Viajero Oaxaca Hostel

Hotels
8.7 (1281 reviews)
313 Calle de Manuel Sabino Crespo , Oaxaca City , mx

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Terrace
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Social atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High prices
Noise levels

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including unpleasant odors in bathrooms and inadequate hygiene standards.
Service
9.75
Most reviews praised the staff for being helpful and friendly, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
9.79
The location was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect of the stay, especially for social interactions.
Room Quality
7.74
Complaints about room privacy, noise levels, and cramped conditions were noted.
Amenities
8.77
Generally good offerings with some reviews highlighting the rooftop bar and activities, though some amenities had limitations.
Value for Money
7.23
Concerns about high prices for the quality of service and accommodation were expressed.
Food and Beverage
8.78
While specific food and beverage comments were not abundant, the rooftop bar and social events were appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall experiences varied, with highlights on social opportunities and helpful service despite noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:38

Property Description

Vibrant Hostel Experience in Oaxaca City

Central Location: Located just 600 meters from the heart of Oaxaca City, Viajero Oaxaca Hostel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Santo Domingo Temple and Oaxaca Cathedral.

Charming Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of a terrace, bar, restaurant, and 24-hour front desk. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and take advantage of luggage storage and shuttle services.

Fun Activities: Unwind with a game of table tennis or savor a continental breakfast each morning. Don't forget to visit the on-site coffee shop for a delightful pick-me-up.

Ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Oaxaca City? Book your stay at Viajero Oaxaca Hostel now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MEX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1281 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Roan KB • solo_traveller • mx
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • au
8
Nice hostel
Pros:

The king room was luxury. Staff were really nice. The hostel is friendly and they have welcome drinks and regular events & tours. Air conditioning in the rooms

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sözen • solo_traveller • tr
9
One of the best hostal experiences
Pros:

Almost everything 😌 special thanks to Montse (sorry if i misspelled the name) in the reception who helped me with a spectacular attitude and friendly manners . Definitely one of the best hostals in Oaxaca 😍

Cons:

Slow internet connection.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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hugo • solo_traveller • mx
9
Pros:

Proponen expeirncias como tours y convivencias casi todos los dias

Cons:

Las habitaciones un poco calurosas

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • couple • es
3
Cons:

Después de solicitarles infinidad de ocasiones la factura como justificante para el trabajo, no me la han proporcionado. La habitación presentaba un fuerte olor procedente de las cañerías.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • be
9
We had a great stay at Viajero Oaxaca hostel! Loved it
Pros:

Everything was amazing, we had stayed at Viajero hostels before, in Peru, so we knew this was going to be a good choice. Really the one in Oaxaca even exceeded our expectations. So cozy, beautiful and fun! We recommend Viajero to everyone <3

Cons:

The only super tiny little thing was that the bar/restaurant wasn't open on Thursday, which meant that we also couldn't use the jacuzzi that day.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Rocco • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Guadalupe • extended_group • es
7
Pros:

Un hostel estupendo y muy buen ambiente

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Luis Eduardo • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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BIESSY • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • fr
9
Super hostel
Pros:

Hostel confortable et idéalement situé. Le personnel est très sympathique et il y a de nombreuses activités proposées.

Cons:

La rue est un peu bruyante. Certaines chambres aussi car situées directement sur les espaces communs

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value for a great hostel
Pros:

Lovely building, good facilities and a very comfy bed. The hostel is a good place to stay and the daily events are run well. The bar on the roof is a great extra. The WiFi was good too.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • solo_traveller • mx
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Giacomo • solo_traveller • it
1
One of the best hostels of my Mexico trip! But the staff needs to be friendlier and more flexible!
Pros:

Overall, I had a very good experience here. This was probably one of the best hostels of my trip to Mexico, both because of the facilities and, above all, because of the people it attracts. I preferred it to the other Viajero hostels where I stayed, in Mexico City and Puerto Escondido.

The facilities are very nice, the terrace area work really well, and I met some amazing people. The atmosphere among the guests was great, and I had plenty of opportunities to socialize. For this reason, despite what I write in the negative section, I absolutely recommend staying here.

Cons:

First of all, please read the positive section: overall, I really enjoyed my stay and strongly recommend this hostel. I am sharing these points because I hope management can take them as feedback and improve the staff experience.

Apart from Rezalito, who was very friendly, I found the staff generally unfriendly and excessively strict about small rules. In other Viajero hostels, staff played a big role in creating a sense of community; here I often felt the opposite, as if the focus was more on enforcing rules than welcoming guests.

For example, I found a 500-peso rate on Booking and asked to pay the same amount directly in cash. This would have been convenient for me as I wanted to use my remaining pesos before leaving Mexico, while also benefiting the hostel by avoiding Booking’s commission. I wasn’t asking for a discount. I was simply told this was not possible and that I should personally contact the other Viajero hostels where I had stayed to ask for a discount. I was still wearing their wristband, so it was obvious I had actually stayed there. This felt unnecessarily rigid, and I ended up booking through Booking.

Another example was the welcome drink. It was scheduled for 7:30 PM. On the first day I simply forgot to ask for it, despite spending the evening socializing and joining the activities. The following day we arrived around 8 PM and were told the welcome drink was no longer guaranteed. Two girls then gave their unused shots to me and a friend, but staff told us we could not drink them because the shots were assigned to them. Again, I found this unnecessarily strict for such a small thing.

I also heard similar complaints from several other guests about staff being unfriendly and overly strict, including issues with room changes and late check-outs.

This is a real shame because the facilities are excellent and the guests are fantastic. With a friendlier, more flexible and community-oriented staff, this could easily be one of the best hostels ever!

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Guy • solo_traveller • il
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • de
9
👍🏼
Pros:

Alles super sauber und ordentlich. Nettes Restaurant auf der Dachterrasse und leider keine Küche. Sonst alles super.

Cons:

Wlan war leider manchmal nicht so gut im Co-Working Bereich.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • be
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Larussy • solo_traveller • bm
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee