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Our top choices for Mexico and Central America hostels

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a marble-patterned headboard.

1. Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel

Tocumen Airport

Oscar

P3,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a body of water.

2. Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel

Zona Hotelera

Aruna

P8,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool with a mural, and a bar area with plants and hanging lights.

3. Mayan Monkey Los Cabos | Social Hotel

Marina

Mark

P5,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A rooftop pool with two women sitting on the edge, surrounded by wooden deck and lounge chairs.

4. Nomads Hotel & Rooftop pool

Downtown Cancun

frank

P7,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A pool with a waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden deck.

5. Mezcal Boutique Hotel

Downtown Cancun

andrew

P5,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and a vase with dried plants.

6. CHECK INN HOSTAL AEROPUERTO GDL - Hostel

Las Pintitas

arturo

P1,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel lobby with a central staircase, two seating areas with chairs, and potted plants.

7. Hostal Casa MX Alameda - Hostel

Cuauhtémoc

Jonathan

P4,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An aerial view of a tropical beach with dense palm trees and clear turquoise waters.

8. Klika Bocas del Toro (formerly Selina)

Bocas del Toro

Derick Denzel

P2,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a standing shower, and a toilet.

9. HOTEL MOTEL LUNA PARK

Tijuana

Sonia

P2,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, and a door.

10. Orison Managua

District I

Zayda

P1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A dimly lit room with a wooden bench, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted lamp.

11. Hostal Amigo - Hostel

Historic Center

Alvaro

P1,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a gravel floor.

12. Artos

Mérida Centro

MANOJ KUMAR

P1,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A cozy indoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by shelves with plants and books.

13. Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel

Casco Viejo

Ashleigh

P1,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A historic building with domes and towers, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

14. Hostel Mundo Joven

Historic Center

Eulalia

P1,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

15. Toucan Hostel

Rio Segundo

Henry

P2,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A courtyard with a bed, a fountain, and a building with columns.

16. Socialtel Antigua

Antigua Guatemala

Kayley

P4,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

17. Axha Hostel

Calidonia

Antony

P1,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hostel with a red wall, a bar area with a variety of food and drink options, and a seating area with a view of the city.

18. Barrio Downtown Mexico City Hostel

Historic Center

David

P3,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

19. Viajero Puerto Escondido Hostel

Puerto Escondido

Tanya

P3,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

20. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Catedral

Kiera

P1,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Top Mexico and Central America Hotel Reviews

Geneve Ciudad de México

8/10 Good

"nice hotel. very dated. all rooms need upgrades"

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View

8/10 Good

"As the saying goes: location, location, location. If you want the full Mexico City experience, this is one of the best places to stay. The hotel is right in the heart of the Historic Center, within walking distance of major landmarks such as Palacio de Bellas Artes and Palacio Nacional. A word of advice: use Uber rather than local taxis. When I asked the front desk to arrange a taxi to Palacio de Bellas Artes, the front desk quoted a fixed price of 400 pesos before even calling the driver. Very suspicious and unfortunately, it reflects badly on the staff who were very attentive. In contrast, every Uber ride we took to the same destination cost between 70–90 pesos, depending on the time of day. That discrepancy is perhaps one reason the property doesn’t quite reach five-star standards. That said, the location and the building itself more than make up for it. The architecture is truly one of a kind, staying here feels like being part of Mexico City’s living history."

Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma

8/10 Good

"The check in staff were very very friendly to me. The concierge and night time lobby attendants were a bit stand offish and rude to me. I asked the concierge if he had a bottle of water for guests and he said he didnt have any when asked where I could get a bottle of water he said I dont know not here in a very rude way. The hotel is outdated and can definitely do with some remodeling and updating. My hotel room window was left opened when I checked in and thought that was strange. The hinges on the window very damaged one of them was almost coming off. I had to register my friend who was visiting me and not spending the night which I thought was strange. I'd never have that happened to me before with any friend I was coming up to my room with. The nighttime desk attendants and night time lobby attendants were especially rude and unhelpful with my questions during that time. Completely opposite of how helpful the front desk was when I checked in. The hotel is probably in the best location in the city. At least in my opinion. Other than that it was an okay stay but if I come back to CDMX I want to stay at a newer hotel. At this price point it would be worth it to me."

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Accommodation	861 Hostels
Lowest Price	P1,233
Highest Price	P8,280

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Top Cities in Mexico and Central America

Playa del Carmen

Our top choices for Mexico and Central America hostels

1. Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel

2. Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel

3. Mayan Monkey Los Cabos | Social Hotel

4. Nomads Hotel & Rooftop pool

5. Mezcal Boutique Hotel

6. CHECK INN HOSTAL AEROPUERTO GDL - Hostel

7. Hostal Casa MX Alameda - Hostel

8. Klika Bocas del Toro (formerly Selina)

9. HOTEL MOTEL LUNA PARK

10. Orison Managua

11. Hostal Amigo - Hostel

12. Artos

13. Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel

14. Hostel Mundo Joven

15. Toucan Hostel

16. Socialtel Antigua

17. Axha Hostel

18. Barrio Downtown Mexico City Hostel

19. Viajero Puerto Escondido Hostel

20. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Top Mexico and Central America Hotel Reviews

Geneve Ciudad de México

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View

Galeria Plaza Reforma

Krystal Cancun

Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Hotel Marlowe Centro Histórico

Occidental Tucancún All Inclusive

Hotel Presidente

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