Lucerna,146 Col. Versalles, 48310 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
#64 of 135 hotels in Puerto Vallarta
Guests' ChoiceBased on 61 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Gabriela
AlbaniaIt can use some deep cleaning, the yard smells like urine (probably because of dog) and there was a poop in terrace
Nice guy working there, free filtered water, kitchen was well equiped
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Alana
United StatesA spacious place with lovely outside area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Bayraktar
TurkeyWas not clean.
The owner was a very good and relaxed person. He genuinely wanted to make sure guests are comfortable. Location was very good. Cost effective.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
David
CanadaI was most of the time in the malecon so it was 35 min walk or 10 mins by bus which is not too bad. At night time you will have to rely on taxi or uber.
Host is pretty relaxed and helpful. I sleeped well. The place was quite and far from the busy area which in my case was good to have a good night sleep.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Amber
United KingdomIt could definitely do with being quite a bit cleaner, although Marco says he is going to employ a cleaner soon. Hopefully he will do this sooner rather than later, because at the moment, I think how clean it is depends on how good the current volunteers are (and he has 3 brilliant ones at the moment). It all needs a bit of tlc, but I think he is planning on painting a few things and making it look good again. The beds could easily have privacy curtains added to them, and there definitely needs to be more power outlets/extension leads in the dorm. My pillow had split open and the stuffing was coming out, but the other one that was spare was incredibly stained. The fitted sheet for my mattress was fully ripped open on two corners, so the sheets and pillows could do with replacing.
Marco and his dog are really lovely hosts. The sheets are clean and smell good. The hostel is only a few blocks from a pretty quiet beach in the hostel zone, and there are some excellent local and more touristy restaurants really nearby. Whilst I was there, Marco was busy adding furniture to the common areas, and making it even more comfortable and suitable for meeting other backpackers. The bed in the female dorm is comfortable, and has its own fan. I had a great time here, but I can see how much potential the hostel has with a bit of sprucing up and extra cleaning.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Heather
CanadaMarco is great! Nice guy. Full of all the answers to the questions I had. Grateful for his kindness. Quiet location. Not in the middle of the busy city center but easy to access from local buses and everything you need is just a few steps away. Can recommend!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Samantha
CanadaI wish there was a designated smoker’s area away from the kitchen and main hangout place. There was a chain smoker staying there and every time he lit one I felt the need to move. I avoided the hammock anytime he was down there and wished I could have chilled without breathing in that crap. That’s all :)
Sweet and super affordable hostel. The guy who runs it is really nice, helpful, and accommodating. The kitchen had everything I needed. Beds could have been more comfortable in the dorm but had a fan for my bed and had good sleeps. Good location right beside the beach and a main bus stop right beside it as well. Access to a roof top was a good place to watch the sunrise and do some yoga!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Schröter
CanadaThere's no pool :D which is okay, just confusing. The toilets were often clogged, and it could have been a little cleaner, but that's just my OCD potentially - AND I've definitely seen lots worse. And like I said, Marco is always happy to fix/help out/accommodate whatever need anyone has, which makes up for everything.
Marco is a great host, very friendly, up for a good chat and always happy to help. The rooftop has a beautiful view and the kitchen is well equipped. Plus, Vikingo is a hero.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Megan
United StatesIt’s dirty and the mattresses need replacing.
Great common spaces, friendly people, owner is super helpful. Terrific location.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2023
Viswa
IndiaI didn't like the bathroom
It's a good hostel
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 January 2023
Kadri
EstoniaThere is noise from the streets in the evening and early in the morning, so bring earplugs, if you're a light sleeper.
If you like a bohemian vibe and are traveling on a budget, then this is the perfect place. I stayed in a female dormitory with 4 bunk beds, but the room was very spacious and not stuffy at all - I liked it. The owner and his dog are very friendly, relaxed, and easygoing.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2022
Marilyn
Mexicobathroom a little dirty but hey ... its cheap and its mexico
very nice place. an open area with lots of trees and a little kitchen to use. room was good size. my fan wasnt working so i took the one of another bed but for the price this is rly worth it.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 17 April 2022
Line
Mexicolocation and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Lina
CanadaI was in the women’s dorm and the dogs across the street bark at times and you need some good ear plugs to sleep with some cars driving on stones streets.
A spacious place with courtyard, beautiful patio, hamac snd plants! A very friendly and cool easy place to be! if windows to open with fresh air :) Safe area with cafes and everything you need around..in Las Glorias Versailles area closed to Hospitals as well…
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2021
Beatriz
MexicoVery friendly people
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Tanya
United Kingdom(the cleaning...but it didn't really matter, I still gave this a 10/10 rating!)
What to say: I booked a night and stayed a week! The host Marco is super chill (and his dog too!) and the vibe was just so laid back and the people staying so sweet, I kindof forgot to leave! The building is really large and airy and the rooms really eclectic so it never felt like a crammed hostel, more like a friend's home. The hostel is really close tot he beach and the area is super local and friendly, much better than the intensity of the romantic zone. I'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Peraza
United StatesGreat staff, chill vibes and a good price!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Jacob
CanadaIt’s a relaxed environment and everyone is nice and considerate of each other. There’s hot water in the shower, a kitchen, jugs of water so that you never need to use the tap, make a coffee whenever you want and the internet has speeds over 100 megabytes per second. There’s 5 space to hangout, so you could hangout as a group or go to a different space if you need to take a call or time for yourself. The host is very nice and lets people do what they want so long as people are considerate of the other guests. The door is red and says hostel, with the number of the building clearly indicated beside the door.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Cherise
CanadaGreat hostel
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Daren
United StatesRoom is what you would expect for the price. Great Host. Convenient location.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Lara
United KingdomFemale dorm room is spacious with natural light and fresh air, there are fans for each bed and electrical sockets to charge your cel phone, the beds are very comfortable. Extremely spacious and relaxing outdoor spaces/terraces where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee or chat with other travellers The hostel is quiet and peaceful yet close to many bars, restaurants and cafes and is a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach. Vikingo (the hostel dog) is just so sweet and adorable. I loved staying at this hostel.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Wayne
Canadavery poor maintenance. got mosquitoe bite during whole night. very much not clean.
art design
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Michele
CanadaLovely, friendly, comfortable and chill 😎
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Andrew
United Kingdomit was a little dirty
not many hostels in the area so it catered for our needs and had a laid back atmosphere which we liked
Stayed in February 2023
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