Mexico City hostels, in addition to being among the least expensive accommodations in the city, are also among the best places to socialize and make new friends during your travels. Combined with the chance to save money on living space, this can create the perfect trip, particularly for younger guests or solo travelers. A youth hostel in Mexico City will often provide breakfast and inner, which may even be included in the accommodation, so guests can enjoy the convenience of meals without spending additional money for dining out. Some of the most popular establishments include Hostel Moneda, Hostel Amigo, Mexico City Hostel, and Coyote Flaco Backpackers; each of these Mexico City hostels provides clean accommodations as well as a variety of complimentary amenities and services, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and a memorable stay.

Beginning at under 15 USD per night, travelers can reserve a comfortable bed in a six-person dorm room at Hostel Moneda; there are more private options, but as the number of people in each room gets lower, the prices increase. Private suites can be obtained for under 50 USD per night. The rates for this youth hostel in Mexico City include several other services and amenities, such as a breakfast and dinner buffet, lockers, and a special downtown walking tour. For added fees, guests can take advantage of laundry services, transportation services, and an on-site bar, which claims to boast the best view in town. In addition, though many hostels require guests to adhere to a nightly curfew, the Hostel Moneda has no such curfew and no lock out, meaning guests are free to come and go at their own discretion.

Although it is slightly pricier, the Hostel Amigo (pictured) is still an excellent deal, as it welcomes guests for a comfortable breakfast and dinner buffet as part of the price of accommodations. (Rates vary based on the time of year.) Other complimentary services include a downtown walking tour, a tour at the National Museum of Anthropology, wireless internet, lockers, and luggage storage for up to 24 hours. In addition, this particular youth hostel in Mexico City offers a number of other supplemental activities and tours, such as the Guacamole Guide, Teotihuacan, and Guadalupe's Shrine, each for an added fee. Visitors traveling in groups can make reservations here at discounted rates.

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Renovated from an original colonial structure, Mexico City Hostel offers clean dorms and private rooms with a touch of local history. Rates are cheap, starting between 10 and 15 USD for a bed in a twelve-person dorm room. Private rooms begin at roughly 20 dollars for one person and 28 for two people, and guests of Mexico City Hostel can take advantage of several services, including a complimentary breakfast, an open kitchen, laundry services, taxi services to and from the airport and bus stations, a communal lounge, luggage storage, and special tours of the various attractions around the city.

Coyote Flaco offers a quiet oasis for backpackers; with clean living areas, a friendly staff, and a number of amenities, guests are sure to be happy with their stay and find these accommodations to be a charming addition to their Mexico City vacation. Basic facilities include an open kitchen, lounge area, internet, laundry services, and security lockers. As with many other Mexico City hostels, breakfast is included in the price of accommodations.

Budget travelers will find a wide variety of accommodations in Mexico City, and hostels are always among the most popular. They consistently remain an excellent deal for quality at a reasonable price, and they provide guests with both a comfortable place to rest after a busy day of sightseeing and a social outlet with other young travelers. Few other accommodations offer the same quality experience, so if your heart is set on staying at one of the city’s hostels, be sure to book early for the best deal and the lodging with the best location.