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Paseo de la presa 79 Paseo de la presa 79, 36000 Guanajuato, Mexico

#11 of 34 B&Bs and Inns in Guanajuato

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 83 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Memorable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms have too much humidity but that's also to be expected as Guanajuato is an old town.

    The staff was incredibly welcoming and generous. They were able to address all of our questions and concerns. The breakfast was more than we needed. Overall, it was very good! It was 20 minutes or so away from the other side of the centre and all the historical sites.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from streets impact sleeping during night , no hook to hang your clothing in bathroom, and too simple of breakfast,even without bread

    Good comfortable facility and hospital service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a clean and comfortable place, quiet and relaxing, I'd recommend. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The rooftop is a lovely space to sit and chill on.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    latters and entrance door

    room and location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable time in Guanajuato
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the building construction and different lounge areas. I love the hospitality and breakfast provided on the werkend. We had not hot water in the shower but to me it was no biggie. My friend was fuzzy about it, though.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place, the equipment, the bed was very comfortable and the towels were amazing! It seems like a hotel, but the price of the hostel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Good rooms, nice host & good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some sewer smell in one of the rooms & next to our room there was some construction work noise.

    Great comfortable rooms and good shower. Good location some 15-20 minutes from the city center

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    9.0
    Comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is a little bit far from the centre and it's not a very social place, or at least wasn't when we were there in April. But also not the most quiet I've been in. We were there on a weekend when there was a religious celebration, meaning they would do shoot cannon fire kind of fireworks at 6am and we woke up in terror both mornings. Was wondering how triggering this must be for tourists who have lived in war zones (for example Ukrainians). This ofc is not the hostel's fault, but since Mexico, including the state of Guanajuato, has had so many fireworks accidents, it seems nearly sadistic to me. There was also some extremely strange funk/latino/bagpipe mixed music blasting in the hills, echoing throughout the town, until 1am on our first night. So we didn't sleep well at all since the bombs went off 5 hours later.

    The beds were sooo comfy!!! Also the room was clean and nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    10
    it was such a pleasant stay, i appreciate the hostal design and the cleanliness of the facilities. i felt really comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower spray was weak and spread out, also my hot water tap was on the right (i didnt know the first few nights and was using only the left one to get it “to warm up”). the breakfast was a bit poor.. well it was a nice gesture for us to prepare our own egg (w ham slices) or corn flake cereal (with milk).

    it was sooo spacious and clean. i liked the unique layout of the hostal, the further back you went there were more rooms beyond the terrace. the blanket was just the perfect weight and i had the entire dorm room and it’s own bathroom to myself. susan is a nice lady who seems to run the hostal. the facilities are super nice and clean. it has good lighting and a beautiful main floor with living space, kitchen and dining area!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    The space was clean, the shared areas were nice, and well I just like bunk beds. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice hostel. Very quiet and comfortable. Nice clean kitchen and bathrooms and fast wifi. Very kind staff as well. Will definitely stay again!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far from the centre but still walkable distance.

    Nice hostel, comfy beds, everything was clean. The guy who works at reception was really friendly and helpful. Breakfast included, you cook it yourself. Location in a peaceful area.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It lacks a nice common space to meet other travelers and any sort of activities. The lady running the place is just awesome but there is high potential to build a full set of experiences in Guanajuato and the region.

    Great facilities, clean and comfortable room. Position is ok, 15 mins from the city center. Breakfast is included and very good

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Israel (coowner) is a star, helping with anything and everything you want. New beds, towels etc in a charming building. Big common areas and free (DIY) breakfast

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was lovely and comfortable and excellent value for money. The staff were brilliant and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    9.0
    Great for value for meney
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was not able to open the window of my room.

    Location was great and Israel was so helpful, he even pick us at the bus terminal and gave us a route to meet Guanajuato. Hostel was nice and clean, great location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    10
    Amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight issue checking out as front desk is not manned 24/7 but I left my key with another guest and it was fine.

    This hotel was like an oasis. The dorm room was beautiful and clean with luxurious furnishings. The bathroom and shower was like a fancy hotel. I was alone in the 4 bed dorm and there was another 4 bed dorm opposite where another guest was given the whole room too. I really appreciated that. Breakfast is simple. Really comfortable sofa by the front. Host was lovely.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    10
    Home feeling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast food is low quality Not a problem for the price

    Hostel is huge, spacious with two terraces I stayed a month, got a great rate and a dorm to myself Beds are comfy, bedding good quality, very quiet, I slept great Location is the best in Guanajuato and on the main road so safe to walk back at night and no climbing up with luggage

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    10
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    In my room hot water was just warm.

    Comfortable bed, super helpful staff, everything is spotless clean.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    8.0
    Guanajuato greatness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't someone around at all times but the guy who ran it was on call if I needed anything.. it's a little further out of town, but a taxi is cheap and the walk into town is nice!

    Because it was low season the hostel wasn't super busy but the beds were comfy and the rooftop was nice! The bathrooms are private for each room which is a bonus. Guanajuato is definitely worth the trip, it's so beautiful. The hostel is out of town but near a very popular market and also near the dam which is a tourist attraction. The hostel is also near tacos monkey, which is an amaaaazing taco place.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hosts

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Taxes and VAT weren't included in our total, so we ended up paying 20% more than we expected to. Tried to resolve with Booking as it was their error to no avail.

    Room was a good size, well designed and clean. Kitchen was new with good appliances, although only one cooker so we did have to wait to cook at times. The area is slightly outside of the main zone but much preferred as it's quieter (there was a daily parade while we were there!). The hostel is at the start of the trail to hike La Bufa,and there's a lovely and cheap greengrocer within a 2m walk. Rooms were cleaned daily. The hostel was good for meeting other travellers.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not properly cleaned room

    Very nice terrace

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2022

    9.0
    I will come back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very beautiful hostel, amazing decoration and one of the cleanest hostels I've ever been to. Good location about 10 minutes walk to the center. Lots of convenient stores around, quiet place. I loved the rooftop terrasse overlooking the city. They offer a simple breakfast with coffee, cereals, eggs, milk, and the kitchen is fully equipped to cook in your own. Beds were comfortable. Nice and helpful staff, we appreciate all their efforts to make our stay memorable.

    Stayed in June 2022

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