El Cielo Oaxaca

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Cielo Oaxaca

HostelPunk Score
45% SHIT
High confidence 614 reviews
No bed bug reports in 735 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (40)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Direct Dial Telephone Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Table Tennis Smart TV Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Minibar Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Hot Showers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $14 / night
Privates $45 / night

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Worst reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Nov 4, 2025 2.0/10

Below par hostel, rooms were not nearly as nice as others of this price. Staff asked us to leave a 5 star review in exchange for leaving our bags in the lobby area or they’d charge us which we thought was really weird. But location was a plus

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jul 3, 2025 2.0/10

The hostel is dilapidated, and feels dirty despite cleaning efforts. My room was situated at the entrance, so there was a lot of noise coming through early in the morning from 6am, and late at night after 9pm, despite signs around the hostel reminding guests to keep quiet. My toilet was leaking at the back. There was black mould in my shower. The cold water was so low pressure that all of my showers had to be very hot. Overall, they charge far too much ~£34 night. Other places ar...

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2025 2.0/10

no security, dorms left open for anyone. no key to get through the front door, sso left knocking while no one is at reception. bathrooms are awful. the downstairs toilets have gaps so people can see inside. also the stalls are too small. also only 3 toilets for the whole downstairs (all dorms). The bathrooms also aren't cleaned enough. Not worth the money

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Mar 22, 2025 2.0/10

La chambre était horrible, j'avais réservé 2 nuits et je suis partie après 1. Chose qui ne m'est jamais arrivé auparavant. Ça sentait l'humidité et c'était sale et trop chaud. Aussi minuscule. Le personnel n'avait aucun sourire. La route est très bruyante er on l'entend dans la chambre. J'ai détesté l'endroit et je suis une voyageuse d'expérience.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Oct 27, 2024 2.0/10

Für den Preis ist es echt eine Frechheit, für das was geboten wird. Die Matratzen sind komplett durchgelegen und es gibt viel zu wenige Bäder für die Menge an Gästen, die möglich sind. Ich war kurz vor dem Día de los Muertos hier und an der Rezeption wurden mir keinerlei Infos zu den Festlichkeiten gegeben. In einem anderen Hostel wurden mir haufenweise Infos gegeben. Außerdem gibt es nichts, das von dem Hostel selbst organisiert wird (Food-Tours, Events am Abend etc.)

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Oct 24, 2024 2.0/10

They ask people to leave good reviews to leave your bags there for free after check out. The score of this hostel is a big s***. The pictures are decieving, there are no activities, the beds are bad, there are two showers and two toilets for a lot of people and no warm water, the atmosfere is really weird. The hostel is OK. But nothing more than ok. It does not deserve the 9/10 rate on hostelworld. And is nothing compared to other 9/10 rated hostels in oaxaca. Sad how this is even possible.

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Sep 19, 2024 2.0/10

Pros: Location. Cons: Private room not cleaned (or poorly) from prior guests, sheets were dirty, shower had hair left on walls, room hot - one small fan on high ceiling roof, room very loud from street traffic, pool dirty/murky (first pool in Latin America we refused to get in), we could not store luggage for a couple of hours after checkout unless we paid or “gave a review”. (Makes me question the other 10/10 reviews). Wouldn’t return or recommended to others. Happy to leave after 2 nigh...

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France MALE 25-30 Jul 15, 2024 2.0/10

Auberge convenable au premier abord mais nous avons été réveillés tous les matins par les travaux sur le toit dès 8h du matin. Avant de construire d'autres dortoirs réparez déjà les équipements existants : robinets cassés, pas de lumière dans le dortoir, douches sans pression.

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USA COUPLE 31-40 Jul 8, 2024 2.0/10

this hostel is infested with bedbugs and the facilities are unsafe. The roof is leaking and the locks on doors and bathrooms do not work. Some of the bathroom doors do not close and the private room I stayed at had a window directly into a common area and a curtain that allowed other guests to see directly into the room. Most of the furniture is broken. There are strange people in the hostel who do not appear to be guests. Please carefully read other recent reviews about this hostel before booki...

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USA FEMALE 25-30 May 16, 2024 2.0/10

Stayed here for one night as a transit before my flight the next day. Aside from the great location, this place was horrible. My room was small with two sets of bunk beds and no ventilation. I was searching for a fan at 2am. The bed was dipped in the middle & I could feel bugs biting me all night. The bathrooms were gross. The whole hostel needs a deep clean. Honestly, I have no idea how this hostel has a high score. Stay away from here. There are good hostels within a couple minutes walk

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Recent reviews

Mexico FEMALE Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

The guys at the front desk are kind.

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England COUPLE 31-40 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 40%

Good location for centre and bus station. The hostel has some nice features such as a pool and a patio with a bar and terraces for some private rooms. The bed was comfy however the room was pretty dated, airless and dark. Though the room was overall clean, Unfortunately there was a pervasive stale smell that made our clothes smell and which was unpleasant. I don’t feel it was worth the money we paid for a private room.

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Switzerland MALE 31-40 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 80%

sehr freundliches Personal. lustige Atmosphäre, auch für Familien möglich. Bilder auf den Websiten sind nicht mehr aktuell.

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Colombia FEMALE 18-24 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Hermoso y suuuuuper bien ubicado!

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France COUPLE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel in the inner center of Oaxaca - great location ! Very colourful and cute. Although no curtain in the room.. that means full sunlight at 6am

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USA MALE Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Cielo is awesome

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France FEMALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed there a few days and had a great time, outdoor space is nice to chill and overall cool vibe. The food tour was also really interesting

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

really nice and relaxing place, staff all friendly and breakfast was nice

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

What a lovely and welcoming atmosphere! We really enjoyed our stay!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 40%

The location is great, rooms are okay, mostly quiet, which is good. The vibe is a little weird and the kitchen was in a terrible state when we arrived, all in all not so great for cooking.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Emma was great Easy check in great English. Always someone at desk to ask for advice. Pool and bar is nice to relax after walking all day

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England MALE 31-40 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Quiet room, and a fun shared space with a bar and a pool. The shared space is away from the rooms making the bedroom a calm space. Well equipped, had everything we needed and met some good people. Overall a great stay!

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Denmark FEMALE 25-30 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Me and my four friends had an amazing time at the hostel. It was very beautiful with all the colors and had a nice rooftop terrace to hang out at and enjoy the sun. The pool area was also really cool and we really enjoyed the happy hour there. We even ended up joining at fun karaoke session at the hostel. The staff was super friendly and especially Edu made us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend staying at this hostel. The location was great too

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Scotland FEMALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

friendly and social

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Bulgaria FEMALE Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Really good vibe! Muy buena onda! Really social with lot of nights activities! I was happy there!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

great hostel, really nice cosy rooms. bathrooms are clean and hot water!! really fun outside space with games and a pool and good music. staff are friendly, good location. overall a great stay!

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Andorra ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Todo perfecto!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

The vibe was just Perfect at this Place. We got in an felt welcome at the first sight! 🙏 Everything was in place and we got free coffee 🤤 The pool was clean and so were the rooms We’ll definitely be back. ❤️

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Colombia MALE 31-40 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 100%

El lugar está muy bien tuvimos la oportunidad de quedarnos dos veces y fueron muy comprensivos con la hora de llegada y de salida. Nos ayudaron muchísimo a solucionar nuestros intinerario

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Excellent location in centro. Facilities were clean and staff were very friendly and gave great advice on activities in the area. Guided tour offered by the hostel was great.