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Rossco Backpackers Hostel

Real de Mexicanos 16, San Cristobal de las Casas 29240, Mexico
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Watford,United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

The location of this hostel is good because it is on a quiet road but a short walk away from the lively city. Most of the communal areas of the hostel are outside so make sure you bring something warm, as it can be very cold in the morning and in the night. The bonfire every night is brilliant to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

I only stayed one night- 100 pesos plus 50 pesos key deposit. Except you dont get a key. The front door is always open-although there is people watching it, and the dorm is always open. You need to bring a lock for your locker. The wifi doesnt work in the room, and its freezing at night to sit outside where... More

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Had a great 2 night stay in February. The hostel was clean, large community kitchen, decent community living room, and a great bonfire every night. Its centrally located, only a few blocks from the zocolo. Breakfast was just toast ,coffee and some fruit, but overall, I really enjoyed this place. The shared room is pretty standard bunk beds with large... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

The service and communication at this hostel is extremely dissapointing. I booked 5 nights around christmas 2012 at Rossco backpackers but unfortunately I could not make it to San Cristobel from Merida as all the buses were booked out for several days. I emailed the hostel a day late to explain that I would need to cancel the remainder of... More

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Maine
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Great people here and the owner is a smart businessman. I loved my stay here and everyone at the hostel was very happy about the accomodations. Nice breakfast and friendly people. The fire was a big plus on cold nights!

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Mexico City, Mexico
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

I stayed here over the Christmas period and stayed in one of the dorms. They were very clean and secure, with big lockers to fit your whole backpack in. The beds were SO comfy and had big fluffy covers which you needed as it was freezing in San Cristobal at night. The fire was lovely and it was a very... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013 via mobile

The location is good, really close to the points of interest. Rooms are ok altough the bathrooms might get really dirty during the day. If you get up early you'll have no problem with finding an available shower.

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Dublin
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15 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

I stayed at Rosscos for a couple of weeks over xmas 2012. Overall I enjoyed my stay but sadly one member of staff ruined it for us (see below) Pros: comfy beds with good warm sheets. Most staff are great. Fire & terrace are good for meeting people. Cons: inadequate toilet/shower facilities- 3 for all dorms (34 people), no hooks,... More

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London
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31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

We stayed here over New Year and enjoyed the grounds and a laid back, friendly atmosphere. The tours were excellent and slightly cheaper than anywhere else we priced. Our room was a private triple, dark with no windows and cold at night, extremely basic and over priced. The bathroom was horrible, with rusty taps and a ripped mat on the... More

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Turin, Italy
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15 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

This beautiful and lively hostel is located close to the center of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Me and my wife spent 3 nights in a private enclosure for New Year's Eve 2013. Our room was a bit dark, but big and clean. It didn't have heating (which is a pretty common problem in San Cristóbal, where nights can be... More

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Address: Real de Mexicanos 16, San Cristobal de las Casas 29240, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Southern Mexico > Chiapas > San Cristobal de las Casas
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #6 of 42 Speciality lodging in San Cristobal de las Casas
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