The 5 Best Hostels in Mexico City
Last Updated: 1/21/24 | January 21st, 2024
Over the past several years, Mexico City has become a hot spot for travelers as cheap flights and a burgeoning food scene have made this an ideal destination for travelers who wish to discover its temples, museums, and restaurants while sticking to a budget.
As such, the choices of hostels have exploded in number and have become a lot more luxurious, offering better accommodations than before.
But they are still cheap!
Beds generally cost 250-550 MXN per night. Plus, many hostels offer tours, free breakfast, and common areas for meeting other travelers.
I’ve been visiting Mexico City for a decade and have stayed in dozens upon dozens of places. There are a lot of things to consider when selecting a hostel.
To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the hostels in Mexico City that I like the most. If you don’t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:
Want the specifics of each hostel? Here’s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Mexico City:
Price Legend (per night)
- $ = Under 300 MXN
- $$ = 300-400 MXN
- $$$ = Over 400 MXN
1. Casa Pepe
Hands-down the best hostel in Mexico City, Casa Pepe is equal parts cultural hub and boutique hostel. It offers a plethora of activities for travelers like lucha libre nights, tequila tastings, and each day, there’s a free walking tour in a different area of town. There’s also a small guest kitchen, free filtered water available 24/7, a WhatsApp chat to connect with other guests, and a spacious co-working space.
The rooms are clean, bright, and spacious, and if you’re in a dorm, you’ll get your own locker too. The dorm beds are cubby-like and have their own curtains, so you can have your own private space (making sleeping a lot easier). All bunks come with their own reading light, outlets, USB charging ports, and even a mini lock box so you can lock up your electronics while they’re charging.
The rooftop terrace has a bar/restaurant that serves up traditional Mexican cuisine and is open from breakfast through late-night. You can also enjoy rooftop yoga classes in the mornings and on weekend nights, live DJs. If you’re looking for a social hostel that makes it easy to meet people, this is it! It’s located in a great part of the historic center of the city, just a few blocks away from the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Zócalo.
Casa Pepe at a glance:
- $$
- Organizes tons of activities and events
- Female-only dorms for extra privacy and security
- Pod beds with individual curtains, reading lights, outlets, and lockers
Beds from 300 MXN, private rooms from 1,800 MXN.
2. Massiosare El Hostel
Towering over Mexico City, Massiosare El Hostel is located in the penthouse of a beautiful historic building. There’s no elevator up to the hostel (which is on the 4th floor), but it more than compensates with its super chill rooftop and its incredible views. It’s a fun place to relax at night and listen to music with other travelers. There are both private rooms and dorm rooms to choose from, including female-only dorms and dorms with en-suite bathrooms. Dorm beds are basic metal bunks without privacy curtains, but the rooms are clean and cozy.
There are two kitchens (one for vegetarians and one for meat eaters) as well as a free breakfast every morning. It’s another great hostel where it’s super easy to meet people. Just make sure to bring earplugs since it’s an old building and sounds tend to carry.
Massiosare El Hostel at a glance:
- $
- Laid-back rooftop for hanging out and mingling
- Free vegetarian breakfast
- Two fully equipped kitchens
Beds from 260 MXN, privates from 675 MXN.
3. Hostel Home
Hostel Home is Mexico City’s first hostel. Located in the hip Roma Norte district (my favorite neighborhood to stay in), this place feels super homey. It’s small, with colorful paintings on the walls and tons of potted plants. There are comfortable beds, free drinking water, and good Wi-Fi.
The rooms are a little cramped, and each dorm bed has its own locker and outlet (no privacy curtains though). There’s a large common area in which to socialize and a guest kitchen too. The staff are also super helpful and can provide information about the surrounding area and things to do nearby. If you want a more “old school” hostel feel, this place is it. Just note that they’re cash only!
Hostel Home at a glance:
- $$
- Laid-back, homey atmosphere
- Great location near lots of bars and restaurants
- Guest kitchen
Beds from 420 MXN.
4. Suites DF Hostel
Suites DF Hostel is in an ideal location in a chill neighborhood between the historic center and the hip neighborhoods of Roma Norte and Condesa. It’s a small hostel that’s a bit quieter than other hostels, so if you want to avoid a party hostel, stay here.
Overall, the rooms are clean and simple, and the bedsheets have bright, funky designs that brighten up the place. All the dorms have en suite bathrooms, and there is a personal light and outlet for each bed. There are multiple common rooms to hang out in, a cool terrace for relaxing, and free breakfast every morning.
The hostel also offers a lot of awesome tours, including to the Teotihuacán Pyramids, the Xochimilco Canals, and lucha libre wrestling matches.
Suites DF Hostel at a glance:
- $
- Central downtown location near lots of bars and restaurants
- Free Mexican-style breakfast
- Organizes lots of events and activities
Beds from 242 MXN, private rooms from 790 MXN.
5. Wanderlust District
Wanderlust District is one of the best hostels in Mexico City for digital nomads, as there’s an excellent co-working space with fast Wi-Fi. It’s not a party hostel, fect place if you want to meet people but not rage all night. The owners really go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. There are all kinds of organized activities and even a group WhatsApp chat so that you can always know what’s going on and connect with other guests. There’s an incredible free breakfast (including vegetarian options) every morning too.
The rooms are all stylishly decorated, and there are both private rooms as well as a few small dorm rooms (max 6 beds). Dorms all have pod-style bunk beds with privacy curtains and individual reading lights.
Wanderlust District at a glance:
- $$$
- Free breakfast
- Rooftop terrace
- Co-working space with fast Wi-Fi
Beds from 600 MXN, private rooms from 1,050 MXN.
Mexico City and its hostel scene are fast becoming the best in the region. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to stay or want to party the nights away, Mexico City has a hostel for you. The prices are incredibly reasonable too, making it an affordable destination for backpackers and digital nomads alike.
Book Your Trip to Mexico City: Logistical Tips and Tricks
Book Your Flight
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Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:
- Safety Wing (best for everyone)
- Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
- Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)
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Want More Information on Mexico City?
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