Help us with cleaning our beautiful hostel in the heart of Crete!

France

5

My experience at this hostel was incredible. A huge thank you to Tristan, Nikos, and Joseph for their warm welcome and kindness. I 100% recommend this place: the staff is amazing, the hostel is perfectly located to easily explore the island, and the shifts are really easy. I'm leaving with amazing memories!

24 days ago

France

5

From the moment I arrived, I felt at home at the hostel. Tristan is a caring manager, and the way guests and volunteers are treated is warm and friendly. This makes the experience unique, with a great atmosphere, and meeting guests is easy : I've rented cars several times to explore Crete with them, even a boat. The work is simple, and you get time to discover the Greek way of life, with the beach just a 15-minute walk away. I highly recommend this experience and thank Tristan, Nikos, Joseph, and Ranya from the bottom of my heart for this incredible month ☀️

about 1 month ago

Canada

5

WOW this place truly felt like a second home. Super social, clean, and well equipped. The team is like a family, and created such a welcoming atmosphere. I met amazing people from around the world, and went on many day trips by renting cars through the hostel. Organizing the hostel events was lots of fun too. The location is perfect, it's close to the beach and the Old Town. The shifts were chill, with plenty of free time to structure the day around. I wouldn't trade this experience for the world, I'm so grateful I came here. I 100% recommend this experience and I hope to be back one day :)

about 2 months ago

Norway

5

I had a wonderful time volunteering at the hostel! The work was straightforward, with plenty of free time to explore and enjoy the area. The highlight, without a doubt, was meeting so many incredible people - staff, fellow volunteers, and guests. Huge thanks to Tristan and the rest of the gang for creating such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Rethymno itself is a beautiful town full of charm, with a great beach and the perfect base for day trips with new friends. I'd absolutely recommend this experience. Hope to come back one day 🌞 efcharisto!

about 2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Volunteering at RYH was one of the best experiences of my life. The hostel itself is beautiful - it's clean, spacious and in an awesome location. A big thank you to the team (Tristan, Nikos & Joseph) they were always friendly & helpful. It's clear they value volunteers and want them to have an amazing experience as well. The hours had changed a little from what was originally agreed on, but after a conversation this was resolved and a solution was reached so that everyone was happy. The tasks included cleaning, housekeeping & event planning/running. I would highly recommend this opportunity!

2 months ago

Brazil

5

I couldn't have chosen a better place for my first Worldpackers experience! This hostel is honestly one of the best places to meet people I've ever been to — it just happens naturally because everyone is in such a good vibe! The tasks and hours changed a bit from what we agreed on at the beginning, and the first week was a bit more challenging. But we had a conversation and sorted everything out! I felt like part of the team and so welcomed. I carry with me unforgettable experiences and amazing people. Also, the people in Rethymno are so kind. I totally recommend this opportunity!

3 months ago

Venezuela

5

I had a beautiful experience. They surprised me with the best birthday of my adult life—I'll always be grateful for that! The hostel is beautiful, cozy, social, and a great place to meet people from all over. I fell in love with the island's nature and enjoyed the fun nightlife. It was my first time doing cleaning; it felt challenging at first, but I adapted fast. Some unexpected changes made me feel uncomfortable, but after talking with the manager, things were resolved. Overall, I'm thankful and happy with my experience at RYM. Thank you all 🩵

3 months ago

Italy

5

It was a very enriching experience. I had the chance to meet people from all over the world, get to know myself better, and experience the city in an authentic way. The tasks were challenging at times, but manageable with a bit of extra effort and allowed free time to explore and socialize. A great opportunity for anyone looking for real connections with people and places.

3 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I had some of the best times of my life at RYH! The atmosphere and people are so welcoming and cozy. This hostel is my favourite so far, home away from home. There were adjustments for everyone regarding the work and we were all learning how to communicate in the best way. The team is really great and we had loads of fun together! Tristan is wonderful and will try to adjust the schedule so you can explore this beautiful place. The hostel is stunning and a great place to work. You will having an incredible time here. Made so many life long friends and memories. Miss you!!

3 months ago

Australia

4

I love the hostel, and I made the best connections I have ever made in hostels, the area is perfect and the work is simple.The hours varied most of the time 30mins to an hour over. I was mainly cleaning, they did say they usually pay a cleaner but we didn't have one.The manager was always lovely and welcoming and the whole team always said how they appreciate me and I da good job.I was only made uncomfortable in the last week where I came late for the first time and was told I was disrespectful and they were unhappy with all of our work, manager didn't look or talk to us for 3 days.

3 months ago

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