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Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers connect over local flavors during happy hour at Changarro restaurant or challenge each other in the arcade room at this lively Mexico City hostel

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Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel offers a vibrant retreat in downtown Mexico City. Enjoy happy hour at the on-site Changarro restaurant or relax in the garden with free WiFi. The arcade room and coworking spaces are perfect for meeting fellow travelers.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Air conditioning

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, 2 Single Beds

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Air conditioning

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Studio Triple

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Dormitorio mixto de 8 camas con baño

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Dormitorio mixto de 6 camas sin baño

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Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Single Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Mexico City, Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel is in the city centre. Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Presidente Masaryk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Palacio de Bellas Artes and Parque Zoologico de Chapultepec. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez or Sports Palace Dome. Visit our Mexico City travel guide
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San Ildefonso 38, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000

What's nearby

  • Templo mayor, the historic center of Mexico city
    Templo Mayor Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Exterior Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City, Latin America.
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio Nacional showing street scenes, a city and a castle
    National Palace
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
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    Zócalo
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes or Palace of Fine Arts, a symbol of Mexico
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Mexico City Buenavista Station
    6 min drive
  • Zocalo Station
    9 min walk
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Mayor
    3 min walk
  • Taqueria Yeshua
    3 min walk
  • Salon Cantina España 25
    1 min walk
  • Casa Tlaxcala
    1 min walk
  • Charco
    5 min walk

About this property

Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel

Hostel near Zócalo
Close to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Alameda Central, Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel provides a free daily manager's reception, a garden and an arcade/games room. The on-site restaurant, Changarro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coworking spaces, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and a water dispenser

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; MXN 120 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Changarro

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 February 2025 to 15 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of MXN 300, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of MXN 300 per stay
Service animals are welcome
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately MXN 120 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 1000 per person (return)
  • Pet deposit: MXN 300 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Towels fee: MXN 180 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel Mexico City
Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of MXN 300 per stay and a fee of MXN 300 per accommodation, per stay.

How much is parking at Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MXN 1000 per person applies.

Where is Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel located?

Located in Historic Center, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo. Palacio de Bellas Artes and Alameda Central are also within 1 mile (2 km). Zocalo Station is 9 minutes by foot and Allende Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeQuan

Great , friendly staff , amazing daily activities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUEMAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in if you want to enjoy the Historic Center, the staff is really nice and the place clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. Super clean & friendly staff with vibrant atmosphere

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

Overall had a wonderful stay! Great place to stay for a solo trip or even with friends! Great atmosphere, many activities, and comfortable for the price point.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I very good hostel. The food is amazing and the staff is extremely nice, I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly, the food is really good and at a very affordable price. The best location if you like to walk everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Eilish

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Hostel was a good level of social with various activities you could sign up for. However multiple people across various rooms had money stolen from their locked lockers. Staff didn’t seem to want to investigate the issue. Reading back on reviews on other sites seems like a common issue so be warned if using a TSA approved lock. The bunk beds which were 6 beds joined were rocky you could feel anytime someone climbed into bed or moved.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was not expecting to have so much fun at the Hostel. With daily events and drinking games staying in can be as fun as going out to the bars. The bartender Max was a great bartender and great to talk with. The hosts Keren and Lily were also fun to play drinking games with and were great hosts at the boat party!
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well situated

It's a very social hostel with an active and busy bar/courtyard, so expect noise until around 11pm Other than that, really comfortable beds, hot showers in a superb central location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meysam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are social and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Everyone was welcoming and ready to help. The food was fantastic and it’s close to everything. Metro a few minutes away, close to sightseeing tours and, being a history buff, I walked past Templo Mayor every day! I will definitely stay there on my next visit
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meijia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members are friendly. This is clearly a “social” hostel that anyone can make new friends all over the world. I live in a mixed room and all my roommates are polite and respectful. Events happen everyday so even if you don't want to plan your trip, you can enjoy the city quite easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel to stay in the center of Mexico City. It's super clean and modern. There's a guest kitchen, very clean and well equipped. There's also a good atmosphere in the hostel bar.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people I met during my stay at Viajeros were amazing, and all the fun activities they offered were fantastic. The atmosphere was incredible. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good social hostel

Great hostel for meeting new people, a very social place. They have great activities and it feels very safe: Restaurant is quite good and the breakfast is great. Beds are probably one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in, however the hostel is very loud so it can be hard to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

João Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I had the best time!

Absolutely loved my time at Viajero CDMX. Staff was super friendly and always ready to help. Lots of activities and beautiful facilities. Everything was super clean, the bathroom structure was the best I’ve seen in a hostel, very private and easy to comfortably shower. The hostel was just 2 blocks from Zócalo, close to buses and subway stations and allowed easy access to the city and sights. Would 100% recommend and come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here!

I was surprised by the high ratings for this property. As a solo female traveler, I did not feel comfortable in the surrounding area, particularly after dark. The street is poorly lit, and because it is pedestrian-only, rideshares cannot drop off directly at the entrance, which made arriving at night feel challenging. I also often saw people loitering and using substances right outside the building, which added to the sense of insecurity. Inside, I encountered several issues: belongings went missing in the rooms, the bathrooms were not clean, and the courtyard flooded during rain. I also had an interaction with staff that felt unprofessional, and when I mentioned that I felt unsafe, the response was dismissive. In the end, I decided to move to a different hostel, which worked out better. The one positive was that Skye did a great job organizing social activities. Overall, however, I would not recommend this property for solo female travelers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will admit the area is not very practically in the sense of tourist attractions like main museums, cocktail bars, restaurants, soccer games. But it’s well worth it for the vibes, friendly people, cheap street food . There’s a few attractions nearby that are pretty cool as well. The staff and volunteers are amazing. Very friendly, social and always want to do things. There are free and paid activities and tours every day. The beds are comfy and the rooms are fairly quiet given it being a social hostel but quiet hours begin at 11pm so no need to worry about late night partying, people usually go out afterwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are very comfortable and for the most part the rooms are fairly quiet considering it being a social Hostal. The washrooms and showers are clean. The staff and volunteers are amazing. Extremely helpful , fun and willing to do things. I will admit this is probably not the best location as most things require a 30-45min metro ride away like museums, tourist attractions and certain restaurants. But the decision to stay in a social and friendly hostel totally surpassed the travelling required. I know a few people who switch hostels and came back for the vibes and friendships. The hostel has activities every day, paid tours or free activities. Very much recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Viajero for a week in a 12-bed dorm Overall, it's an amazing hostel - one of the best I've stayed at. Highlights: - The building is beautiful - it's one of those 2-storey Latin American buildings with an open courtyard in the middle - The rooms and showers are clean, the kitchen is usually clean but could do with being checked a bit more often - It's a great social experience. The open courtyard makes it very easy to hang out and chat to people - The staff are very helpful and super friendly. A special thanks to the amazing and charming Brenda, who checked up on me each day after I got sick and after I said the A/C in the room was too cold Lowlights: - The dorm was too cold because the A/C was set too cold (the staff control it, not the guests). 24° was OK, anything lower than that was too cold - They tell you the coffee is "free", like it says on the sign outside, but then you discover that you actually have to pay 50 pesos ($2.40) for it during breakfast hours (8am to 11am) - For sure, I bet this makes great money for the hostel, but for the guests, it's just annoying... The coffee is just basic brew coffee from a big metal urn. It should be free at all hours. - They need to invest in ceramic cups. They have a limited number of metal cups, but the rest are plastic. This is not good and not safe for drinking hot drinks. E.g. the coffee from the urn is super hot, so it's going to melt the plastic into your drink
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Darwin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty bathrooms no hot water. To loud. Hard beds. No AC or Heater. Rude employees. I’m never booking here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

HUEMAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUEMAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadith

Great place to stay, very clean and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and the staff was super friendly.