Explore the unique village of Matala with guests from everywhere!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host: This host has received 10 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 62 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 38 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

Save to Wishlist

Apply Now

What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Learn more

What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

WP Safeguard: Did something not go as planned? Contact our team.; Learn more

Learn more

Availability

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Our hostel located in Matala, a beach town within the beautiful island of Crete. Matala is an an ancient city, rich in history and culture, with a vibrant nightlife and a beautiful sandy beach! We are seeking for responsible, friendly, and passionate individuals to help us out at our hostel while enjoying everything the town has to offer Duties include Check-in/check-out as well as House keeping & General cleaning

Learn more

Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Learn more

Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

+16

Exclusive for members

Connect with those who will also be there

Become a Verified Member and exchange ideas before your trip with other worldpackers who will be volunteering in the same place as you.

Become a member

72 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

62 Meeting international travelers
38 Practicing English
36 Immersing in the local culture
34 Meeting locals
20 Get in touch with nature
11 Developing social awareness

Sophie

United States

The work is pretty easy and the manager is very laid back and chill. The hostel itself is comfortable and there's plenty of common areas to relax. Matala is a small town and there isn't much to do, so it's great place if you enjoy lazy days and relaxing!

about 1 month ago

Lucia

Italy

I had a very positive experience volunteering in Matala. I was on the morning shift, helping the cleaning lady with housekeeping tasks. It was a nice balance between helping out and having free time to enjoy the island. The location is just a few minutes' walk from the beach, restaurants, bars, and a supermarket. One of the highlights of the experience were the pizza nights, where our manager Adam would cook amazing homemade pizzas :)

about 2 months ago

Ana

Chile

The tasks are simple, schedules and duties are respected. Mátala is a village with a hippie style, beautiful and very peaceful. I appreciate the opportunity and also the kindness of the host.

3 months ago

Lorelay

Brazil

First of all pay attention to each position you are applying: Heraklion or Matala. Matala is a very small hippie village, good for people who want to get away from big cities, nature is stunning!! I spent the month of April there so the season was just beginning. It was super calm, not busy or crowded. There are just 2 small supermarkets and they are quite expensive, go prepared. Or go to Lidl in Moires. The shifts were easy and we had flexible schedules. Bedroom is good. Adam,the manager, is a nice guy, but we could notice he lacked some experience and leadership. Overall it was good.

4 months ago

Lucas

Brazil

My expirience at Matala Hostel was positive, I was there during the month of April, just before the season starts. The pre-season is really calm and there's not many people around, so is really good if you're more into a chill enviroment. Matala village is really nice but quite small, so have in mind that you will be far from big cities. Sometimes i felt there was a little bit of a lack of leadership and the activities that were organized for the guests were not really well planed and it kinda depends on the volunteers to make them happen even if you're off shift. If you go: go to red beach :)

4 months ago

View all

View all 24 photos

About the host

• Recently Online

Hosted by Apollo

Top Host: This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate: This host usually answers to 32% of the messages
Response Time: This host usually writes back in 2 days

Want to know more about this host?

We only provide detailed host information and videos to Members

Become a member

More experiences of this host

Enjoy the unique island of Crete while helping out at our hostel!

Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

Volunteer as a Cleaner at a Hostel in Matala, Crete

Cleaning

Academy

How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

Understand how the volunteer experience works, what hosts value in exchange and what it's like to live collaborating with people from all over the world!