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About this property
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. 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 200 metres from So Young Hostel, while Heraklio Port is an 11-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zhanna
Italy
“Everything! I arrived at 11am and have done the check-in since my bed was already available. The room is really big, clean, the bed is comfortable with curtains. There is also a mirror! The bathrooms are always clean and spacious. The atmosphere...” - Beatrice
Romania
“The location, the nice staff, the comfortable bed, the optimal kitchen, the modern setting, it all seems to facilitate the staying. And a very efficient set of rules based on respect and decency. All makes a very nice stay which made me thinking...” - Ashleigh
Australia
“nice and clean and comfortable and i would stay here again” - Seoyoung
Canada
“It is at the centre of Heraklion. There is a city parking lot 24hr working easy to use. Except the water pressure, it was all good.” - Claudia
Portugal
“Good bunkbeds and mattresses, nice and clean bathrooms” - Izaire
Italy
“Perfrct position, clean, new, comfy bed, courtain dor privacy, very nice rooftop.” - Skye
United Kingdom
“Staff and guests were very kind! The hostel itself was clean and had great facilities! As a first time solo traveller at 18 i definitely recommend, it’s safe and comfortable with many people to meet. Great location in Heraklion with many delicious...” - Gaby
Italy
“My favourite was the rooftop, met some nice people there!” - Olga
Greece
“Excellent location, right in the center but in a quiet street. I loved the kitchen facilities. The beds had lights, plugs and curtains. There were lockers (you could buy a puddle for 5 euros which was ok). Atmosphere was chill and calm. It was...” - Eduard
Armenia
“The stuff was very friendly and useful. I also did a wrong booking and they managed to solve the situation.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please note that locks for the lockers are provided at an extra charge.
Please inform So Young Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 1054766