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Hostel Las Palomas Reviews

Guadalupe Victoria 47 Barrio la Merced, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

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85%Overall Rating

From 25 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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87%

Very committed staff, sometimes a bit noisy

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Une bonne option à bas prix. L'hotel est bien situé, à 5-10 minutes de marche du centre. Les chambres doubles privées sont bien spacieuses et offrent la possibilité de faire un feu dans leur petite cheminée (ce qui donne une petite odeur de cheminée à la chambre mais pas trop gênante). Le petit déjeuner est continental, simple mais efficace.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Very charming hostel. Unfortunately, we only stayed for one night in SC. The hostel had a little indoor square where a fire could be lit. The night after we left there would be some live music. So we missed that. I would def go back, although the private room was bit small without locker or closet. Location is very good. Be sure to go to bar La Revolucion and Paparazzi Pizza!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


97%

An excellent hostel, located just two blocks away from the town center. The staff is very friendly and they create a very good and relaxing atmosphere. Everything is very clean and nice. I truly recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

We had an excellent stay at Las Palomas. Staff was friendly and very helpful. I thought that the kitchen area and fire place added great value for the amount that we paid. We would definitely stay there again the next time that we pass through San Cristobal.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

Generally a nice looking hostel. BEWARE of the hidden costs! They charge you for drinking water and even to have your luggage kept in an unlocked staff room when we checked out. Fireplace was a nice touch but he charged extra for wood that was half burnt by previous guests. Also there is no hot water unless you ask for it so it isnt 24 hour. Dont expect much from the breakfast either, stale bread rolls, butter, jam and cereal. Nice dog though :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for reviewing the hostel, Im sorry that you tihink is too expensive to charge 2 pesos for 2 liters of water, as you know in mexico the water from the pipe is not potable, so we just charge to rebuy the purified water. About the luggage is it safe, locked. The fireplace is an extra service, and the wood we need to buy it as well, $15 pesos is not expensive. Hot Water its 24hrs, when the rooms are empty we keep the boiler on pilot to save energy. I think you are looking more for a hotel service. Thanks for staying with us.

87%

very good hostel! friendly people and speak english and spanish very well. the guy who was most of the times there was estoban, he could tell you a lot about every activity available in de city and was always busy making everybody comfortable. definetely would recommend it!! jordi (netherlands)


100%

Thanks for the time I passed there Mariana, Cristobal and staff. I loved the central yard, also the kitchen helps a lot. I recommend it 100% also sancris is such a nice town. Definitely coming back. I Booked into hostelworld because its cheaper than at front desk. GRACIAS!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


67%

the dog was extremely annoying and made the stay very uncomfortable, also the english speaking guy who was at the front desk in the evenings was pretty rude

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, we are really sorry about Bollo ( our Dog) we never had a problem with anyone else. And about the guy from the morning we just talk with him, we work to give you an excelent service, we offer you an apologize and thank you for your comment that improve our service. Have a nice stay in Mexico.

73%

Good Location, nice people working there.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 04 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


100%

Thank you to Eder, Chris and crew for making our stay in Sancristolbal great!!! I am travelling Mexico with my partner and 2 year old daughter and I will have to admit this was the best place we have stayed in. Clean, Spacious, helpful staff and central. What more could you want!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent experience in las palomas hostel. Good staff and the room is lovely.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


70%

everything was what you would expect. some things were better than other hostels (they have an out-door fire place), some things were not perfect (one of the showers didn't have hot water... somewhat of a problem in winter if there are a lot of dirty people around). but over all a comfortable and friendly place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Was one of the best hostels I have stayed in Mexico. The bed was comfy, the shared bathrooms were very clean, the staff were very helpful and friendly (letting me check in at 530am), the courtyard was also very nice and relaxing to sit in. It is not a party hostel but if you want somewhere clean, close to the action, and good value for a private room, then this is it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)




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