With a stay at Hostal las Americas - Hostel in Oaxaca (Oaxaca Centro), you'll be steps from Rufino Tamayo Museum and Manuel Alvarez Bravo Photography Center. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Museum of Oaxacan Painters and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO).
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Oaxaca Intl. Airport - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Levadura De Olla - 2 min walk
Boulenc - 1 min walk
Litropolis - 1 min walk
Restaurante El Zaguan - 1 min walk
Tacos Chemita - 2 min walk
About this property
Hostal las Americas - Hostel
Hostal las Americas - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Air conditioning
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: MXN 300 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Hostal las Americas Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas
Las Americas Hostel Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Oaxaca
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostal las Americas - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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It was cheap easy check-in clean and I had the room for myself I can complain it was near lots of stores clubs and nice I would recommend it it was my first time and I would stay again soon when I go on my trip there again.
Terrific central location, clean and affordable, but most of all the wonderful staff that became friends and made us feel more than welcome.
Nelson
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nadia
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location.
Nadia
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Anjali
Feb 26, 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hostel Americas was actively cutting into concrete in the room next to ours. It initially started at night & went into the wee hours of the morning, then for muliple days. The noise was industrial, relentless, and made sleep impossible. There was no warning. No consideration for paying guests.
When we requested a refund or even a partial discount, management refused. We left.
If you expect basic hospitality — like being able to sleep — book elsewhere.
It was a great option, very close to the center and the staff always helpful and friendly. Definitely a nice place to stay, where you’ll get the necessary amenities to enjoy your stay.
Sofía
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary
Sep 27, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing friendly staff. Very caring and hospitable.
Friendly, generous breakfast. No order in the refregerator , cleanliness is not great 4 days without cleaning the toilet sink. And shower . Staff is wonderful
During my visit to Oaxaca City, I had a bad experience outside the hostel, however the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Reyna, Cristina, Mary and Arturo helped me with my problem and made me feel safer. I really recommend this place, it has its own beauty. You will make yourself like you are at home.
The showers are all rusted, had almost no water. It was a challenge to have shower. Electrical point on my bed did not work for all my stay, inspite of complaining. No place to keep small things near bed. Everything your phone, charger, glasses etc had to be on bed. The breakfast can be better.
On better side they a beautiful terrace to spend evenings. The place is walking distance to all important attractions in city.
To tell the truth we left after 5 minutes. We booked the private room online, and as soon as we arrived and saw the room we left. The room had AC, but the window did not open. The room was dusty and stuffy. It did have a window that opened into the lobby (totally weird lack of privacy). I know this is a hostel, but that doesn't mean it can't be clean and have a window for fresh air. Other travellers might have a better experience.
Cons:
1) They say its a 6 person room but they lied, those rooms have another bunk bed. This means its very crowded with 8 in total in a small room, with little to no room to even move around.
2) Because they permanently added the additional bunk bed, one of the top bunks is directly under someone, meaning the room can't have A/C without the person on the top bunk having liquid drip on them.
3) They are better places to stay near the area for around the same price.
Pro:
1) Good location
2) Free breakfast
Laura
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jonathon
Nov 5, 2023
Disliked: Room comfort
Awful Staff
The behaviours concerning a sizable proportion of the staff here is beyond disgusting. The night receptionist is a liar and a fiend who "works" with open hostility and anger at every interaction. This festival week the man in question actually refused to let is leave the hostel at one point because of his lazy attitude and the apparent complexity of standing up and unlocking a door...in addition to this they exploit the guests via the classic taxi scam by inflating the price to the extent of about 300% or whatever fee they judge might be feasibly exploited from unaware guests. We visited a cemetery 4km away and the mobile taxi applications quoted 115peso, though consequent to time restraints we requested a taxi from the hostel at 200peso which then increased to 250 after we ordered it and then when it arrived it was apparently 350 for a 20 minute drive!!! We refused the inflated 350 and paid 250, though we met upon our return guests who were scammed at 350. The cleaning staff also throw water over the roof into the courtyard every day apparently "by accident" though I disbelieve this given that's it was often accompanied by giggles....which sounds harmless until torrents hit your laptop, which is hardly amusing...and if this wasn't already enough I was accused of sleeping in the hostel on a day that I wasn't booked in for the day of the dead festivities when I was out partying until 7am.
The behaviours concerning a sizable proportion of the staff here is beyond disgusting. The night receptionist is a liar and a fiend who "works" with open hostility and anger at every interaction. This festival week the man in question actually refused to let is leave the hostel at one point because of his lazy attitude and the apparent complexity of standing up and unlocking a door...in addition to this they exploit the guests via the classic taxi scam by inflating the price to the extent of about 300% or whatever fee they judge might be feasibly exploited from unaware guests. We visited a cemetery 4km away and the mobile taxi applications quoted 115peso, though consequent to time restraints we requested a taxi from the hostel at 200peso which then increased to 250 after we ordered it and then when it arrived it was apparently 350 for a 20 minute drive!!! We refused the inflated 350 and paid 250, though we met upon our return guests who were scammed at 350. The cleaning staff also throw water over the roof into the courtyard every day apparently "by accident" though I disbelieve this given that's it was often accompanied by giggles....which sounds harmless until torrents hit your laptop, which is hardly amusing...and if this wasn't already enough I was accused of sleeping in the hostel on a day that I wasn't booked in for the day of the dead festivities when I was out partying until 7am. I even showed them my bank statements with transactions all night until the said time per
La atención del personal de recepción es muy respetuosa, atenta y servicial. La habitación es amplia, cómoda y limpia. En general el ambiente de la propiedad es seguro y tranquilo
El personal fue amable, solo que si buscas descansar no pidas la habitación compartida 1 porque da a la calle y se escucha todo lo del bar de enfrente. Fuera de ahí, todo está bien.
Teresita
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Aaron
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Los trabajadores excelente servicio. La limpieza del lugar podría mejorar. No lo recomiendo si buscan un lugar tranquilo para dormir, ya que hay bares que tienen el volumen de la música muy alto y no permiten descansar.
El precio es accesible para la zona. El personal es muy amable e incluso te ayudan a orientarte para ir hacia otros lugares. En las noches se escucha música de los bares cercanos, pero para mí no fue problema. La limpieza también es buena.
Denysse de Nazareth
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Luis Enrique
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
No fué lo que esperábamos
Reservamos sus camas en habitación de 6, pero nos dieron habitación de 8; en la página ofrecen desayuno y solo dan café con pan.
El dormitorio muy pequeño, literas pegadas, limitado espacio, mucha humedad, los locker son una tortura: de metal y suenan demasiado hasta con los botones y cierres de la ropa; el lavabo dentro de la habitación.
Si quieres descansar no sé recomienda.
La ubicación bien, el personal muy amable, el hotel mal improvisado.