Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

Historic Setting: Iguana Hostel Oaxaca in Oaxaca City is housed in a historic building, offering a unique atmosphere. The adults-only property features a sun terrace, garden, and bar, providing relaxing spaces for guests. Comfortable Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a games room, culture classes, full-day security, bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Breakfast and Services: A vegetarian breakfast is served daily, and private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. The property staff and service support are highly praised by guests. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Oaxaca International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Oaxaca Cathedral (900 metres) and Santo Domingo Temple (700 metres). Nearby attractions include Monte Alban (8 km) and Tule Tree (10 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Oaxaca City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gawronski
Germany Germany
“Favorite hostel I stayed in in Mexico ! Vibes are immaculate and I love the way the dorm is set up, each bed has privacy courtains on every side without making you feel enclosed at all. Breakfast is made fresh every morning ! Super cool Terrasse...”
Claire
Mexico Mexico
“Best hostal in town ! This place have a real soul. Volonteers are the best, they are kind and they will give you all the advice you need about the town. It's really clean. Activities are organised almost everyday, so it's a great place to meet...”
Connie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sharing in a dorm but without bunk beds, and a privacy sheets between was a great alternative to the traditional hostel bed experience. They foster a very social environment with regular activities that most guests wish to engage in. Gorgeous...”
Anja
Slovenia Slovenia
“The decorations are unbelievable nice and unique. It has hippie vibes. The stuff is extremely kind and willing to help. We even got a homemade pizza in the evening. The hostel is located in the centre of Oaxaca. Walkable distance from the main bus...”
Galia
Israel Israel
“Staff is super nice and speak english. There is a pub on the roof witch is a meeting place in the evenings (with happy hour). Lots of common spaces to meet the other people in the hostel. The dorm rooms have some piracy with a curtain.”
Linette
Denmark Denmark
“Met incredible people here! Especially the volunteers! I got sick (dengue) but everyone was very sweet , offered to go with me to the doctor, getting food, got me a more quite doorm etc. felt like family at the end ❤️ especially thanks to Frida....”
Paul
Switzerland Switzerland
“Common area, rooftop chill area, spacious kitchen, location in the city, and the comfy beds! All in all great place to stay in the middle of oaxaca!”
Lisa
Ireland Ireland
“Amazing place, it is designed so well as it has perfect amount of common areas which are good to relax in,the kitchen is very spacious and the bar is very cool and cheap. The rooms are also huge and very private with a curtain pull around,your own...”
Nora
United States United States
“Great hostel experience! Clean and inviting with lots of outdoor space, friendly and attentive staff, active group chat with lots of great events and social opportunities both at the hostel and around town. A good pick for solo travelers and...”
Ekaterina
Russia Russia
“Great atmosphere, full of life and travelers. Owner is very nice and welcoming. Terrace to do yoga, eat breakfast or chill. Big kitchen. Would be nice to have hammocks there! And other beer options in the bar. Beds with curtains give you some...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Iguana Hostel Oaxaca takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 44
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Iguana Hostel Oaxaca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.