Mayan Monkey

Top choice in Tulum


If you want your hostel to be more an all-inclusive place, with spotless beds, private rooms that rival upscale hotels, a swing bar, giant patio/breakfast area and neon-lit swimming pool, then look no further than the Mayan Monkey in Tulum. It has RFID wristbands that act as keys, three stories of sleeping options and a variety of activities.

As luxurious as it is, despite the snaz, it's a bit lacking in warmth, and guests here are more likely to be on their phones than making friends. Still, it remains a great option for people looking for boutique on the cheap.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tulum attractions

1. Templo de las Pinturas

1.52 MILES

This two-story temple has some of Tulum's most intricate decorations, including relief masks, carvings, columns and partially restored color murals on an…

2. Templo de la Estela

1.54 MILES

This is the temple where Stela 1 was found, an artifact now on display in the British Museum. Based on the stela's inscriptions, it is believed it was…

3. Estructura 25

1.55 MILES

On the south side above the main doorway you'll see a lovely stucco frieze of the Descending God, also referred to as the Diving God. The upside-down,…

5. Tulum Ruins

1.61 MILES

Tulum is one of the most visited archaeological zones in Mexico and for good reason: it’s sublime. The ruins sit on seaside cliffs, high above turquoise…

6. Casa del Cenote

1.64 MILES

A small tomb was found in this house, which gets its name from a cenote found at its southern base. The Maya believed cenotes were gateways to Xibalbá …

7. SFER IK

1.77 MILES

Wandering barefoot through the contemporary art museum at Azulik hotel, you feel like you’re in a giant cocoon. Nature surrounds you, inside and out:…

8. Tankah Tres

2.98 MILES

At the end of a sand road is the hamlet of Tankah Tres (aka Tankah Bay), a seaside community of vacation homes and small hotels in Mexico, all facing a…