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Hostal Pochon

Callejon Del Carmen 102, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Hostal Pochon
3.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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El Salvador
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Reading some of the previous reviews, I have to wonder what the hell it is that backpackers expect these days. Hostal Pochon is clean, secure and close enough to El Zocalo. Personally I loved the 20 minutes walk into the centre of this gorgeous city. So much to take in! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the breakfast is ok,... More

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Lake Chapala, Mexico
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

In this place, as far as the rooms go, you get what you pay for. It's fine for budget travellers. It's clean with internet and fans. The staff were very good and the breakfasts were great too. Location pretty good. More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

It was maybe that there was a very good group of people when we came in, but it was just great...the room was nice and fresh, nevermind there was no private bathroom, the place is clean and comfty. The common areas are perfect to socialize and even the (very helpful and friendly) hostel's personnel is happy to join in a... More

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NY, NY
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

I stayed here last night (12/4/11). It was cold because the hostel itself is open-air, leaving room minimal heat. The staff was helpful, it felt safe with a safe-seeming crowd of Aussies, Canadians, Dutch, Irish and Americans. I did see a roach, which doesn't bother me that much, but would be a deal-breaker for some. The breakfast was ok, nothing... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I loved this hostel!! Very clean, good equipment (kitchen, computers, TV, library, etc). The breakfast prepared by two nice ladies is amazing! The staff is very friendly and helpful, they know a lot and what they don't know they're finding out for you. They're also nice to chat with, especially in the later evening hours. What I liked most was... More

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Tijuana, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This place is cheap, nice, and has breakfast every morning. It might not be at downtown but it is only 5-6 blocks from the main plaza. The staff is very friendly, and 24/7 open to help you out on any doubt. I stayed here with my girlfriend for 2 nights at a shared room, and nobody checked in at that... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2011

This place is located not too far from the city center. Almost everyone in the city working in the tourism industry know about the hostel which is a good thing. The prices are very affordable. The people are very nice and very helpful. However, the rooms are not very well clean by the ladies who clean them. When i arrive... More

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Mexico DF
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011

I really hated the Pochon hostel. I was in a room very noisy and with the window broken, and the bed was very uncomfortable. The showers are DIRTY and full of hairs, nails cuted and things like that... and they really smell bad. The price is not very high, maybe for it the quality is so bad... I will never... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010
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My expectations were not high since Pochon is so cheap, but the facilities were actually pretty nice and seemed relatively safe. Most of the staff members were friendly; however, there seemed to be little communication between them, so when I had to make a reservation change, I had to repeat it to three different people. The major issue I had... More

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