Decent hostel, good location in town. Short walk to the bus station. Bathrooms down a couple floors from the rooms and in a seperate part of the building, hence the "open closed location" described in Lonely Planet. Walls are paper thin so beware of the drunken angry rants from your fellow hostellers after the bars close. And as a bonus,... More

This hostel is nice. It is clean and the staff is friendly. The bathrooms are a little far from the rooms but that is the only problem. It is a ten minute walk to the bus station and easy to find. Internet was free and Ivan will always help you figure out something to do for the day if you... More

Youth Hostel Rethymno is a good place to meet people, and quite near the beautiful beach of Rethymno. Ivan, the manager, is very friendly and fun, and the communal kitchen area was splendid. The rooms are quite small, but there is quite a bit of outdoor common area, and why would you spend much time in your room, anyways? :)... More

I stayed with a group of 30 students for five nights. We all stayed on the roof and, although it was very close quarters living, it was great fun. The hostel staff were very friendly and, given the number of people staying, it was very clean and well maintained. Wi-fi was free. It is in a fantastic location with everything... More

Youth Hostel Rethymno is in an excellent location, with easy access by foot to attractions, beaches and transportation. Daily bus travel is available from Rethymno to major Cretan attractions such as Samaria Gorge, Knossos Palace, and many others. Hostile is meticulously run in an extremely friendly and laid-back way. Entry into ground floor reveals warm and inviting garden setting. Ascend... More

SMOKERS HOSTEL If you do not want to breathe "second hand smoke" and have your clothes, hair and skin stink like cigarettes ... DO NOT STAY HERE ! As an American, I was just getting used to smokers only outside in the US. In Greece, cigarettes are still known as "my friend"--and it shows. Everyone except small children seem to... More