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Hostel Playa

Avenida 25 esq calle 8 | Centro, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Hostel Playa
3.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Had a great time staying in Hostel Playa. The staff were really friendly and would do anything to help you. Place was cleaned thoroughly every day. The other travellers were friendly and there was a good atmosphere. Great kitchen to do your own cooking and we even had a BBQ one night. But if you like a quiet place this... More

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Woodstock, Ontario
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I enjoyed the week that I spent at this hostel. It has a fun atmosphere and good facilities, I liked the fact that a variety of music was played, that it was not too loud, and that the quiet time after midnight was enforced so that depending on the behaviour of my roomies, I could get a good sleep. Although... More

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Paris, France
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

free tequila shots one night open environment with easy casual enconters a few blocks from the playa More

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noneofyourbusiness
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011
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My boyfriend and I arrived in Playa del Carmen and stayed in room 6 of the Playa Hostel. We arrived that day from Tulum, where we stayed and enjoyed ourselves in the same hostel for 4 consecutive nights without experiencing any bedbug bites, or sightings. The morning after our sleeping our first ( and only ) night at the Playa... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011

Quite far away from beach but close to the Walmarkt supermarkt what is most important for this hostel. Always busy with young backpacers who are coming to chillout in Playa del Carmen. Big comunal area and free of charge kitchen makes this place very attractive. From my experience all travelers were cooking, drinking and eating together. Hostel allowes to bring... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

I stayed there about 3 weeks and i really enjoy it, there are many poeple, everybody is friendly, the staff are really nice, the place and the rooms are always clean. You can bring your own alcohol and food so you can have a good time with your friend at the hostel, there is music and party mostly everyday til... More

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San Jose, Nayarit, Bahia De Banderas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2010
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person found this review helpful

The dorm was pretty sweet, a room w/ a bunch of beds where you met alot of people from different countries. I would say it was very cool!!! If you're looking for a unique expirience try this little hostel out, you wont regret it if your a people person... lots of fun! P.S. kimberleyjane, I'm sorry for not letting you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2010

You cannot go wrong with this hostel. I loved every second of my stay. Great staff, great ambiance, very respectful and safe. Rooms are clean, big kitchen. Compared to other spots in playa, this is the one. I'll def be going back. More

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Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2010

I stayed here for longer than planned, and so did other travellers! This hostel is a great place to socialize and to make new friends due to the huge commonroom. During my stay many backpackers got together in order to rent cars etc in order to visit places like the cenotes or tulum, and it is easy to gather people... More

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Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2010

I actually stayed here back in 2005. I met so many great people here and enjoyed my stayed there quite often over the summer...for probably almost 3 weeks in total. The dorm room is pretty average...secure lockers. This is a great hostel to hang out during the day when it's too hot outside, or in the evening before heading out.... More

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Avenida 25 esq calle 8 | Centro, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Price range (per night):* RM31

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