Hostal de las Américas

Oaxaca City


In a recently renovated city-center house, this hotel-standard hostel has seven separate-sex dorms, each with its own bathroom. Every bunk has its own reading light and electrical plug. There are three private rooms too, plus a roof terrace, filtered drinking water and a well-equipped kitchen. It's kept impeccably clean and adds up to a sound budget choice.


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