About

WELCOME TO BOSTEL RANCHO VIEJOl!

If you are travelling across México and want to discover the beauty of Oaxaca. This is your place! In Bostel Rancho Viejo is family owned and operated and dedicated to the Adventure & Spiritual experiences.

Bostel is a new concept that comes from the word Bosque (Forest in Spanish) and Hostel. Offering the only space of its kind in all of Mexico!
An innovative concept where hostel life meets luxury for a third of the price!

The Bostel is situated in the mountains of San Jose del Pacifico, Oaxaca. 20 mins by walk from the main town, 8 mins from the bus stop at the main entrance and 5 mins by Mototaxi costing only 20 pesos. San Jose is great place to break up your journey between Oaxaca and the beaches of the Pacific Coast!

Our Bostel has three rooms named after hallucinogenic mushrooms representative of the region, where each room accommodates 6 guests in total. We offer two terraces, a reading area, seperate bathrooms and toilets, a living room with a fireplace, work areas, dining room, kitchen and a firepit outside.
There is also a gorgeous sunset viewpoint, coffee shop, bar, convenience store and hammocks on the property.
We also have private Cabins so don't forget to ask about it by Whatsapp or email.
Please note: Although on the same property, the Cabins are a seperate experience to the hostel and so if you require the use of a kitchen, it must be stated when making the bookin. Dependent on how many people etc.. it will be at the properties descretion if the use of the hostel is granted.

During the week we offer many activities including....

- Guided Hike (3hrs)
- Pasta night
- Movie night
- Salsa night
- Pizza night
- Karaoke night
- Yoga (FREE)
- Temazcal - Special discount day for guests!
- Bonfire and Smores night (FREE)

Our Check in time is from 16.00 to 23.00
Check out before 12.00


Bostel Rancho Viejo Policy and Conditions:

Cancellation Policy: 24hr before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the full amount of your reservation.

-Payment upon arrival by cash ONLY ( Please note: There are no ATMS in town)
-Payment by card is more commissions.
-Taxes not included (16% VAT 3% Lodging tax )
-We require $200 pesos or an ID as a deposit, which will be returned to you at check out
-Breakfast is not included.

General:
Reception from 07.00 to 23.00
No curfew
Pets are not allowed
Minimum age for reservations of 18 years

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
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Reviews

9.5Superb(920)
  • Value for Money
    9.1
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.5
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    9.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Bostel Rancho Viejo in San Jose Del Pacifico offers a magical mountain retreat with stunning views and a cozy, chalet-like atmosphere. Guests praise the friendly staff, beautiful design, and excellent communal areas, especially the fireplace. It's ideal for solo travellers and those seeking relaxation amidst nature. Some recent feedback mentions that the kitchen could be better equipped and that it can get quite cold at night.

Stayed in Jul 2026
7.7
J
Jamie
Male, 25-30, England
Nice location, 20 min walk to the town, good restaurant on site, but quite pricey and dorms could be improved with curtains for the top bunks and less noisy floorboards
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.7
S
Samantha
Female, 25-30, Australia
Loved this hostel. It gives ranch vibes and it’s in the middle of the beautiful mountains. Clean and showers are great. Highly recommend
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
M
Marcello
Male, 25-30, New Zealand
10/10 so nice . Already recommended this place to multiple others . So nice and cozy and the grounds are a stunning spot to trip around if you get my drift . Recommend checking out the look out point . Awesome!
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Location

Av. Rancho Viejo 9, San Jose del Pacifico, San Jose del Pacifico, Mexico
0.9km from city centre