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Hostal Vive la Vida

2.0 star property
Vibrant hostel with a refreshing outdoor pool near Playa del Carmen's beaches offers travelers a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration

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Hostal Vive la Vida is steps from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Quinta Avenida. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, garden, and nearby laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and luggage storage are available, earning great reviews from past guests.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hostal Vive la Vida is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach. Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xaman Ha Aviary are also worth visiting. Visit our Playa del Carmen travel guide
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Calle 2 Nte. entre 25 y 30 Ave., Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida
    Quinta Avenida
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa del Carmen beach palapa in Riviera Maya Caribbean at Mayan Mexico
    Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playacar Beach
    Playacar Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Merchant Carnitas
    3 min walk
  • Osteria De Roma
    4 min walk
  • Asadero El Pollo
    2 min walk
  • Aguas Frescas
    1 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Vive la Vida

Hostel near Quinta Avenida
Near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playa del Carmen Main Beach, Hostal Vive la Vida provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Vive la Vida offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Vive Vida
Hostal Vive Vida Hostel
Hostal Vive Vida Hostel playa del carmen
Hostal Vive Vida playa del carmen
Hostal Vive la Vida Hostel
Vive La Vida Playa Del Carmen
Hostal Vive la Vida Playa del Carmen
Hostal Vive la Vida Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostal Vive la Vida have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hostal Vive la Vida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Vive la Vida?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostal Vive la Vida?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hostal Vive la Vida located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen Main Beach, and Playacar Beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Mamitas Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hostal Vive la Vida Reviews

4.6

3.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

5.0

Staff & service

3.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar esta muy descuiddo, las suites estan sin luz ,el baño se ve que solo es provisional y el area del lavabo sucio no hay limpieza , ademas nos picó animales y no es sancudo recomendaria realizar fumigaciones
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for.

Although the hostel is close the the beach, I find the neighborhood a bit shady, uncomfortable to walk late at night. There's AC that's it's turned on at 11pm and the room gets a bit cold, I was ok with it, but others might not be. There's a lot of noise at night from other guests which makes it hard to sleep early. I also woke up with bedbug bites. The restrooms had a bad smell but they do get clean in the morning. The pool is really small, more like a decoration than an actual pool. The refrigerator looked like it hasn't been cleaned in a while
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La habitación ( sin ventanas ) tenía aire acondicionado pero no podía regularse, por lo que estaba muy fresco enseguida de prenderlo y no se disponía del control como para apagarlo y prenderlo a voluntad, había que ir a pedir asistencia a recepción cada vez que se deseaba prenderlo o apagarlo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dalinne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mina saker blev stulna i det gemensamma rummet där vi sov och personalen var inte alls hjälpsamma i situationen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017