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This hostel is located in a hacienda-style building in the centre of San Cristóbal. It features a garden-terrace and barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available. Rossco Backpackers Hostel features spacious dorm rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Guests have access to a fully-equipped communal kitchen and a spacious lounge. The city’s main square is less than 10 minutes’ walk away, where guests will find plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. The city’s Mercado Municipal and art craft market is about 5 minutes’ walk away. Rossco also has a currency exchange desk, free luggage storage and laundry services for an extra fee. The friendly staff can help with free maps of the city or arrange city tours. The main Bus Terminal is 20 minutes’ walk away. A shuttle service is available at an additional cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
4 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kiana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay. We had a very comfortable double room with a huge bed, nice furnishings and lovely private bathroom. Good location 10-15 min walk to the centre of town and 20 minutes to the ADO bus station. Lovely garden in the middle of the...
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    Staff were friendly and could organise tours. Skye , the hostel dog is a gem. Good sized kitchen and facilities for cooking. Tv / lounge room with Netflix. Lovely grounds with lawn and trees. Close to the shopping strip and fruit/ veg markets....
  • Alice
    Ireland Ireland
    Rossco was a great for our stay in San Cristóbal! We had a issue arriving and they helped us out changing our booking and we even got a better deal in the end ✨ Bed was so comfy (just what we needed after the night bus) and the facilities were...
  • Max
    France France
    Great location, cool people, great activities like camp fire every night, hamacs, pool table
  • Hb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place, friendly helpful team, good location, well recommended
  • Luciano
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Great and kind staff, nice atmosphere, lovely dogs. Nice stay.
  • Gerrit
    Germany Germany
    The staff and the owner are very friendly and helpful. The room on the ground floor was facing the nice garden, was a bit dark, but functional.
  • Josephine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was lovely and comfortable, fires in the evening were a nice way to meet other travellers. The rooms were very spacious and not crowded at all, beds were sturdy and very warm with a duvet and blankets. (It gets cold at night). The...
  • Jejijej
    France France
    Room is not hot. Kitchen is clean and functional. Nice different spaces to hang around. Friendly staff. Hot showers
  • Manza
    Slovenia Slovenia
    People make the place, and this is surely true of Rossco's. The staff is extremely kind and helpful, and the house with its spatious patio and terrace will allow you to find a quiet corner for yourself or socialize around a fire they light every...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rossco Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Rossco Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    11+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    MXN 100 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the following for children:

    0 – 5 are free of charge, only in private rooms.

    5 – 10 pay 50% of the rate, only in private rooms. Parents can stay in dormitories.

    10+ pay 100% of the rate, only in private rooms. Parents can stay in dormitories.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Rossco Backpackers Hostel

    • Rossco Backpackers Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Rossco Backpackers Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Rossco Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Rossco Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Tour or class about local culture