Chania City Hostel & Tours

Authentic experience of a local old hostel. Nothing fancy at all even for hostel standard. Location is great and has kitchen which is quite helpful. Staff are very friendly and good breakfast.

First off, all the reviews about bed bugs seem outdated. I stayed in the downstairs room next to the patio and had no insects bother me at night. Everything was actually pretty clean.

I had a fantastic time at this place. It's a classic hostel experience with a great patio to hang out and meet people. There was a really nice, sociable and welcoming crowd and I made lots of new friends. Heleni, who works there, was very sweet and funny and she and her 6yo son would hang out with us sometimes.

The room downstairs (the 4 bed dorm) was incredibly hot and we only had one fan that didn't seem to do very much. The planks fall out from under the top bed if you're not careful. The bathroom door is right next to the beds which is a bit awkward. The only sockets to charge your phone are at the entrance. In contrast to older reviews, they do have lockers (lockable drawers) now.

Check-in was a bit rocky with the owner making phone calls and smoking in his office and making me wait 15 minutes before he checked me in. It wasn't a big problem and he apologised. My friend had some dispute with him about the payment and when the owner realised it was his mistake, he took out a bottle of raki and they spent the evening drinking together!

Oh, despite the signs promoting car rental at the entrance: this place does NOT rent cars.

The breakfast is quite good for a free hostel breakfast! Just don't expect anything too fancy.

Long story short: if you want a back to basic hostel experience, authentic and rough around the edges but a lot of fun, this is the place to go. If you want comfort or the pleasures of modern day travelling, look elsewhere.

Relaxed easy going hostel. Great location and easy access to airport with bus stops outsides. Owner is fantastic and makes you feel at home. Breakfast included during summer months is a great bonus

Very nice house and garden, kitchen in garden. 1 Bathroom for each dorm, clean. Breakfast nice, helpful staff. Of course no AC. Angelika is very helpful.

All I can say that it is a good place. Communication with Angelika was great. I was happy to spend the one night I had.

Owner was fantastic, friendly, and very interesting to talk to. Hostel was clean and cool. Free breakfast (hard-boiled eggs, toast, yogurt, coffee, orange juice, fruit, etc.) Only one bathroom per dorm. Reasonable prices 15euro. Pretty garden.

Charming place, nice garden with beds outside, great location, affordable prices. Loundry machines few steps down the street. Looking forward for next visit!