis was a lot of fun for me. Meeting Val behind the bar and seeing the lovely Island of Santorini. Great pool chill out area. Highly recommended budget traveler’s.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: April 28, 2022
Nini595
GeorgiaThere was no wifi signal in the dorm room (outside the room wifi was perfect). There was no kitchen :(
Cheap, friendly staff, close to the bus stop.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: April 22, 2022
Aira
United KingdomThe place looks nothing like the photos. It's completely run down to a point where even the electrical sockets are lose and flimsy. Most of the advertises facilities were not operating
The staff were lovely
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: November 22, 2023
Anonymous
SerbiaCould be cleaner, and have at least some amenities, a kettle
Excellent value for money, especially if you find good company
Stayed in October 2023
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