Top 4 Youth Hostels in Cancun, Mexico

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Looking to travel to Mexico on a budget? Look no further than the top Cancun user-rated youth hostels, which include the Mayan Hostel Cancun, Chac Mool Hostel Cancun, Soberanis, Hotel Margaritas, and Cancun Nest Hostel/Hostel Alcatraces. Surprisingly cheap Cancun hostel breakfasts are marvelous simply by virtue of location: think fresh tropical fruit... sweet.

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Mayan Hostel Cancun, Cancun, Mexico

There's a beautiful terrace, thatched palapa roof - sunny, whitewashed cleanliness. Single rooms and dorms are available with shared baths.

Included:

Internet access
Linen
Kitchen
Travel desk
Common room
Lockers

Pluses:

Luggage storage
Laundry
Restaurant

Note:

24-hour check-in
No lockout or curfew
Credit cards accepted
Non smoking
Breakfast not included

Address: Margaritas No. 17 SM. 22 Downtown, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Soberanis, Cancun, Mexico

The hostel is four blocks to the 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

Note:

24-hour check-in
No lockout or curfew
Credit cards accepted

Address: 5 y 7 MZA 8, SM 22, Cancun, Mexico

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Hotel Margaritas, Cancun, Mexico

This is a fairly nice place to stay. There's a cool pool near nightlife. Single, double, triple and quad rooms and dorms are available; private baths.

Included: