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Hostal las Americas - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Rufino Tamayo Museum

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Hostal las Americas - Hostel captures Oaxaca's vibrant energy while offering a quiet sanctuary. Visitors relax in the garden between cultural explorations, book massages to soothe tired muscles, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only | Bathroom | Towels

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Shared kitchen

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Shared kitchen

Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Porfirio Diaz 300, Colonia Centro, Oaxaca, OAX, 68000

What's nearby

  • Santo Domingo Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zócalo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oaxaca Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Auditorio Guelaguetza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. Airport - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulenc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Litropolis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Levadura De Olla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Nuevo Mundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flor Cacao - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal las Americas - Hostel

Hostel near Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Located close to Manuel Alvarez Bravo Photography Center and Rufino Tamayo Museum, Hostal las Americas - Hostel provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal las Americas - Hostel include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 300 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal las Americas Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas
Las Americas Hostel Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal las Americas - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal las Americas - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal las Americas - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hostal las Americas - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of MXN 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal las Americas - Hostel located?

Located in Oaxaca Centro, this hostel is steps from Rufino Tamayo Museum and Manuel Alvarez Bravo Photography Center. Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO) and Museum of Oaxacan Painters are also within 5 minutes.

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Hostal las Americas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 86 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sofía

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great option, very close to the center and the staff always helpful and friendly. Definitely a nice place to stay, where you’ll get the necessary amenities to enjoy your stay.

4/10 Poor

MAHANDRA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The showers are all rusted, had almost no water. It was a challenge to have shower. Electrical point on my bed did not work for all my stay, inspite of complaining. No place to keep small things near bed. Everything your phone, charger, glasses etc had to be on bed. The breakfast can be better. On better side they a beautiful terrace to spend evenings. The place is walking distance to all important attractions in city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La atención del personal de recepción es muy respetuosa, atenta y servicial. La habitación es amplia, cómoda y limpia. En general el ambiente de la propiedad es seguro y tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal fue amable, solo que si buscas descansar no pidas la habitación compartida 1 porque da a la calle y se escucha todo lo del bar de enfrente. Fuera de ahí, todo está bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Los trabajadores excelente servicio. La limpieza del lugar podría mejorar. No lo recomiendo si buscan un lugar tranquilo para dormir, ya que hay bares que tienen el volumen de la música muy alto y no permiten descansar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't Recommend, sorry.

To tell the truth we left after 5 minutes. We booked the private room online, and as soon as we arrived and saw the room we left. The room had AC, but the window did not open. The room was dusty and stuffy. It did have a window that opened into the lobby (totally weird lack of privacy). I know this is a hostel, but that doesn't mean it can't be clean and have a window for fresh air. Other travellers might have a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

una gran experiencia !

La recepción es cálida y el hotel está muy bien situado. ¡Lo recomiendo!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tsugune

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
基本はホステルだがシャワーとトイレの付いたシングルルームがあって値段も観光地にしては安いが部屋自体の設備はあまりない　窓が開かないので窒息しそうな感じがする　朝食は質素で薄いトースト2枚　まあ便利な場所にあるので大きな不満はない
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denysse de Nazareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El precio es accesible para la zona. El personal es muy amable e incluso te ayudan a orientarte para ir hacia otros lugares. En las noches se escucha música de los bares cercanos, pero para mí no fue problema. La limpieza también es buena.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis Enrique

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

No fué lo que esperábamos

Reservamos sus camas en habitación de 6, pero nos dieron habitación de 8; en la página ofrecen desayuno y solo dan café con pan. El dormitorio muy pequeño, literas pegadas, limitado espacio, mucha humedad, los locker son una tortura: de metal y suenan demasiado hasta con los botones y cierres de la ropa; el lavabo dentro de la habitación. Si quieres descansar no sé recomienda. La ubicación bien, el personal muy amable, el hotel mal improvisado.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Terrific central location, clean and affordable, but most of all the wonderful staff that became friends and made us feel more than welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing friendly staff. Very caring and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH JURADO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Ich war nur eine Nacht dort und hatte ein Zimmer mit zwei Etagenbetten für mich. Leider hatte es kein Fenster und gleich hinter der Reception. Das Personal war sehr freundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agradezco las atenciones de los recepcionistas que me recibieron y a las señoras del desayuno fueron muy amables, saludos desde Riviera Maya.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Yazmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mucho ruido y la regadera no esta bien intalada se sale el agua
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Muy simple, y ruidoso ..le ase falta una aregadita en los baños y regaderas son viejas y el agua sale por todos lados.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonathon

Disliked: Room comfort

Awful Staff

The behaviours concerning a sizable proportion of the staff here is beyond disgusting. The night receptionist is a liar and a fiend who "works" with open hostility and anger at every interaction. This festival week the man in question actually refused to let is leave the hostel at one point because of his lazy attitude and the apparent complexity of standing up and unlocking a door...in addition to this they exploit the guests via the classic taxi scam by inflating the price to the extent of about 300% or whatever fee they judge might be feasibly exploited from unaware guests. We visited a cemetery 4km away and the mobile taxi applications quoted 115peso, though consequent to time restraints we requested a taxi from the hostel at 200peso which then increased to 250 after we ordered it and then when it arrived it was apparently 350 for a 20 minute drive!!! We refused the inflated 350 and paid 250, though we met upon our return guests who were scammed at 350. The cleaning staff also throw water over the roof into the courtyard every day apparently "by accident" though I disbelieve this given that's it was often accompanied by giggles....which sounds harmless until torrents hit your laptop, which is hardly amusing...and if this wasn't already enough I was accused of sleeping in the hostel on a day that I wasn't booked in for the day of the dead festivities when I was out partying until 7am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonathon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beyond Terrible

The behaviours concerning a sizable proportion of the staff here is beyond disgusting. The night receptionist is a liar and a fiend who "works" with open hostility and anger at every interaction. This festival week the man in question actually refused to let is leave the hostel at one point because of his lazy attitude and the apparent complexity of standing up and unlocking a door...in addition to this they exploit the guests via the classic taxi scam by inflating the price to the extent of about 300% or whatever fee they judge might be feasibly exploited from unaware guests. We visited a cemetery 4km away and the mobile taxi applications quoted 115peso, though consequent to time restraints we requested a taxi from the hostel at 200peso which then increased to 250 after we ordered it and then when it arrived it was apparently 350 for a 20 minute drive!!! We refused the inflated 350 and paid 250, though we met upon our return guests who were scammed at 350. The cleaning staff also throw water over the roof into the courtyard every day apparently "by accident" though I disbelieve this given that's it was often accompanied by giggles....which sounds harmless until torrents hit your laptop, which is hardly amusing...and if this wasn't already enough I was accused of sleeping in the hostel on a day that I wasn't booked in for the day of the dead festivities when I was out partying until 7am. I even showed them my bank statements with transactions all night until the said time per
Courtyard
Reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
During my visit to Oaxaca City, I had a bad experience outside the hostel, however the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Reyna, Cristina, Mary and Arturo helped me with my problem and made me feel safer. I really recommend this place, it has its own beauty. You will make yourself like you are at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons: 1) They say its a 6 person room but they lied, those rooms have another bunk bed. This means its very crowded with 8 in total in a small room, with little to no room to even move around. 2) Because they permanently added the additional bunk bed, one of the top bunks is directly under someone, meaning the room can't have A/C without the person on the top bunk having liquid drip on them. 3) They are better places to stay near the area for around the same price. Pro: 1) Good location 2) Free breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, generous breakfast. No order in the refregerator , cleanliness is not great 4 days without cleaning the toilet sink. And shower . Staff is wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

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