Hostal Central

Oaxaca · Mexico

Hostal Central

HostelPunk Score
90% GOOD
High confidence 363 reviews
Best in Oaxaca 2nd best in Mexico 2nd best in North America

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 💻 Coworking Space 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (36)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Security Lockers Safe Deposit Box Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Flexible NRR Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $21 / night
Privates $69 / night

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Recent reviews

France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Awesome hostel !! I had the best time staying at Hostal Central :) the included breakfasts and the daily+nightly activities are amazing, I got to learn a lot about the culture and food of Oaxaca. The staff is invested and attentive. Would definitely recommend to solo travelers and would absolutely come back !

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Jordan MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place with really nice daily activities, would stay here if I go back to Oaxaca

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay! The atmosphere of the hostel is really nice and they offer a lot of activities and have breakfast included. Would always decide to come back!

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Austria MALE Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Very social hostel, professional and lovely staff, amazing activities they organize, very comfy dorms, overall completely impressive!

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Canada MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostal Central was such a great experience! Everything was included, with fun activities happening every day. The breakfast was amazing, and the staff really creates such a great vibe. We had an awesome stay and would totally come back!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Great Hostel

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

by far the best hostel on my whole trip in mexico. Very friendly staff, great activities and easy to get to know people. Super nice breakfast!

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USA FEMALE Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

A really positive place where the staff are responsive and welcoming, creating daily free tours where people can easily meet, interact and have fun together. Dorms are safe and spacious, with adjoining bathrooms and lockers, and very clean. Breakfasts were freshly cooked daily and delicious. Not a place to get s******** drunk, but where you can easily meet other travelers and share stories/tips and fun, and feel at ease and 'at home.' Viva Hostal Central, viva Mexico!

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Mexico FEMALE 25-30 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, amazing staff, daily activities for guest and the best breakfast 👌

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Germany MALE 31-40 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 80%

exelente en todos los items

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

It was so great we booked it 3 times during our vacation. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Let us leave our bags as we roamed around before checking in. The breakfast here is awesome! It's different everyday. When I come back to Oaxaca I would stay here again. Thank you for the great hospitality and events available with the hostel.

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England MALE 31-40 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

amazing little hostel, would definitely recommend

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

We had an amazing three-day stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and part of a real community. They go above and beyond to create a warm, social atmosphere. The activities are fantastic and thoughtfully organized. We truly can’t recommend this place enough.

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Canada ALLFEMALEGROUP 31-40 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

The best part of this hostel was the genuine warmth of everyone who works here. You’re able to truly feel the care and love they put into everything they do. Every breakfast is delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the activities are always fun, well-organized, and just a lovely to place to vibe with other guests.

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel with volunteers that really care about making your experience fun. 2 free activities everyday and a delicious breakfast made fresh for every guest

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China FEMALE Feb 11, 2026 Atm 80%

When I left at 8:30 am on February 13th, a female employee at the reception called a taxi for me, clearly telling me the fare was 200 pesos. I confirmed twice that there were no extra charges. When I got out of the car, the driver wanted 300 pesos.I called the female employee ,she changed her mind and said it was 300 pesos. The breakfast were quite nice. In addition, the hostel is located right next to the street, The deafening roar of the engine was extremely loud.

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France MALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Je ne peux que recommander cet hostel, tout était parfait : l’accueil, l’emplacement, les chambres, la cuisine, les activités. Tout est fait pour que tout le monde se sente bien et merci pour là gentiment et le sourire de chaque personne travaillant ici ! À bientôt !

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 8, 2026 Atm 100%

this was about the best hostel I've ever stayed at! felt more like a bed and breakfast, cozy communal vibes, really high production quality on all the activities. made my stay in Oaxaca into a lovely vacation!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 1, 2026 Atm 100%

The quality of this hotel is astonishing, probably the favorite I ever stayed at. From the staff, to the location or the facilities, everything is a 10/10. Every morning, breakfast get served on a plate, prepared by the chef. The common area makes it easy to get to know people, just as the (free) activities proposed everyday. One the morning, to visit Oaxaca and it’s suroundings, and one during the evening to learn more about the city’s culture and food specialities. I loved it, thanks

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England COUPLE 31-40 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Great vibe, it's a really sociable hostel with lots of opportunities to connect with other travellers whether that's over the delicious breakfasts served at the table every morning, the awesome group activities in the daytime and evening like mezcal and mole tasting and cooking classes, or even just chilling in the hammocks. And it's not a party hostel - people head out as a group in the evenings so you'll still sleep well. We really enjoyed our time here and wouldn't hesitate to come back.

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