Hostel
 Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

Calle 1008 Morelos, Oaxaca centro, 68000 Oaxaca City, Mexico – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 223 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very Good
223 reviews

The beds, are real beds not bunk beds. Good atmosphere and rooftop with hammocks. Kitchen is full of clean equipment. Breakfast ia delicious and change everyday. Great location

Patricia Spain

Great space to meet people and party, while also having the areas to relax and decompress alone.

James United States of America

Bed was ok. Breakfast was excellent. Location was perfect.

Paul Mexico

The place was awesome with good a good location. The staff was great!

Edwin Brazil

The atmosphere is great, the breakfast is very tasty, a lot of hanging out areas, very helpful stuff, nice design of the hostel

Kasia Poland

I always go there when I am in Oaxaca. There’s a lot of place to just hang out. A nice rooftop with a bar and hamacs. Big kitchen with everything needed to cook. Nice breakfast in the morning (even if 9am is a little bit late when people want to do things in the morning or have a bus to take before 9am). Staff is very friendly and helpful. The dorms are very spacious, a lot of personnal space because every bed is separated with curtains.

Melodie French Polynesia

The staff, atmosphere and amenities made it feel like a home away from home

Nathan United States of America

Great hostel, with good people. The roof area is very nice. The kitchen is great as well.

Amitay97 United States of America

Breakfast was nice. The rooftop Ian pretty cool. Inner courtyard is great. Bunk bed design is great, there’s plenty of privacy inside a 12 person dorm.

Nicolas Mexico

This has been my favorite hostel in Oaxaca! Great vibes, the volunteers are friendly and fun and they are dog friendly! I booked for a few days and ended up extending for about a month!

Moritz United States of America
8.4
Very Good
223 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The beds, are real beds not bunk beds. Good atmosphere and rooftop with hammocks. Kitchen is full of clean equipment. Breakfast ia delicious and change everyday. Great location”
    Patricia Patricia Spain Spain
  • “Great space to meet people and party, while also having the areas to relax and decompress alone.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Bed was ok. Breakfast was excellent. Location was perfect.”
    Paul Paul Mexico Mexico
  • “The place was awesome with good a good location. The staff was great!”
    Edwin Edwin Brazil Brazil
  • “The atmosphere is great, the breakfast is very tasty, a lot of hanging out areas, very helpful stuff, nice design of the hostel”
    Kasia Kasia Poland Poland
  • “I always go there when I am in Oaxaca. There’s a lot of place to just hang out. A nice rooftop with a bar and hamacs. Big kitchen with everything needed to cook.”
    Melodie Melodie French Polynesia French Polynesia
  • “The staff, atmosphere and amenities made it feel like a home away from home”
    Nathan Nathan United States of America United States of America
  • “Great hostel, with good people. The roof area is very nice. The kitchen is great as well.”
    Amitay97 Amitay97 United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was nice. The rooftop Ian pretty cool. Inner courtyard is great. Bunk bed design is great, there’s plenty of privacy inside a 12 person dorm.”
    Nicolas Nicolas Mexico Mexico
  • “This has been my favorite hostel in Oaxaca! Great vibes, the volunteers are friendly and fun and they are dog friendly! I booked for a few days and ended up extending for about a month!”
    Moritz Moritz United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.5

Stay in the heart of Oaxaca City – Excellent location – show map

Iguana Hostel Oaxaca in Oaxaca City provides adults only accommodations with a bar, a shared lounge and a garden. All rooms feature a kitchen, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a shared bathroom. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, rooms include a terrace. Each room includes a coffee machine, while selected rooms contain a patio and others also offer garden views. Guest rooms include bed linen.

A continental breakfast is available daily at Iguana Hostel Oaxaca.

The accommodation has a grill. You can play ping pong at Iguana Hostel Oaxaca.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Downtown Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca Cathedral and Santo Domingo Temple. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 5 miles from Iguana Hostel Oaxaca.

This is our guests' favorite part of Oaxaca City, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Iguana Hostel Oaxaca has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 13, 2017

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good · 223 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patricia
    SpainSpain
    “The beds, are real beds not bunk beds. Good atmosphere and rooftop with hammocks. Kitchen is full of clean equipment. Breakfast ia delicious and change everyday. Great location”
  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great space to meet people and party, while also having the areas to relax and decompress alone.”
  • Paul
    MexicoMexico
    “Bed was ok. Breakfast was excellent. Location was perfect.”
  • Edwin
    BrazilBrazil
    “The place was awesome with good a good location. The staff was great!”
  • Kasia
    PolandPoland
    “The atmosphere is great, the breakfast is very tasty, a lot of hanging out areas, very helpful stuff, nice design of the hostel”
  • Melodie
    French PolynesiaFrench Polynesia
    “I always go there when I am in Oaxaca. There’s a lot of place to just hang out. A nice rooftop with a bar and hamacs. Big kitchen with everything needed to cook. Nice breakfast in the morning (even if 9am is a little bit late when people want to do...”
  • Nathan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff, atmosphere and amenities made it feel like a home away from home”
  • Amitay97
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great hostel, with good people. The roof area is very nice. The kitchen is great as well.”
  • Nicolas
    MexicoMexico
    “Breakfast was nice. The rooftop Ian pretty cool. Inner courtyard is great. Bunk bed design is great, there’s plenty of privacy inside a 12 person dorm.”
  • Moritz
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This has been my favorite hostel in Oaxaca! Great vibes, the volunteers are friendly and fun and they are dog friendly! I booked for a few days and ended up extending for about a month!”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, our bus gets into Oaxaca at 23:40 tomorrow night, is it possible to get a late check in as we won’t be able to get there until 00:00 - 00:30
    Hola, no problem, just let us know when you expect to arrive and we can organised your access and check in!
    Answered on July 4, 2022
  • Is it quiet at night?
    We have an after 11pm to 7am quiet policy, where we ask guests to respect the sleep of others.
    Answered on January 2, 2020
  • Hi there! Can I do an early check-in around 4 am if I pay for the night before? Thanks!
    hola, no problem, just let us know your estimated time of arrival and we will be waiting for you.
    Answered on July 4, 2022
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    We have salsa nights, mescal evenings, BBQs and communal dinners.
    Answered on January 2, 2020
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?
    We don't rent locks, they can be bought close to the hostel for between 40 to 80 pesos
    Answered on January 2, 2020

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Shops and restaurants drawing on indigenous culture flourish in this charming district. The colonial-era buildings here are built from green volcanic stone.

What's nearby
  • Oaxaca Cathedral
    0.2 miles
  • Downtown Oaxaca de Juarez
    0.3 miles
  • Santo Domingo Temple
    0.3 miles
  • Food and Flea Market
    0.4 miles
  • 20 de Noviembre Market
    0.4 miles
  • Central Bus Station foreign buses
    0.7 miles
  • Monte Alban
    3.3 miles
  • Tule Tree
    5.8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant La Chef buffet
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Sabina Sabe
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Chilhuacle Rojo
    0.4 miles
  • Restaurant Boulenc
    0.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Piedra Azul
    15.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Oaxaca International Airport
    4.3 miles
How to get to Iguana Hostel Oaxaca from Oaxaca International Airport
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Iguana Hostel Oaxaca takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 44 years old

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Bar is closed from Thu, Aug 06, 2020 until Mon, Aug 31, 2020

FAQs about Iguana Hostel Oaxaca

  • The prices at Iguana Hostel Oaxaca may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Iguana Hostel Oaxaca is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Iguana Hostel Oaxaca is 1,300 feet from the center of Oaxaca City.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Iguana Hostel Oaxaca by:

    • Taxi 20min

  • Guests staying at Iguana Hostel Oaxaca can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Iguana Hostel Oaxaca offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Movie nights