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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. Great placement, was clean and felt maintained. Nice rooftop

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8.6
Excellent
1,012 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. Very well equipped room with kitchen and washing machine available and a beautiful garden! The space is very well taken care of and has anything one person might possibly need. Sofia is an amazing host!

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8.9
Excellent
250 reviews
Price from
$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. It was clean, nice common area, friendly people

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8.8
Excellent
936 reviews
Price from
$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. Mrs Elena is such a sweetheart. A lovely woman who is able to let you feel at home. Spending time here is the same feeling when you go back home. The full service is impeccable, including the communication.

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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. I travel in many countries in the world. I saw snow volcans high mountains amazonas etc At the end. What is most importent everywhere and no metter where its the people. David and the staff were with open heart and mind to do everthing just to let u feel good. I defenatly will recomend my friends to come here. Guy from Tel aviv, Israel

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7.5
Good
930 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. I liked how it was a very good value for its price! Was the cheapest hostel I’ve seen in all of crete. Very clean, good people, good host. Definitely would recommend. The owner also dropped me off at the airport while he was going into town. So nice would definitely go back.

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7.2
Good
690 reviews
Price from
$17
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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