About

Welcome to La Abuelita Hostal & Terraza:
Discover San Cristóbal and be amazed with La Abuelita Hostal & Terraza, Posada del Abuelito´s sister hostel. Offering travelers clean, safe, comfortable and quality accommodations at a Great price and an exceptional location!. La Abuelita Hostal & Terraza is a wonderfully friendly, modern and beautiful property with clean and comfortable rooms, great commune areas furnished in good Taste.
Located 5 min. away from the bus station, central Plaza & Cathedral are five blocks from us. El Carmen Arch is 3 blocks away while Handcrafts Market is 200 meters from the property. Eight blocks from 'El Cerrito de San Cristóbal' Church, La Merced Church is a 10-minute walk as well as Santo Domingo Church. Also, 5 min. walk from the two main touristic pedestrian streets.
*Please Note that we are NOT a Party Hostel. San Cristóbal offers so many options to go out and enjoy. If you want any tips on where to go out and enjoy the party scene Our Staff will be more than happy to help out with information!
-Unique Tours and Info:
The friendly, multilingual staff is always happy to assist with tourist information, tour and transport bookings and lots of helpful advice! We have a variety of tours including an expedition to a local coffee plantation, horseback-riding, rock-climbing trips, hiking, culturally responsible visits to local Indigenous villages and more. Many tours are unique and only found in La Abuelita Hostal & Terraza!


Facilities/Services:
Facilities include: an immaculate 10 bed mixed dormitory, Girls dormitory (6 pax), private rooms with en-suite bath and a beautiful suite with a private terrace. Providing a Prefect combination for all your Needs at a Great Value!
Guests enjoy the use of a clean, Beautiful and well equipped community kitchen, with coffee maker, microwave, 2.5 refrigerators, stove, we offer FREE clean water for cooking and drinking, FREE Local Coffee and a great selection of Teas to enjoy in our spacious dinning room.
Also, you are welcome to spend the chilly nights in front of the fire in our Living room – drink wine, roast marshmallows, play our selection of fun Board Games or just hang out and make new friends!
All rooms are equipped with electrical outlets, FREE bath towels, extra blankets and hangers. Hot water available 24 hrs. with good Pressure in Showers , we clean daily the rooms, common spaces and keep on top of maintenance. Also with 24 hrs. reception and you will get a key to have access anytime.
Other amenities include FREE internet and Wi-Fi, FREE luggage storage and FREE lockers in the dorms.
We work hard every day to make La Abuelita Hostal & Terraza better constantly improving; taking guests needs into consideration making us one the Best Places to stay in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas!
Come join us at our beautiful and friendly home! It's a wonderfully warm and relaxed vibe and we would love to get to know you!


La Abuelita Hostel & Terrace, policies and conditions:

Cancellation policy: Up to 72h before your arrival

Check in: 2:00 pm (if you arrive before we can store your bags)
Check out: before 11am
We appreciate if you share your approximate arrival time.

Your payment is made in cash at the time of your arrival

Taxes included.
Breakfast NOT included

General:
Reception 24 hrs.
Children welcome
Smoke free space
The maximum period of extended stay is 14 days.
This property may pre-authorize your credit card

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Child Friendly
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Card Phones
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(368)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    8.0
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

La Abuelita Hostal & Terraza in San Cristobal De Las Casas is praised for its excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and great value. Guests frequently mention the cleanliness and well-equipped kitchen. It's a relaxed and quiet place, ideal for travellers seeking comfort and a home-like atmosphere.

Stayed in Jan 2026
9.4
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Anonymous
Female, 25-30, England
The hostel is good value for money. It's clean, has good facilities and the staff are friendly and helpful. However, I ended up moving hostels because tge arnosphere just felt off and it's not very social. Some of the other guests who I think have been there a while were quite rude but apart from this, the hostel itself was good
Stayed in May 2025
8.6
J
Jack
Male, 25-30, Ireland
Good value for money and very comfy beds. They provide free ear plugs which is very useful and the property is clean and well looked after
Stayed in May 2025
10
E
Ebony
Female, 31-40, USA
My favorite hostel in San Cris!!! There are so many options but one place that feels like home with The Best rooftop view of the city. The location is perfect and the staff will become your extended family. The vibes are chill and bonfire night will keep you cozy! If you're looking to relax and meet some cool people, this is your place!
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Location

Avenida Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, N. 32A, San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
0.4km from city centre