91%La Casa de Dante

Best hostel i have stayed at so far. Close to perfection!

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by pnass – posted on Dec 8, 2008

2

Wonderful, wonderful place. You are treated like a part of the family whether you stay one night or ten, the prices are reasonable, and the staff go out of their way to help you. Very clean, good food, wifi internet. I wouldn't stay anywhere else!

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by Kwisin – posted on Dec 5, 2008

3

the location is a little away and you have to climb up the stairs. But its not that bad. it just kinda adds to the fun. the staff is extremely kind

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by kenb30008367 – posted on Dec 2, 2008

3

very homely, family run place. I was made to feel like I was family from the off. The place is worth staying there just for the views you wake up to. I think the mother Irene was coming on to me though! but I would recommend the place and stay there again. find it on a map before you go though!...

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by jamesrust695593 – posted on Nov 27, 2008

3

Casa de Dante is a wonderful place to stay. Irene the owner could not have been more welcoming, cooking us a generous 3 course Mexican breakfast every day, washing any clothes left lying about the room and returning them the next day neatly folded! Although not in the centre, it is only a short... more Casa de Dante is a wonderful place to stay. Irene the owner could not have been more welcoming, cooking us a generous 3 course Mexican breakfast every day, washing any clothes left lying about the room and returning them the next day neatly folded! Although not in the centre, it is only a short 10 minute walk away and through a nice safe neighbourhood. There may be quite a few steps to climb up on the way back but its worth it!close

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by j-san – posted on Nov 25, 2008

3

The best hostel that I stayed. Irene e Dante are good hostest... I recomended!!!

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by thaisfalavinha9597 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

2

I had a wonderful time at La Casa de Dante! I'm hoping to return in December! What a wonderful, warm, and family like environment! The cherry on top was the food! We had tamale and chili lessons! Irene made so many types of Mexican drinks for us and breakfast was different every day, not to... more I had a wonderful time at La Casa de Dante! I'm hoping to return in December! What a wonderful, warm, and family like environment! The cherry on top was the food! We had tamale and chili lessons! Irene made so many types of Mexican drinks for us and breakfast was different every day, not to mention amazing! The decor is also very warm. It is not as close to the center of town, but that should not be a worry. I stayed at La Casa del Tío in Sept. and I would pick Casa de Dante over Tío any day!close

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by hollynw7120 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

2

we enjoyed our stay, thanks a lot! a little warning to my fellow veggie travellers... the staff seem to think chicken is a part of the vegetarian diet (which obviously is not the case!). we weren't very pleasantly surprised when we found chicken in our "vegetarian" meals...

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by sennipenni2332 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

4

Highly recommended !! Hard to find this hostel, but nice view from roof-top. Very very kind familiy-managed hostel. They treated us like a family. Perfect hospotality. One of my best hostels.

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by KandM – posted on Nov 4, 2008

19

A great place. The people were very friendly, particularly the senora who runs it. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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by mrobeau4513 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Really friendly hosts, I felt like I was a family guest, especially at breakfast - which were really great. The location is a bit tricky with all the steps, but great views especially from the patio.

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by louise-every3077 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

4

One of the best hostels I ever stayed at. Friendly and warm staff. Beautiful and clean hostel

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by baum9761560 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

Está muy bonito el lugar, tiene todos los servicios y la atención es muy amable, lo recomiendo ampliamente..!!

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by carlos-atzin2592 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

One of the best hostels I've stayed in...the staff treated us like family and the rooms and breakfasts were incredible. Forewarning though--do not try to find this hostel on your own the first time around. It is a little outside the main square (about 20 minutes), and no one seemed to be familiar... more One of the best hostels I've stayed in...the staff treated us like family and the rooms and breakfasts were incredible. Forewarning though--do not try to find this hostel on your own the first time around. It is a little outside the main square (about 20 minutes), and no one seemed to be familiar with the street. Take the taxi...you'll be particularly glad after you see the steps.close

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by rzyls – posted on Oct 14, 2008

1

Beautiful, characterful old house built into side of hill, halfway up long stone stairway. Staff friendly, breakfast excellent, stayed in room no.7, beautifully presented room, but en suite shower was a dribble. However, outside there was a terrace with a great view.

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by bethandollie1828 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

4

Nice hostel at about 10-minute walking distance from the beautiful center of Guanajuato. Be prepared to climb a lot of steps to get to the hostel! The family is really nice, breakfast is awesome, you can get free coffee and tea at any time of the day and they like to help you with any kind of... more Nice hostel at about 10-minute walking distance from the beautiful center of Guanajuato. Be prepared to climb a lot of steps to get to the hostel! The family is really nice, breakfast is awesome, you can get free coffee and tea at any time of the day and they like to help you with any kind of concern. In the 6-person private bedroom there are 3 shared beds, all of them quite short.close

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by Kany – posted on Sep 21, 2008

3

Excellent hostel, just a little bit difficult to find

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by sergio466 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

6

We rated everything excellent except location, only because of the climb to get to the hostel from street level. Breakfasts were wonderful as were our hosts.

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by rtburke7799 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

2

I LOVED my stay. Me encanta Casa de Dante. I have never felt so welcome anywhere! The breakfasts were amazing, but even more amazing was the personal attention, the Mexican legends Irene would share over delicious sopa Azteca, hanging out on the town with Dante. I just left today, but I miss...

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by maiyashur7155 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

2

Nice place, but somewhat of a walk from the center of town. Great breakfast, quiet, and fairly clean.

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by eeblacks1119 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

We loved our experience at this hostel!! The family atmosphere was awesome!! Irene makes you feel like you´re staying with a family and not just at a hostel. She´s also a great cook and provides amazing and extremely filling traditional Mexican breakfasts. The hundreds of stairs to get to...

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by cristenvernon9865 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

4

I just recently got back from a month and a half studying in GTO and I lived at La Casa de Dante the entire time. And what I can say to sum up my experience is that I think about it everyday, I miss it everyday, and the family that owns and runs the hostel literally became my family. I miss them... more I just recently got back from a month and a half studying in GTO and I lived at La Casa de Dante the entire time. And what I can say to sum up my experience is that I think about it everyday, I miss it everyday, and the family that owns and runs the hostel literally became my family. I miss them very much. Her cooking was better than any restaurant in GTO, and the price of the hostel and the quality of the breakfast, you can't beat La Casa de Dante.close

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by nataliebiesel7974 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

STAY HERE! The family who runs this hostel are the nicest people you will ever meet! The breakfasts they serve are delicious! They aren´t kidding about the steps though, so take that into consideration if you have mobility issues. Everything about my experience at this hostel was GREAT. I... more STAY HERE! The family who runs this hostel are the nicest people you will ever meet! The breakfasts they serve are delicious! They aren´t kidding about the steps though, so take that into consideration if you have mobility issues. Everything about my experience at this hostel was GREAT. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!!!close

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by emily4736 – posted on May 14, 2008

5

Great time . Everyone was very helpful and the breakfest was good. Room were very clean. Love it

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by my-linka – posted on Apr 8, 2008

2

This was an absolutely fantastic place to stay! These people were extremely friendly and helpful! The location was only a 5 to 10 minute walk from downtown! And the cleanliness, great view's, and quite location all combined to make my stay of several day's terrific!!

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by dan-parlee2001 – posted on Apr 5, 2008

2

I scored location lower because some may have issues with the many stairs one walks up and down to get to and from the hostel. To the able bodied, DON'T let that deter you from staying here! It's THE BEST hostel I've stayed in. Past the stairs, it's a fabulous location to walk to the main streets... more I scored location lower because some may have issues with the many stairs one walks up and down to get to and from the hostel. To the able bodied, DON'T let that deter you from staying here! It's THE BEST hostel I've stayed in. Past the stairs, it's a fabulous location to walk to the main streets or get public transport to further reaches. The dbl en suite I shared w/a friend was clean and charming. I'd walk a million stairs to get to La Casa de Dante for the breakfasts and the hospitality!close

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by erinbelisle5061 – posted on Apr 2, 2008

1

Very welcoming staff, delicious food, amazing view, comfortable rooms... this is a great hostel and I highly recommend it! The staff was so helpful - we had a great time! Definitely choose to stay here if you are traveling through Guanajuato - it's a must!

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by lerai – posted on Mar 30, 2008

2

It's a really unforgetable experience in my life with Casa de Dande, the whole family is really nice to me and make me feel at home and without fear. I really like the mama that prapare me a lot of delicious breakfast and nice to talk to , and thank for the papa who help me took lots photos with... more It's a really unforgetable experience in my life with Casa de Dande, the whole family is really nice to me and make me feel at home and without fear. I really like the mama that prapare me a lot of delicious breakfast and nice to talk to , and thank for the papa who help me took lots photos with the beutiful views of the city in the terrace. The two brothers are very good too, provide anything i need . Thank for Dande, talk and share a lot to me, even i am poor in spanish , and instruct me many thing, he is such a kind and patient host to me, the mixed room i lived is very comfotable. although i need to walk long steps to arrive as the house is in high location but i think it is worth it and i won't regret to choose casa de dande,and i really feel sad when i leave.close

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by wind-sonata3198 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

1

Loved it! The whole family are extremely welcoming, friendly and fun. A great place to relax. And...an absolutely delicious home cooked breakfast each day!!

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by bacon-ks1860 – posted on Mar 2, 2008

8

The best welcome I have ever received at hostel! The breakfasts were fabulous and Irene and her family could not do enough for us. The only drawback is the location - you have to climb nearly 100 steps to reach the hostel, but then if you don´t like hills you should not be in Guanajuato!... more The best welcome I have ever received at hostel! The breakfasts were fabulous and Irene and her family could not do enough for us. The only drawback is the location - you have to climb nearly 100 steps to reach the hostel, but then if you don´t like hills you should not be in Guanajuato! Anyway, the welcome you will receive makes up for it. I would heartily recommend this hostel and if I return to Guanajuato will definately stay there again.close

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by sphillips2845350 – posted on Feb 1, 2008

5

We had a wonderful time at La Casa de Dante, they were so welcoming and every morning we would have such a great breakfast made for us before heading out for the day. Wish we could have stayed longer, but this will definately be the place we stay when we return to Guanajuato.

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by ruth13l9024 – posted on Jan 3, 2008

1

My room at the guest house was clean. The family that runs the guest house are very friendly. The breakfast is excellent. Enjoyed my stay!

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by andreajo – posted on Mar 10, 2007

4

my most pleasant and inexpensive stay in mexico so far. very large bedroom and washroom. very clean.10-15 minute walk from the centre of town. very warm and welcoming family. quiet home but easy access to sights/entertainment. guests will be well fed and encouraged to practice spanish language... more my most pleasant and inexpensive stay in mexico so far. very large bedroom and washroom. very clean.10-15 minute walk from the centre of town. very warm and welcoming family. quiet home but easy access to sights/entertainment. guests will be well fed and encouraged to practice spanish language skills. if one has mobility issues, be forewarned that this guesthouse has near a hundred stairs that must be climbed/descended to access any street.close

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by neelam – posted on Dec 27, 2006

2

Highly reccommended! The family are lovely and the breakfasts are amazing and huge!!! lovely rooms and gorgeous view from the balcony. Only 15 min walk from centre!

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by gueril1084 – posted on Dec 22, 2006

4

This hostel is excellent value for money. My room was spacious as was the bathroom, the location is only a 10min walk from the historic centre, and the family that runs this place is lovely and very generous. The breakfast that is included isn't the typical toast and coffee, its home cooked... more This hostel is excellent value for money. My room was spacious as was the bathroom, the location is only a 10min walk from the historic centre, and the family that runs this place is lovely and very generous. The breakfast that is included isn't the typical toast and coffee, its home cooked mexican food including fresh fruit such as Pineapple and Papaya, and the home made guacomoli is to die for...!!! I'd definitely come back here again...!!!close

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by cbower – posted on Dec 13, 2006

30

nice host mum, very polite, helpful, wants everybody to feel home and comfortable> family atmosphere. She knows a lot of Guanajuato The town in general is absolutely impressing and recommendable

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by lisa-sch4577 – posted on Oct 19, 2006

3

Perfectooo! muy bonito y muy amables

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by alfredo5934 – posted on Sep 18, 2006

8

MUUUUYY buen tratooo!

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by alfredo5934 – posted on Sep 18, 2006

8

August 23, 2006 Regarding our stay at La Casa de Dante: Ref. #15975-5324353 Richard Robinson Ref. #15975-5324374 David Scott We arrived (4 of us) at 1:00 PM to discover that the lodging is located on the side of a mountain, several hundred steps. We tried calling their number but no... more August 23, 2006 Regarding our stay at La Casa de Dante: Ref. #15975-5324353 Richard Robinson Ref. #15975-5324374 David Scott We arrived (4 of us) at 1:00 PM to discover that the lodging is located on the side of a mountain, several hundred steps. We tried calling their number but no answer. Since I am in the best health of the four (we are all senior citizens) I trekked up to place of lodging with much difficulty, but nobody was there. We then hired a cab to locate another hotel, since we could not stay at La Casa de Dante because we could not climb the many steps required, even if we could have located someone to carry the luggage. Their on-line advertising should have stated that the location is not for seniors or people with any kind of problems that would prevent them from climbing many steps. Because of the above stated reasons, and the additional cost to us because of their not describing the conditions at the hotel, we would not recommend their hotel. Also, I am going to instruct my credit card company not to pay the charges and place the charges in dispute. To protect your reputation, you might want to suggest that they add copy to their ad to prevent reoccurrence of this kind of situation. Sincerely, Richard Robinson PS I checked all Very poor because I don't really know how to rate the property for the reasons stated.close

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by Teacup – posted on Aug 24, 2006

1

I only marked down the location because you have to climb a very long flight of steps from the main road. However, if I, at 57 yeaqrs old can manage that then anyone can! Worth the climb for the superb hospitality, nice room and magnificent views from the roof terrace, where you will, if you are...

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by goldingt – posted on Jul 6, 2006

7