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Australia
Yorgos was the most welcoming and friendly host. The work and hours were totally fair. In Greek fashion he made sure we were comfortable and took great care in his job of manager and host. The only thing I would fault is that there was only a small window in the staff bedroom. Overall I had a fantastic experience with Yorgos and the other volunteers and cherish the time I had there.
5 days ago
Canada
I had an amazing and unforgettable time at the hostel. The environment is clean and feels like a second home. Yorgos is an amazing host, he is kind, understanding and flexible. He was always available whenever I needed help and worked with me to figure things out. The work schedule was as described and flexible and it gave me plenty of time to explore around the city and even do weekend trips during my days off. I would absolutely recommend this experience!
17 days ago
Italy
Such a wonderful host! Extremely respectful, down-to-earth, flexible, and easy to communicate with. It was so much fun working here, and the hostel is a lovely, peaceful oasis right in the middle of the city!! <3 <3 <3
about 2 months ago
New Zealand
I had a fantastic time at the hostel. The work was easy, and the hours respected. I had plenty of time to see Crete. The hostel is clean and comfortable, with a fantastic rooftop to relax on. It is not a party hostel and is perfect if you are wanting a quiet place to relax and spend a month near the beach.
It was my first world packers experience and I loved that they trusted us enough that we could be self-sufficient. We were effectively taught how to run the hostel ourselves and I really loved having that responsibility. Thank you Yorgos! Would absolutely volunteer here again.
4 months ago
France
Volunteering at the hostel was my first Worldpackers experience and I couldn't expect a better opportunity than this ! The work was very light and easy to do, I had plenty of time to enjoy Crete and the owner of the hostel is a really nice person ! He was always available when needed and very helpful for travel advices :) Also the hostel was very clean and the rooftop was definitely a plus If you're looking for an opportunity with light work, great location and nice coworkers I think this is the right one !!
6 months ago
Brazil
I spent three great weeks at the hostel. Since it was low season, the work was very relaxed. In the mornings there was more to do, like making beds, but at night it was mostly waiting for late check-ins or serving drinks at the chill bar. The hostel is well located in the city center, but to get to the beaches it's better to take a bus. I volunteered with two other girls, which made the experience even better. I gave it five stars because I would definitely go back, maybe during a busier time of the year.
12 months ago
United States
I loved my month in Crete and would 100% recommend volunteering at the hostel!! The hostel is super clean, cozy, and right in the heart of Heraklion. You'll quickly feel like a local. Yorgos and Maria are incredibly kind and welcoming. Yorgos genuinely cares about the volunteers and made sure our shifts were flexible so we had plenty of time to explore the island. The work was chill and easy, and I shared a room with the other volunteer, which was perfect! If you're considering volunteering in Crete, I can't recommend the hostel enough! Thank you for an unforgettable month — efharisto!
about 1 year ago
Thanks for your kind words Olivia and thank you for being an excellent addition of the team! Your help and dedication really made a difference in the everyday running of the hostel!
Canada
It was my first experience with Worldpackers volunteering, i highly recommand So young Hostel. The staff is amazing :) i will trully miss them : Yorgos, Maria, Karolina & Natasza were very welcoming. The tasks are easy to do & my schedule was very nice, doing mostly night shift :)
about 1 year ago
Canada
I absolutely loved my time at the hostel! The owners are incredibly lovely, and the staff are wonderful. I had no problems communicating with team members during my time here and the accommodation was comfortable :) The room doesn't have very good air circulation though so was a bit warm (they worked to help with this) and there aren't any lockers :,) Hours are flexible and fair! The beds themselves were comfortable and the hostel had plenty of clean sheets and towels available! Thank you to the hostel Team!
about 1 year ago
Brazil
I had an incredible experience at this hostel! The working hours are respected, the tasks are simple and easy to do, and the staff is super kind and always ready to help with anything you need. It's also a perfect place to socialize and make friends from all over the world. I truly recommend it 100%!
about 1 year ago
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
