Nice hostels in Cancun
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Guest favorite
Mayan Monkey Cancun - Social Hostel (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The elegant hostel is located in Zona Hotelera, which is home to all-inclusive resorts, international restaurants, and relaxing sandy beaches, in close proximity to Mandala Beach Club.
The hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Playa Marlin White-Sand Beach, located 3.3 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The elegant hostel is located in Zona Hotelera, which is home to all-inclusive resorts, international restaurants, and relaxing sandy beaches, in close proximity to Mandala Beach Club.
The hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Playa Marlin White-Sand Beach, located 3.3 km away.
Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Billiard tables
- Bar/ Lounge area
The Ceviche Square is a few moments from this hostel, while Isla Mujeres airport is 20 km away. The Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market can be reached only 1.6 km from the Cancun hostel.
Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving hostel invites sports fans to visit the Beto Avila Stadium, which is 20 minutes' stroll away.
Some of the private bathrooms also include a shower and a toilet, along with comforts like hairdryers and towels.
Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Billiard tables
- Bar/ Lounge area
Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving
The Ceviche Square is a few moments from this hostel, while Isla Mujeres airport is 20 km away. The Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market can be reached only 1.6 km from the Cancun hostel.
Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving hostel invites sports fans to visit the Beto Avila Stadium, which is 20 minutes' stroll away.
Some of the private bathrooms also include a shower and a toilet, along with comforts like hairdryers and towels.
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Great deal
The Boat House Cancun
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located in Downtown Cancun, which is also during universities' spring break period, nearly a 25-minute walk from Urbano Kabah Park. This Cancun hostel is merely 1.3 km from Beto Avila Stadium and in the vicinity of the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market.
The 22-room The Boat House Cancun hostel offers access to the paved Las Palapas City Park, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away.
The Boat House Cancun
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Boat House Cancun
The hostel is located in Downtown Cancun, which is also during universities' spring break period, nearly a 25-minute walk from Urbano Kabah Park. This Cancun hostel is merely 1.3 km from Beto Avila Stadium and in the vicinity of the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market.
The 22-room The Boat House Cancun hostel offers access to the paved Las Palapas City Park, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away.
Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Rooftop pool
The hostel is located 450 metres from Palacio Municipal and 3.5 km from Tres Rios Ecopark. The comfortable hostel is also located in proximity to the architecturally significant Cristo Rey Church.
Guests will find the paved Las Palapas City Park, which is 8 minutes' walk away.
Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Rooftop pool
Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool
The hostel is located 450 metres from Palacio Municipal and 3.5 km from Tres Rios Ecopark. The comfortable hostel is also located in proximity to the architecturally significant Cristo Rey Church.
Guests will find the paved Las Palapas City Park, which is 8 minutes' walk away.
Naranjo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Garden area
The Cancun hostel boasts a convenient location in Downtown Cancun, which is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, with access to Tulum Avenue, located only 0.6 km away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the architecturally significant Cristo Rey Church, which is in proximity to this comfortable hostel.
The 15-room Naranjo hostel is also nearly a 5-minute ride from sports attractions, such as Beto Avila Stadium.
Naranjo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Garden area
Naranjo Hostel
The Cancun hostel boasts a convenient location in Downtown Cancun, which is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, with access to Tulum Avenue, located only 0.6 km away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the architecturally significant Cristo Rey Church, which is in proximity to this comfortable hostel.
The 15-room Naranjo hostel is also nearly a 5-minute ride from sports attractions, such as Beto Avila Stadium.
Nomads Hotel & Rooftop Pool Cancun
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Rooftop pool
The comfortable hostel is located in Downtown Cancun, which is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, approximately a 15-minute walk from the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Rooftop pool
The comfortable hostel is located in Downtown Cancun, which is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, approximately a 15-minute walk from the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market.
Ahava Hostal Boutique
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Nestled 4.8 km from natural sites such as Playa Langosta Public Beach, the comfortable hostel offers a prime in Downtown Cancun, which is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea. The hostel is also within 25 minutes' walk of Andres Quintana Roo Olympic Stadium.
Ahava Hostal Boutique offers access to Ceviche Square Sculpture, which is a mere 450 metres away.
Ahava Hostal Boutique
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Ahava Hostal Boutique
Nestled 4.8 km from natural sites such as Playa Langosta Public Beach, the comfortable hostel offers a prime in Downtown Cancun, which is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea. The hostel is also within 25 minutes' walk of Andres Quintana Roo Olympic Stadium.
Ahava Hostal Boutique offers access to Ceviche Square Sculpture, which is a mere 450 metres away.
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Private beach
Rancho House
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
The Cancun hostel boasts a prime location 2.3 km from the Kabah Urban Park, 4.2 km from shopping opportunities such as the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market. The architecturally significant Cristo Rey Church, a nearby place of worship, is nearly a 15-minute drive from this comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the paved Las Palapas City Park, which is 4.3 km away.
Rancho House
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
Rancho House
The Cancun hostel boasts a prime location 2.3 km from the Kabah Urban Park, 4.2 km from shopping opportunities such as the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market. The architecturally significant Cristo Rey Church, a nearby place of worship, is nearly a 15-minute drive from this comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the paved Las Palapas City Park, which is 4.3 km away.
Hostel Humanity - Puerto Morelos
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Catholic Church is located 2.8 km from the hotel and National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos is about 10 minutes away by car.
Hostel Humanity - Puerto Morelos
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hostel Humanity - Puerto Morelos
Catholic Church is located 2.8 km from the hotel and National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos is about 10 minutes away by car.
Casa Universo Holbox
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is also located in close proximity to the Balam Art On Feathers.
In proximity to the comfortable hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the great sunset Punta Cocos Beach, which is 2.1 km away.
Casa Universo Holbox
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Casa Universo Holbox
The hostel is also located in close proximity to the Balam Art On Feathers.
In proximity to the comfortable hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the great sunset Punta Cocos Beach, which is 2.1 km away.
Kin Hostal And Camping
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
There is the Punta Mosquito a mere 1.4 km from the hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the great sunset Punta Cocos Beach, which is 2.6 km away.
Kin Hostal And Camping
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Kin Hostal And Camping
There is the Punta Mosquito a mere 1.4 km from the hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the great sunset Punta Cocos Beach, which is 2.6 km away.
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Beach access
Barco Verde Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
The Punta Mosquito is just 1.1 km from this Isla Holbox hostel, while Passion Island is 2.5 km away. In addition, the Balam Art On Feathers is located approximately 400 metres away.
In proximity to Barco Verde hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the great sunset Punta Cocos Beach, which is 2.9 km away.
Barco Verde Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
Barco Verde Hostel
The Punta Mosquito is just 1.1 km from this Isla Holbox hostel, while Passion Island is 2.5 km away. In addition, the Balam Art On Feathers is located approximately 400 metres away.
In proximity to Barco Verde hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the great sunset Punta Cocos Beach, which is 2.9 km away.
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Beach access
Tribu Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is 2.2 km from Punta Coco Beach.
This Isla Holbox hostel is 350 metres from Los Potrillos and a few moments from Refugio Holbox Animal Hospital.
Tribu Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Tribu Hostel
The hostel is 2.2 km from Punta Coco Beach.
This Isla Holbox hostel is 350 metres from Los Potrillos and a few moments from Refugio Holbox Animal Hospital.
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Best-rated
Suut Hostal Boutique
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Rooftop pool
Welcoming guests in Centro with all of Imperial County, the elegant hostel is 19 minutes' walk from Kool Beach Club.
The hostel is also located a short way from Xavage Park by Xcaret.
Suut Hostal Boutique
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Rooftop pool
Suut Hostal Boutique
Welcoming guests in Centro with all of Imperial County, the elegant hostel is 19 minutes' walk from Kool Beach Club.
The hostel is also located a short way from Xavage Park by Xcaret.
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Private beach
We Playa Hotel - Adults Only
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall is steps away from this hostel, while Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen airport is 5 km away. 700 metres from We Playa Hotel - Adults Only, guests can reach a private beach.
Located not far from the Playa del Carmen accommodation, Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Equipped with a minibar, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
We Playa Hotel - Adults Only
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
We Playa Hotel - Adults Only
Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall is steps away from this hostel, while Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen airport is 5 km away. 700 metres from We Playa Hotel - Adults Only, guests can reach a private beach.
Located not far from the Playa del Carmen accommodation, Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Equipped with a minibar, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Hostel Auikyani
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
This hostel is also situated in close proximity to Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park.
Hostel Auikyani
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Hostel Auikyani
This hostel is also situated in close proximity to Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park.
Sayab
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Located in Centro with all of Imperial County, the hostel is 18 minutes on foot from Cenote Carwash Dive Shop.
Sayab
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Sayab
Located in Centro with all of Imperial County, the hostel is 18 minutes on foot from Cenote Carwash Dive Shop.
Casa Samay
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Full body massage
- Terrace
The Cozumel hostel is located only 0.9 km from Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park, while the nearby cultural attractions include Coral Reefs Monument, which is approximately 5 minutes by car from.
The hostel offers proximity to Corpus Christi, located merely 650 metres away.
Casa Samay
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Full body massage
- Terrace
Casa Samay
The Cozumel hostel is located only 0.9 km from Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park, while the nearby cultural attractions include Coral Reefs Monument, which is approximately 5 minutes by car from.
The hostel offers proximity to Corpus Christi, located merely 650 metres away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Cancun, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Mayan Monkey Cancun - Social Hostel (Adults Only) |
8.6 / 10 (3380 Reviews) |
From 92$ | |
| Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving |
8.6 / 10 (348 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| The Boat House Cancun |
8.1 / 10 (1001 Reviews) |
From 5$ | |
| Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool |
8.0 / 10 (815 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Naranjo Hostel |
7.4 / 10 (309 Reviews) |
From 15$ |
More accommodations in Cancun
Frequently Asked Questions
What budget-friendly hostels are near beaches in Cancun?
Casa Samay and Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool are both near popular beaches like Playa Tortugas. Enjoy sunbathing and swimming just a short walk from your accommodation.
Arrive at the beach before 9 am to secure a good spot and enjoy the quieter morning hours.
Which hostels in Cancun are good for socializing with other travelers?
Tribu Hostel and Mayan Monkey Cancun - Social Hotel are known for their vibrant social atmosphere. They offer communal spaces and activities that encourage meeting new people.
Join the hostel's organized events, usually in the evenings, to interact with fellow travelers and make friends.
Where can I find affordable hostels in downtown Cancun?
Ahava Hostal Boutique and Naranjo Hostel are located in downtown Cancun. They provide budget-friendly rates with easy access to local shops and eateries.
Explore local restaurants around Avenida Tulum for affordable meals and authentic local cuisine under $5.
What are some budget options for hostels in Cancun near the city center?
Digital Nomads Hotel & Coliving and Hostel Humanity - Puerto Morelos are both centrally located. They provide a base for exploring the city's attractions and nightlife.
Visit the nearest public bus station for around $1 rides to upscale shopping or popular tourist spots.
Which Cancun hostels come with breakfast included?
Nomads Hotel & Rooftop Pool Cancun and We Playa Hotel - Adults Only offer breakfast as part of your stay. Start your day with a meal before heading out to explore.
Take advantage of buffet breakfasts, usually served until 10 am, for a hearty start before daily adventures.
Are there any hostels in Cancun with pools?
Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool and Mayan Monkey Cancun - Social Hotel both feature pools. Relax by the water during hot afternoons.
Visit the pool area during weekdays for a more relaxed atmosphere, avoiding crowded weekends.
Which hostels have unique themes or designs in Cancun?
Suut Hostal Boutique and Barco Verde Hostel offer unique designs and artistic themes. These hostels provide a distinct atmosphere that enhances your stay.
Take photos in creative spaces during early mornings for better lighting and fewer interruptions.
What unique local experiences can I enjoy while staying in Cancun?
Visit the colorful markets like Mercado 28 for arts, crafts, and local foods. Taste authentic Mexican dishes and shop for handmade souvenirs.
Go early to Mercado 28 to avoid crowds and find the best deals on local crafts and snacks.
How can I travel cheaply around Cancun?
Buses are an affordable way to get around Cancun, with routes connecting major areas. A ticket costs about $1 and buses run frequently.
Use local buses instead of taxis, especially for short trips; they are less than half the price.
What cultural events should I not miss in Cancun?
The Cancun Jazz Festival in November is a must-see, featuring local and international musicians. It's a great way to enjoy culture while meeting locals.
Arrive early for the best choice of seating, as popular artists draw larger crowds.
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