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Hostel Playa

Avenida 25 esq calle 8 | Centro, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Great hostel in Playa. Close to the bus station, beach and shopping centre. Friendly staff and great owner, felt right at home. Really good kitchen to cook your own food and sheets are changed everyday. There are probably cheaper hostels but this is the most social. Huge common area which is great to meet other travellers. Great rooftop for a... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I made already my second trip to Playa del Carmen within 12 months, I came back to this hostel. There cannot be a better place to stay in Playa if you are a budget-traveler who likes interacting with people. Cool and clean place with nice staff working there, moreover good breakfast included, Walmart just across the street. There is a... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

My boyfriend had stayed here a few years ago, hence why we stayed here together this time, and I wasn't disappointed. The hostel has so much character! It has a big common area with lots of tables, hammocks inside and out and even a big double bed to laze around in, and the whole place has a really laid back... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

This place had a good vibe to it during the day but when I get a hostel it's more about having a place to drop my stuff and be able to come back to and sleep when I'm done playing. The staff was nice enough, not overly helpful or knowledgeable, but friendly. I chose it because it said it was... More

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Tulum, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Stayed there for a couple of nights and the service was great and the breakfast included fruit. But the sleep wasn't that good as there was curtains into the rooms and the music was a bit loud until it was turned off at around midnight. But the people were friendly and a well equiped clean kitchen, close to the supermarket... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

I've been there in 2011 and I loved it. First of all this hostel is very cheap, above all if you compare it with the other accomodations of playa del carmen (and when I was there, there was also a special offer pay 3 nights and get the 4th one for free). You can choose between private rooms or shared... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012 via mobile

I stayed in the hostel six nights and it was great! Met awesome people and the staff was incredibly nice! The hostel is located right in front of the Walmart and 5 minutes walk from the beach! great hostel!

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Love this hostel. Staff were friendly, showers were really hot. Clean rooms, great sociable area but the party is stopped at 12ish 1am so people who want to sleep can. Near the beach. The owner is hilarious! met loads of cool people. Got free breakfast and it's opposite the big walmart so you can easily cook your own food.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Excellent location five mins walk to the beach and wal-mart next door. 2mins walk to where all the bars are. Really loved the atomosphere, the common area is huge and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need. Also got a BBQ area outside. Found it really easy to meet other travellers. Everywhere is very clean, especially the bathrooms and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012 via mobile

After staying in so many hostels over the past few weeks travelling playa hostel was a breath of fresh air!!! It's clean and a great location, really organised (huge kitchen with everything you need in the Walmart literally across the road!!!) I really reccomend checking this place out if in playa!!!

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Additional Information about Hostel Playa

Also Known As:
Hostel Playa Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Hostel Playa Hotel
Hostel Playa Mexico/Riviera Maya - Playa Del Carmen
Address: Avenida 25 esq calle 8 | Centro, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #25 of 77 Speciality lodging in Playa del Carmen
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hostel Playa, is a nice youth hostel in Playa del Carmen, near Cancun and Tulum. The best low budget accomodation in the Riviera Maya. Its located in the heart of Playa del Carmen near the beach and the stores of the 5th Avenue. Located just in front of the main plaza and close of everything (bus station, food market, etc). This gives the Best Value rooms with the best ambience because of the people from all over the world staying here. ... more   less 

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