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Top 5 Best Youth Hostels in Cancun, Mexico

By Kathleen Crislip, About.com

Top five Cancun user rated youth hostels: Mayan Hostel Cancun, Chac Mool Hostel Cancun, Soberanis, Hotel Margaritas, and Cancun Nest Hostel / Hostel Alcatraces - maps, reviews, prices for the five most popular youth hostels in Cancun, Mexico. Surprisingly cheap Cancun hostel breakfasts are marvelous simply by virtue of location: think fresh tropical fruit... Sweeeet.

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1. Mayan Hostel Cancun, Cancun, Mexico

Beautiful terrace, thatched palapa roof - sunny, whitewashed cleanliness. Single rooms and dorms; shared baths.

Included:

  • Internet access
  • Linen
  • Kitchen
  • Travel desk
  • Common room
  • Lockers

    Pluses:

  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

    Double: $9.50.

    Mayan Hostel Cancun address: Margaritas No. 17 SM. 22 Downtown, Quintana Roo, Mexico (map).

    Note:

  • 24 hour check in
  • No lockout or curfew
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Breakfast not included
  • 2. Chac Mool Hostel Cancun, Cancun, Mexico

    Downtown Cancun. Single and double rooms and dorms; some private baths.

    Included:

  • Breakfast
  • Internet access
  • Linen
  • Towels
  • Kitchen
  • Phone / fax
  • Travel desk
  • Common room
  • Lockers
  • BBQ area
  • A/C

    Pluses:

  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant / bar
  • Shuttle

    Dorm: $9.

    Chac Mool Hostel Cancun address: Gladiolas 18 SMZA 22, Cancun, Mexico

    Note:

  • 24 hour check in
  • No lockout or curfew
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Women's only dorm available
  • 3. Soberanis, Cancun, Mexico

    Four blocks to downtown bus station; near Avenue Tulum. Great breakfast. Single, double and triple rooms and dorms; some private baths.

    Included:

  • Breakfast
  • Internet access in-room
  • Linen
  • Towels
  • Phone / fax
  • Travel desk
  • Common room
  • Lockers
  • A/C

    Pluses:

  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant / bar

    Dorm: $10.

    Sobranis hostel address: 5 y 7 MZA 8, SM 22, Cancun, Mexico (map).

    Note:

  • 24 hour check in
  • No lockout or curfew
  • Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Hotel Margaritas, Cancun, Mexico

    Fairly nice! Cool pool; near nightlife. Single, double, triple and quad rooms and dorms; private baths.

    Included:

  • Internet access
  • Linen
  • Towels, soap
  • Phone / fax
  • Travel desk
  • Common room
  • Lockers
  • Pool
  • Elevator
  • A/C
  • Beach shuttle

    Pluses:

  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant / bar

    Dorm: $9.50.

    Hotel Margaritas address: Avenue Yaxchilan 41 SM. 22, Cancun, Mexico (map).

    Note:

  • 24 hour check in
  • No lockout or curfew
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Key card access
  • 5. The Cancun Nest Hostel / Hostel Alcatraces, Cancun, Mexico

    A block from downtown Palapas Park. Cute Harry Potter name theme. Single rooms and dorms; shared baths.

    Included:

  • Breakfast
  • Internet access
  • Linen
  • Towels
  • Phone / fax
  • Travel desk
  • Common room
  • Lockers
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • BBQ area

    Pluses:

  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry

    Dorm: $9.

    Cancun Nest hostel address: Calle Alcatraces 49, SM 22 Cancun, Mexico (map).

    Note:

  • 24 hour check in
  • No lockout or curfew
  • Women's only dorm available

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