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Boasting a shared lounge and free WiFi, Cocoon City Hostel is set in Chania Town. The property is close to Mitropoleos Square, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Historical Museum of Chania. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The premises was new.Nothing damaged. Newly decorated. Lounge, kitchens, garden, rooms were spacious. Common areas/ toilets, corridors, rooms, bathrooms, balconies, kitchens were always very clean. Linens, pillow cases were very clean, all ironed. Air conditions are manuel, and working well Well equipped kitchen, owen, stove, microwave, you can cook everything! They provide you electrical card to lock your storage under the bunk beds which is also for hostel’s enterance. Security is very well provided. There is even security man in the hostel. Just on the corner of the main street; it is safe to come in the evenings, especially for women. After 11 p.m. it is not allowed to stay in the garden and this makes the hostel quite, well to rest in the evening Very closed the IKEA bus station, 5 min. Walk only. A big supermarket very near, to buy water, drinks, frozen food, whatever you want actually. Only 10-15 min.s walk to the Old City. There are beautiful beaches very closed, some you take a bus - bus station is closed. You can leave your luggage for free while waiting for check in, after check out. And they even provide you a locked cabinet for your valuables for free. I stayed in a hostel for the first time. I stayed for 6 days! Before going I was stressed. But when arrived, I was welcome by a helpful receptionists, and my room was very beautiful with balcony, my room mates were kind ladies, the people were all nice. I said to myself it was a great choice! I will stay there at my next trip. Thank you Cocoon!

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9.1
Superb
1,812 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Chania Hostel Youth 18-50 is located just a 15-minute walk from Chania Town Centre. Featuring a well-tended garden, this historic, 1800’s rustic building offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout.

All bunk beds in Chania Hostel Youth 18-50 dormitory rooms are comfortable. Each unit has views over the town or the garden. A shared bathroom with toiletries comes standard. great beds, the sheets smelled magnificent, the yard was charming with lots of cute cats, owner is very friendly and accommodating

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9.4
Superb
567 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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
Price from
US$58
per night

Kumba Hostel in Chania Town provides accommodation with a garden and a bar. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos and Saint Anargyri Church. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out. I stayed in two different hostels in Chania and I really enjoyed my stay at Kumba. The location is about a 20 min walk from the main bus station and the old town, but the neighborhood feels more authentically local as a result. There is one nice city beach within a easy walk and a grocery market even closer. The bathroom facilities are very clean with multiple toilets and showers. Best part is all the different communal areas, inside and out. Big kitchen with room to cook if you want. The pod-style beds had enough room for me to sit up in. Good wifi everywhere too.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,580 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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. Friendly staff, explained the conditions in detail. Clean room, comfortable bed. There is a locker for storing personal belongings, the lock is reliable. Entrance to the room with a combination lock. The location is very convenient.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,022 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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
260 reviews
Price from
US$46
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. right in the heart of porto, amazing vibe

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8.8
Fabulous
936 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Located in Arménoi, within 2.9 km of Hermans Beach and 41 km of Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Stefanos Garden2 provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 11 km from Ancient City of Aptera, 17 km from Conference Centre of MAICh and 20 km from House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.4 km from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori.

At the hostel, the rooms include a terrace. At Stefanos Garden2 each room comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

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8.6
Fabulous
14 reviews
Price from
US$41
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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8.3
Very good
83 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Situated in Chania Town, within 300 metres of Kladissos Beach and 1.6 km of Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Constantinos Budget Beds features free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 2.8 km from Chania Old Venetian Harbour, 1.7 km from Mitropoleos Square and 1.7 km from Folklore Museum of Chania. Kucuk Hasan Mosque is 1.9 km away and Firkas Fortress is 2 km from the hostel. The pictures don't do it justice. I thought it was going to have just the bunk beds, but it even has a kitchen and a couch to hang out at. Also the bathroom is private, which is not visible in the pictures or listed in the property amenities. It's quite spacious and in a decent location (20-30 minutes walk from the center), with easy parking. Amazing for its price

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8
Very good
98 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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