Reviews of Rethymno Youth Hostel
41 Tobazi Street, Rethymno, Crete Island, Greece 74100
178 out of 188 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Rethymno Youth Hostel'
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Customer review
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
Sightseeing & culture
30 January 2012
Liked: the staff were super friendly and helpful and the location was good..so friendly i feel bad being honest about all the things I didn't like... but..see below...
Disliked: this is a cheap hotel for a reason. there was no heat in the dormroom at all, even though it was freezing outside, and the window was broken so you couldn't even open the inner window to shut the outer wood board panels, which flapped noisily in the wind all night. Actually, there pretty much was nothing in the dormroom but two bunkbeds and one waste bin--no cabinets of any kind/lockers for your stuff, No plugs in the room (only one in the common room even) for laptops, nothing. And to get to the bathrooms requires walking down one flight of stairs, outside (through rain, wind and cold weather), down another flight of stairs, across a corridor, and then you reach the bathroom--which is unisex, outdoors (like, the bathroom is a public bathroom which leads right to the outside, with both toilets and showers just in stalls). there is hot water 24 hrs but during the winter its not much of a comfort, since as soon as you shut the water off you're in the cold outside air. I have a feeling a lot of the issues I had may be better during summer, though I'd think then you'd have opposite issues with it being so hot... and still feel a bit uncomfortable if you're more the modest type with the bathroom set up. Also, this may be my bad, but I thought they said the kitchen was open all the time, so I left food in the fridge just to end up hungry and unable to get it in the middle of the night. And, when I was using the plug in the common room in the middle of the night (since i couldn't sleep b/c of the freezing cold), a few guys stumbled in drunk (since the door there is always open) and, being a girl and no one else around, it made me really uncomfortable..
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elizabeth thomas
With friends / other travellers
Backpacking / gap year
17 December 2011 elizabeth would recommend this property
Liked: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. It is right in the middle of old town which is the perfect location.
Disliked: You have to go outside to get to the bathrooms. there isn't even a toilet inside which is a bit of a pain. the showers are also solar heated so no guarantee of a warm shower in the morning.
| Atmosphere - | 80% | Staff - | 100% | Facilities - | 80% | Safety - | 100% |
| Location - | 100% | Cleanliness - | 80% | Value - | 80% |
Customer review
With my spouse / partner
Backpacking / gap year
28 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Great location and vert friendly and helpful staff
Disliked: No power points in rooms
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Customer review
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
18 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Amazing hostel. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, comfortable beds etc. Everything you could possibly want.
Disliked: Toilets are in a separate building. But this shouldn't be a deal breaker.
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JOONGMIN KIM
Alone
Beach / sunbathing
21 September 2011 JOONGMIN would recommend this property
Liked: Very clean and cozy place. Nice and friendly people. Perfect Location. Absolutely Everything!
Disliked: None.
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| Location - | 100% | Cleanliness - | 80% | Value - | 80% |
Customer review
With friends / other travellers
Sightseeing & culture
30 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Staff very helpful and good location. Quite social & easy to meet people.
Disliked: Not much hot water. Bit runned down, more of a camp site.
| Atmosphere - | 100% | Staff - | 100% | Facilities - | 80% | Safety - | 100% |
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Karen Zamarripa
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
30 August 2011 Karen would recommend this property
Liked: This was just such a friendly atmosphere =)
Disliked: Probably only the location of the bathrooms -- but, it wasn't any problem =)
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marie bedard
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
Sightseeing & culture
22 August 2011 marie would recommend this property
Liked: I had an awesome time there, the hostel is right in the middle of the town near the beach, bus station and restaurants. The staff was really nice and the property in itself is great. I would definitely recommend this place!
Disliked: The kitchen is a little bit small
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Yana Kirschfink
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
22 August 2011 Yana would recommend this property
Liked: The guys that run the hostel are super nice and helpful!!! The location is very central, its around 5 min from the bus station, close to the beach, very cheap, fun atmosphere.. nothing bad to say!! Internet for free, wifi...
Disliked: Nothing : ) It was awesome
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ALEXANDRA MOCROFT
Alone
Work / volunteering
17 August 2011 ALEXANDRA would recommend this property
Liked: Authenticity, relaxed environment, friendly and helpful people. Everything you could ask for in a sunny, low-key youth hostel; didn't feel as though you were in a city, but shops really nearby. Hope to go back one day!
Disliked: Needed a ladder for bunk-beds; walls a little thin.
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Customer review
Alone
Beach / sunbathing
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
14 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Ivan is a great host. His omelette is a great hangover cure.
Disliked: Nothing. Complaining about the heat would be like complaining that a pizza has cheese on it.
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tania sobye
With friends / other travellers
Backpacking / gap year
08 August 2011 tania would recommend this property
Liked: absolutely amazing very very very highly recommended to all. so homely, cheap, central location, can get breakfast cooked for you eggs etc by the host who is amazing, goes above and beyond. BOOK HERE!
Disliked: nothing!!
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Customer review
Alone
Beach / sunbathing
City break
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
07 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Very easy going place, possibly best hostel vibe I have encountered.
Disliked: Bar needs to be open later!
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Customer review
Alone
Visiting friends or family
Work / volunteering
02 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: It is very cheap and in a very good position (close to bus station and the city centre)
Disliked: Toilets are far from the rooms and they look more like a camping common bathrooms
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peter moens
With my spouse / partner
Romantic getaway
Sightseeing & culture
25 July 2011 peter would recommend this property
Liked: The atmosphere was great and it was within the center.... we even decided last minute for an outdoor dorm that was great slept totally comfy under the stars >D
Disliked: nothing
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Sarah Cook
With friends / other travellers
Beach / sunbathing
Sightseeing & culture
24 July 2011 Sarah would recommend this property
Liked: EVERYTHING!!!! Fantastic location in the old town, close to beach and lots of options for cheap food. IVAN IS THE BEST HOSTEL MANAGER EVER! The nicest dude, so helpful and you might be lucky to hear some of his hilarious stories over a few Raki! Loved it and recommend it to anyone that is chilled out and respects others and the rules of the place. Thanks for a great stay!!
Disliked: Nothing (well except some annoying other hostel goers though that wasn't anything to do with the place itself)
| Atmosphere - | 100% | Staff - | 100% | Facilities - | 100% | Safety - | 80% |
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Mark Baruksopulo
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
Sports, adventure or outdoor activities
13 July 2011 Mark would recommend this property
Liked: This place is by far the most enjoyable place i have stayed in over 8 months of travelling the world. The staff are ridiculously helpful/fun-Ivan is a champion, the people you meet there are also amazing. The location is right in the heart of Rethymno and close to markets, beach, shops, and bus. The place is cleaned EVERY day, toilets are spotless and hot showers. For 11 EU a night you cannot complain at all. For all the people who ever gave this place a bad rating I feel sorry that you didnt experience what I did. I was ment to stay for 2 nights.... I stayed a total of 41 nights (no joke and i know it's ridiculous).. That says enough in itself. If you truely want a fun time and a central place in Crete to go exploring, I defiantly recommend staying here. I felt so sad leaving after creating such a strong bond with Rethymno. I will defiantly be back it's just a matter of when. Have fun!!
Disliked: Honestly I cant complain about anything, it is a hostel (one of the very best) and cheap. It does get warm in rooms but there are fans. Toilets are outside but just down the stairs from the rooms and so close I don't see why people complain, would you honestly want the toilets inside when you have a full hostel? It takes no more than 30 seconds to walk to them. It is a true fun hostel experience.
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Customer review
With friends / other travellers
Backpacking / gap year
Partying / nightlife
11 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Ivan runs a solid show.
Disliked: it gets hot, but that is just Crete
| Atmosphere - | 40% | Staff - | 100% | Facilities - | 20% | Safety - | 20% |
| Location - | 80% | Cleanliness - | 40% | Value - | 60% |
Carlos Palacios
With friends / other travellers
Beach / sunbathing
03 July 2011
Liked: Cheap and good location
Disliked: Barely a bed and a bathroom
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anam sadozai
Alone
Beach / sunbathing
Sightseeing & culture
23 June 2011 anam would recommend this property
Liked: the atmosphere! Ivan was lovely! he was so helpful and always made sure everyone was having a good time! highly recommended! Cant wait to go stay there again!!
Disliked: The toilets were a little far away from the rooms
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Jessica Forbes
Alone
Beach / sunbathing
Sightseeing & culture
23 June 2011 Jessica would recommend this property
Liked: The Manager was very welcoming and helpful. Stayed only four nights but it felt like a home away from home. Completely recommend it! Had an absolute ball!
Disliked: Didn't dislike at all.
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Customer review
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
Sports, adventure or outdoor activities
14 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Right in the center of the beautiful Old Town. Bus station and beaches are only a short walk away. The manager Ivan is very helpful and they have a big common area to meet people. I love this place!
Disliked: /
| Atmosphere - | 100% | Staff - | 100% | Facilities - | 20% | Safety - | 40% |
| Location - | 80% | Cleanliness - | 80% | Value - | 100% |
Becca Clarkson
With friends / other travellers
Backpacking / gap year
08 June 2011 Becca would recommend this property
Liked: The staff and the ambiance were great, and the location made seeing the town very easy.
Disliked: The immenities were less than average and it was a little too insecure for me. Also it was frustrating to have to trek down to the bathroom in the middle of the night
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Customer review
With my spouse / partner
Backpacking / gap year
Romantic getaway
Sightseeing & culture
20 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The location is close to the bus station which makes it a great place to set up and make day trips to other parts of Crete. Old town Rethymno is pretty neat to walk around. Plus, there are a lot of great restaurants nearby-- including a cheap and delicious Greek food/Crepe house near the arch by the hostel. Ate there almost every night!
Disliked: The only slightly inconvenient thing is that the bathrooms and showers are pretty far from the dormitories. But honestly, they're nice, clean and have hot water, so I can't complain!
| Atmosphere - | 60% | Staff - | 60% | Facilities - | 60% | Safety - | 60% |
| Location - | 100% | Cleanliness - | 100% | Value - | 100% |
Customer review
Alone
Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing
Partying / nightlife
Relaxation/spa
Sightseeing & culture
20 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property
Liked: Staff gave you free Raki every night and were very accommodating as far as allowing you to check in immediately & show you a map with what to see around town. It's cheap & a good place to base yourself for travel around Crete.
Disliked: Smoking inside the kitchen, as a non-smoker, it wasn't a pleasant smell first thing in the morning. Also the toilets and showers were located outside the hostel. No power sockets in the rooms, so you had to go to the common areas to charge everything.
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