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Merida Hostels
By Carly Roden
If you're a flexible traveler and don't need a chocolate mint on your
pillow to have a relaxing and memorable vacation, hostels are a
great alternative to pricey hotels and resorts. In addition to saving
you mucho dinero, which can then be put toward adventurous
day trips, a stay at a hostel gives you the chance to meet new people
from all over the world.
There are more hostels opening daily in Merida with a variety
of accommodations and amenities - and most are within walking distance from
the city's main attractions.
We have reviewed a few hostels to give you an idea of what is available. But because things are changing quickly in Merida, we highly suggest you also check other websites, such as hostelworld.com for feedback from recent visitors. Also, prices at hostels in Merida are very dependent on the time of year and the competition. So please take the prices in this article as guidelines, not the definitive word.
The Hostel Faby is a beautiful house which has been transformed into a most charming and comfortable hostel. The hostel is situated on the 44th street #501-D between 63rd and 61st street in the historic heart of the city of Merida, in the quiet "barrio" know as Mejorada. A 10 minute stroll will take you to the Main Square, the Governor’s Palace, the City Museum, the House of Montejo "El Mozo" and San Ildefonso Cathedral, the oldest ever built in the American Continent. Only 5 minutes from the Hostel Faby can be found the Museum of the Yucatecan Song, here you will find all you need to know about the great, Yucatecan composers. The Faby Hostel has two kind of quite and comfortable dorms which allow 4 people per room. Some dorms have ceiling fan and shared bathroom and others have air conditioning and private bathroom. There are also some private rooms with a king size bed, private bathroom, ceiling fan or air conditioning. All mornings the guests enjoy a continental breakfast that is a courtesy. The hostel has a well equipped kitchen for the guests and it also has a pleasant terrace with sun beds and hammocks. Other services offered by the Faby Hostel include tours to the main archaeological zones and other nice places in our state. The staff is very efficient and friendly and they are always ready to help you with everything you need. Hostel Faby is one of the quietest and safe hostels in town and it is widely recommended.
The Nameless Place is a modest, two-story building just down the
street from the University of Yucatan. Their co-ed dorms have single
and double bunks with shared bathrooms for $50 and $80 pesos per
night, or rooms with private bath starting at $140 per night for
two people. Guests have free access to lockers and kitchen facilities,
laundry service is available for $30 pesos and there is an Internet
café next door. The rooms stay reasonably cool with electric
fans, but do not have air-conditioning. Payment is expected in advance, along with a deposit
of $100 pesos.
Above: The Nameless Place
as seen from the street.
The Peon Contreras Zocalo Hostel is in a prime location, across
the street from the city's main plaza and next to the old Montejo
House that currently houses a Banamex branch office. The hostel
is actually on the second floor of the building, which makes finding
the entrance a bit tricky. From the street you will see a small
sign for the hostel, but because the hallway below it is set up
like a souvenir shop, it's easy to get confused. Just head straight
to the back of the hall and you will find a staircase leading up
to the hostel. They offer single beds in gender-segregated dorms, complete with mosquito nets and lockers at $60 pesos per night.
Although the bathrooms are shared, they are large and very clean with separated facilities for women. Guests are provided with a simple complementary breakfast everyday and have use of the kitchen any time.
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Above: El Hostal del Peregrino.
During your downtime, you can relax in the common room and watch TV or sit on one of the balconies that overlook the plaza. The view from that balcony is unique to all of Merida!
Nomadas Hostel is another excellent
choice, located on Calle 62 near Santa Lucia Park. Beds in gender-segregated
dorms with lockers (with deposit) and shared bathrooms are available
for $59 pesos per night, or $50 pesos with student ID. There are
also private rooms for $159 pesos per night, or $198 with a private
bathroom. The backyard has room for camping or sleeping in hammocks,
as well as basins for hand-washing clothes. There is a common room
with T.V. and a large, attractive patio area that hosts free live
music and salsa lessons for guests three nights a week. A continental
breakfast is provided each day, and there are also kitchen facilities
and a small restaurant and bar on the premises. One of Nomadas'
best perks is the in-house travel agency that offers good deals
on rental cars, day trips and flights to places like Cancun and
Cuba. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful, including a
doctor and 24-hour receptionist. A listing of local events like trova concerts and craft markets are posted each week in
the lobby, and the building is conveniently one block from both
a laundromat and an Internet café.
One of the most beautiful hostels in Merida is Hostal del Peregrino. Also located in the Centro
Historico, it boasts a terraza bar, private rooms or dorms,
and breakfast included. This hostel is in a tastefully renovated colonial home. The private rooms are downstairs. And the dormitory rooms are on the second floor, with easy access to the roof terrace and the Palapa Bar, a great place to have a drink and watch the sunset or the stars. If you want to get a little exercise, Hostal
del Peregrino will also rent bicycles to its guests.
To find out more about these hostels in Merida,
you can email or go to the individual websites listed below.
Faby Hostel
Calle 44 No. 501-D entre 61 y 63 centro
Tel. (999) 928 8593 Mobile (999) 142 2010
E-mail: info@hostelfaby.com.mx
www.hostelfaby.com.mx
Hobo Hostal
Calle 60 No. 432 x 49 and 47
(999) 928-0880
www.hostelhobo.com.mx
Hostal del Peregrino
Calle 51 #488 between Calles 54 and 56,
Tel. 999-924-5491 or 999-924-3007 or Cel: 999-947-3234 or 999-958-9051
www.hostaldelperegrino.com
Nomadas Hostel
Calle 62 #433, at the corner of Calle 51
Phone: 999-924-5223
E-mail: nomadashostel@hotmail.com
Peon Contreras Hostel
Calle 63 #508 (on the Zocalo)
Phone: 999-930-9562
E-mail: lacasa_delpoeta@hotmail.com
The Nameless Place
Calle 57 #495, between Calles 58 and 60
Phone: (Spanish) 999-924-0859 (English/French) 044(999)969-5282
E-mail: r_espejo@yahoo.com
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