Hostal las Americas - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi
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Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only | In-room safe, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Porfirio Diaz 300, Colonia Centro, Oaxaca, OAX, 68000
  • Rufino Tamayo Museum
    2 min walk
  • Manuel Alvarez Bravo Photography Center
    2 min walk
  • Andador de Macedonia Alcala
    3 min walk
  • Oaxaca Intl. (OAX)
    21 min drive

Room options

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hostal las Americas - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Rufino Tamayo Museum
This hostel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free self-service breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a front desk safe.
Hostal las Americas - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Hostal las Americas - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Zocalo Square. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus airport drop-off service (surcharge).
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a terrace and TV in a common area
  • Steps from Rufino Tamayo Museum and Manuel Alvarez Bravo Photography Center
  • Airport drop-off shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hostal las Americas - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Oaxaca hostel.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 300 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Hostal las Americas - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Hostal las Americas Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas
Las Americas Hostel Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hostal las Americas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 70 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sofía

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great option, very close to the center and the staff always helpful and friendly. Definitely a nice place to stay, where you’ll get the necessary amenities to enjoy your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Muy simple, y ruidoso ..le ase falta una aregadita en los baños y regaderas son viejas y el agua sale por todos lados.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonathon

Disliked: Room comfort
Awful Staff
The behaviours concerning a sizable proportion of the staff here is beyond disgusting. The night receptionist is a liar and a fiend who "works" with open hostility and anger at every interaction. This festival week the man in question actually refused to let is leave the hostel at one point because of his lazy attitude and the apparent complexity of standing up and unlocking a door...in addition to this they exploit the guests via the classic taxi scam by inflating the price to the extent of about 300% or whatever fee they judge might be feasibly exploited from unaware guests. We visited a cemetery 4km away and the mobile taxi applications quoted 115peso, though consequent to time restraints we requested a taxi from the hostel at 200peso which then increased to 250 after we ordered it and then when it arrived it was apparently 350 for a 20 minute drive!!! We refused the inflated 350 and paid 250, though we met upon our return guests who were scammed at 350. The cleaning staff also throw water over the roof into the courtyard every day apparently "by accident" though I disbelieve this given that's it was often accompanied by giggles....which sounds harmless until torrents hit your laptop, which is hardly amusing...and if this wasn't already enough I was accused of sleeping in the hostel on a day that I wasn't booked in for the day of the dead festivities when I was out partying until 7am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonathon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beyond Terrible
The behaviours concerning a sizable proportion of the staff here is beyond disgusting. The night receptionist is a liar and a fiend who "works" with open hostility and anger at every interaction. This festival week the man in question actually refused to let is leave the hostel at one point because of his lazy attitude and the apparent complexity of standing up and unlocking a door...in addition to this they exploit the guests via the classic taxi scam by inflating the price to the extent of about 300% or whatever fee they judge might be feasibly exploited from unaware guests. We visited a cemetery 4km away and the mobile taxi applications quoted 115peso, though consequent to time restraints we requested a taxi from the hostel at 200peso which then increased to 250 after we ordered it and then when it arrived it was apparently 350 for a 20 minute drive!!! We refused the inflated 350 and paid 250, though we met upon our return guests who were scammed at 350. The cleaning staff also throw water over the roof into the courtyard every day apparently "by accident" though I disbelieve this given that's it was often accompanied by giggles....which sounds harmless until torrents hit your laptop, which is hardly amusing...and if this wasn't already enough I was accused of sleeping in the hostel on a day that I wasn't booked in for the day of the dead festivities when I was out partying until 7am. I even showed them my bank statements with transactions all night until the said time per
Courtyard
Reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
During my visit to Oaxaca City, I had a bad experience outside the hostel, however the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Reyna, Cristina, Mary and Arturo helped me with my problem and made me feel safer. I really recommend this place, it has its own beauty. You will make yourself like you are at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons: 1) They say its a 6 person room but they lied, those rooms have another bunk bed. This means its very crowded with 8 in total in a small room, with little to no room to even move around. 2) Because they permanently added the additional bunk bed, one of the top bunks is directly under someone, meaning the room can't have A/C without the person on the top bunk having liquid drip on them. 3) They are better places to stay near the area for around the same price. Pro: 1) Good location 2) Free breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, generous breakfast. No order in the refregerator , cleanliness is not great 4 days without cleaning the toilet sink. And shower . Staff is wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central and well-managed.
This is a very nice family-run hostel. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located in the city center within walking distance to everything. What I liked the best is that the staff is extremely helpful in everything. You have a question or a problem and they will make sure to help you and make your life easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stand cheaper than a Domino's pizza
This was a fair place to stay at and in. The shuttle service at the airport was familiar with the name and made it easy to get there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok for a night, but not as good as expected
Staff was friendly and helpful. I had terribly disrespectful roommates, but that's not their fault. Be aware that not all rooms have a window to the outside. I always think this is something that should be mentioned. Mine opened to the wall of the lobby. In general, it was very loud due to both traffic and said window to the lobby. You should also be aware that they allow smoking on both terraces, so there is nowhere to relax outside without possible smoke inhalation. Breakfast is delicious but not enough (There's a great bakery down the street.). Wifi connection is great (minus on the roof terrace), and it is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price
Really great location (between Santo Domingo and the Zocalo). Lots to do and eat nearby. I stayed in the 6 person room, and it was packed, all bunk style beds so that was a bit uncomfortable, but not bad for the price. Staff is super great, breakfast is two eggs, fruit, toast, tee/coffee. Shared bathroom with two toilets and three showers. Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Good location and rooms, noise from bars opposite will keep you awake at night. Breakfast was nice and evenly proportioned each morning, sometimes with a smile and sometimes not. Some staff on reception looked like they didn't want to be there, zero personality or care.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Coventry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the centre
+ good value for money (DB with AC) + spacious rooms + clean rooms + free breakfast including fried eggs - might be noisy due to the proximity of the club at least in the rooms facing the street

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hostal if you dont mind noisy Pubs all night
received more that what i was expecting

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Oaxaca!
You couldn't find friendlier or more thoughtful folks to come back to each day, or wake up to each morning. All of the staff were special. Plus, you get the added gift of mixing with travelers from all over the world.

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good hostel downtown
The hostel is in a great location within walking distance from downtown Oaxaca. They offer free breakfast and the beds are comfortable. The only thing that can be worked on is their costumer service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect home in Oaxaca...helpful and friendly
The staff are very accommodating and smart, and fellow travelers always great to mingle with. We're going back!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agradezco las atenciones de los recepcionistas que me recibieron y a las señoras del desayuno fueron muy amables, saludos desde Riviera Maya.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024