Top Youth Hostels in Heraklion for Budget Travelers

Matala Hostel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Matala. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Matala beach, 6.8 miles from Phaistos and 8.6 miles from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The property provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. The area is popular for snorkeling, and car rental is available at Matala Hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include Greek, English, Spanish and French. Heraklion International Airport is 39 miles away.

- "Amazing stay" - "Best hostel in Crete" - "Totally adequate"

Hostel in Heraklion, near Heraklion Port
A refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and an arcade/game room are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Intra Muros Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. This Heraklion hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

- "It's awesome, clean, friendly, easy access to almost everything you want. feels so welcoming " - "Really close to the harbour and attractions and lots of food places. Basic room, there are three bathrooms in the hallway, one unisex with toilet and sink and separate male and female with 3 shower stalls and 2 toilets. Unfortunately the door pin didn't work that day and so you had to knock on the door till someone inside opened it. There was a key in the morning to open it, but no pin."

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.

- "I had a great time at this place." - "Recommend the private room with private bathroom!" - "This is what you are looking for" - "Awesome" - "Had an amazing time" - "Good" - "Good location, bed curtains, but terrible showers and pricy" - "Comfortable and restful stay" - "Very clean hostel, nice showers, relaxing roof garden" - "short stay in the city centre" - "Very nice staff, helpful, very central location but expensive for what was being offered."

Hostel in Faistos with beach bars and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hostel features an outdoor pool, 4 beach bars, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.
Matala Hostel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. This Faistos hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

- "The staff were great...so helpful." - "Staff and guests were incredible and hospitable, made the experience one of my favourites at any stay!!! And the pool was lovely "

Located in Heraklio and with Amoudara Beach reachable within 1.3 miles, Intra Muros Hostel has express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.8 miles from The Minoan Palace of Knossos, 11 miles from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos and a 8-minute walk from Natural History Museum of Crete. The property provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. The rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at Intra Muros Hostel also have a city view. All rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Intra Muros Hostel include Venetian Walls, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion. Heraklion International Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

- "amazing" - "Perfect place to stay in the very centre" - "Nice clean hostel in Iraklion center." - "Intra Muros experience"

Located in Karteros, 1.4 miles from Karteros Beach, SAINT GEORGE provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a mountain view. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karteros, like cycling. Amnissos Beach is 1.4 miles from SAINT GEORGE, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 4.4 miles away. Heraklion International Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

- "friendly" - "Wonderful" - "Good value" - "ok" - "Odd set up"

Conveniently located in Heraklio, Heraklion Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Morosini Fountain, Loggia and Historical Μuseum of Crete. Amoudara Beach is 1.4 miles from the hostel and The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 4.4 miles away. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Municipal Art Gallery. Heraklion International Airport is 1.9 miles away.

- "Highly recommended!" - "A classic old hotel/ hostel" - "Na"

Psiloritis Elena features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Kalamaki. Phaistos is 4.9 miles away and Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 6.5 miles from the hostel. At the hostel rooms come with air conditioning, a closet, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Psiloritis Elena will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kalamaki, like snorkeling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kalamaki Beach, Afratia Beach and Kommos Beach. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 39 miles from Psiloritis Elena.

- "Perfect traditional place with lovely owners"

Located in Pitsidia, 1.3 miles from Kommos Beach, Pension Patelo has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 1.5 miles from Kalamaki Beach, 4.7 miles from Phaistos and 6.5 miles from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. At the hostel, rooms have a closet, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Pension Patelo also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms contain a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The area is popular for hiking, and car rental is available at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 37 miles from Pension Patelo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Tranquil, peaceful, lovely place to stay. Immersed in nature. Beautiful Outdoor space."

Located within a few steps of Limenas Hersonissou Beach and 7.2 miles of Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Hostel Central provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hersonissos. The property is around 18 miles from Venetian Walls, 18 miles from The Minoan Palace of Knossos and 23 miles from Lake Voulismeni. The property is 17 miles from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and within 200 yards of the city center. All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Hostel Central all rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower. Aquaworld Aquarium is a 3-minute walk from the accommodation, while Lixnostatis Folk Museum is 1.5 miles away. Heraklion International Airport is 13 miles from the property.

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