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Trotamundo Oaxaca Hostel is set in Oaxaca City, 1.9 km from Santo Domingo Temple and 13 km from Tule Tree. The property is around 5.8 km from Monte Alban, 47 km from Mitla and 1.7 km from Oaxaca Cathedral. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The host is extremely nice and will help with organizing transport or tours, he speaks perfect English . While not in the center, the hostel is easily accessible by walking.

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9.2
Superb
220 reviews

Set in Oaxaca City, within 7.5 km of Monte Alban and 46 km of Mitla, Yabanhi Hostel features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

Facilities, kitchen, lounge space pool, very helpful staff with good English

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9
Superb
438 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of Oaxaca City, Hostal Nordés features free WiFi, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 7.2 km from Monte Alban, 47 km from Mitla and 700 metres from Oaxaca Cathedral. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. All rooms at Hostal Nordés are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

The receptionist and people around in the property were extremely helpful.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,930 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

Set in Oaxaca City and with Monte Alban reachable within 7.1 km, Hostal Andaina offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 600 metres from Oaxaca Cathedral and around 1.1 km from Santo Domingo Temple. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Close proximity to many attractions

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8.3
Very good
1,494 reviews

Located in Oaxaca's historic centre and just 300 metres from Santo Domingo Church, Hostal de las Américas features free WiFi in all areas and a furnished terrace.

The rooms come with a reading lamp, fan, individual lockers and an en suite bathroom. Continental breakfast is included and features coffee, fruit and toast.

This is probably one of my favourite hostels in Mexico. They provide Free Breakfast for such a low price per night! I met so many great people over the breakfast table. I should have stayed longer in Oaxaca to enjoy all this! The location of the Hostel is very convenient to get to everywhere. The room is big and clean. You have your own big locker that is sufficient to put everything inside. They have air conditioner. They have hot water for shower.

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8.1
Very good
1,184 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Located in Oaxaca City, 11 km from Monte Alban, Casa EL Mundo provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 46 km from Mitla and 2.6 km from Santo Domingo Temple, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The hosts Mary and Jasper were super friendly and helpful before our arrival and during our stay. The view from the terrace is amazing and since it has a bar, it's the ultimate chill out zone after a day of exploring the beautiful city of Oaxaca which blew us away. The beds were clean and comfortable. We also recommend you participate in the Mezcal tasting at the hotel which was very informative and delicous ;) We also took a foudtour with 'Me encanta Oaxaca' which was also mindblowing. We really fell in love with this city and this hotel (plus the people in it). It's just a few blocks from the centre and we will be coming back here for sure :)

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8.3
Very good
331 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Iguana Hostel Oaxaca features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Oaxaca City. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 8.1 km from Monte Alban.

the hanging out area, the roof top bar and hangmacks, the breakfast, the fact that you have privacy curtains

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8.3
Very good
292 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in central Oaxaca, Azul Cielo Hostel offers complimentary breakfast and free WiFi connection. There is concierge service available.

Santo Domingo Square and cathedral is 6 minutes’ drive from Azul Cielo Hostel and Oaxaca International Airport can be reached in a 30-minute drive.

Bright, cheery & comfortable. the staff was super helpful with tips for places to visit and coordinating transportation. They were also very friendly in general and great to chat with. Good vibes here!

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8.6
Fabulous
650 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Maka Hostel is set in the centre of Oaxaca City, 7.4 km from Monte Alban. Located around 45 km from Mitla, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1 km away from Oaxaca Cathedral. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

Great hostel with excellent facilities and laid-back vibe! Perfect place to stay if visiting Oaxaca!

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8.6
Fabulous
40 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge.

The staff was very nice, informative and quick to respond.

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8
Very good
54 reviews

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Hostal Andaina
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,494 reviews

    Set in Oaxaca City and with Monte Alban reachable within 7.1 km, Hostal Andaina offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Rooftop views. Spacious room. Friendly staff. Great location

  • Iguana Hostel Oaxaca
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews

    Iguana Hostel Oaxaca features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Oaxaca City.

    Friendly staff. Nice bar on the terrace. Ok breakfast

  • Azul Cielo Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 650 reviews

    Located in central Oaxaca, Azul Cielo Hostel offers complimentary breakfast and free WiFi connection. There is concierge service available.

    The staff were so lovely and treated us really specially.

  • Los Nardos Hostel -pet friendly-
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 103 reviews

    Situated in Oaxaca City, 11 km from Monte Alban, Los Nardos Hostel -pet friendly- features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Chilled hotel, great staff, great location, nice kitchen

  • Hierba De Conejo Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 291 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hierba De Conejo Hostel is situated in the Oaxaca Historic Centre district in Oaxaca de Juárez, 300 metres from Downtown Oaxaca de Juarez.

    My partner got sick, and they were amazingly helpful.

  • Trotamundo Oaxaca Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 220 reviews

    Trotamundo Oaxaca Hostel is set in Oaxaca City, 1.9 km from Santo Domingo Temple and 13 km from Tule Tree.

    The staff, the possibility to wash clothes, the kitchen, the price

  • Yabanhi Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 438 reviews

    Set in Oaxaca City, within 7.5 km of Monte Alban and 46 km of Mitla, Yabanhi Hostel features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great location, very helpful staff, very quiet area.

  • Hostal Nordés
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,930 reviews

    Ideally set in the centre of Oaxaca City, Hostal Nordés features free WiFi, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

    A very convenient location in the centre of Oaxaca

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Oaxaca City

  • Casa EL Mundo
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 331 reviews

    Located in Oaxaca City, 11 km from Monte Alban, Casa EL Mundo provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 46 km from Mitla and 2.6 km from Santo Domingo...

    perfect Budget option, clean, well located, friendly staff and cozy style.

  • Hostal de Las Américas
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,184 reviews

    Located in Oaxaca's historic centre and just 300 metres from Santo Domingo Church, Hostal de las Américas features free WiFi in all areas and a furnished terrace.

    location, good breakfast, amazing and friendly staff.

  • Bokatrip El Llano
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 54 reviews

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Bokatrip El Llano is located in Oaxaca City, 44 km from Mitla and 1.3 km from Oaxaca Cathedral.

    O quarto é espaçoso, a cama é confortável, estava limpo.

  • Macondo Hostel Terminal Oaxaca
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 209 reviews

    Attractively set in the centre of Oaxaca City, Macondo Hostel Terminal Oaxaca features free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Las habitaciones son muy cómodas y la atención muy buena

  • SoLuna Female only hostel

    Located in the centre of Oaxaca City, 6.7 km from Monte Alban, SoLuna Female only hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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Hostels that guests love in Oaxaca City

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,004 reviews
    We loved everything about this hotel, the super friendly staff, the nice courtyard, the beautiful rooms and modern bathroom, the great location. You can walk everywhere, we always felt safe and cared for. We really recommend this place and if we come back to Oaxaca we will definitely stay here again!
    Nina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £63.07
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 189 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at.
    Ramirez
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.11
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,184 reviews
    I liked everything at this hostel, the hostel is close to everything and I felt safe in the area. The only downside for me was that breakfast was being served quiet late considering the start of the tours. Other than that, it's all great and I would come back.
    Gabriela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.15
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,930 reviews
    Nice and friendly staff (not english speaking but made use of translation apps) who let me wait when I arrived early and waiting for a night bus after check out. The hostel is very well located close to the main square within short walk of all the main sights. It feels very safe with a key issues to guests for the front door. The reception area has free coffee, water, biscuits and fruits for breakfast. The room was well appointed with hot water and wifi. Lovely roof terrace for relaxing in the evening too.
    Katherine
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 438 reviews
    Cute and very clean little hostel. Friendly staff members. I felt safe as there was always someone around at the reception when I stayed there. And it was very quiet (I barely even saw other guests). The neighborhood is within walking distance of the main points of interest in town.
    odon3298
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 40 reviews
    I think it was the best hostel I’ve done in Mexico. The facilities are just great. The place is well thought and pretty. The staff is so friendly and creates a unique experience. Thank you all ! Some great activities are offered.
    Mathias
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 40 reviews
    This hostel is one of my favourite hostels I’ve stayed at. Such a social vibe with plenty of opportunities to meet new people and explore Oaxaca. It felt super safe and always very clean and the volunteers are the kindest humans ever!!
    Saoirse
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.12
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 452 reviews
    Great location, a few blocks from the centre, but do not walk around after 11/12pm, good to ask for a taxi number at the reception and use it even for a short ride if coming back late at night. Staff is very helpful and attentive, pays attention to safety. Nice, basic rooftop to chill. Great choice for travelers looking for private suite that like peace and quiet. It’s not a hostel if one’s looking some social interactions.
    Paulina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.07
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 189 reviews
    One of the best hostels i stayed during my 3months travel. Tons of activites, very social atmosphere, normal beds instead of bunk beds etc
    Michal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.15
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,930 reviews
    Clean, quiet, great location, comfy bed, hot shower, free decent coffee and drinking water Helpful staff, kind and friendly Felt super safe and welcome here 80 pesos in a yellow taxi from bus station, so easy AMAZING price (same as a hostel bed)
    Charley
    Solo traveller

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