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Situated in Pitsidia, 2.1 km from Kommos Beach, Pension Patelo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, rooms have a balcony. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Pension Patelo also boast a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Beautiful horizon view from the hill. Every morning I woke up with the sea view and every evening I ended the day with the view of the sunset. Marina was very kind, very available and flexible

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9.5
Exceptional
45 reviews

So Young Hostel is situated in Heraklio Town, a 4-minute walk from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 400 metres 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, 5 km away. 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.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,011 reviews

Located in Pitsidia and within 2.3 km of Kommos Beach, Sofia rooms features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Located around 7.5 km from Phaistos, the hostel is also 10 km away from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Sofia was so nice and kind. The room was perfect for our needs, and the location was great as well. A very good value stay.

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8.9
Fabulous
251 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at Intra Muros Hostel also have a city view. At the accommodation, all rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Amazing hostel with a the best staff, very clean and organized and the location is perfect.

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8.8
Fabulous
934 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Situated in Kalamaki Heraklion, 50 metres from Kalamaki Beach, Psiloritis Elena features rooms with sea views and free WiFi. Phaistos is 7.9 km away and Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 10 km from the hostel. Very lovely owner. The rooms are clean and comfy. Great place, next to the sea with a balcony where you can spend some time in the evening. Everything was great. :)

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8.2
Very good
84 reviews

Matala Hostel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Matala. The property is around less than 1 km from Matala beach, 11 km from Phaistos and 14 km from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. Best hostel in Crete, great staff, beautiful swimming pool, amazing vibe, very social.

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7.5
Good
931 reviews

Located in Karteros, 2.2 km from Karteros Beach, SAINT GEORGE provides accommodation 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. Very lovely hotel, George was absolutely lovely and done everything he could to help , gave us a lift to get something to eat. Lovely place and beautiful people. Would love to come again. Thank you very much.

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7.2
Good
689 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Set within 80 metres of Limenas Hersonissou Beach and 12 km of Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Hostel Central offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hersonissos. The property is around 28 km from Venetian Walls, 29 km from The Palace of Knossos and 37 km from Lake Voulismeni. The property is 27 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

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