Excellent hosts, lots of interesting events and activities in the hostal and amazing breakfasts in the morning.

Stayed in July 2025

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Beautiful, clean, wonderful staff, safe, really good breakfast, calm

Stayed in July 2025

A little bit further away from centro (but I knew that when I booked)

Friendly staff :) No bunk beds in dorms!! Love I was feeling unwell and happened to have a 4 bed dorm to myself for 3 nights which I loved Breakfast was tasty and changed daily - they were very accommodating with dietary needs Cute chill out spaces WhatsApp group + lots of activities planned - sadly I couldn’t join for most of them but it was nice to also have things like movie night Kitchen :)

Stayed in June 2025

Really fun, free activities everyday and amazing people

Stayed in May 2025

The hostel was cleaned daily, including mopping etc. but it needs a deep clean. The hostel is also a little tardy on responding to messsges which was a little frustrating leading up to my stay.

Excellent location, helpful staff and a beautiful atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2025

Lovely accommodation with something happening everyday. Staff are helpful and make the effort to create a social atmosphere. They also offer daily tours to hierve el agua and monte alban for those who do not want the hassle. I stayed in both the single room and the room of 4. The toilet for the single room was not private and feels like it is constantly occupied. Would recommend to do the room of 4 where there is a toilet in the room.

Stayed in March 2025

The water temperature could be a little hard to predict with it sometimes being quite cold, however nothing too bad!

Great activities, simply the best breakfast, comfy beds

Stayed in March 2025

The shower pressure is low, but that seems to be typical of Mexico.

Cute, very clean hostel with a lovely community vibe. Great location, about 10 minutes walk to the Centro. Good wifi for working remotely / video calls (and there are dedicated work desks). Staff were always helpful and friendly. There are daily activities to meet people and learn about the city and the culture. Love this hostel and will stay here again if I come back to Oaxaca. It’s not a party hostel, it’s a community-minded place. Thank you!

Stayed in February 2025

We had communicated way ahead of time that our arrival would be very late and had gotten a written response that there was no problem with that. Unfortunately the 1am time we warned them about due to our late plane was interpreted by the staff as 1pm so they thought our arrival would be during regular staff hours. We arrived around midnight, knocked loudly many times, telephoned the desk many times and got no answer. We found a taxi and paid for another (more expensive) nearby hotel for our first night. Jaime was very sorrowful for what happened on our arrival night. That next day he made sure we knew that we would be reimbursed for the first night and assured us that he talked to his staff about reading notes from guests more carefully. He thanked us for our understanding of the situation. The rest of our stay at the hostal was great! Some suggestions for improvement that we noticed would be to provide a few more towels to dry hands and dishes in the kitchen area and several more pillows for the garden couches that are nice and deep, such that you need 3 pillows behind your back to be able to sit with your feet on the floor.

We enjoyed our stay at Hostal Central Oaxaca so much!!! We stayed in a private room which was spacious and clean and comfortable. The common areas (especially the garden) were also inviting, clean and comfortable. The artwork throughout the hostal was interesting and reflective of the Oaxacan culture. All of the staff and volunteers were friendly and informative and welcoming. The breakfasts that were included were absolutely delicious and different every morning. We enjoyed many of the activities the hostal offered, as well as the company of the other guests. The hostal is about 6 blocks straight west of the Zocolo and was an easy and safe walk. We would definitely stay here again and after having stayed in many hostals over the years we feel this one is the best!

Stayed in January 2025

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this was probably the best Hostal I’ve ever stayed at. The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was amazing, the activities were great as well. Such a great location to build community.

Stayed in December 2024

Could've done with a better shower curtain in my private room but it didn't bother me that much.

Best hostel I've stayed in. Great activities, lovely staff, not a party hostel with people looking to get drunk or hook up but a real communal family vibe. Best decision I made was staying here.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect.

I liked everything, this is by far one of the best place, if not the best I have ever stayed. The staff is amazing, they are always ready to help, and it’s so easy to meet people there, there is a very friendly atmosphere, it felt like a family home. We had a very good tasty breakfast, different every day (available from 8:30 to 10:00). We stayed in the double room with private bathroom, and it was very spacious. There are activities every days, and lots of excursions, I wish we stayed more in Oaxaca. If we come back we would definitely choose the same place.

Stayed in November 2024

The shared bathroom/shower means that there was usually a line to use it. However, that is true of hostel cultures and should not be a surprise to any traveler.

It was amazing that there were so many group activities offered, like group breakfast or a mezcal tasting, especially as a solo traveler. The solo room itself was also a private heaven when needing alone time.

Stayed in November 2024

Would be hot upstairs in the 4 bed dorm we were in in summer, but fine with fans currently. Bit of a lack of available toilets/sinks/showers in the hostel. Only one bathroom (shower and toilet combined) on the 3rd floor for a 4 bed dorm and 2 other private rooms so often difficult to navigate with quite a few people in the morning, you'd often have to go down to the ground floor to use that toilet. Even a separate shower and toilet upstairs would make things easier. As the shower is next to the toilet people walk in with their shoes into the wet bathroom causing muddy footprints. A bath matt and maybe a shower curtain to prevent water getting on/near the toilet would be a simple solution. Just some suggestions, really was only a minor issue. So many other amazing things about this hostel, definitely stay there!

Lovely hostel that seems to attract great down-to-earth travellers. Good place to meet new people and make friends. Wonderful staff, towels provided, clean hostel, good kitchen. Well thought-out free activities, good WiFi. We came and went from Oaxaca to visit neighbouring areas for a few nights here and there, was able to leave some luggage there with them which was great. Even when there is loudish music and discussion down on the ground floor the bedrooms are super quiet and super restful. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and we're sad to leave

Stayed in August 2024

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One of the best hostels we ever stayed in. The private room is very comfy, the staff are super nice and helpful and the breakfast is just amazing! Also there are lots of different (and free) activities to do every day.

Stayed in July 2024

Not located in city center, but rather on the outskirts, about 15 minutes from Zocalo city center. Industrial area, not many shops or food options, bit empty after dark. The building is at the corner of three major, busy, heavy trafficked streets, so there is always noise. I stayed in the 2nd floor, front bedroom, and it was awful - very very loud noise, bright lights from the street lamps, very dusty, and uncomfortable to sleep- the fans in the room are very very loud - overall an awful sleep experience- you should be paid to sleep in that room. As wonderful as the staff were, lack of sleep was not worth it - I had a headache every day.

Best and nicest staff, amazing breakfast!!! No bunks, but beds with separator walls, no way to have curtains, and the beds were open- so kind of unusual, lockers were outside the bedroom.

Stayed in April 2024

Most amazing breakfast ever! Best staff, best atmosphere. Feels like home away from home :)

Stayed in March 2024

What a gem of a place! This hostal provided the best breakfasts that we've had in the 20+ places we've previously stayed. Everyday was a different dish, with a side of fruits or yogurt. The team here is incredible, and we benefited so much from their care and attention. Will gladly come again with the family.

Stayed in April 2024

The whole team here was just amazing. They made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked through the door, and were attentive and helpful throughout our whole stay. Evening activities are inclusive and well-organized, and created a fun environment for everyone.

Stayed in April 2024

Warm days meant warm rooms. The fans helped though.

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at.

Stayed in March 2024

Loved our stay here. The staff were super accommodating and welcoming. Our room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was exceptional. Thanks for the great stay.

Stayed in February 2024

Not much. Accommodations were basic but expected for the region.

Over 20 hostals stayed, this was the one where everyone was the closest. Everyone got along and celebrated Christmas like a family away from family.

Stayed in December 2023

The hostal activities were very comprehensive and fun, capturing the core of Oaxaca. I was greeted by the friendliest staff and joined the mezcal tasting, followed by a memelas cooking class the next day. I was pointed to check out a local market and bought amazing souveniers with fair prices. I must highlight the breakfast IS THE BEST. No need to go to cafes, I had the best breakfast and warm, free coffee every morning to kickstart the day. The Wifi is stable and rooms are very clean. The staff cleans the property spotless and it is quiet at night.

Stayed in January 2024

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Everything ! Being a more aged traveller i was welcomed and included in all events. The location was fantastic and really simplified my ability to get around the city and tour the many sites. I would 100% stay there again when my travels take me that way.

Stayed in November 2023