Help us at a hostel all year and explore Crete, Greece

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2021

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Hello,

My name is Angelika and I am from Australia, Tasmania & living for the past 17 years in Chania on Crete Island Greece.

I have opened up a hostel/guest house near the centre of Chania & koum Kapi Beach for solo backpackers who are looking for a fun budget bed & breakfast.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In your free time you could explore our town, beaches & mountains & clubs as it's beautiful weather 12 months a year!
Help
If you are a traveller who is outgoing...fun...talkative...adventuress...who loves to meet new travellers from all over the world...and wants to see new places around our island of Crete then this experience here at my hostel is just for you!

We have new openings for a solo traveler who can stay for not less than a month & can help us out here at the hostel with all sorts of activities such as tours that we do all around Crete Island for our guests with our small buses.

I am offering bed with breakfast for just a few hours a day work & guests trips all around our island with guests so we can make their trip unforgetable & fun for their holidays.

Work is available to start as soon as possible all year.

Please note you will have to know excellent English.

Apply if your interested in spending time on Crete Island Chania & also meeting beautiful people from all over the world to explore my town.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
Private shared room.
What else ...
Our volunteer can go to the beautiful beaches in high season we have around the area with our touring bus, sight seeing, gorges, free bicycle use & meeting new travellers and also lots of night life around the area. A fun working holiday on Crete Island.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (13)

22/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Candise & Neil)

We were so happy to have Candise & Neil help us out at our hostel.
They are both so trustworthy, great hard workers & and always there if needed.
Hope to see them both again soon one day!

(Excellent )

18/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Candise & Neil) for host

My husband and I were only able to stay two weeks so our deal was a tad different then the job description listed but there is ALWAYS something to be done at a hostel or hotel and we are happy to make it happen. Very grateful she took both of us on! We mostly did renovations in the hostel rooms, and kitchen. Painting and sanding the new drywall,… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rob) for host

Incredibly thankful for such an amazing first Workaway experience. Angelika was a wonderful host and just a lovely person to be around in general. I got to spend a whole month of my summer in the Greek island of Crete, constantly meeting people from all over the world and experiencing everything that Crete has to offer. I would 100% recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin )

"I cannot speak highly enough of Ben as a volunteer. He got along with everyone & as a worker he was detail oriented, hard working, fast paced and always willing to go the extra step. He often shared suggestions about how we could improve methods but also rolled with the punches, which is essential on an island where a shower head could take two… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin ) for host

An amazing workaway experience, Angelika was beyoung lovely and helpful and the hostel is beautiful. A perfect little beach 1 minute away and Chania old town is a 5 minute walk away. Can not recommend enough. Thanks Angelika!

(Excellent )

14/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin-Ott)

Martin was excellent help here at my hostel all through October. I couldn't of asked for a better helper. He completed all daily tasks such as cleaning, helping with check-ins and checking out, organising tours to the most beautiful beaches and gorges with our guests. Also he was excellent at keeping our guests happy at all times even when there… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Joy)

Thank you to Joy for her 3 weeks of the beautiful mural paintings volunteer work here.
First of all there was a communication problem starting off with my name, Angelika is my name not Angelina.
My requirement as we organised and discussed this before Joy's arrival was mural painting & she was free to join our fun tours in her off time like she… read more

(Neutral )

16/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Joy) for host

I arrived to the hostel early this summer and instantly fell in love with the city and atmosphere. So much so I extended my stay to work two more jobs in the city. My main job was painting murals at the hostel.
Angelina is very warm and inviting. The hostel is a great opportunity to be able to visit some of the most beautiful places on the island… read more

(Good )

03/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Matias )

Matias was a great fun workawayer for 1 month at my hostel here in Chania.
He did all the duties and tours with our guests while keeping them happy and making sure they all had a great time on their holiday.
All tasks were completed daily without even having to mention it.
I fully recomend him to everyone here who really needs someone who is… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Matias ) for host

This workaway experience was fantastic !!! The hostel is super beautiful with a nice garden ! The breakfast is really complete ! Angelika is a great person looking all the time for you to have a great time . The work is really easy and you have plenty of time to explore and have fun as well !!
Chania is a charming and lovely city !
This was an… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better one!
Angelika is amazing and does her best to make your stay incredible..she can give you useful advices to explore the island.
The hostel is small, cozy and there you will find a second home!
Working doesn't feel like working when you're having so much fun!
If you… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)

Lauren was great help for us here at the hostel during season with our travellers. Very trustworthy & reliable always putting in extra help whenever needed.
We highly recomend her!!!
She is more than welcome to return anytime.
Thank you so much Lauren!!!

(Excellent )

20/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host

I had an amazing month volunteering at the hostel! It was a super chilled environment and very social. Angelika and George were extremely welcoming and easy going to work for and always guaranteed a good laugh. You are always encouraged and welcome to go on any of the amazing day tours they run and all at no cost.
I highly recommend volunteering… read more

(Excellent )

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