Hostal Amigo - Hostel — Mexico City, Mexico

Hostal Amigo - Hostel is a basic budget hostel in Mexico City's historic center in Mexico City, Mexico.

Address: Isabel la Católica 61-A Col., Mexico City. Property ID: 1219826.

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Axel's take: 6.8/10

A useful central base, but comfort and shared facilities need compromise. A basic budget hostel in Mexico City's historic center, scored for what it is.

Hostal Amigo is a basic budget hostel with dorms and private rooms, best approached as somewhere to sleep between sightseeing days. Its strongest asset is the historic-center location: the Zócalo, museums and metro are within walking distance. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and good value, with many also reporting clean rooms. We'd consider it for a short, budget-first stay rather than a comfortable retreat.

The compromises go beyond simple decor. Reviews across sites describe uncomfortable beds, stuffy windowless rooms and restrictive kitchen access; bathroom supplies and hot water also draw recurring complaints. Cleaning earns enough positive feedback that calling the whole property dirty would overstate the evidence, but consistency is a concern. Booking.com still carries an undated renovation notice for work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; confirm its status. We'd skip it for reliable quiet, privacy or easy self-catering.

• Best for: Budget-first sightseeing trips; Short stays near the Zócalo

• Watch out for: Stuffy rooms and uncomfortable beds; Restricted kitchen access and inconsistent bathroom basics; Undated daytime renovation notice

• Location: Walkable historic-center base, close to the Zócalo and several metro stations.

• Rooms: Dorms and private rooms; some are windowless, and bed comfort receives repeated criticism.

• Cleanliness: Many recent guests praise cleaning, but bathroom supplies and shared-space upkeep are inconsistent.

• Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, although complaint handling receives mixed feedback.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, bar, billiards and a shared kitchen with restrictive access.

• Fees and surprises: Check whether your room has a shared bathroom; confirm renovation status and kitchen hours before booking.

Axel's opinion of Hostal Amigo - Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · hostelworld.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hostal Amigo - Hostel

• Property type: Hostel
• 2-star hotel
• Isabel la Católica 61-A Col., Mexico City
• Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 1,053 reviews (location 4.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez: 25 min by taxi · Constitution Plaza: 9 min walk
• Amenities: Bar, Airport transportation, No parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Mexico City

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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• Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 3

Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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