Search Hostels in Heraklion

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as attractions like the waterfront.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: So Young Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers, lockers and hairdryers in all rooms. Intra Muros Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Heraklion is 350 mm.

Generally, Heraklion is known for its museums, monuments and cafes. Major attractions include Heraklion Port. Get out into nature with places such as Public Gardens of Iraklion, Geoponikos Kipos and Karteros Beach. Cultural attractions include Historical Museum of Crete, Natural History Museum of Crete and Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Heraklion in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis), located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the city centre.