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So Young Hostel

Crete · Greece

Almirou 22 Heraklion 71202View location

8.8/10Excellent25 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About So Young Hostel

With a stay at So Young Hostel in Heraklion, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This hostel is 5 mi (8 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0. 1 mi (0. 2 km) from Heraklion Loggia.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and microwave in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

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With a stay at So Young Hostel in Heraklion, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Heraklion Port and 7 minutes from Palace of Knossos. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Heraklion Loggia and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Agios Titos Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Minimum guest age is 18 Caters to adults only Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please note it is the policy of the property that they will only accept guests between 18 and 55 years old.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Greek

    English

Nearby attractions

Heraklion Town Hall 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Heraklion Loggia 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monastery of St. Peter and St. Paul 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Historical Museum of Crete 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lions Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Dedalou Shopping Street 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Agios Titos Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Eighteen Englishman Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Morosini Fountain 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Mark's Basilica 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Heraklion Central Market 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Vikelaia Municipal Library 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Dermatas Gate 0.4 km / 0.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • hostel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Library
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    So Young Hostel

    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    So Young Hostel

    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    So Young Hostel

    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    So Young Hostel

    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about So Young Hostel

8.8
Excellent
25 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
14 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2025
Brenda

Good two night stay with rooftop views

I stayed at this hostel in Heraklion for two nights and it was a good short stay option. Nothing spectacular, but clean, safe, and well located.
I stayed in an all girls shared dorm with bunk beds and had the bottom bunk, which was fine for sleeping. The room had a sliding door that opened to a small balcony, which was a nice touch. The common areas were clean, the air conditioning worked well, and hot water was reliable.
The shower area was small, and the showers on my level were co ed, which is something to be aware of. Lockers were large enough to fit a full size suitcase and additional items, but you do need to bring your own lock.
The hostel has a rooftop with great views and a bar that opens in the evenings. The location is excellent, with plenty of dining and shopping nearby. I felt very safe, and most of the staff were friendly and helpful. A front desk staff member assisted me with arranging a taxi to the airport, which I appreciated.
I am older than the typical hostel crowd and mainly needed a place to sleep between excursions. This was a good accommodation for two nights, but I would not choose it for an extended stay. Overall, a solid option for budget travelers looking for convenience and location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Donna
Clean spacious and private bed area. Friendly reception and easy to follow instructions to get in. Super close to the centre and easy walk to airport bus stop.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Sara
Excellent facilities and very clean. It was quiet and everyone was respectful. Easy to leave baggage for the day before checking in.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2024
Jessica

Safe and central

As far as hostels go this was lovely. Included basic ammenities such as shared bathroom, kitchen and hang out area. All ammenities were very clean and modern. Staff were helpful. Beds featured curtains for privacy, however very noisy with 5 other room mates - standard for a hostel I guess.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2023
monique
no chairs no mirror no shelves
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2022
Michele
The location is perfect and the staff is always very friendly & helpful. It's a great budget-friendly place!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2021
Colleen

Excellent Hostel

This hostel was great!! Clean with friendly staff, good common areas and a rooftop space and bar. Dorm rooms had AC and curtains on each bed. Hot water and fast wifi.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
The 8-bed room is not what is shown. There are now curtains on the beds at the time that I stayed in June 2021, so the photos are misleading and means less privacy than expected. Staff was also a bit of a mess. I was checked in with a bed upstairs and then moved twice more because they couldn't figure out where to put me (ummm make a reservation chart?).
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Verified traveler

Personal muy amable y ubicación céntrica

Muy buena ubicación y el personal excelente
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Yiwei
clean, safe, quiet, considerate, helpful, accomodating
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Robin
Very nice Hostel, in general very clean and very friendly staff. Also, the beer on the Rooftop bar is quite cheap 👍
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2021
Emilie

Perfect stay

My stay at the hostel was great! Location is Great. The rooms were clean and tidy and the beds even have curtains. The mattress is a bit noisy but that’s not a big deal. Great rooftop and drinks. The stuff was very helpful and lovely.
Would recommend!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2020
Eriks

Enjoyable

This is a hostel. Centrally located, clean, good wifi, nice staff. I enjoyed my stay.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2019
Verified traveler

Ganz okay

Naja, typische Hostelduschen halt

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So Young Hostel
Almirou 22 Heraklion 71202, Heraklion, Greece

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