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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

₩72,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

2. Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel

Zona Hotelera

Aruna

₩167,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

₩113,671 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

₩168,463 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

₩114,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

₩35,665 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

₩101,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

₩59,201 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

₩53,882 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

₩26,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

11. Hostal Amigo - Hostel

Historic Center

Alvaro

₩39,400 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

₩28,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

₩41,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

14. Hostel Mundo Joven

Historic Center

Eulalia

₩38,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

15. Toucan Hostel

Rio Segundo

Henry

₩46,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

16. Socialtel Antigua

Antigua Guatemala

Kayley

₩97,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

17. Axha Hostel

Calidonia

Antony

₩30,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

₩67,092 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

₩74,079 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

₩29,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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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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Number of reviews	3,922
Accommodation	864 Hostels
Lowest Price	₩26,234
Highest Price	₩168,463

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Top Cities in Mexico and Central America

Mexico City

Playa del Carmen

Puerto Vallarta

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

Live Aqua Cancun - Adults Only - All-Inclusive

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

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