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Tuesday, 13 March 2007 |
 The coolest place in town. Yes this youth hostel could be your next home in your vacation. This family-run hostel was established in 1976 and is situated in the centre of the picturesque town of Rethymno. Entering from the street you will find a typical Venetian building with thick stone walls and wooden floors upstairs. Downstairs there is a beautiful patio surrounted by the green of our gardens for relaxation.
In the evening most travellers gather for a drink (or two) on the hostel's patio to chill out, before starting the usual restaurant and bar hopping!!!
The hostel enjoys easy access to both the bus station for inter-island travel and ferry port for boats to and from Piraeus. Centrally positioned on the island of Crete, travellers can use the hostel as a base for day trips to the most attractive sites of the island like the Samaria Gorge, Lake Kournas, Preveli beach, Falasarna, Elafonisi and the various historical and archaeological sites around.
Some features:
open all year, 24 hours per day
TV and music
internet/e-mail available
hot showers
shaded courtyard and lawned garden
breakfast, snacks and drinks available
safety deposit
book exchange, newspapers and magazines
washing facilities
mixed and single sex dormitories
open to travellers of all ages.
The price per night is 9 € per person. There is a special weekly rate of 54 € and special discounts for groups. The reception hours are from 08.00–12.00 and 17.00–21.00.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need an international youth hostel membership card?
A: No. This hostel as most in Greece is privately owned and run.
Q: How do I get to the hostel?
A: There is a daily ferry to Rethymno from Piraeus , which leaves at about 20.00 hours. Also there are regular bus services from both Chania and Heraklion. You can refer to the map on our web site.
Q: When is the hostel open?
A: The hostel is open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. However, the reception is open from 08.00-12.00 hours and from 17.00-21.00 hours.
Q: How much is this going to cost me?
A: The price is 7.50 euros per person per night. Weekly rate is 45.00 euros.
High season price (July-15 September) is 8.00 euros per person per night. Weekly rate is 48.00 euros.
Special group prices available.
Q: What sorts of room are available?
A: All the rooms in the hostel are dormitories most with 6-8 beds. There are no single or double rooms.
Q: How long can I stay for?
A: There is no limit on how long you can stay. Students studying at the town's university and guests combining holiday and work, often take advantage of our long –stay availability.
Q: Am I too young/old to stay at your hostel?
A: There are no age limits. We often have more mature hostellers visiting us and joining the fun. As for families they are welcome, but due to the demand in high season, at this time we must have a reservation well in advance.
Q: Do we need to bring sleeping bags/sheets?
A: It is advisable to bring your own if possible. We do have a limited number of sheets (cost 1.00 euro) and for the winter blankets are available (free of charge). Enjoy your staying. End of youth hostel article
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