Maka MX

Oaxaca · Mexico

Maka MX

HostelPunk Score
78% NOT TOO BAD
High confidence 783 reviews
4th best in Oaxaca

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (40)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Table Tennis Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Express Check-in / Out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Detector Hot Showers Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Panoramic Views Recycling Bins

Prices

Dorms $17 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Australia MALE 25-30 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Friendly and helpful staff, great location and price, very spacious showers that are actually good, and the sunset from the pool is a treat! The vibe for games night was great last night, thanks Maka!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Tolle Community und schöne Dachterrasse! Sehr social nett und leckere Pancakes zum Frühstück inklusive. Leider hatte ich zunächst ein Bett in einem sehr heissen Raum ohne Airconditioning in dem ich mich nicht aufhalten oder schlafen konnte. Netterweise konnte ich Bett wechseln, je nach Kapazität kann man aber Pech haben.

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England FEMALE 25-30 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

This hostel had a great social area and was a good mixture between social and chill and the breakfast included was great

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Norway MALE 31-40 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Overall I really enjoyed my stay at Maka, as the staff were very friendly, the location was excellent and the value was extraordinarily good. However, I do have one major comment to make. Oaxaca is located in Mexico, a Spanish speaking country. However, nearly everything in the hostel was written in English, including the flyers, signs and basic information. This is unfortunately another sad example of exclusionary Neo-colonialism. I hope the hostel can make an effort to rectify this.

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Austria COUPLE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

looved my stay here! the vibes were the best the whole time i was there! the staff was so nice and they have great activities everyday and a perfect common area which makes it so easy to be social and meet people. beds were also comfy and the shower had the best water pressure and always hot water. would really recommend staying here!!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Truly the nicest hostel in Oaxaca! The staff is super friendly, the beds are very comfortable, and the showers are great too. There’s a really nice atmosphere, and I definitely recommend it!

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Norway MALE 18-24 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely staff and atmosphere was divine

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France MALE 31-40 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice rooftop, and good breakfast

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

I loved my stay at Maka! The bed was comfy and had curtains and were in their own little nooks, and the showers were good. Sunset in the pool was great. Free brekky was so good and the kitchen had everything I needed. I joined their salsa class and BBQ events and they were fun, and most days there is something to do!

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USA MALE 31-40 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed at Maka MX a few nights ago (4/6). I really liked the way the rooms are organized, so you have a relatively private space in the wooden bunks, with a slight recess at the end where you can keep more valuable items (the lockers also work and fit regular locks). I appreciate how the rooms are separated from the upstairs, so while it is a party hostel it is relatively easy to avoid noise when you want to sleep, you can sort of choose between party vibes and more chill vibes. There are lots...

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

Amazing staff!!! Loved the days i spent here :)

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Mexico MALE Mar 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Great service all the time. The reception warm and friendly, clean, confortable and great vibe. Hope soon be back..

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

An amazing place to stay in the heart of Oaxaca. It is run by volunteers who are very friendly, and there’s a very sociable atmosphere so it’s a good place to meet other travellers. The bar has a great happy hour as well every night. The only thing I would say is that the tours are quite expensive, but other than that it was perfect!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, lovely people! I’m a female traveler and felt really safe. I ended up change rooms and the staff were lovely. I extended my stay and I was given 10% off. Rihannon was lovely and helped me when I wanted to stay a couple more days. Free breakfast and coffee in the morning is good.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Toller vibe, ich war leider krank aber alle haben sich super um mich gesorgt :)

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Australia MALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Was a very nice comfortable stay with a really nice communal area to either relax in your own space or get to know other travellers

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Senegal MALE 31-40 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Fantastic hostel with a great communal terrace where you can be social if you want but spacious enough to be anti-social if needed. Enjoyed the tour to Hierve el Agua. POS- Showers are great, i feel they’ve made good use of the space and a great kitchen Needs improvement- cookware is subpar

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 40%

Overall it wasnt my favorite hostel. I left after the first night even though I book 3 nights. The rooms are way too small and I felt very claustrophobic. There was not enough room for two people to walk, let alone open your suitcase. I felt like I was sleeping in a morgue. The people in my room were also very inconsiderate of others but that is no fault of the hostel. The breakfast and kitchen were nice.

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Algeria FEMALE 25-30 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel. Nice atmosphère. The offer good tours and activities (like salsa classes) for reasonable price. The breakfast is very good. I recommand

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 40%

Maybe it was just a fluke, but I had to move to a different hostel after one night because the room i was in (all female 8 people) was too hot to sleep in. It sounded like that one was just warmer than the other. But None of the rooms have windows and there is only one plug in each bed cubicle which has to be used for the fan. Also a lot of folks smoking cigs on the terrace. However, the kitchen is nice, staff were great, and the free breakfast hit! Great location, just could handle the heat.

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