The 10 best Hostels hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico

April 23, 2023 Claudia Navarrete

Easygoing and vibrant, Oaxaca offers the best of southern Mexican charm, pairing lively festivals and entertainment with fantastic cuisine and unique cultural attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oaxaca is home to the spectacular Macedonio Alcala Theater and a short drive from the inspiring rock formations at Hierve el Aqua.
Restaurants in Oaxaca

1. Hostal de Las Americas

Calle Porfirio Diaz Num. 300, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 144 reviews

Hostal de Las Americas

We are an old house with brand new facilities. We offer the comfort and kindness. In a safe and fun area of ​​town with easy walking to move around. We have dormitories for men and women, as well as private rooms. Our rooms have bathroom, Lokers security and personal reading lamps, WiFi and shared kitchen-dining room. Enjoy a continental breakfast at no extra cost.

Cali, NM,USA

Reviewed By misscalielizabeth

This hostel is affordable and so clean! The terrace is shaded and sunny with beautiful plants! The employees are so inviting and friendly, helpful and caring! This hostel has a calm energy that invites calm and interesting travelers. There is beautiful artwork and access to taxis buses and transportation for the beach! I would definitely recommend this hostel and would return!

2. Azul Cielo Hostel

Arteaga Arteaga num. 608 Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
74%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 271 reviews

Azul Cielo Hostel

Located 10 minutes from the Historic Center of Oaxaca City, one block from the House of Culture of Oaxaca, two blocks from the market of La Noria, our house is near the mall Plaza Cristal; our property is located opposite the bus stop.Enjoy reading a good book in our garden, or if you like adventure get to know Oaxaca by bike.Our house is in charge for local people, for your benefit, we help you plan your stay in Oaxaca, more than a trip it will be an adventure.

My new favorite hostel!

Reviewed By sparklyhiker

I loved everything about this hostel: the location, the safety (for a woman traveling solo), the open spaces for connecting with other guests, the delicious, healthy free breakfasts. Wifi was strong throughout the grounds. Hot showers!

3. Andaina Hostel

Calle J. P. Garcia 308, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
70%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Andaina Hostel

Some things to improve, yet a good experience

Reviewed By deLord7000

Pros: Spacious, central hostel with cheap beds. Friendly staff, nice patio with a nice view onto Monte Alban and the city, table tennis and fitness room available. Not a party hostel. Has a kitchen. Free water and coffee. Clean. Laundry around the corner. Cons: I wasn't explained anything during the checkin, the staff speak hardly English (some don't at all which I find an absolute no-go for the size of this hostel) and the new guy there was absolutely not knowledgable about a lot of things an employee there should know. Helpful though. The kitchen equipment was bad. There was always a lack of spoons and glasses/cups. Moreover, there were no designated areas for "I'm leaving, take this stuff if you want to" and nobody put his name and departure date onto the stuff in the fridge. I recommended those things but it wasn't implemented (although a simple piece of cardboard would have done). The room was quiet only from ~23:30 to ~07:30. Some trucks and motorbikes were extremely loud. NO internet connection directly on my room 123, but there was enough space outside to sit where there is a connection. But even there, there was sometimes 10% packetloss and a ping of >200ms depending on how many people were using the internet. Well, overall a good experience but the hotel should definately improve on the kitchen situation.

4. Casa de Don Pablo Hostel

Melchor Ocampo 412 Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
25%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 169 reviews

Casa de Don Pablo Hostel

Nice resting time, friendly breakfast and a warm welcoming are something you can get at Casa de Don Pablo hostel. You cannot miss it in Oaxaca! When coming Oaxaca, make our hostel your resting place to enjoy and explore the spotlights in the city. We have a comfortable choice of lodging for your style: private rooms en suite or private rooms with shared bathrooms and 4 bed and 10 bed dorms and female dorms, all of them with locker, fan, comfortable mattresses, you will have a nice sleeping experience. Casa de Don Pablo hostel is also well located in downtown of Oaxaca, some minutes walking from bars, galleries, colonial spots, museums, parks, coffee shops, markets and more. Just walk some steps and enjoy the city! Our breakfast is a complimentary; you can try some eggs, toast, turkey ham, coffee, milk, cereal, house made jam and fruit. There are markets nearby to buy groceries for cooking by yourself in our well equipped kitchen. We also provide WIFI, tours, touristic information and a big smile. When coming to Oaxaca, just join us! Be a happy traveler! Be a happy backpacker!

Affordable and nice, perfect for a budget trip!

Reviewed By Julianne O

Let's be honest, you are in Oaxaca to soak up the culture, not to spend all the time at your hostel, for that reason Casa de Don Pablo is perfectly fine. The rooms are comfortable, if slightly dusty and worn. I stayed in a shared double with two twin beds and had plenty of space. We has to use the shared bathroom which was fine except that it was right off the courtyard so privacy was limited. Breakfast was standard but filling and the reception was friendly and helpful. All in all it is a great value, leaving you more money to spend on food and fun in the vibrant city of Oaxaca!

5. Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

Av. Jose Maria Morelos 1008, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

A communal hostel in the heart of the beautiful city of Oaxaca. Located two blocks from the Zocalo, we provide an place for guests to base themselves, experience Oaxaca, try the region's famous Mezcal, and discover the corazon of Mexico. Situated in a colonial Oaxacan house, with two large courtyards, a huge terrace, movie room, a kitchen, high ceilings comfy beds and wifi.

Good stay

Reviewed By Flitz8

Iguana is centrally located in oaxaca and Centro , breakfast everyday is different which is good and also local dishes i enjoyed native cocoa drink , good bunk free beds with curtains as well, Netflix

6. Hostal Nordes

Calle Valerio Trujano 312, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

Hostal Nordes

Hostal Nordes

Reviewed By veronicaalm9052

Nos hospedamos 3 noches en el Hostal Nordes, 1 noche el 8 Nov 1er piso hab mas sencilla y pequeña y 2 noches el 16 al 18 Nov 2da planta habitacion mas amplia y con tv, la ubicación esta céntrica 4 o 5 calles del Plaza Central y Mercados como 20 Nov, de 6 a 7 calles 17 min caminando a Templo Santo Domingo y Jardin Etnobotanico, cercas de central de Vans para Traslado a Pto Escondido o a central traslado Zipolite o San Jose del Pacifico, la calle es muy transitada, es segura, sin duda alguna excelente opción, es un Hostal limpio, sencillo, basico, para descansar después de haber regresado de algún Tour, las ultimas 2 noches llegamos ambos dias a las 10pm, atención de recepción increíble personal atento y amable, al ser un Hostal no todas las habitaciones tienen tv, te propocionan toallas, no cuenta amenidades (con jabón en regadera) solo papel de sanitario y jabón liquido para manos, presión de agua es buena y temperatura templada no muy caliente, la limpieza de la habitacion no es todos los días, cuentan con servicio un plus, todos los dias te ofrece botellas de agua, café y galletas, se te entregan 2 llaves, la de tu habitación y la de la puerta principal al Hostal, cuenta con servicio de guarda equipaje, wifi, terraza, fue nuestra 1era vez de hospedarnos un en Hostal y tenía cierta duda en la comodidad y servicio y vaya que nos sorprendió, porque sus instalaciones te hacen sentir como si estuvieras en un Hotel

7. La Cochinilla Hotel Boutique

Calz. de la Republica No. 406 Barrio Jalatlaco, Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
92%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 12 reviews

La Cochinilla Hotel Boutique

Perfect location + owners and staff with corazón!

Reviewed By anthrofolk

I stayed at this wonderful place on two separate occasions. Once in a private room and the other in a shared space. On both, I was greeted with great enthusiasm and real appreciation. The staff is courteous, the place is super clean, the neighborhood is safe and quiet and easy to walk around, there's quality restaurants around the corner (there's one two blocks away with superb breakfasts!), and since it is family-owned and operated, you will certainly see and meet the owners--who are incredible people, particularly Claudia! She will electrify you with enthusiasm for the city, the culture, the colors and flavors of Oaxaca, and the music especially as she herself is an artist and can point you in all the right directions! Stay here, you will not regret it!

8. Hierba de Conejo Hostel

Calle Manuel Fernandez Fiallo # 305, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
48%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 40 reviews

Hierba de Conejo Hostel

We offer inexpensive accommodations in a friendly enviroment

Place Should Be Called The Biting Dog!

Reviewed By t_dub_da_chud

The check in process was more difficult than it needed to be. First the receptionist booked us for the wrong night. No biggie, because we thought he cleared it up, then the next morning when we showed up with our stuff, they had two people booked in our beds and the staff were confused as to who we were?! It took a while to sort out. Luckily I had requested a receipt the night before, otherwise who knows? Then during check in process the little dog that's on the property bit me when he came up to me and I tried to pet him. One of the ladies (I think she was the owner) helped prep my wound and put peroxide and antibiotic cream on it, but they acted like it was normal and okay for the dog to bite guests! Not cool! I'm still wondering if I might have rabies! The owner assured me the dog doesn't have rabies... but being bitten on my vacation at a hostel wasn't part of my travel plans... why is a dog that bites people allowed to roam around on the premises? After going through other reviews on here I see that I'm not the first person this dog has bitten! This is not acceptable at all! The people at this hostel were really weird, not the hostels fault obviously, but everyone was either very pretentious and arrogant or angry for no reason, continously slamming the lockers, throwing their stuff around, banging on stuff, like they were having a bad night or something. We'd say hola or hello and they wouldn't respond. The guy my wife and I had to share a dorm with was super weird and creepy, luckily the night staff worker agreed to change our dorm room, and we ended up with a dorm all to ourselves! Nice. Also the guests at this place were some of the nastiest and dirtiest I've ever encountered in all my years of traveling, they had no respect for leaving the bathrooms clean! They didn't believe in flushing the toilets, they left soiled toilet paper pieces all over the stalls, someone shaved their beard and left the hairs all over the sink, disgusting! The location can't be beat, right near the Zocalo, and the property is big and clean. The dorm beds were spacious and very comfortable. Accordingly there's a shared kitchen and laundry service but we didn't use either, as we were there only one night. Had my wife and I not been given a private dorm room the night we stayed here I would find it hard to recommend this place, mainly because of the dirty guests and the biting dog, at least the price was right, but I think there are much better options in Oaxaca.

9. Los Nardos Hostel

Calle Aldama 1017, Oaxaca 68080 Mexico
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Los Nardos Hostel

Great Location & amazing owner

Reviewed By amandav773

The place is a block from the bus station and the ‘main’ road. The Zócalo is about a 20 minute walk. The staff were helpful and speak English. The kitchen and rooms are clean and showers have hot water. The rooms are cozy and view from the rooftop is worth the climb.

10. Hostal Oaxaca Magic

Calle Manuel Fernandez Fiallo 309, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Hostal Oaxaca Magic

The idea of ​​our hostel is to have a space for the traveler feel at home and with a family atmosphere since the hostel is run by a Mexican family. Our intention is to make guests feel comfortable. We are located 2 blocks away from the Zocalo in Oaxaca, Oax. Mexico

Best hostal so far

Reviewed By 1234971

What a nice, relaxed place. The people who work here are really friendly. Want to help you when you try to speak spanish, but they can also speak english very well. It's in the center, had good wifi, warm showers, nice beds, terrace, a kitchen where you can find all the equipment you need, lockers, relaxed travelers. What else do you want? So much better than the hostel next door.

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