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The FREE Hostel

Carretera Cancun - Tulum 121, 77760 Tulum, Mexico – Great location - show map

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8.8
Excellent
1,114 reviews

Very green location, super clean , beautiful area, quiet, nice friendly staff, very close to the center , 20 min walk. Free taxi if you are lazzy to walk from 9-5pm . Bikes to rent for very cheap. Tours available. 2 pools. Great food. Best hostel i have ever visited. I dont usually write reviews but this place deserve it. Place to meet people. Across the street are ruins cenotes and beach - 20 min walk.

Jindra Czech Republic

I loved the staff, they are very nice and polite. also the food is good, thanks for hosting me ☺️

Menna Canada

Nice hangout areas, good internet, close to ruins, good food, liked their Whatsapp-based "don't carry money" to order and keep the bill tab, very innovative.

Federico United States of America

Raul and his work team are very helpful, the food is very tasty, a comfortable space to live among guests and offers transportation service, really a good Hostel

Adrian Mexico

Perfect location to be near the beach but away from all the crowds of tulum. The staff were super friendly and helpful, they have a free taxi to take you to cenotes and the bus station. Awesome atmosphere, calm vibes, good people.

Sarah United States of America

Really helpful staff ! You can walk to the ruins and the beach. The city center is easy to reach with the collectivos that come by all day long and are very cheap. The room was big and clean and the AC was working perfectly fine.

Lev-arcady France

it’s really quiet and close to the ruins. being at the ruins at 8 has advantage

Jasper Belgium

The whole place, Kevin who runs the hotel is awesome

Kathleen Australia

The staff were very kind, the rooms were comfortable and the facilities were great! We loved the location because we could walk to Tulum's archeological zone and we were outside but close to the town. We planned to stay there only 1 night but we loved it so much that we ended up staying 3 nights.

Rodriguez Colombia

David and kevin made the trip great. Great staff. Great location. Good breakfast.

Wesley United States of America
8.8
Excellent
1,114 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very green location, super clean , beautiful area, quiet, nice friendly staff, very close to the center , 20 min walk. Free taxi if you are lazzy to walk from 9-5pm . Bikes to rent for very cheap.”
    Jindra Jindra Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “I loved the staff, they are very nice and polite. also the food is good, thanks for hosting me ☺️”
    Menna Menna Canada Canada
  • “Nice hangout areas, good internet, close to ruins, good food, liked their Whatsapp-based "don't carry money" to order and keep the bill tab, very innovative.”
    Federico Federico United States of America United States of America
  • “Raul and his work team are very helpful, the food is very tasty, a comfortable space to live among guests and offers transportation service, really a good Hostel”
    Adrian Adrian Mexico Mexico
  • “Perfect location to be near the beach but away from all the crowds of tulum. The staff were super friendly and helpful, they have a free taxi to take you to cenotes and the bus station.”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “Really helpful staff ! You can walk to the ruins and the beach. The city center is easy to reach with the collectivos that come by all day long and are very cheap.”
    Lev-arcady Lev-arcady France France
  • “it’s really quiet and close to the ruins. being at the ruins at 8 has advantage”
    Jasper Jasper Belgium Belgium
  • “The whole place, Kevin who runs the hotel is awesome”
    Kathleen Kathleen Australia Australia
  • “The staff were very kind, the rooms were comfortable and the facilities were great! We loved the location because we could walk to Tulum's archeological zone and we were outside but close to the town....”
    Rodriguez Rodriguez Colombia Colombia
  • “David and kevin made the trip great. Great staff. Great location. Good breakfast.”
    Wesley Wesley United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi8.5

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Set in Tulum, 0.8 mi from Paraíso Beach, The FREE Hostel Inn Tulum offers a new concept in the zone.

The units at the hostel come with bathroom equipped with a shower.

Tulum Archaeological Site is less than 0.6 mi from the accommodations, while Bus station Tulum Ruins is a 1-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

The FREE Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 20, 2017

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Closest beaches
  • Ruinas Beach

    Ruinas Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    3,350 feet from property

  • Playa Santa Fe

    8.2 Very good beach
    4,100 feet from property

  • Playa Pescadores

    8.0 Very good beach
    4,800 feet from property
  • Paraíso Beach

    Paraíso Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property
  • Las Palmas Beach

    Las Palmas Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1.2 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jindra
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Very green location, super clean , beautiful area, quiet, nice friendly staff, very close to the center , 20 min walk. Free taxi if you are lazzy to walk from 9-5pm . Bikes to rent for very cheap. Tours available. 2 pools. Great food. Best hostel...”
  • Menna
    CanadaCanada
    “I loved the staff, they are very nice and polite. also the food is good, thanks for hosting me ☺️”
  • Federico
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice hangout areas, good internet, close to ruins, good food, liked their Whatsapp-based "don't carry money" to order and keep the bill tab, very innovative.”
  • Adrian
    MexicoMexico
    “Raul and his work team are very helpful, the food is very tasty, a comfortable space to live among guests and offers transportation service, really a good Hostel”
  • Sarah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Perfect location to be near the beach but away from all the crowds of tulum. The staff were super friendly and helpful, they have a free taxi to take you to cenotes and the bus station. Awesome atmosphere, calm vibes, good people.”
  • Lev-arcady
    FranceFrance
    “Really helpful staff ! You can walk to the ruins and the beach. The city center is easy to reach with the collectivos that come by all day long and are very cheap. The room was big and clean and the AC was working perfectly fine.”
  • Jasper
    BelgiumBelgium
    “it’s really quiet and close to the ruins. being at the ruins at 8 has advantage”
  • Kathleen
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The whole place, Kevin who runs the hotel is awesome”
  • Rodriguez
    ColombiaColombia
    “The staff were very kind, the rooms were comfortable and the facilities were great! We loved the location because we could walk to Tulum's archeological zone and we were outside but close to the town. We planned to stay there only 1 night but we...”
  • Wesley
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “David and kevin made the trip great. Great staff. Great location. Good breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi guys, Is the hostel a party hostel or is it more like chill and relax? Thanks!
    Hi ! It really depends on the guests at the time, the place is big so there is space for both activities
    Answered on 6 June 2021
  • Hi guys We're travelling Mexico with our baby (9momths) 😊 Are we able to stay in a private room at your venue?
    Hey ! Congratulations :) The minimum age is 16 :(
    Answered on 6 June 2021
  • Does this hostel provide shuttle service from/to Cancun Int'l Airport?
    Hola!! no unfortunately we do not provide the service but we can arrange it with no problem trough a 3rd company
    Answered on 21 January 2020
  • Hiii! If I don’t use bike or bicycle, can I use collectivo? How often is it available? For example per hour, and to what directions? Thank you 😊
    Sure, the collective shuttle bus or "colectivo" stops right at the corner every 10-15 minutes. You can basically go anywhere using the public transpo..
    Answered on 9 August 2021
  • Hi there do you have parking available? Thanks
    Hola ! Yes, there is free parking available.
    Answered on 23 November 2020
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Amenities of The FREE Hostel
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Slovak
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

The FREE Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MXN 300 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa The FREE Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Please inform The FREE Hostel 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.

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.

FAQs about The FREE Hostel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The FREE Hostel is 1.9 miles from the center of Tulum.

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

  • The FREE Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at The FREE Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.