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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.
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
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
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:
- Internet access
- Linen
- Towels, soap
- Phone / fax
- Travel desk
- Common room
- Lockers
- Pool
- Elevator
- A/C
- Beach shuttle
Pluses:
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Restaurant / bar
Note:
- 24-hour check-in
- No lockout or curfew
- Credit cards accepted
- Key card access
Address: Avenue Yaxchilan 41 SM. 22, Cancun, Mexico
The Cancun Nest Hostel / Hostel Alcatraces, Cancun, Mexico
A block from downtown Palapas Park, this hostel has a cute Harry Potter name theme. Single rooms and dorms are available with shared baths.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Internet access
- Linen
- Towels
- Phone / fax
- Travel desk
- Common room
- Lockers
- Kitchen
- Pool
- BBQ area
Pluses:
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Note:
- 24-hour check-in
- No lockout or curfew
- Women's only dorm available
Address: Calle Alcatraces 49, SM 22 Cancun, Mexico
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