Hostel Playa

Playa del Carmen

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Address	Avenida 25 and Calle 8, Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo, Mexico
Price	Dorm beds from US$12.13.

Location/Contact

Details

Online booking is not offered for this hostel, contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above).

Description

Features

24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Lounge / Common space
Lockers
Kitchen
Washing Machine (laundry)

Ratings & Comments

4.4 Average from 11 Ratings

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Comment by Kym Thomas, Australia

October 2008

A benchmark
Without doubt, the best hostel I've ever stayed in. I lost my credit cards so I had to stay put for about two weeks until I received new ones, which I originally was going to do in Tulum but went straight back to Hostel Playa after seeing the state of the hostel in Tulum. The whole place is cleaned at least twice a day from top to bottom. The kitchen was maintained all day, and what a kitchen, proper utensils and plenty of stoves to use so you're never having to wait. There's also free cold drinking water available (by the glass) all day which saved me a lot of money. It gets hot in Mexico, so each bed has its own fan! I was a bit taken a back when they wanted to hold my passport during my stay but you only need one day there to see the staff are all really professional and that it is safe in their hands. Make sure you organise a poker match with the owner Mario while you're there. He's got his own proper poker table! In my opinion Mario has perfected the art of running a hostel. A lot of other places could learn a great deal by staying there.

Comment by Dominic

February 2007

I spent a few days at Hostel Playa and would have loved to stay a few more weeks or even months. Amazing atmosphere, great people working there, and lots of fun! I'd come back anytime and can only recommend to visit Mario and his people when you visit Playa del Carmen!

Comment by pedro kweebec

November 2006

they really got to do something about the music and TV. people do want to sleep or relax. other than that this hostel would rate a ten in my books. are you reading this mario?

Comment by Paul

April 2006

Facilities are as good as you get. A "Bearded Monkey" type hostel, for those who have been to Granada. The owners know what travellers want and provide it very effectively (kitchen, music, lockers, DVDs). However, as sometimes the case with very popular hostels, the owners, particularly the lady, can be rude and hard with their "guests." So just be aware that this isn't one of those hostels where you find genuine hospitality -- it's very much a business that is so popular that treating guests well isn't necessary.

Comment by jen

April 2006

Come here and you'll never want to leave. This place is awesome. It has a great meeting area, with sofas, beds, hammocks, tv, tables, chairs, a rooftop, a nice kitchen, great rooms, clean bathrooms, and most important, great people.

Comment by Mario Piccini

October 2005

This hostel is the best I have visited in Playa del Carmen, and all the Riviera Maya. Just look at the staff when you arrive at the reception, and the services, the clean rooms, the lounge area, kitchen, and most important, the music, the ambience and other guests. You just have to take a look and in most of cases you'll reserve with at least one anticipated day!

Comment by Shakylegs

May 2005

I stayed at the Hostel Playa in November of 2004. I was not too sure about the place when I first walked in, but the English-speaking staff were helpful and friendly. The large common area is funky but soon becomes comfortable, the kitchen area is adequate, the toilet and showers are clean, and the men's' dorm is the usual bunk beds. The St. Francis store is nearby, where you can get ready-cooked barbecue chicken at reasonable prices. The two bus terminals are within reasonable walking (with pack) distance. Every night they close a street in downtown Playa and there's a lot of energy there — mariachi music, vendors, the usual T-shirt shops, etc. Cheapest beer there is draft beer at the Tequila Barrel for 15 pesos. Best thing about Hostel Playa: the staff.

Comment by Anonymous

February 2005

Fantastic Spot! Very clean and well-run. It was nice to be a little away from the main drag, but not too far. Conveniently close to a grocery store and cheap internet. Great common area with hammocks, comfy couches, and a roof to chill out on.

Comment by Anonymous

October 2004

Nice place. It has a great little meeting area and a well-stocked kitchen. It's four blocks from the beach and just around the corner from the supermarket. A very relaxed little joint.

Comment by Anonymous

November 2003

This is a place where once you come, you don't want to leave. Very friendly staff, very clean, it is so easy to stay for longer than you planned.

Comment by Anonymous

September 2003

It is the best hostel I have ever been. Big lockers, clean facilities, well equipped kitchen, friendly staff, close to the beach, absolute great meeting area.

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