82%Hostal Casa Vieja

the staff are a fountain of knowledge. the location is hit and miss it all depends what you want to do. great for museums but la rosa nightlife is a taxi ride although thats only minutes away.

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by jamesrust695593 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

1

it has a nice & cosy kichenette which I adore! even though there is only one toilet for each gender, it wasnt that much inconvenience as it was really clean. Even though it is near the metro station, please call the hostel in advance or print out a map as there are no signs leading you to the...

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by huibo – posted on Nov 13, 2008

3

this place is ok, the only thing what was really annoying was, that you don't get the keys for entrance door, so you have to ring the bell everytime you want to go in the hostel (what is quite good, because the girl from recepciton is checking from the window above and than walk downstairs to... more this place is ok, the only thing what was really annoying was, that you don't get the keys for entrance door, so you have to ring the bell everytime you want to go in the hostel (what is quite good, because the girl from recepciton is checking from the window above and than walk downstairs to open the door for you, so strangers are not allowed in) but this ring is very loud, so loud that you wake up everytime you hear it.close

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by gurugu – posted on Nov 11, 2008

3

La chambre manque de charme et de confort, la plus mauvaise literie de tout notre voyage. Mem pas une etagere dans la chambre pour les affaires, juste deux lits. Douche tres propre et eau chaude tout le temps.

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by helene6430 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

its located in an alley a few steps away from Sevilla metro station.. overall good little hostel, clean, conveniently close to zona rosa and I felt safe, also its good for the price.. Spring matresses are a bit uncomfortable but they have lockers in the room and that was great for me .. breakfast... more its located in an alley a few steps away from Sevilla metro station.. overall good little hostel, clean, conveniently close to zona rosa and I felt safe, also its good for the price.. Spring matresses are a bit uncomfortable but they have lockers in the room and that was great for me .. breakfast is very basic ( milk bread and coffe ) I'll give it a good 80% and would probably returnclose

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by travelmex – posted on Oct 20, 2008

14

More like a B & B than a hostel. Only 4 rooms which are all bright, airy and clean. Close to the Zona Rosa (best partying in Mex City) and the staff couldn't have been any more helpful. Not a place to party, but close to places which are so a nice quiet place to chill when you need to chill....

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by leema – posted on Oct 3, 2008

3

The staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean. Would definitely recommend it!

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by sfjbrayshaw7369 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

Casa vieja is a minute walkaway from the metro and 5 minutes from Chapulpetec. THe staff is really nice and friendly. There are tons of foodstands on the street, really good and cheap. I wouldrecommend this hostel to my friends.

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by jokedesch – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

The beds were OK on bottom level but when somebody slept in the upper bed it was like sailing in a storm to get through the night. One of 4 nights there was a lot of noice. Every service cost extra. Favourable was that it was very close to both Metro and museums.

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by ninakvorning7066 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

I liked living on the roof. It was really funny! A new experience for me! I reccomend to try!

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by vytal137102 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

We stayed for seven nights in one of the rooms. There was great community between international travellers at this hostel. It was clean and secure. The staff was very helpful and interactive.

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by petek2b – posted on Jul 28, 2008

3

after arriving from a very long flight, ze got to the hostel and got send away with a very lame excuse that they had had some problems with the door of the room... yeah sure. luckily he had contacted another hostel which was far better: international hostelling

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by tousseyn6692 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

4

Hello, i thought the hostal was great, nice clean rooms and kitchen and really helpful and friendly staff. PS, i left my torch behind me by accident! Its hanging on the bed post in the dorm i may pop in tomorrow morning for it if that is ok!

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by hilary-murphy952 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

1

Easy to go from airport by metro. Quiet and clean place, near the Paseo de la Reforma and the zona Roja. Not far by metro from city center.

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by pbrizard – posted on Jun 23, 2008

12

It is a great hostal. Overall I stayed there for 10 nights. The staff was very nice and helped me to plan my time in this great city wisely. It is a small and quiet hostal and it is in a perfect location. Zona Rosa is know for good bars and clubs. If you wanna have a good time stay at Casa...

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by susitempleton – posted on Jun 18, 2008

2

Lovely staff, always ready to help, very quiet location and at the same time nearby a beautiful park and the zoo, as well as the restaurant/street food vendors area!

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by Serpentina – posted on Jun 13, 2008

1

Great owner and friendly staff.We would come back any day!El Pollo Holandes y su Chica!

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by suusje-afman355 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

1

This hostel is a good option if someone arrives at TAPO, cause its juts a few stops away from the metro line that passes there. The hostel itself is very small (with about four guest rooms), clean and friendly.

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by nagymt3884 – posted on May 28, 2008

1

A small hostel, it covered all the basics well. Sub-way fares are only 20C anywhere in the city & the subway station is literally yards from the hostel.

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by rebelwithoutabrain – posted on Apr 18, 2008

30

Very comfortable, very clean, very secure, inexpensive, quiet street but close to great neighborhoods (Zona Rosa, Roma), can walk to Alameda, Zocalo, Chapultepec; metro is just outside so you can go anywhere. I have stayed several times and now I feel like the staff are my friends. I love this...

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by FredMaus – posted on Mar 28, 2008

11

A very convenient location, being so close to a Metro station as well as within easy walking distance of Chapultapec and Zona Rosa. It's very small, so if you're looking for a place to stay where you can also stay up late partying, this is obviously not the hostel for you. But it sure is pleasant... more A very convenient location, being so close to a Metro station as well as within easy walking distance of Chapultapec and Zona Rosa. It's very small, so if you're looking for a place to stay where you can also stay up late partying, this is obviously not the hostel for you. But it sure is pleasant and quiet. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they keep the place almost supernaturally clean. I really enjoyed my stay here and would go back.close

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by meghanjanssen – posted on Mar 27, 2008

2

If you want to be treated in arude manner by a very rude manager,visit the Hostal casa Vieja.I would´d reccomend the hostal to anyone-

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by gsdami – posted on Mar 2, 2008

3

The owner is very warm and welcoming as are most of his staff. On one day only one male member of his staff spent the entire day on the couch watching TV (which was very loud) with friends, and then hastily did his chores in the early evening. I talked with Alberto about getting mattress covers... more The owner is very warm and welcoming as are most of his staff. On one day only one male member of his staff spent the entire day on the couch watching TV (which was very loud) with friends, and then hastily did his chores in the early evening. I talked with Alberto about getting mattress covers for the uncomfortable beds. We like being in this prime location and will probably return.close

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by vermonta – posted on Feb 8, 2008

3

The web site said it was $15.13 USD to stay there, but when we got there it was actually $16.00. Also I paid that plus the booking fee so I ended up paying more plus the 10% down on my credit card. I didn't understand that. Also, when we got up in the morning there wasn't any bottled water... more The web site said it was $15.13 USD to stay there, but when we got there it was actually $16.00. Also I paid that plus the booking fee so I ended up paying more plus the 10% down on my credit card. I didn't understand that. Also, when we got up in the morning there wasn't any bottled water for the coffee. When we asked about that they just shrugged their shoulders. They should have anticipated running out of water but they did not have any on hand. I had to go out and get my own bottled water that day for my coffee and cooking.close

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by susanjwoodruff1086 – posted on Feb 6, 2008

1

the staff was great, very nice people and the facilities are clean, nothing negative to add! :-) thank you for a wonderful stay!

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by choelle – posted on Jan 29, 2008

2

Very nice and helpfull staff!

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by stijndecoene114 – posted on Jan 19, 2008

1

our reservation confirmed by hostelworld.com of private room was not accepted by the hostel, so we had to sleep in dorm room.

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by stepan – posted on Jan 10, 2008

1

employees were great guides to the city.

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by sfriedman381267 – posted on Dec 25, 2007

3

I wrote a review of Casa Vieja before. But I stayed there again and I want to say that my experience was wonderful this time as well. Incredible location - safe and quiet but in a lively part of town and right next to a Metro stop - the whole city is accessible from here. The staff is the... more I wrote a review of Casa Vieja before. But I stayed there again and I want to say that my experience was wonderful this time as well. Incredible location - safe and quiet but in a lively part of town and right next to a Metro stop - the whole city is accessible from here. The staff is the sweetest and most helpful in the world. I love this place.close

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by FredMaus – posted on Dec 15, 2007

11

great little hostel...right next to the metro so easy to get everywhere...right next to beautiful chapultepec...great place to start a mexican adventure...staff are great.

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by chabah-jr5989 – posted on Dec 7, 2007

2

Thumbs up! This is a very nice hostel. Literally 10 steps away from the metro station and still peaceful. We stayed here 6 nights. Price is also much better than in many any other places. Price negotiabel when you stay longer than 3 nights or so.

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by oliver3871 – posted on Apr 19, 2007

3

This Hostel is pretty far from the Zocalo, but it is right by the Metro which means nothing is really far away. It was extremely clean, and the staff was very friendly. We didn't spend very much time at all in the Hostel because most of our time was spent seeing the city, but it was a small... more This Hostel is pretty far from the Zocalo, but it is right by the Metro which means nothing is really far away. It was extremely clean, and the staff was very friendly. We didn't spend very much time at all in the Hostel because most of our time was spent seeing the city, but it was a small quiet place to come back to after a long day of walking. We enjoyed our stay there.close

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by Amynic9288 – posted on Apr 8, 2007

1

This hostel is quiet, clean and in a good location once you work out the metro system and also close to lots of great restaurants. The one staff member who seemed to be constantly on duty was not friendly and seemed puzzled as to why we might be asking questions as to where to go and what to do.

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by alixfiv – posted on Mar 29, 2007

4

Well, its OK, rooms are good, but get a lot of mozzies and flies. We´re a bit spoilt, used to board games, DVDs etc, so found it a bit dull. Location is good, but staff arent that knowledgeable when it comes to nightlife, or taxi fares etc. Do research beforehand! Not sure why they have... more Well, its OK, rooms are good, but get a lot of mozzies and flies. We´re a bit spoilt, used to board games, DVDs etc, so found it a bit dull. Location is good, but staff arent that knowledgeable when it comes to nightlife, or taxi fares etc. Do research beforehand! Not sure why they have seperate male and female bathrooms, a hostel this size should be unisex, it creates unneeded queues. But most annoyingly was the fact that they charged 2 dollars to leave a bag there for a few hours. Only one other hostel has charged us in 11 months (that was a YHA in NZ) I couldnt believe it!! Cheaper storage is available at the bus stations. This is the main reason why I have marked down on staff, cos I find it crazy in a hostel that advertises itself as friendly and homely - rip off!!!close

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by mothman – posted on Mar 21, 2007

27

This hostel has been one of the best on our journey. The staff are wonderful and if your Spanish isn't great, you'll find them to be more than happy to fill in the blanks! Very clean and the laundry service is a great bonus

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by amy-is-smiley-9140 – posted on Mar 15, 2007

4

the springs in my bed were sticking up and it wasn't very comfortable

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by laura6014 – posted on Jan 16, 2007

8

I stayed 6 nights in this very pleasant small hostel where you can feel at home. The staff are very friendly and helpfull. It is litterarly 1 min away from the metro, and in zona rosa, one of the best area. Also very convenient for food, shops, bars, etc...I definitely recommend it.

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by faycal966 – posted on Jan 5, 2007

2

Small, quiet hostel next to subway, 3 blocks from Chapultepec park and 6 blocks from the Zona Roza. Very nice staff & has kitchen & pans you can use. Very limited hot water for showers & continental breakfast is sliced bread & jelly. Some mattresses ok, but some were bad.

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by hess2 – posted on Sep 6, 2006

3

Very nice and helpful staff there. A quiet and small hostel - ideal for a calm arrival in this huge city!!!

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by annika2744 – posted on Aug 31, 2006

2

Nice and friendly place to stay while being in Mexico City...

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by Wiebkekam – posted on Aug 25, 2006

3