Puerta Vieja Hostel
Calle Diego de Mazariegos 23, 29240 San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico – Excellent location – show map
Puerta Vieja Hostel
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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 private 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 656 feet 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Swen
Netherlands“Nicest hostel I've stayed in during my trip in México. Staf is just so friendly and helpfull. Lots of activities and tours. Private room is really nice! Breakfast and dinner included is so nice since everyone will stick around.” 
Dana
Israel“Amazing atmosphere!!! The staff are just great, super helpful and nice people. The room was a little small, but very comfortable!”- Melanie
Mexico“For me in the private room was a mix of Hostel and Hotel Ambiente. Location is amazing. They have so fun activities to do and join. Is amazing that is with breakfast and dinner so you also can connect with the other travelers. Did not wanted to...” 
Valentin
Germany“Great atmosphere, good location, lots of activities, free water, coffee, fruits, breakfast, dinner.”
Maya Israel“The best hostel I have been to. The rooms are excellent, and the meals are very good and severed in cool back yard. Very good and young vibe, a lot of night activities with young people from all around the world”
Tammy
United States of America“Everything! The food, the atmosphere, comfy beds, and of course the staff! I got sick while I was there (not from the hostel) but the staff was amazing! They checked on me, made me teas, the first night when I was violently ill, the overnight...”- Yaniv Israel“EVERYTHING! Rooms were clean, atmosphere was great, awesome bar and parties, Karaoke nights, cocktail deals and of course GREAT breakfasts and dinners INCLUDED every single night. Always has options for vegetarians/vegans, different meals every...”
- Rafael Mexico“I love puerta vieja hostel, Diana, Carlos and Alex were super friendly always looking to bring the best service and recommendations to enjoy your stay, the place is magical and perfect to build new connections so I got the best of the two worlds,...”
Edward United States of America“Carlos, Sofia, and Iker were cool. Their salary needs to be doubled because of how legendary they are.”- Welker“Breakfast and dinner included is really decent food. It also creates such a social atmosphere within the hostel. Bathrooms are communal but really clean and super nice.”
Area info
Amenities of Puerta Vieja HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Movie nights
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
- Karaoke
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- Bar
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Spanish
House rulesPuerta Vieja Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-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 by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Puerta Vieja Hostel
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Puerta Vieja Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Karaoke
- Darts
- Evening entertainment
- Live music/Performance
- Nightclub/DJ
- Themed dinners
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Movie nights
- Happy hour
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The prices at Puerta Vieja Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Puerta Vieja Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Puerta Vieja Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
