Dirty, moldy and gross. This was the worst room I have ever stayed in. My husband and I have…read moretraveled in many countries and have stayed in many hostels but this was by far the worst. We had traveled for two days and were up for 30+ hours and this place was horrible. We booked it bc Lonely Planet book said it was great. Upon checking in the smell of mold was profound and the room was super awful. We were dead tired, no time to find another place and the front desk closed for the night. We booked for 2 nights but left the next morning. No one at the reception desk spoke English and we just didn't want to deal with trying to get a refund, we just left. See the photos. Dirty, moldy and gross.

Super cute budget hostel seconds from the beach. Tucked away from the madness of the rest of the…read morehotel zone, kind of a nice little oasis--although the bus gets you to all the action in about 2 minutes. Highlight for me was the dorm room beds. Lots of hostels just have uncomfortable bunk beds, but natura has these little cubbies built into the walls that are awesome. Each has a curtain for privacy, and inside there's an individual light and fan for your space plus a little nook to put things and a charging port. Only downside was they don't turn on AC in the room until 11pm--but they will if you ask! V nice service, everything was clean and comfy, really nice spacious showers. Lovely rooftop terrace with hammocks, lots of places to lie out, a book exchange, and a kitchen. Overall this hostel was smaller and quieter than many I've stayed at but it was beautiful, comfy and tranquil. And again, seconds from the beach! Hard to beat.

This was my first opportunity to introduce my kids (ages 5 and 7) to staying at a hostel, and it…read morewas a lovely experience! They loved sleeping in bunk beds, and eating in the outdoors kitchen. I loved that they could relax on the hammocks at the hostel and play on the playground on the nearby square (no crossing streets needed) while we were getting ready to leave. There is a lovely garden where you can hang out at a chair, in the kitchen or on a hammock. There are mosquitos in the evenings, but the staff bring out mosquito coils to burn to keep them away. The kitchen is adequately stocked with everything you need to cook a meal, although the burners take a bit to heat up water (for making pasta, for example). There is plenty of filtered water that is safe to drink and refill your water bottle. There are bikes to rent if you choose. There is no on-site parking but there is plenty of nearby street parking. The beds are clean and the mattresses are covered with mattress pads/protectors which I appreciated. The breakfast is available from 7-10AM and was super delicious - I wish I could've gotten seconds. I would definitely stay again!

Amazing Hostel! Colourful and Charming with a Friendly and Relaxed Atmosphere - Perfectly Located…read morein Valladolid! I stayed at Hostel La Candelaria for three nights (November 15-18, 2015) as a solo female traveler in the 6 bed female dorm. This was my second time staying at this hostel. I absolutely LOVE this hostel! The hostel is located inside a beautiful pastel-coloured colonial building and situated perfectly on a quiet and lovely small park and square, just three blocks north of Valladolid's central plaza and park. It is also three blocks away from the ADO bus terminal. You can find everything you need within walking distance of the hostel including delicious local restaurants, banks, grocery shopping, the local market, and city attractions. The hostel has daily housekeeping staff who do a fantastic job of keeping all areas of the hostel clean. I stayed in the 6 bed female dorm which is situated on the second floor of the hostel. The mattresses and pillows were very comfortable. There is a medium-sized locker for every bed and locks are provided (bonus!). There are also a good amount of electrical outlets situated around the room, with most of them located right beside the beds (convenient for charging electronics in the night). Even though there is no air conditioning in the room (or anywhere in the hostel), there is a huge fan on the roof and a few smaller ones around the room which created good air flow for sleeping in the night. There is also a small balcony in the room with doors that overlooks the beautiful and peaceful "La Candelaria" park. This hostel offers bike rentals for 80 pesos a day or 15 pesos per hour, which is a great option for getting around. I rented a bike one morning and rode to some nearby Mayan villages and off the beaten path cenotes and also used it to get around Valladolid. The breakfast was amazing! There was a good variety of options to choose from, including eggs made to order and cooked to your preferred style, bread, jam, fresh seasonal fruits (watermelon, pineapple, papaya, mango and more), a selection of cereals with milk, yogurt and coffee. I really enjoyed eating breakfast in the outdoor kitchen seating area among the tropical garden! It was such a lovely setting to start my morning. I interacted with a few different staff members during my stay and they were all very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful with offering advice and information about Valladolid. The staff spoke fluent English and Spanish, among a few other languages. Upon checking in, the staff will provide you with a great map of Valladolid which indicates restaurants, banks, supermarkets, and attractions on it. The hostel also has organized binders in three different languages that provide detailed information about the various things to see and do, in and around Valladolid, including info like costs and how to get there and back. This was very helpful! The hostel offers free Wi-Fi in the common areas (it did not work in the female dorm). The signal was consistently strong and the connection worked best for me in the outdoor garden/kitchen area, the reception area and the second floor lounge. The internet was even fast enough for me to be able to make Skype phone calls home, which was great. The hostel also has one computer with internet in the reception area for guests to use. There are lots of washrooms and showers situated in various areas of the hostel and I loved how colourful the outdoor ones were! The water pressure was weak and hot water was hit or miss, but this is typical throughout the Yucatan. The hostel has so many different common areas, which I loved! If you need some quiet alone time to relax or if you want to socialize and meet new people, there are lots of places to do both. There is a beautiful and well maintained garden area behind the hostel with a group of hammocks, which was lovely. There is a colourful outdoor kitchen and eating area among the tropical foliage, as well as an indoor kitchen. Inside the hostel, there is the reception area, a lounge on the main level with couches and pre-loaded movies on a flatscreen TV, a lounge on the second floor with seating and a balcony that overlooks the quiet square, and the rooftop terrace. There were always other travelers hanging out in the common areas and I found it very easy to meet people and make friends. Overall, I loved everything about Hostel La Candelaria! It has such a relaxed, peaceful, chill and social vibe and everyone that I met here was so friendly and welcoming. The appearance of the hostel is also very aesthetically beautiful and I enjoyed the bright paint colours used on the walls and building and the unique decor. This hostel has a lot of character and is very charming. The city of Valladolid is absolutely lovely and it is definitely worth a stop! Even though it is small, it was my favourite place that I visited during my two and half week Yucatan travels. The colourful and colonial architecture w

Excellent hostel in downtown Cancún! I was a little worried when I was walking through the area to…read morefind this place, but I was pleasantly surprised this great hostel placed in a neighborhood. The staff was super friendly and helpful with checking in and getting acquainted with the area. The room was average considering it had so many beds. Great for backpackers! The bathroom was spacious, private, and clean. They didn't serve breakfast, but they give you a fresh egg and chorizo. I'd return!

I'm sad I only got to spend 2 night here! Hostel Ka'beh is so chill and organized. They've got…read moreeverything you could possibly want or need as a backpacker. All of the staff are super friendly and personable, especially Raul, who checked us in. It's also in a fantastic location, less than 10 mins walk from the ADO bus station and a block away from a huge plaza with lots of authentic and cheap food. I loved swinging on the hammocks outside and cuddling with the Hostel kitty cat! This is now my go-to Hostel for whenever I'm in Cancun. Thank you Hostel Ka'Ben for your awesome hospitality!

I guess it's ok for the price. To be honest it like a shit hole. We got the fan room, it's so hot…read moreand smell. They give you breakfast - banana, coffee and toast. Not buffet style, there will be a person make you a plate. Staffs are nice and pet friendly here.

Best bang for the buck, look no further! This is a five-star PADI-certified scuba diving hostel,…read morecomplete with a line-up of *stellar* instructors (Renata, Jordan, José), boat dive guides (Eddie) and the most welcoming staff (Barbara, Jonathan). The owner Peter is a dive master who really makes sure you have a great experience here. Add to all that the location: the hostel is conveniently located right off the ferry from Playa del Carmen and Cozumel was rated the best scuba diving site this year. With the price and value that cannot be beat, why go anywhere else - unless you're looking for hotel service, of course.

From the owner: Scuba diving trips and dive shop inside a dive hostel, offers full range of PADI certification…read morecourses, daily dive trips with complimentary accommodation. Snorkeling and island tours.

Absolute worst Hostel experience of my life. Do not stay here! I was assaulted by another hostel…read moreguest who sucker punched me and ended up knocking my two front teeth inwards. It was a completely unprovoked attack. The "experience" staff Yazmin and Romina completely failed to follow any proper protocol. They didn't call the police. They didn't call me emergency medical care. Instead, they left me to bleed all night by myself until I could figure out where to get emergency medical and dental services the next morning. Keep in mind it was also my birthday! Even though the guy who attacked me was also an American tourist, the hostel refused to release his name to me! He checked in on October 29th and they had all of his information and yet they still refused to give it to me so I could pursue charges. Cozme the manager said he would look into it and just kept pushing it off every day on purpose. Then they treated me like I was some outcast. Completely ignoring me and shunning me until I checked out on November 3rd. I had to get a emergency flight back home. I am currently undergoing medical and dental appointments to try and save my teeth. I may have to get fake implant teeth now and I'm an actor in New York City. Absolutely unacceptable behavior and failure to assist their guests in great times of need and emergency situations. That is not how you treat your human family. Hostel is a joke, pretty much run by "grown-up" children. They only care about partying and scamming guests for tours that they charge extra for to make money. Also, no hot water. Bathrooms that flood with peoples urine and other human waste. I wish I would have never stayed here. Completely ruined my 30th birthday trip and I'm now looking at months of medical and dental treatments.

I stayed at this hostel which is why I'm writing the review. It wasn't hostile here at all! So I…read moredon't know why they called it that?? ¡Good atmosphere! A lot of folks were saying 'Como Estas' - I appreciated this culture. Very friendly staff here - I liked them all (most of them (I'm kidding around)). There was a daily excursion to meet other folks. we played Uno at the cenote (even though there was some people not saying uno when they had one card left, but it's fine, I'm over it now). One guy even had a blue card and said 'blue-No', I didn't get the joke and I still don't. At the same cenote, there was a man who told us that if we jumped into the water w sunblock on, he would be mad & would sniff it out. I tested the theory and put a bit on my left thumb. He smelled it! Always listen to authorities in Mexico! Especially when you're extorted by the polica for not wearing a helmet on a moped. I told them I spoke English but they kept politely speaking Spanish - way to be patriotic guys! ¿Que Paso?