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Located within less than 1 km of ADO International Bus Station and a 12-minute walk of Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal, Hostel Tropico 20 PDC provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Playa del Carmen. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1 km from Playacar Beach, and within 1.1 km of the city centre.

Great super clean super safe accommodations at a great price. hardworking nice people working here. The bathroom is huge and has hot water. It’s Very close to the Walmart and the other big supermarket also there’s plenty of other places to eat near by. A few minutes walk from the beach. I booked it for a day and stayed a week. It’s located next to the KFCs main entrance there’s stairs that lead upstairs which lead you directly to the hostel. You will not regret it.

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8.6
Fabulous
112 reviews
Price from
Rp 293,811
per night

This accommodation is a 5-minute walk from the beach. This hostel is a 10-minute walk from the beach. In addition, Alme Hostel offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and is located 5 minutes' walk from Playa del Carmen's main square and 200 meters from a bus stop.

I Really liked this hotel! The staff was so nice! It was spacious and clean. My bed was very comfortable and had what I needed (sockets etc). The showers were kept clean and were also spacious. The kitchen area was nice and the big room had lalot of comfortable seating and desk areas if you needed to work. The internet was outstanding. The staff was very attentive. Also they had an early morning guy that was super on top of things and unlocked the doors to let me go to a very early meetup. He was very nice.

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8.1
Very good
225 reviews
Price from
Rp 259,444
per night

Located in the city center, it features a large 24-hour reception ready for your arrival. Hostel Che Playa Hostel & Bar Adults Onlyhas 10 bedrooms with A/C, Wi-Fi and lockers as well as a modern, fully equipped kitchen and all the facilities that make a difference.The dormitory rooms offer air conditioning, linen and fan. The shared bathrooms also come with a bath or shower. At Hostel Che you will find a 24-hour front desk, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and luggage storage.

They have a kind and helpful staff, awesome parties and the location is so nice! It’s near from the fifth avenue, and the Hostel Crew will invite you to go to a lot of places with them, cenotes, beaches etc.

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8.1
Very good
967 reviews
Price from
Rp 237,485
per night

Sayab is situated in Playa del Carmen, 200 metres from 28 de Julio Square and 400 metres from ADO International Bus Station. The hostel has a barbecue and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a drink at the snack bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Centrally located, the staff was excellent and easy to talk to.

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8.5
Very good
18 reviews
Price from
Rp 292,369
per night

Conveniently set in the centre of Playa del Carmen, Wabi Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The hostel features family rooms.

Roof terrace was excellent, also location very convenient.

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7.3
Good
1,807 reviews
Price from
Rp 267,077
per night

The units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Red Panda Hostal offers some rooms that have pool views, and the rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. All rooms feature bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Red Panda Hostal include Playacar Beach, ADO International Bus Station and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. The nearest airport is Cozumel International Airport, 34 km from the hostel.

lovely place to stay. with a small pool and beautiful patio to hang out. clean beds and big lockers for your stuff. checkin was a bit surprising, without a person, but they explained everything via whatsapp and always responded super quickly, even at 10PM. we would come back!:)

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7.9
Good
359 reviews
Price from
Rp 213,400
per night

Ideally set in Playa del Carmen, We playa Hotel-Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. 700 metres from Playa del Carmen Beach and 1.3 km from Playacar Beach, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Cleanliness. I liked playing pool. Roommates were friendly and had the same sleeping schedule. Breakfast was decent and reasonably priced.

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6.9
Review score
359 reviews
Price from
Rp 370,317
per night

3B | Boutique Hostel

A place where digital nomads can find a haven. We are the perfect combination between style, design, location and hospitality. If you are looking for a different place in Playa del Carmen, this is it.

Good location, everything clean

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7.4
Good
931 reviews
Price from
Rp 375,457
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 224 reviews
    Pretty basic hostel but reflected in the price (great to have a cheaper option available in Playa where everything else is quite expensive). Each dorm room has its own kitchen. The staff, especially Kevin, were extremely helpful & welcoming. There are lockers for valuables
    Amakhoe
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 799 reviews
    The place was really close to the beach and the main street with all bars and restaurant. I felt very safe. The room had a own bathroom and shower which was cleaned everyday. The room even had a small kitchen! The beds were very comfortable with curtains. And last but not least the staff was very kind and helpful! Special thanks to my friend Flor (Florencia) who always was there if i had any questions and we spent nice days together at the hostel :)
    Zoé
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 994,913
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 678 reviews
    It was a great location, not too far to the busy part of 5th avenue but close enough to walk and felt a bit more like the old Playa with actual Mexicans! Shower was powerful and lots of hot water. Decent bed, sheets seemed clean. Cheap, not so cheerful. Lovely cleaning staff.
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 262 reviews
    Good size bedroom, nice bathroom, safe deposit box, Wi-Fi, Internet TV ,balcony, conditioner, ceiling fans, huge fridge, swimming pool on the roof, very clean house overall, awesome host Massimo, good atmosphere. Location super. Close to the beach, to bus station ADO, many cheap restaurants and canteens around . Big supermarket walk 5-7min.
    Tomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 807,853
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 158 reviews
    If your are looking for a safe, clean and affordable place in authentic Playa del Carmen, don't look any further, this is the place to bee. Rodrigo is an adorable host and his "green house" Ya`ax Nah is about 3 -4 km away from the busy center. You can walk to the public beach 88 and it is very easy and cheap to reach by public transport. Just walk from the ADO Bus Station to AV 30 and take the bus or collectivo to the North. It was our best place to live for four nights in Yucatan and we hope we will be back soon.
    Norbert
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 224 reviews
    A great location in a quieter part of Playa, safe, the hostel has a kitchen by every dormitory, staff is super friendly and helpful. The best hostel I've stayed in in a month of traveling in this region!
    Vaidabla
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 500,737
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews
    Nice clean and cheap hostel. The staff were really friendly and I felt very safe in this hostel with 24/7 reception. The beds were comfy and I liked the capsule design.
    Zahra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 478,249
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 222 reviews
    Very nice and helpful staff, great location that is close to two huge supermarkets, 10 minutes walk from the beach and main shopping avenue. Many taxis close by are cheap. The area is cool and safe.
    Chown85
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 1,067,393
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 359 reviews
    Great location, 10 min walk from the main street and beaches, close to shops and bus stations. They have a cold water machine you can use at any time to refill your water for free. Aircon in the room although on only during the night. Wifi works great. There’s LOADS of space in the room to put your stuff, get ready, charge phones, etc. Great vibes from other travellers as well, one of few hostels in Playa that has female-only dorms.
    Lara
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 87 reviews
    Perfect house for a family on a budget as house needs a bit of updating very good for safety. Very Secure gated community. Very easy to communicate with the host. You need a car. We absolutely loved Playa del Carmen great small town with a beach, loads of entertainment cenotes nearby. Xcaret Park. 5th Ave. Loads of perfect places to eat. El Fuego restaurant in Playa Del Carmen unbelievably good and cheap. You might need to que for 15 min or so before getting a table but really worth it.
    Aina
    Family with young children

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