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Real de Mexicanos 16, San Cristobal de las Casas 29240, Mexico
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Rossco Backpackers Hostel
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Xalapa, Mexico
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good stuff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

A good hostel with a lot on offer. The shared areas are really good with tv, cute dogs, camp fire, wifi, kitchen etc. The staff were friendly and offered free salsa lessons. The room we booked was good value for money with a clean, private bathroom and plenty of hot water. It was a little cold but the staff were very helpful and provided extra blankets. The only issue was that hostel staff had forgotten to book a shuttle we had requested to Guatemala but they managed to find another at the last minute and even held some belongings for us until we returned to Mexico.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
1 review
“Awsome place to stay !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

I've traveled around Mexico for a few months and in my experience I can say this hostel is really great 'cause it has everything you need, good atmosphere, an excelent staff Rodrigo, David, Jesus, Jorge buena onda!they can help you with everything you need! thanks for your help.. it´s also very clean.. I recommend this hostel if you are planning to go to san cristobal !

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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playa del carmen
1 review
“a home away from home!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

I stayed in this hostel almost a week! great atmosphere, helpful staff. Good location. Spacious rooms. Great gardens. You will also make great friends, in the two dogs chilling out in the garden or patio, I was sad to say goodbye :(
Free breakie, wifi, free films, to watch. Most of all its comfortable and a great place to relax and share stories and tips, with fello travellers! would def recommend.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Memphis, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good atmosphere but over priced...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011

There is a fee for everything here! Its very expensive compared to other hostel's >> 150 pesos for a shared room... 180 for like a shared room with less people/no bathroom.. and even more for a shared room with a bathroom.. and there is a deposit of 50 pesos! On top of this although there is wifi in the rooms there are no plugs! So I hope your battery is good. Although lockers are big you have to pay money for a lock like 30 pesos! (never heard of this at other hostels). Tours offered but overpriced... The hostel pets are great and the environment is good as well as the people. However I would recommend Akumal hostal down the street.. good environment there too, especially if you aren't doing all those activities that you are paying for in the price of this hostel (salsa lessons, television, bonfire)..

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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snowmansam
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“Awesome Deal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2011

Fantastic hostel with free breakfast. A converted colonial building with a garden and sun terrace. Our double room was excellent value, had an en-suite and well decorated. Lots of extra blankets for the cold evenings.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Real de Mexicanos 16, San Cristobal de las Casas 29240, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR669 - 1,895

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