Near Heraklion Port
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 4 mi (6.5 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Heraklion Loggia.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Greek, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for So Young Hostel is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
6.5 km / 4 mi
What's nearby
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
18 Anglon 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
Vikelaia Municipal Library
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Dermatas Gate
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Heraklion Museum of Religious Art
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Languages spoken
Greek
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. Please note it is the policy of the property that they will only accept guests between 18 and 55 years old.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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