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Hostal La Buena Vida

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Located close to Chapultepec Castle and Chapultepec Park, Hostal La Buena Vida provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant, Artisanal Bitrot, features al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
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Highlights

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HDTV
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Highlights

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HDTV
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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
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Highlights

Furnished balcony
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Kitchen
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HDTV
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Rainfall showerhead
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Highlights

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Kitchen
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Highlights

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mazatlan No. 190 Col. Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX, 06170

What's nearby

  • Universidad La Salle - Mexico City Main Campus - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hospital Angeles Mocel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mexico Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chapultepec Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Paseo de la Reforma - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Patriotism Station - 5 min walk
  • Mexico City Buenavista Station - 7 min drive
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gaba - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Diez - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eva Sandwicheria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ololo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lou café experimental Brew Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal La Buena Vida

Hostel near Paseo de la Reforma
Close to Chapultepec Castle and Chapultepec Park, Hostal La Buena Vida provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant, Artisanal Bitrot, features al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as perks like free WiFi and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and on-request microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Artisanal Bitrot

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Buena Vida
Hostal Buena Vida Hostel
Hostal Buena Vida Hostel Mexico City
Hostal Buena Vida Mexico City
Hostal La Buena Vida Mexico City
La Buena Vida Mexico City
Hostal La Buena Vida Mexico City
Hostal La Buena Vida Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostal La Buena Vida Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Mexico City

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal La Buena Vida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal La Buena Vida?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal La Buena Vida?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hostal La Buena Vida located?

Located in La Condesa, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mexico Park, Paseo de la Reforma, and World Trade Center Mexico City. Angel of Independence Monument and Auditorio Nacional are also within 3 mi (5 km). Patriotism Station is 5 minutes by foot and Juanacatlan Station is 8 minutes.

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