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Reviews of Yabanhi Hostel

Panorámicas del Fortín 108 A Col. Centro, 68000 Oaxaca City, Mexico

#31 of 201 hotels in Oaxaca City

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Review score

Based on 193 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. The view from thd rooftop is amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice but simply too hot and not enough ventilation for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not a bungalow as far as I’m concerned. It’s an apartment with a kitchenette. The room was boiling hot and the ceiling fan did nothing. I asked for an electric fan which they happily provided me. It helped a bit but was super noisy. Also, there were no curtains over the back door so a lot of light came in, in the morning. Sadly I didn’t sleep at all well because of the heat/light. The location is uphill from town so just be aware of that. I would have liked a kettle on the room.

    The staff were great and the beds/bedding was amazing. I loved the washing line out the back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Cute and very clean little hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely didn’t seem like a hostel where you meet other travelers.

    Cute and very clean little hostel. Friendly staff members. I felt safe as there was always someone around at the reception when I stayed there. And it was very quiet (I barely even saw other guests). The neighborhood is within walking distance of the main points of interest in town.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Lovely and simple stay with a family feel, a short walk from everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Lovely little property with very friendly staff. Simple but everything we needed and a good shower and mattress. Felt very safe, got good recommendations from the staff, lovely little puppy trotting around, great views from the roof, short walk from the centre and the white tent on top of the hill.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place and the staf is really friendly and helpfull😊

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Great staff, comfortable facilities, perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I had a great stay at Yabanhi Hostel. Victor was especially helpful, the information about Oaxaca that I got from him was valuable, I used his recommendations to plan many of my days. The room was comfortable, clean and centrally located, and the rooftop patio is perfect for viewing the city, sunrises and sunsets.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to escape the noise of the city if you are staying close to the center, so be aware that there may be noise coming from the center especially if you are staying there during the weekend.

    Staff was excellent, location is central, excellent value

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Would come stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud music til late in the bar area

    Facilities, kitchen, lounge space pool, very helpful staff with good English

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was cold The room was not super quiet

    The rooftop

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was hard no extra blankets

    Kitchen roof top, lovely view, drinking water in lobby, kind helpful staff, money exchange in lobby

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Quiet and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was very clean and quiet (which is quite nice given other places we have stayed in Mexico). The hostel is a short walk from the main Zocalo, approx. 10 - 15 minutes (depending how fast / slow you walk). The room was spacious and comfortable. There was a fan but no air conditioner. The position of the light and the fan created a bit of a disco vibe in the room. The bathroom was clean but there was not a lot of storage for toiletries. There was a clothesline to hang clothes located in the shower. The staff were very friendly and communicated well prior to our stay letting us know when our room was ready. Staff were also able to arrange a taxi back to the airport for us instead of the shuttle (which more expensive). The rooftop was nice and had a great view of Oaxaca.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent. Location is nearby the center and quite. Clean. The stuff was always helpful. The facilities are in very good conditions and the terrace is a gift.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, super friendly and helpful staff, beautiful terrace

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen equipment (dishes, knives , pots) are a bit old and not very practical if you want to cook a lot.

    Perfect location, very clean, comfortable bed, very quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooftop is just mind blowing and for myself I like when the hostel is not in the most crowded areas, you can easily reach everything within 5mins walking distance. Everything was super clean and well situated. The personal is also super helpful and focused on service! Will definitely come back!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Amazing rooftop, not real hostel vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a hostel vibe, not easy to meet people here. Feels more like some kind of motel.

    The amazing roofterrace! Insane view over Oaxaca. Perfect with a beer (which can be bought at the reception) late afternoon. Also the staff is super friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Great local hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was getting really stuffy during the day. I wish there was a better ventilation. Sadly, there weren't shared showers in the hostel, which would have been really helpul for a late departure from the city.

    The room was great, spacious and clean with a great kitchen area. The staff were really nice. The terrace was outstanding and it's worth being located a bit further away from the centre in exchange for the view.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Quiet and good place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    If you are looking to meet other people this might not be your best bet.

    Quiet place, nice rooftop terrace and helpfull staff. Everything worked well and they offer also good tours. They don’t offer breakfast but just two blocks away there is a very nice bakery and cafe (which you will find on google maps as cafe Oaxaca) which opens at 7.30 AM

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Oaxaca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely place just outside town centre. Vey welcoming and helpful owner. Spotless accomodation. Also very quiet. Lovely roof top with great views.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The light was behind the ceiling fan causing a strobe! A bit clinical. The kitchen was fine but a bit lacking in cooking basics.

    Excellent view. Very clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Perfect in every way 🎉
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hostel is one of the most immaculate facilities we have stayed in. It is a brilliant location, very close to town. The views from the roof top to the mountains, and over the city are amazing. All of the staff were friendly and helpful in every aspect of our stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about it was fantastic especially the location! The room was super clean & the staff were fantastic.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Fab location, beautiful roof terrace with views over Oaxaca.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only negatives where that there was no air-con. Only a fan. Which the cleaning team kept turning off during the day, meaning that when we returned after a days activities, the room was very hot again, and the bed was a bit small. I move a lot in my sleep especially when it is warm, so this was annoying for my partner.

    The accommodation is amazing with a great roof terrace perfect for morning yoga and a coffee with views. We loved the location too, slightly out of town means that it is quiet at night and peaceful in the morning. It literally a 10 minute stroll into the busy part of town.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Very good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only complains is that I was never able to connect to Wifi and some light would enter through the windows at night

    Very good stay, clean room, very friendly staff, and nice terrace with excellent view. Good location, a short 10 min walk to the city center and other areas of interest.

    Stayed in July 2023

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