Puerta Vieja Hostel is located a 3-minute walk from San Cristobal’s main square, and offers a garden with a furnished patio, hammocks and a bonfire area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Rooms and dorms at the Puerta Vieja have functional colonial-style décor and wooden furniture. Dorms include storage lockers and shared bathrooms, while some private rooms have en suite bathrooms. A full American-style breakfast is included, and a bar service is available in the garden. You can also prepare meals in the shared kitchen and relax or play video games in the communal TV lounge. Bars, restaurants and shops can be found within 200 metres of the Puerta Vieja Hostel. The Amber Museum and San Cristobal Cathedral are a 2-minute walk away, while the craft market is a 7-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Good communal areas, plus communal breakfast and dinner made it easy to meet others. Drinking water provided throughout the hostel including in the bathroom. Towels available for deposit not hire is a bonus. Good information on tours/transport too.
  • Julika
    Germany Germany
    Everything! Very spacious hangout area & room, social vibe, very clean, very good breakfast & dinner included, super friendly staff, kitchen, water supply
  • Angelina
    Germany Germany
    The hostel is amazing, the property is very spacious and perfect to meet new people and connect through common activities offered by the hostel. The staff is very friendly and helpful too and the vegetarian food options were also good!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Puerta Vieja Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Puerta Vieja Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and pay $100 pesos deposit in cash upon check-in, if the guest fail to comply we will cancel their reservation.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in dorm bedrooms.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Puerta Vieja Hostel

  • The prices at Puerta Vieja Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Puerta Vieja Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Puerta Vieja Hostel is 400 yards from the centre of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Puerta Vieja Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour