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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.

Everything was great. All super amicable and amazing customer service. Apparently there was an error on booking $ published ans I really appreciated they stood for it. All the best for a growing busness

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9
Wonderful
65 reviews
Price from
£16
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.

Very nice location next to the bus stop and beach. Clean and convient. Amazing breakfast, you can choose anything from the menu! Nice bar to chill and meet some new people.

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8.5
Very Good
5,832 reviews
Price from
£15
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 staff were very friendly and helpful. The amenities and bedrooms were very clean, comfortable and quiet at night. I actually enjoyed my stayed and was even able to have video calls with my beloved family and boyfriend.

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8.3
Very Good
2,701 reviews
Price from
£11
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 balcony with a city view.

The units at the hostel come with a seating area.

Its so close to the beach all i did was walk to the main street and take R1 bus for 12 pesos

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8.1
Very Good
419 reviews
Price from
£10
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.

I really like the vibe of the hostal, the employees we so welcoming and helpful, it's not so far to ADO bus station I arrived here in the new year day, the owner invited me to a family local party, they treated me like their friend, I'm so appreciative and really had a wonderful new year eve I stayed here 4 nights, really great stay, good breakfast, recommend!

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8
Very Good
330 reviews
Price from
£7
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.

Very good hosteland safe too. Clean rooms with good bed. Kitchen and roof top area is very good. I cooked my vegan for the entire 10 days. For travel and other amenities it's very near. Soriano, oxxo, 7-eleven, Mexican food, ado bus stop, R1 bus stop, playa express bus stop...everything is in 300 metro distance. Worth for the money. Good socializing experience with lot of back packers, long time traveller's

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8.3
Very Good
469 reviews
Price from
£15
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
231 reviews
Price from
£9
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.

I was able to socialize with other guests. it was a fun experience as a solo traveler. I met someone from Europe.

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7.1
Good
681 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Well located in Cancún, Departamento zona centro y turistica de Cancún 02B provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Cristo Rey Church, Parque las Palapas, and Cancun Culture Center. The property is non-smoking and is located 3 km from Playa Las Perlas.

At the hostel, each room has a terrace with a city view. Guest rooms include bed linen.

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Price from
£63
per night

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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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  • Naranjo Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 65 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

  • Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Rooftop Pool Cancun
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,701 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
     · 419 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 469 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.

    Very close to the bus station. Good restaurants nearby.

  • 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.

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Hostels that guests love in Cancún

  • Avg. price/night: £137.88
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,832 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: £95.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,701 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: £102.14
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,782 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: £78.61
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,951 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: £25.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 432 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: £137.88
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,832 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: £42.23
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,700 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
  • Avg. price/night: £127.94
    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: £95.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,701 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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