Hostal Montejo, Mexico City

Bahia de Montejo 79, en la Col Veronica Anzures, Mexico City (See it on map)

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Located close to Chapultepec Park and the Anthropology museum.

What?

Hostel.

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9 private rooms offered, suitable for either 1 or 2 persons. All room have en-suite bathrooms. Hostel services include free wireless internet access, a common room with large screen TV, laundry facilities, luggage storage and 24 hour reception.

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Reviews of Hostal Montejo

Hostal Montejo has a rating of 85% from a total of 156 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Hostal Montejo

  • stontc from Canada, has 5 reviewsstontc says:

    A nice place to stay in Mexico city.

    Posted: on Mar 17, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • medea4368 from Argentina, has 1 reviewsmedea4368 says:

    We were for a couple of days in the DF, and Hostal Montejo was a great place to stay. It's very clean and safe, its really worth being a bit away from the centre. Aaron is a very kind person and an excellent tour guide, not only for the DF, but for the whole country of Mexico!!

    Posted: on Mar 3, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • bghernandez8843 from Mexico, has 1 reviewsbghernandez8843 says:

    My Stay in Hostal Montejo was one of a kind. Not only was the hostel secured, conveniently located, but also the staff was very helpful in determining/planning my trip in Mexico City. Originally, I was scheduled for 4 days but prolonged my stay for another 5 days. Aaron, the owner, always... more

    Posted: on Feb 24, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • amberlkennedy2597 from New Zealand, has 5 reviewsamberlkennedy2597 says:

    I'd recommend this hostel purely for the fact that Aaron has such good knowledge of the city that you can make the most of your time while you are there. I would definitely go back! Muchos Gracias! Amber x

    Posted: on Feb 9, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • Liannebe from Netherlands, has 3 reviewsLiannebe says:

    Aaron was very nice and helpfull. I needed a place to live, and he gave me advice on what area's of the city I should look for. I can recommend this hostel to anyone. It's not far from shops and close (mexican close)to the city centre. the place is clean and in a safe area.

    Posted: on Feb 5, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • noelusb from England, has 1 reviewsnoelusb says:

    Located in a quiet, safe area of the city. Quite a way from the city centre, but good transport links and close to the main park and the business district. Best thing is the owner Aaron who was a most welcoming and informative host. He helped us plan our stay in Mexico City, recommended authentic... more

    Posted: on Jan 20, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • mt06as57481 from Sweden, has 2 reviewsmt06as57481 says:

    Nice clean place. Really easy to take the bus 4 minutes to downtown. The owner is really helpful, do not hesitate to ask him.

    Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • aivlisl1473 from Switzerland, has 1 reviewsaivlisl1473 says:

    a great place to be! quiet neighborhood, felt save walking around allone even at night! Aaron and Manuel have been super kind and so helpful for tips and tricks! when I go back to Mexico City - this will be the place I will book again! :-)

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  • daniacabrera138589 from USA, has 2 reviewsdaniacabrera138589 says:

    Aaron is very nice and respectful. He was very helpful and gave plenty of ideas on things to do.

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  • bostjankovach3583 from Slovenia, has 2 reviewsbostjankovach3583 says:

    Nice hostel. Owner Aaron is really helpful if you're new to the city. His advices were great.

    Posted: on Jan 10, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • kat-1 from Australia, has 9 reviewskat-1 says:

    Your home away from home. Aaron and Manual will help your tourism questions and help plan your day, week, month. Very quiet, but a bus and a train ride, or a taxi from the downtown zocalo

    Posted: on Dec 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • waskinkot7905 from Israel, has 2 reviewswaskinkot7905 says:

    Clean, secure hostel with good location. I would recomend this hostel for anyone, looking for comfort stay in Mexico-city. Special thanks for host Aaron he really helped to plan my trip in Mexico and gave me lots of useful advice.

    Posted: on Dec 18, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • crossdon15128 from Canada, has 2 reviewscrossdon15128 says:

    Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The staff were awesome at helping me plan my 2 days in Mexico City...right down to the bus routes I needed. Thanks guys! Will definitely stay here again.

    Posted: on Dec 12, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • andrewsimmonds7553 from Australia, has 18 reviewsandrewsimmonds7553 says:

    this hostel is great. we arrived knowing nothing about mexico city and one of us had our baggage lost by an airline. the owner aaron was incredibly helpful - he liaised with the airline and got our bag back, gave us great directions and recommended excellent places for food and drink. we... more

    Posted: on Oct 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • niran-gunawardena1050 from Australia, has 1 reviewsniran-gunawardena1050 says:

    The hosts Aaron and Manuel are extremely helpful offering lots of useful advice for first-time tourists in Mexico City. Really made my trip!

    Posted: on Oct 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • bruce4538 from New Zealand, has 11 reviewsbruce4538 says:

    Good hostel, simple. very clean. Went out of there way for us. Very accomodating. Gave us an individualised itinerary of the city, with very good directions.

    Posted: on Sep 22, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • clintonweckerly1010 from USA, has 1 reviewsclintonweckerly1010 says:

    Our stay at the Hostal Montejo was absolutely wonderful. I recommend it to all travelers. It was clean, beautiful, the hosts Aaron and Manuel were extremely helpful, and its neighborhood is gorgeous.

    Posted: on Sep 11, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jonssonhelene9513 from Sweden, has 4 reviewsjonssonhelene9513 says:

    It´s not the most charming place I´ve been to, but it felt safe even for a woman travelling solo. The owner was very helpful and friendly. I do recommend this place to anyone travelling to Mexico City.

    Posted: on Aug 16, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • rhernandezdominguez from Cuba, has 8 reviewsrhernandezdominguez says:

    Too much restrictions for a hostel: Access to the kitchen is limited to breakfast time, no possibility to use it to cook your food. Internet access is not free. They do not give the keys of the house and the house is closed for several hours in the afternoon. By the other hand the owner is very... more

    Posted: on Aug 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • gre3bri6326 from Canada, has 1 reviewsgre3bri6326 says:

    The advice on travelling to various sites was very valuable and made my sightseeing more enjoyable. Thanks for being a great host!

    Posted: on Aug 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • aliagent303986 from New Zealand, has 2 reviewsaliagent303986 says:

    It was a great Hostel and the hosts were very accomadating. Thanks Aron for the good stay. Mex City Rulz.

    Posted: on Jul 29, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Mackellan from Ireland, has 2 reviewsMackellan says:

    The owner/manager Araan (probably misspelt) runs a small, spotless and friendly hostel. Theres internet access and kitchen facilities (not sure if kitchen is available during day). Its secure and safe and in a quiet neighbourhood. The owner Araan is a wealth of information, great english and... more

    Posted: on Jul 17, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • nattymccann9364 from Australia, has 1 reviewsnattymccann9364 says:

    We very much enjoyed our stay at Hostel Montejo. The host Aaron was just brilliant with all his directions and information. Our stay in Mexico City would not have been as good without his help. The location was great in a nice safe neighbour where you could walk anywhere. Perfect place to stay... more

    Posted: on Jul 13, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • anado4434 from Argentina, has 1 reviewsanado4434 says:

    It was great staying there. The information and help provided by Aaron are priceless and I felt very safe. Also the other guests were very friendly. I wouldn't hesitate in staying with them again if I am lucky enough to go back to that wonderful city.

    Posted: on Jul 4, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • s-k from Finland, has 9 reviewss-k says:

    Wonderful place to stay! Clean rooms and very helpful staff. Very safe neighborhood. We would definitely stay there again :)

    Posted: on May 16, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jzgar from Canada, has 2 reviewsjzgar says:

    Aaron, Manuel, and Dimaggio were fantastic hosts. I can't recommend this hostel enough if you want a great location and fantastic advice about your trip. - Joel & Simone.

    Posted: on Apr 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • mystery-jules9590 from New Zealand, has 6 reviewsmystery-jules9590 says:

    Whatever you do.. do not stay here!

    Posted: on Apr 29, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jacky2983 from Hong Kong, has 2 reviewsjacky2983 says:

    The hostel owner is very helpful. He provides very valuable suggestion about traveling in Mexico City. The hostel is like a home... very warm.

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  • angeljane1230 from England, has 4 reviewsangeljane1230 says:

    staff very freindly & very helpful in making sure u have a good time. stayed 2 nights bit of a walk to the centre but the bus was easy & cheap. no cabs can find this hostel. ring from the airport 2 organise a taxi as we got charged an extra 100pescos then others

    Posted: on Mar 29, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • loesendries1082 from Belgium, has 10 reviewsloesendries1082 says:

    The owner of the Hostel is fantastic and has a very good sense for humour. The location is a bit away from everything, but if you like to walk and discover Mexico-city it is NO problem. Also the neighbourhood looks safe. Here and there some paint is needed. But our stay at this hostel was...

    Posted: on Mar 16, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Enguy from France, has 1 reviewsEnguy says:

    nice place and quiet, with a patio to relax. The man who owns the hostel is very nice and helpful.

    Posted: on Mar 12, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • daniel41371912 from Mexico, has 2 reviewsdaniel41371912 says:

    Very close to all the major atractions. Located in a nice and safe area of Mexico city and transportation from there is easy.

    Posted: on Mar 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • mikenchan2769 from Australia, has 10 reviewsmikenchan2769 says:

    We loved our stay at this hostel. The owners were nice and helpful and gave great advice on what to do during our trip. The room we stayed in was nice and large.Try the nearby taco stand. It's a winner. Cute dogs and turtles at the hostel.

    Posted: on Mar 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Dougsea from USA, has 1 reviewsDougsea says:

    This place is great if you are not a party animal, but close enough to nightspots if you are. Not a military style barracks/dorm sort of place. A "visiting a friend's home" type atmosphere. Nice quiet patio for morning planning of your day with light breakfast/coffee/tea provided or... more

    Posted: on Feb 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • olete from France, has 31 reviewsolete says:

    Located in a safe area. Very friendly staff always happy to help you to plan your days to enjoy mexico DF in safe conditions

    Posted: on Feb 21, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • felicity9750 from Australia, has 1 reviewsfelicity9750 says:

    the hostel was good.. very clean and the owners for very helpful in giving you excellent information.. this hostel is not a party hostel and you have limited access out of hours and during the days.

    Posted: on Feb 21, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • erey114178 from Australia, has 3 reviewserey114178 says:

    A very nice hostel in a good area of Mexico City. A bit out of the main area, but a nice walk through the inner suburbs. Good places to eat nearby. Rooms are tidy and the owners are amazing. Friendliest most helpful people we've met in all of Mexico.

    Posted: on Feb 11, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • katydowler20067974 from England, has 2 reviewskatydowler20067974 says:

    The guys that run the hostel are great - really helpful. The hostel is a little out of the way but it is worth it.

    Posted: on Feb 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • abaer2501560 from USA, has 1 reviewsabaer2501560 says:

    I came in mid-November, and I really enjoyed my time their. The manager was both a nice guy, and straight forward. He helped me and my friend with all the questions we had concerning our time in D.F. The manager went so far as finding us a room at another hostel when he didn't have one for us...

    Posted: on Feb 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • rooster-adams7197 from Australia, has 1 reviewsrooster-adams7197 says:

    go see suss flea and manuel camp as, really cool dudes,very helpfull..

    Posted: on Jan 29, 2009 // Rated: |

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Facilities at Hostal Montejo

General
Iron/Ironing Board
Jobs Board
Currency Exchange
Washing Machine/Dryer
24 Hour Reception
Luggage Storage
Parking
Communications
Internet Access
In Room Facilities
Linen Included
Sport & Leisure
Library
Outdoor Terraced Area
Common Room

Description of Hostal Montejo

Children not allowed (under 18 years old) Gay friendly (male) Located in one of the most lovely, tree-shaded, and peaceful neighborhoods in Mexico City, Hostal Montejo is within walking distance of Chapultepec Park, the green centerpiece of the city. Within this beautiful park is one of the top museums in the world - the Museo Nacional de Antropolog'a - which showcases not only the archealogical history Mexico, but the importance of pre-Columbian customs in contemporary Mexican life. Among other attractions in the park are Chapultepec Castle, a sumptuous palace that houses the Natural History Museum, the Modern Art Museum, and the City Zoo. The Polanco area near the Park is filled with fine dining, up-scale shopping, galleries, vibrant nightlife, and theater - and hotels there (just 5 blocks from the hostel) charge a minimum of $150 US per night. Near the hostel public transportation will connect you with the excellent subway system, which quickly takes you anywhere in this huge, fascinating city for just a few pesos. The Paseo Reforma, and the fabulous historical center of the city with it's many fabulous historical and contemporary buildings, handicraft markets, and other attraction. 5 minutes walk to polanco Our seven private non smoking room, suitable for one or two people, are furnished with either comfortable single or double beds. The immaculate and spacious shared or private bathrooms have 24 hour hot water. Facilities include wireless internet access. On the main floor is a comfortable living room , and a patio great for conversation with other travelers. The staff is welcoming, warm, and friendly, and speaks excellent English. Airport pickup is available with an extra fee. (at the moment only for flights after 22:00 hours) For security reasson, official ID of every guest is required (no exception) ( No local visitors allowed in the rooms area without reservation) Cancellation Policy 72 hours. Lockout 12:00 to 16:00 (afternoon) The hostel as two small dogs, consider this if you have some asma problems. Ask the staff for an early checkin or late checkout conditions.

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