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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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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Heraklio Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Private parking available


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zhanna
    Italy 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 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 Australia
    nice and clean and comfortable and i would stay here again
  • Seoyoung
    Canada 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 Portugal
    Good bunkbeds and mattresses, nice and clean bathrooms
  • Izaire
    Italy Italy
    Perfrct position, clean, new, comfy bed, courtain dor privacy, very nice rooftop.
  • Skye
    United Kingdom 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 Italy
    My favourite was the rooftop, met some nice people there!
  • Olga
    Greece 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 Armenia
    The stuff was very friendly and useful. I also did a wrong booking and they managed to solve the situation.

Property surroundings

House rules

So Young Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 60
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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