The BEST hostels in Mexico 🇲🇽

In this guide, you will find a list of the best hostels in Mexico – the perfect gateways to experience culture, opportunities to connect, and spaces that truly feel like home. Whether you're a solo traveler seeking new friendships, a backpacker on a budget, or an adventurer eager to explore, let this guide help you!

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Bostel Rancho Viejo

San Jose Del Pacifico, Oaxaca

Nestled in the mountains of San Jose Del Pacifico you can find this hidden gem. This place is absolutely amazing, the people are connecting & enjoying the beautiful nature around.

Sit around the cozy bonfire place at night, drinking a hot chocolate and watch the stars from the little window in your bed

Bostel Rancho Viejo

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The best hostel up in the mountains of San Jose del Pacifico. A place that doesn't feel like a hostel but like a warm home.

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Viajero Sayulita Hostel

Sayulita, Puerto Vallarta

Get ready for an awesome time at this place! Wake up to the most amazing view of Sayulita and enjoy an wonderful breakfast. The rooms are really pretty and comfy

.They also offer salsa class every week and the guys at the bar makes the best cocktails.

Viajero Sayulita

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A social hostel with the best view of Sayulita, amazing food and comfy beds.

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Iturbide 500 Hostal

San Lous, San Lous Potosi

A must-visit when you’re in San Luis Potosi. This hostel is located in a stunning historical building, where history meets modern comfort. The place offers the coziest beds for a perfect night’s rest and the staff is exceptional.

Iturbide500 hostal

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The hostel is located in a beautiful building with a modern twist, the beds are super comfy & the staff is amazing.

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Puarta Viaja Hostel

San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

A awesome hostel vibe where it’s super easy to make new friends. The breakfast and dinners included in the price and also vegan options are available.

The place offers a lot of free tours & experiences.This place is the perfect base to explore San Cristobal de las Casas on a small budget.

Puerta Vieja Hostel

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The best place for every budget traveler, the breakfast and dinner are included and really tasty. Also vegan options available.

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Nomads Hostel & Beach Club

Isla mujeres, Quintana Roo

Experience the ultimate beach getaway. Waking up to the white sandy shores, where every morning feels like a dream.

The vibes is really good, everybody is up to having fun. Perfect please to create memories.

Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Beach Club

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The perfect beach gateway. Great vibe & the perfect place to have the best time with new friends.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Karlijn Struik

My travel has been a series of adventures of vibrant cultures of Latin America, currently I’m exploring Sri Lanka. I’m Karlijn – adventurer, explorer, and always on the hunt of unique experiences. I lived in Guatemala for half a year, soaking up every bit of its culture. I volunteered at hostels in Mexico & hitchhiked all Nicaragua and El Salvador. I’ve become a pro at finding the best places to stay for a small budget. But my real expertise lies in discovering those hidden, off-the-map experiences that you won’t find online. I would love to share all these hidden gems with you. 🌎✈️

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