We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Playa del Carmen

Free Newsletter

Interested in Hostel El Palomar and Playa del Carmen?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Hostel El Palomar and Playa del Carmen each week.

  • Save Hostel El Palomar
  • E-mail this page

5 Avda Norte , Calle 2 Norte, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Best fare found from Minneapolis to Cancun: £239

Reviews you can trust

Rating summary
3.5 of 5 stars 1 review
Excellent
0
Very good
0
Average
0
Poor
Terrible
0
By trip type
All (1)
Business (0)
Couples (0)
Family (0)
Friends getaway (0)
[ Date ] [ Rating ]
Save Review
2 of 5 stars
Bowmanville, Canada
6 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I just spent one night at this hostel.

Be aware that you can no longer book a single private ensuite room. ** see more on this below

The lobby level is up about 15 stairs. The top step is very worn and is no longer level. It slopes towards the ground level at a pretty steep angle. Be careful as there is no hand railing.

The stairs to the second level of the hostel, third in the building, is narrow winding like the stairs you would see in a light house. Very narrow and winding, and again no railing or hand holds.

The room I had, number 3, has no safety latch and the windows have no screens. The door handle lock is a joke. I put a chair in front of the door when I went to bed.

There is a balcony but it has no view, and overlooks the back of another building from which the smell of rotting garbage emanated.

The balcony is very close to the roof of the adjoining building and would make entrance to this room, via the balcony, very...
more

Write Your Own Hotel Review

Been to Hostel El Palomar? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos
Find more hotels travellers trust
Travellers Who Viewed This Property Also Viewed
No photo provided
Location: Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
Price not available
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d289319?src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
*Average price

Do You Own Hostel El Palomar?

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Centre
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

Hostel El Palomar Address

5 Avda Norte , Calle 2 Norte, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico