Reviews of Hostal de Las Américas 2 stars
Porfirio Díaz 300, Colonia Centro, 68000 Oaxaca City, Mexico

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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI went in low season and I had the whole female dorm for me for two nights. I had a pleasant and smooth stay. In the night (over the weekend) it was very noisy until 2am approx. due to the nightlife nearby.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI liked the coffee in the morning and the staff is extremely friendly. They gave good advice for where to go.
The property is across from a bar so the music was really loud throughout the night which was a bummer.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcelente to
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAlthough the beds don't have curtains and the room is small, I felt very comfortable on my top bunk bed. It was nice to have a lamp and a place to charge, too. Having 2 bathrooms and 2 showers in the rooms is also an amazing option. The towels were free of charge. Also, there was a really nice terrace.
The fan in the room made too much noise the whole night but without it, we would be lost. The staff weren't friendly at all, although let me leave my luggage before check-in. The breakfast is a joke, especially the diluted jam. I also didn't like the fact that you could only use the kitchen between 11am-10pm.
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCentral, good price, coffe and bread in the morning, good place and very central, 20 or so minutes to the airport
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI honestly met some of the loveliest people while staying here; I found that a lot of locals stayed at this location in particular, which was great for practicing my Spanish. The was was nice, and they served a pretty basic breakfast in the morning. And you're kind of in the historic centre, so everything was really accessible.
I just wish the beds had curtains!
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, comfy bed, double toilet/shower in womens dorm, friendly staff, chill vibe, nice common areas, super affordable, kept extending.
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, basic breakfast, comfortable room.
Only area to hang out was kitchen or rooftop but not super comfy, not very social but perfect for some solo exploring.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFriendliness Flexibility
Needs maintenance
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Friendly and helpful staff. Big private rooms. Strong wifi. Loud street but quiet room. Big bed A/C
Nothing stands out as a negative. I would stay here again.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel is clean, quiet and people are really nice. There is a peaceful rooftop with tables, chairs and plants and little birds coming around.
It is nice to have breakfast, but would be better to have something more. The breakfast is just two slices of toasted bread, butter, marmade, and coffee or tea. Still it's nice to chat also with the workers at breakfast time.
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location, the staff, the black out blind on the windows, the aircon. Really central, lovely place to explore the city from. Great info and recommendations from the staff (you CANNOT miss a visit to the chocolate shop el Rito opposite el mercado sanchez pascuas. The chocolate ice cream is THE BEST I've ever had! In the market you can also find an excellent fresh juice shop; Super jugos Angelita). We arrived after midnight and were greeted at the door. A cup of fruit/herbal tea in the morning.
It's very central so you get the noise that comes with that. Opposite is a karaoke bar. But in our room it was fine really. The aircon was squeaky! And the bed is very firm. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, just different preferences. The kitchen doesn't have any pantry basics like salt or oil fyi. And be aware that it is for guest use only from 11am until 10pm. They serve a basic breakfast for all guests from the kitchen at 8-10am; a tea or coffee, a slice of toast with a margarine and butter (not or) spread and jam.
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe building and the location were nice and most of all the patio. The price was fine. The friendly kitchen stuff in the morning a pleasure.
The women's room was very tiny and full of beds , you barley could move. one bed less would make it more comfortable. I had the bed right beside the door, means my head was very close to the door, no privacy at all. The bathroom had no door and was open and the lookers were in there, very senseless on the floor. The bed sheets had hols and seemed very old and the blanked too. The room was hot and we had to ask the stuff to turn the air condition on at night. And across the street is a karaoke bar ...all night till the morning very loud! The breakfast was disgusting... I would not called it breakfast... 1cup of coffee, 2 toasts with a spoon of marmalade ( tasted like a chemical) and a packed margarine :(
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe location
Nothing
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLow cost, fairly good location
Loud music from bar across road No windows opening to outside (stuffy) Terribly poor breakfast no worth having Low water pressure Didn’t seem to relate to good reviews
Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, beautiful stain glass window on property; gorgeous ground level, small courtyard. Being a hostel had a kitchen, which was very helpful. Drinking water included. Room was large and TV had lots of channels. Staff were very nice except for one.
Do NOT stay on a Friday night!! noise from local bar was horrendous and until 3 AM. (it might be like this on Saturdays too, but we didn’t stay on a Saturday night.) Thursday night was quiet .A lot of mould in the bathroom. Sink tap dripping, Very strict about checking in time.
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFreindly feont desk always greeting you when you come home. Felt safe amd secure. Mostly quiet guests. Room was comfortable. Location extremely convenient to centro historico sights and lots of restaurants. We enjoyed the rooftop deck almost every night.
Very loud karaoke bar going strong every night until midnight or later. I was able to sleep with earplugs.
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice staff, great location. All clean and in good condition.