Helping us w/ housekeeping & roof bar in our Hostel!

United States

5

I volunteered here for a month and had a wonderful time! Ioannis helped train me but I mostly interacted with Yorgos. When he wasn't onsite he quickly responded to my questions via WhatsApp, and was flexible when making the schedule to accommodate my time off. I also worked with Pavlos who is so lovely and welcoming! I did tasks like checking in guests, cleaning, and tending the bar. The work wasn't difficult and there is a lot of downtime. The only negative is the volunteer room as its small and does not have a window. Otherwise I recommend for the hostel community and the beauty of Crete!

10 months ago

Ireland

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and overall it was amazing! Yorgos and Pavlos are so welcoming, and have some great recommendations for Crete. The work was simple and easy to learn, the hours are respected and flexible when making plans/ exploring the island. It provided a great chance to make some new friends from around the world. It is such a lovely hostel to be in, the only downside I would say is the team dorm. It is right by the reception and so occasionally felt like you were responsible outside of set hours when guests would knock on the door and it can interrupt sleep

about 1 year ago

Canada

3

Overall my time in Heraklion and the hostel was positive. Yorgis was kind and flexible, Pavlos was kind and very fun to work with, however Maria was intimidating and often came off as rude towards staff and guest. The hostel is beautiful and has a great rooftop however the volunteer room is a small windowless room with no air conditioning and was right off of reception which lead to guests knocking on the door or just walking in to the room. cleaning tasks were not difficult after learning how Maria does it, some were dirtier such as changing the garbage used for toilet paper.

about 1 year ago

France

4

The hostel was my first Worldpackers experience. The tasks were fairly easy - doing the beds, cleaning, checking guests in, bartending - the hours were respected and the schedule was flexible. I had plenty of time to visit the island and met wonderful people! The only downside was the volunteers room (no window, no AC, no natural light : only a vent, a fan and a single lightbulb; the light from the guests' bathroom came through the vent; guests were knocking on our door a lot....) which made it hard for me and the other volunteer to rest. Overall, it was a good experience.

about 1 year ago

Norway

4

Yorgos, Pavlos and Maria are great hosts in a beautiful hostel that is very central in Heraklion. Me and my boyfriend volunteered for a month and had a great time exploring Crete! The hours were respected, although the times we worked changed day to day. The tasks are as stated and allows you to socialise with the guests which was great. We did sleep in one of their 8-bed rooms and not a private room, but as it wasn't high season we didn't have many other guest in the room with us. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend this hostel!! Thank you for an amazing experience!!

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I really enjoyed my time at the hostel! Yorgis and Pavlos are a great time and are very appreciative of the help they get from volunteers. The hours were respected, and they were very flexible if you wanted certain days off. A lot of this work exchange is sitting around in reception and waiting for guests to come to check them in, so this work exchange might become super boring for you if you don't bring a hobby or something like school to do during this time. Luckily, I had lots of homework to get done during this time so I really enjoyed my time here!

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

Amazing experience! everyone was so nice and the work was super easy to do! :) We worked for 5 days and had 2 days off so we could explore other areas of Crete

almost 2 years ago

United States

5

This was my first world packers experience and I am so grateful it was! yorgis, ionnis, pavlos, and maria made me feel right at home. The tasks were very manageable, and they were very accommodating with the schedule. The hostel is very clean and in a great location. I really did not want to leave, the month I spent there was so amazing and I feel like a part of the family.

almost 2 years ago

United States

5

I had an amazing experience! The work was fair and easy and I had plenty of time to explore the island. I totally would recommend this to anyone!

almost 2 years ago

United States

5

I loved my time here! Yorgis, Ioannis, and Pavlos were all so great and very helpful! I felt as though they were very helpful with advice, scheduling flexibility, and general kindness! I felt very supported here and would recommend it to anyone!! My time on Crete was beloved and I will cherish it always! Thank you guys for everything! :)

almost 2 years ago

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