87%Nomadas

It depends on what ones want. For us it was not the perfect place as it was crowded by young travellers haning around in the yard making noice. The bathrooms and facilities were cleand and new and for those who like the backpacking-surrounding this might be the perfect place.

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by johannes9420 – posted on Dec 21, 2008

7

Nice engouh hostel but a bit expensive for what you actually get, very basic breakfast and outside toilets and bathrooms in average condition. Staff are friendly and the tours are reasonably cheap and well organised. Not much of a social scene here with the 11:30 lights out policy.

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by elvargas6292 – posted on Dec 17, 2008

3

good shower and lovely atmosphere.

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by nami-s – posted on Dec 14, 2008

12

Good base for the ruins around Merida. Not the best position on a busy street when you have the dorm on it. Staff was great and they give you quiet alot of information about merida and the surrounding areas. Lastly, not a youth hostel. More people over 40 than youths.

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by Swankm – posted on Dec 12, 2008

1

Showers were cold drips! The whole place needs some care ans attention - re-painting, things fixingetc. Staff were all very helpful though.

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by cward1 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

1

The travelers hanging out here for extended stays and all new arrivals make this place an experience worth sharing.

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by michigandrs – posted on Dec 6, 2008

11

really well organised and informative staff: they give you a map upon check-in with all the necessary facilities marked, and they organise trips to the main tourist sites. we went on the cenotes tour which was excellent. didnt really shop around but one advantage of booking with nomadas is you... more really well organised and informative staff: they give you a map upon check-in with all the necessary facilities marked, and they organise trips to the main tourist sites. we went on the cenotes tour which was excellent. didnt really shop around but one advantage of booking with nomadas is you get to meet other travellers staying there and can make friends quickly. the guys we met went on the uxmal tour as well and recommended it too. there is no air con in the rooms which can be a problem but there are lots of fans, and the en suite bathroom is decent. kitchen is just ok, and breakfast is (mexico standard) VERY basic. free internet tho, which is always good. not exactly beside teh bus stations but not too far (its a fairly small city) as its quite close to the city centre.close

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by sorchameister8907 – posted on Dec 2, 2008

12

Great hostel, really a good place to stay in Merida.

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by carlosbarbaostria6494 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

1

The fact that they don't allow liquor at the hostel and have a 11pm curfew in a town where there isn't really much going on at night was a real downer. The majority of people in the hostel seemed to resent these rules and it made the place considerably less fun to be in.

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by ollie4193 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

2

Great hostel for backpackers. It has everything you could need: kitchen, water, clothesline, handwashing, etc. Also great tour services. It isn't fancy, just bunkbeds and sheets. But if you are looking for a genuine Mexican experience, it's a great, affordable option.

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by sophiatk – posted on Nov 12, 2008

4

Achei excelente a ideia de ser recebida com um folheto contendo todas as informaçoes relevantes sobres tours e locais economicos, como supermercado

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by kqleite9579 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

A Good walk from the bus station. However this hostel is centrally located close to the historic district. Breakfast and internet computer terminal is a plus!

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by gforce15416 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

41

The staff here are so miserable that they are actually really rude. If you ask for anything its clear you are just interrupting their internet time

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by quirky-penguin – posted on Oct 27, 2008

5

auberge de jeunesse typique très agréable et accueillante. localisation idéale dans la ville de Mérida. Les cours de salsa gratuits tous les soirs de la semaine sont une chance. Idéal pour vivre à la mexicaine. filipe et sara

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by filipe6204 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

1

It is a great place to meet new people and you can try yourself in cooking skills. Their chill-out places are the best. It will be even more amazing when they finish the pool.

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by sandranela9730 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

hammocks were great, such a cute place to be and super clean

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by lorrainecosta – posted on Oct 19, 2008

3

Nice hostel but with a LOT of rules - though they seem to keep the place running smoothly. Lights out in the kitchen means that they are disconnected, which was a bit of a nightmare when you're trying to do things very early in the morning, such as make toast.

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by tessa2051 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

12

The best place to stay at Oaxaca!

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by anaedu – posted on Oct 15, 2008

1

Huge clean dorms, central location, large social area, good kitchen, free breakfast and very knowledgable staff. great hostel all round

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by ellareweti3796 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

4

one male staff in the reception behaves nuts other aspects are perfect

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by ywlau1 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

4

This Catholic Hostel has a friendly staff and nice enclosed garden. The breakfast is somewhat lacking- watermelon, a banana, and small pieces of toast. The location is great- make sure to check out the zoo 5 or 6 blocks to the north!

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by danielholder8719 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

6

An amazing hostel with great ambience. The only flaw if any is the lack of communal areas to access in wet weather! Comes highly recommended with very friendly helpful staff.

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by amymja – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

We stayed for 3 days and there was no live music. It was very hot and not too clean, but it was a good place where to meet other travelers. Lights off at 11 was way too early...

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by daled – posted on Sep 16, 2008

3

Overall this is a decent hostel. My main concern is that everyone I talked to complained about food and belongings being stolen. Clean place at a decent price--but just don't expect your food to stay in the fridge or your clothes to stay on the clothes lines.

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by ptc4083 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

1

the hostel has the typical backpacker atmosphere; It's a good when staying for a couple of days, but a very long walk from the ADO bus terminal (approx 15 blocks). Some of the staff weren't friendly. and you have to pay 15 pesos if you want to store your luggage. You get a locker and are allowed... more the hostel has the typical backpacker atmosphere; It's a good when staying for a couple of days, but a very long walk from the ADO bus terminal (approx 15 blocks). Some of the staff weren't friendly. and you have to pay 15 pesos if you want to store your luggage. You get a locker and are allowed to use the kitchen and the toilets, but you can not just leave your bags there... I wouldn't stay there again. Next time I'd try one of the hostels near, or even the big one at the zocalo.close

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by evibong – posted on Sep 10, 2008

1

Although it was a bit far (around 5-10min) from the zocalo the hostel was nice

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by gorka – posted on Sep 7, 2008

4

There is nothing to do in merida and it is way to hot there. Okay hostel though.

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by keane – posted on Sep 1, 2008

3

good shower, great utilities!!! Best hostel during my trip.

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by carlinha86 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

4

A good hostal, very fun, the trova music alive is an excelente option. If I go to merida again, i would like to stay in nomadas hostel again.

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by scifomiguel – posted on Aug 22, 2008

7

Perfect place! Organized, comfortable, relaxed, and affordable. Established like a hotel, priced like a hostel.

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by allyl – posted on Aug 21, 2008

8

probably the best hostel we´ve stayed in in Mexico so far (coming from Mexico city)

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by Nickyel – posted on Aug 16, 2008

1

We had a private room which was incredibly hot - there were three fans which made practically no difference, maybe the dorms were better. Otherwise OK place.

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by estellemclean8356 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

6

Seemed like a cool hostel, the guys bathrooms are a little out of the way but the shower was good.

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by fnn21 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

2

Professional security, free salsa lessons, kitchen and bath is clean no a/c, they turn off the lights at 2300 in the common area, simple breakfast

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by MettWurst – posted on Aug 10, 2008

7

This was by far the best hostel experience I had while traveling through Mexico. It was clean and well-organized. The dorm was adequately cooled off with a number of fans. The hammock garden was a lovely place to chill out, and the hand-wash laundry facilities, as well as kitchen were nice...

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by anikavaneaton2416 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

2

My 12 year old son and I stayed here for a couple of nights and we really liked it. There are some really loud fans in the dorms, which is actually nice since it creates a lot of white noise to drown out any noise made by other folks...it ended up being the best sleep I've gotten in the past... more My 12 year old son and I stayed here for a couple of nights and we really liked it. There are some really loud fans in the dorms, which is actually nice since it creates a lot of white noise to drown out any noise made by other folks...it ended up being the best sleep I've gotten in the past month of staying in hostels. One of the front desk ladies was very friendly and helpful, and another lady seemed really put off by any time I had a question. Free dance lessons, live musicclose

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by Staus – posted on Aug 3, 2008

2

A nice place, we had a very good time there! wonderful atmosphere...

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by annesandb – posted on Jul 29, 2008

7

Private double room was excellent - lot of space, king-size beds, 3 powerful fans, mosquito nets in big windows. Nice atmosphere, except for people notoriously stealing your food and drinks from the shared fridge. 2 days before the check-in, staff sent e-mail requesting confirmation of the... more Private double room was excellent - lot of space, king-size beds, 3 powerful fans, mosquito nets in big windows. Nice atmosphere, except for people notoriously stealing your food and drinks from the shared fridge. 2 days before the check-in, staff sent e-mail requesting confirmation of the reservation and suggesting that it would be canceled if not confirmed - strange behavior, not compliant with Hostelworld's rules.close

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by kklinc9722 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

11

i loved the atmosphere at the nomadas, it was fun and safe altogether a great hostel i will definatly be going back

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by alexabbs123452970 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

Overall a nice hostal. Altough there where multiple fans in the room, it stayed very warm until late in the evening (difficult to sleep). The bathrooms weren't that great either. The salsa lessons were fun, and they have a lot of information for the traveller!

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by ivoveenstra6758 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

4