85%Hostel Cathedral

is the best place 2 stay in Mexico city, really really nice.

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by kin-luna4003 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

me gustaria registrar un especial agradecimiento a Blanca y al chico Jorge de las luchas libres!

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by andreaferreira91806 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

2

Making reservations on hostelworld.com wont mean your room is reserved. We were put in a different room and still had to pay more money as the rates online are incorrect. Front desk staff very unaccomadating or apologetic for their mistakes. Easy to meet people. Fun Bar downstairs and upstairs... more Making reservations on hostelworld.com wont mean your room is reserved. We were put in a different room and still had to pay more money as the rates online are incorrect. Front desk staff very unaccomadating or apologetic for their mistakes. Easy to meet people. Fun Bar downstairs and upstairs but VERY loud, plan on going to sleep late.close

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by Rightnat – posted on Sep 29, 2008

3

Great location.... way too noisy. good for young travelers or partiers. Not so great if your looking foward to a good sleep. Staff ok, althoughg not super nice to us mexicans all the time...but helpful for the most part.

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by kawaiiguay7919 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

was heaps of fun, lots of social events, and the staff were really nice.

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by hairsbrooke1940 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

3

the breaky is awesome, the bar has a great view and everyting this very clean, just lacking in a common area where people can meet!

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by Jodie9266 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

14

too much noise bath room no good

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by ywlau1 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

4

Amazing location, excellent value, great free walking tour, awesome bar. Only problem is a bit noisy, bring some ear plugs

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by fretbu – posted on Aug 31, 2008

7

too noisy imposible to sleep and could be cleaner

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by lwaysmitdir4322 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

2

the fifth floor is crazy noisy because of the bar, but lower floors are awesome. if you're going out all night to clubs anyway, don't worry about it. weekdays are great for meeting folks who are a little less party-focused, and maybe a few years older than the 18-23 yr old clubbing types.

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by selenamarie699 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

Great atmosphere, really social place so brilliant if you are travelling alone. Do the Teotihuacan tour or hang around the roof top bar. Only problem is the noise, right on the Zocalo so there's either live music or firworks or something loud every night so if you're tired after a long flight,... more Great atmosphere, really social place so brilliant if you are travelling alone. Do the Teotihuacan tour or hang around the roof top bar. Only problem is the noise, right on the Zocalo so there's either live music or firworks or something loud every night so if you're tired after a long flight, maybe stay somewhere else but if you want to have a good time, stay here!close

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by laura7068 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

3

Best hostel I have ever stayed at! It is extremely clean, fun and has the most professional staff I have ever come across. Reminds me of hostels that you see in Europe, but is ever better. If you are looking for a quite night then I would stay elsewhere, but if you are looking for a real hostel... more Best hostel I have ever stayed at! It is extremely clean, fun and has the most professional staff I have ever come across. Reminds me of hostels that you see in Europe, but is ever better. If you are looking for a quite night then I would stay elsewhere, but if you are looking for a real hostel for a fun time in Mexico City then definitely STAY HERE! Say hi to Julian and Carlos for me.close

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by mfred987992 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

1

I loved this place. Got there the first night and started talking to people (staff and guests) straight away. The breakfast is great value and really chilled, the facilities are spot on. Two for one beers on the rooftap bar are a good way to get to know people, including the barmen (Jazciel and... more I loved this place. Got there the first night and started talking to people (staff and guests) straight away. The breakfast is great value and really chilled, the facilities are spot on. Two for one beers on the rooftap bar are a good way to get to know people, including the barmen (Jazciel and Javier are really really nice, as is Guadalupe on reception). And I am even going back before I fly home!close

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by hmmzoe838145 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

4

Es el hostal mas ruidoso donde me he hospedado. Ofrecen cena y solo te dan un pobre sandwich y agua de fruta; el desayuno es igual. Ofrecen tallas y te cobran dpòsito si queres una. amrìa a hospedarme allì. No puedes dormir hasta las 3 de la mañana!!!!!

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by verosan384662 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

2

Julian at the tour desk and Gabriel a tour guide associated with the hostel are excellent staff, very professional and helpful.

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by rachael-beeck9687 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

1

cenas incluidas pero no recomendables

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by Onara – posted on Jul 16, 2008

1

In a great position just behind the Cathedral on the Zocalo, so easily accesible by metro. The staff were really helpful and it had a good atmosphere with live music on the ground floor and a cool roof terrace bar overlooking the square. Will definitely be coming back.

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by freddieallen7614 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1

Hostel is great!Location is just perfect and you geat the amazing view from the roof.I stayed in a double room,which was pretty small,but clean and enough for what we needed. Bathrooms are shared but well kept.You will meet some amazing people there,so just go for it!

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by ninakerkez5883 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

Location couldn't be better, right behind the cathedral. Dorms are nice, only downfall is the wobbly bunkbeds. Bathrooms are good and clean. Good menu in the cafe downstairs, but free breakfast and dinner anyway which are both decent. The rooftop bar is noisy so maybe not a place to stay if you...

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by Clairec8733 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

3

This hostel has a restaurant on the ground floor; they have live "music" there which is loud and annoying. I would recommend this hostel only to frat-type college students.

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by kathrynlynde887 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

1

hostel in exellent location and staff very helpful rooftop bar great and hostel taxi service

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by ingcol – posted on Jun 25, 2008

15

Great hostel, Highly recommended!! Delicious and complete breakfast with tasty fruit!! Dinner is also included and you take it at the roof bar with an amazing view!! I love it! Staff nice and helpful, clean place, perfect location! Good party at the roof bar, lots of great travelers! A very... more Great hostel, Highly recommended!! Delicious and complete breakfast with tasty fruit!! Dinner is also included and you take it at the roof bar with an amazing view!! I love it! Staff nice and helpful, clean place, perfect location! Good party at the roof bar, lots of great travelers! A very special place!!! I would definitely go back!!close

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by martha04 – posted on Jun 7, 2008

1

Good Hostel, bit loud at the weekends sometimes but then there was a huge festival on in town so no complaints. Good bar upstairs and on the ground floor. Staff we´re extremely helpful with our lost luggage also.

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by danielconran1011 – posted on May 23, 2008

1

Music was entirely too loud. Maid took my sheets everyday. Beds are extremely comfortable.

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by green1204259 – posted on May 6, 2008

1

I totaly recomend Hostel Cathedral! It`s very well located and the rooms are moderns. The staff is great! They organize free tours for the guests.

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by Rsotol – posted on May 4, 2008

1

great hostel - right on the main square of mexico city. good tours offered - the teotihuacan tour is a must - Gabriel is an excellent guide. great breakfast served at the hostel. would be nice if the internet access was free for guests.

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by dasenpather3653 – posted on May 4, 2008

3

the hostel is fantastic they have the best guids for tours i have been on.and the location well i dont think it could get any better its a real fun place and is huge great to meet plenty of people

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by bens – posted on Apr 28, 2008

2

Great location! Good security. A fun happening place, wher you can book tours from.

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by shadm – posted on Apr 20, 2008

5

Great Hostel, especially the bar on the roof!

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by tobiasbading9243 – posted on Apr 8, 2008

3

As far as location goes, you can't get any better than this. It's directly next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the view from the terrace bar at night is amazing. As far as character, cleanliness, and overall feel are concerned, this is one of the nicest hostels I've ever stayed in. It's very... more As far as location goes, you can't get any better than this. It's directly next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the view from the terrace bar at night is amazing. As far as character, cleanliness, and overall feel are concerned, this is one of the nicest hostels I've ever stayed in. It's very secure and they also provide several tour packages (which I never used but they definitely looked helpful to those who might be feeling a little overwhelmed with the endlessly-faceted city). The only drawbacks: The front desk is pretty slow; the key cards for the rooms stop working at least once a day, which is great for security but a major pain when there is a long line in front of the main desk (which is most of the time). Also, it is fairly loud at night, since the terrace bar stays open until 2 am, but that's to be expected at pretty much any large hostel and can easily be kept at bay with the assistance of a good pair of ear plugs. Overall, this is a great place to stay and I would certainly recommend it highly to anyone wanting to stay in the Centro Historico.close

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by meghanjanssen – posted on Mar 27, 2008

2

To much noise the hostel need a new staff and more cleaning was really dirty music should get down earlier and again the staff is so rude.

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by geogina89785476 – posted on Mar 25, 2008

1

The staff is really extremely kind, smiling and helpfull. The travel agency adds a lot to the services that the hotel offers. The food of the restaurant is very good and afordable. Many mexicans have lunch there and it adds up to the comprehension of a country to be able to meet and speek with... more The staff is really extremely kind, smiling and helpfull. The travel agency adds a lot to the services that the hotel offers. The food of the restaurant is very good and afordable. Many mexicans have lunch there and it adds up to the comprehension of a country to be able to meet and speek with his inhabitants at the occasion of a meal, or in the evening at the bar. Nightime, in between 12 and 6 pm, it is sometimes very noisy and makes it difficult to sleep: it is the only bad point I really sea to thir hostel.close

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by jboil – posted on Mar 22, 2008

2

Location - Although located in the Centro Historico and overlooking the Cathedral/Zocalo, the hostel/these sites are at "the end" of a long stretch of Mexico City's tourist attractions. It is a few miles to walk from the hostel, past the alameda central, down la reforma, and to... more Location - Although located in the Centro Historico and overlooking the Cathedral/Zocalo, the hostel/these sites are at "the end" of a long stretch of Mexico City's tourist attractions. It is a few miles to walk from the hostel, past the alameda central, down la reforma, and to Chapultepec Park. The Zocalo metro stop is not super major and there are no transfers to other trains there, so you might have to go out of your way to get to the train you want to take. Trains arrive frequently, so this shouldn't take too long. Overall, I would rather stay at a hostel more centrally located, maybe somewhere along La Reforma. Noise - The design of the hostel reminds me of an embassy suites hotel. There is a central atrium (with a bar/restaurant on the ground floor) and the rooms, for the most part, look onto the atrium. The atrium gets loud, especially on weekends when there is a band playing. It starts to quiet down by around 10pm. Safety - The hostel seems very secure and there are security guards in the lobby. To get to the dorms, you use a key card. The cards frequently don't work and you have to have the person at the front desk reactivate them. I'm not sure how safe the zocalo is at night. A few blocks away the neighborhood deteriorates rapidly (taking a taxi from the airport at 11pm, I saw dozens of prostitutes lining the streets). Other areas of Mexico City might be safer. Rooms - very clean. The 4 bedroom dorm had its own sink, and separate rooms for the toilet and shower, which was nice. Very impressive for a hostel.close

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by bfsinger7889 – posted on Mar 11, 2008

1

Great place!

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by paultonita8308 – posted on Mar 7, 2008

1

Cucarachas, bed bugs, noise, dirty bathrooms , bad treatment, and a terrible staff thats all i can take from this crapy place... on my arrivall they make me pay for 3 nights after day one i coulndt handle any more and i want it to leave but offcourse they dont do refounds .. they... more Cucarachas, bed bugs, noise, dirty bathrooms , bad treatment, and a terrible staff thats all i can take from this crapy place... on my arrivall they make me pay for 3 nights after day one i coulndt handle any more and i want it to leave but offcourse they dont do refounds .. they charge you all first when the place looks "nice" so in that case you will be there if you want it or not ... But anyways if you want to party with cucarachas this is your place !!!close

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by jaquifishmch9508 – posted on Feb 26, 2008

1

Wow!!! This is by far the best hostel I've stayed in. The experience was outstanding and will definetely come back. From now on, this will be the ONLY hostel I will ever use in Mexico City. The best!!!

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by ceglop – posted on Feb 26, 2008

2

it's a funny and really youth hostel

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by Mireiagarciavil – posted on Feb 24, 2008

1

Nothing to complain! It's just perfect!!! I would recommend this place to anyone who want to enjoy Mexico CIty...a special thank goes to the receptionist...they were just awesome!!!

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by francesco1178 – posted on Jan 18, 2008

3

Would have enjoyed this hostel but for the NOISE--blasting music from the hostel's rooftop bar until after 3 in the morning, making the beds vibrate throughout the hostel. I think this is totally inappropriate, given the signs posted everywhere saying to be quiet after 11pm. The environment was... more Would have enjoyed this hostel but for the NOISE--blasting music from the hostel's rooftop bar until after 3 in the morning, making the beds vibrate throughout the hostel. I think this is totally inappropriate, given the signs posted everywhere saying to be quiet after 11pm. The environment was nice, but sleeping was totally impossible. I cancelled my reservation after one night and went to a hotel nearby that was much quieter and, incidentally, cheaper as well.close

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by hwieler3014 – posted on Jan 12, 2008

2

Cold painful single jet shower, automatic lights in hallways wake you up in bed at night especially from the top bunk, noise echos through the building so only 3 or 4 people in the rooftop bar can be disturbing. Breakfast was fruit, toast (often cold) and sugary cornflakes. We would have left... more Cold painful single jet shower, automatic lights in hallways wake you up in bed at night especially from the top bunk, noise echos through the building so only 3 or 4 people in the rooftop bar can be disturbing. Breakfast was fruit, toast (often cold) and sugary cornflakes. We would have left early for a good nights sleep elsewhere had we not paid upfront. Internet was slow and only half the machines worked, much better place around the corner However, the loction is lovely with great views of the city and cathedral. The staff were very friendly and helpful, as was the in-house travel agent. The in-house tour guides were excellent, very informed and took us out for a great cheap lunch afterwards.close

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by jefft8 – posted on Dec 24, 2007

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