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Conveniently situated in the centre of Cancún, Naranjo Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.2 km from Puerto Juarez Beach, 3.3 km from Beto Avila Stadium and 12 km from Cancun Underwater Museum. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests.

Excellent place to stay for a visit/holiday in Cancún. I stayed in private accommodation for an excellent price and I appreciate all the kindness of the hosts which are very nice and helpful. I liked the organization of the space and that it was very clean. The rooms are nice, the bed are very good and comfortable pillows. It is located right in the center of Cancún, but in a very quiet residential area, so no noise at night. Is at 5 minutes walk from the ADO bus station. I highly recommend a visit to Cancún and stay in this hotel as it has a very good relation quality/ price.

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9.2
Wonderful
58 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Situated in Cancún, 200 metres from Playa Chac Mool, Mayan Monkey Cancun features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The Rooms are superb for hostels

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8.5
Very Good
5,848 reviews
Price from
$18.48
per night

Our Hostel offers an innovative design, affordable and flexible accommodations with an outstanding cleanliness! All our rooms come with comfy wooden beds, air condition and includes free WíFi. Our dorm bunk beds are equipped with privacy curtains, plugs and reading lamps, en-suite bathroom, private shower, toilet facilities and lockers for your belongings.

The best staff and atmosphere. My next time , I will be there again. The bar is amazing, good price and delicious food. The pool so nice

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8.3
Very Good
2,697 reviews
Price from
$16.56
per night

Xtabentun Hostal is in a prime location in Cancún, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 11 km from Cancun Underwater Museum, 14 km from La Isla Shopping Mall and 800 metres from Cristo Rey Church. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a city view.

You can play darts at the hostel.

location, price, facility, staff, bed, cleanliness, pool area

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8.1
Very Good
404 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Conveniently located in Cancún, The Boat House Cancun offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hostel all rooms have bed linen and towels.

Love the staff here. The two women I interacted with were very chill and kind. Everything was clean. Getting a towel is a huge bonus and the wifi is good. One of the best hostels I stayed in (out of 5).

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8
Very Good
322 reviews
Price from
$9.71
per night

Ideally set in the centre of Cancún, Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

Everyhting. Everything was amazing. I had a good experience my first time staying in a hostel and met kind people I would love to meet again sometime.

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8.2
Very Good
464 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Attractively located in Cancún, Venado 28 features air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.4 km from Cristo Rey Church, 1.2 km from Cancun Culture Center and 1.1 km from Parque las Palapas. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, rooms include a patio. Venado 28 offers some rooms with pool views, and rooms come with a terrace. The rooms have bed linen.

The space was large with a pool and kitchen, had comfy hammocks to chill out in on the patio, close to some great shopping near mercado 28. Chill vibes. Bed was comfy with privacy curtains. I loved that they had lockers to put your stuff when you are walking around town.

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7.9
Good
347 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Boasting a garden and a terrace, Xungla Cancún is ideally situated in the centre of Cancún, 1.1 km from Beto Avila Stadium. The property is around 10 km from Cancun Underwater Museum, 14 km from La Isla Shopping Mall and 10 km from Cancun Convention Center. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Cancun Government Palace, Cancun Bus Station and Cristo Rey Church. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 17 km from Xungla Cancún.

Very nice staffs, helped me a lot

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7.9
Good
230 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Well located in Cancún, La Luz Hostal Cancun provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 10 km from Cancun Underwater Museum, 14 km from La Isla Shopping Mall and 1.2 km from Cristo Rey Church. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel, each room has a patio. Guest rooms at La Luz Hostal Cancun are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

What a sweet hostel. Walking distance to the bus station and the buses to take you to the hotel zone and beaches. Nice dorm rooms with AC, a good kitchen with all you need, and located in a quiet neighbourhood. Friendly staff and LGBTQ supportive 👍

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7.1
Good
676 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Situated in Cancún, less than 1 km from Mujeres Beach, Punta Sam features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 9.3 km from Cancun Bus Station, 11 km from Cancun Government Palace and 12 km from Beto Avila Stadium. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

Cancun Underwater Museum is 20 km from the hostel, while La Isla Shopping Mall is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 27 km from Punta Sam.

Everything,nice peoples,nice location close to the beach and quiet,good quality.

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7.2
Good
614 reviews

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Rooftop Pool Cancun
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,697 reviews

    Welcome to Nomads Experience a beautiful city property which features a rooftop pool with a huge Bar, a cozy hangout area where you can enjoy the sunset surrounded by people from all over the world...

    Facilities and location very close to ADO bus station!

  • Xtabentun Hostal
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 404 reviews

    Xtabentun Hostal is well set in Cancún, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a bar.

    Loved the pool and lounge area!! Perfect place to relax!

  • Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 464 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Cancún, Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool has air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

    Perfect location, very friendly and helpful staff, nice and tidy rooms

  • Departamento zona centro y turistica de Cancún 02B

    Well located in Cancún, Departamento zona centro y turistica de Cancún 02B provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi.

  • Punta Sam
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 614 reviews

    Located in Cancún, a 11-minute walk from Mujeres Beach, Punta Sam has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    It's close to the beach, The staff were helpful

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Cancún

  • Naranjo Hostel
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 58 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Cancún, Naranjo Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    La atención de Graciela!!!! Es lo más. Super limpio ,hermoso lugar

  • Mayan Monkey Cancun
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,850 reviews

    Located in Cancún, a 2-minute walk from Playa Chac Mool, Mayan Monkey Cancun has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    such good breakfast, nice environment, super clean

  • The Boat House Cancun
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 322 reviews

    Located conveniently in Cancún, The Boat House Cancun has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

    Staff very nice Good location and very save area 👍

  • Venado 28
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 347 reviews

    Attractively located in Cancún, Venado 28 has air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi.

    24/7 reception, large lockers and nice spacious terrace

  • Xungla Cancún
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 230 reviews

    Featuring a garden and a terrace, Xungla Cancún is located in the center of Cancún, a 13-minute walk from Beto Avila Stadium.

    La ubicación y la muchacha de recepción muy buena persona

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Hostels that guests love in Cancún

  • Avg. price/night: $161.39
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,850 reviews
    I feel super comfortable, too pleasant weather. The hostel promotes several socialization activities and happy hour is great for meeting people if you are alone. The rooms are always clean and the breakfast is very complete and delicious. Excellent location, you can do everything by walking. By far the best hostel I've ever stayed in! I recommend
    Ana Beatriz
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.64
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,697 reviews
    Very very clean and beautiful The best hostel we’ve done The rooftop with the pool and the bar is amazing The beds are really confortable
    Albane
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 86 reviews
    Great place where you can enter only with a card or pass security. Thanks to this we felt super safe. Also it was great location near public buses or grocery store. And we loved pool!
    Miroslava
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $116.80
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,753 reviews
    For a hostel it was very beautiful and well priced for the hotel zone!! Glad I was able to stay there in my budget. My friends and I had a private room it was perfectly up to standard with great facilitys and aircon. Friendly staff, especially at the front desk and at the cafe. Would stay again.
    Selina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $91
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,941 reviews
    Social aspect was amazing. Rooftop bar and regular activities allow you to easily meet new people and have a great time. Walking tour with Carlos, hostel beach days and beach parties at Coco Bongo were some of the cool things we did. Also very spacious and comfortable, which made the experience even better. Easily one of the best hostels I've stayed at and would 100% recommend.
    Sean
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $32.94
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 429 reviews
    If you are a budget traveller like me or you are looking for best hostel experience with the best host, this is the place. Robert and Moshai, both the guys are amazing 👍
    Rahim
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $161.39
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,850 reviews
    nice vibe, easy to meet new people. feels safe and comfortable! one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at.
    Ellen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $48.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,673 reviews
    We were only Here for 1 night due to a late arrival in Cancun. Our next stop was Valladolid. This hostel was a perfect little oasis before carrying on. Walking distance to market in the morning and ADO bus stop. Really good (and cheap) food on the same street as property. Quiet, beautiful pool, very friendly staff and felt very safe.
    Morgan
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 88 reviews
    great location - close to the beach and easy to reach other parts of the city (we travelled by bus because of big size of the family - fast, cheap and safe)
    Alexey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $101.64
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,697 reviews
    Definitely the best Hostel in Cancun if you’re traveling as a solo traveller. Great location and facilities! Everyone was super nice - especially Ana Paula who is awesome and always took us around to the beach to have a good time!
    Nico
    Solo traveler

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