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Puerta Vieja Hostel is located a 3-minute walk from San Cristobal’s main square, and offers a garden with a furnished patio, hammocks and a bonfire area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Rooms and dorms at the Puerta Vieja have functional colonial-style décor and wooden furniture. Dorms include storage lockers and shared bathrooms, while some private rooms have private bathrooms. A full American-style breakfast is included, and a bar service is available in the garden. You can also prepare meals in the shared kitchen and relax or play video games in the communal TV lounge. Bars, restaurants and shops can be found within 656 feet of the Puerta Vieja Hostel. The Amber Museum and San Cristobal Cathedral are a 2-minute walk away, while the craft market is a 7-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maya
    Israel Israel
    The best hostel I have been to. The rooms are excellent, and the meals are very good and severed in cool back yard. Very good and young vibe, a lot of night activities with young people from all around the world
  • Tammy
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! The food, the atmosphere, comfy beds, and of course the staff! I got sick while I was there (not from the hostel) but the staff was amazing! They checked on me, made me teas, the first night when I was violently ill, the overnight...
  • Yaniv
    Israel Israel
    EVERYTHING! Rooms were clean, atmosphere was great, awesome bar and parties, Karaoke nights, cocktail deals and of course GREAT breakfasts and dinners INCLUDED every single night. Always has options for vegetarians/vegans, different meals every...

Area info

Amenities of Puerta Vieja Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Puerta Vieja Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and pay $100 pesos deposit in cash upon check-in, if the guest fail to comply we will cancel their reservation.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in dorm bedrooms.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Puerta Vieja Hostel

  • Puerta Vieja Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Puerta Vieja Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Puerta Vieja Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Themed dinners
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at Puerta Vieja Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.