Guaya Hostel

1.5 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Design Double Room Single Use | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Calle 71 #538, Colonia Centro, Mérida, YUC, 97000
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Municipal Palace of Merida
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Plaza Grande
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Design Double Room Single Use

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mérida

A stay at Guaya Hostel places you in the heart of Mérida, within a 5-minute drive of Mérida Cathedral and Plaza Grande. .This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Parque Santa Lucía and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Paseo de Montejo.

What's nearby

  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 6 min walk
  • Plaza Grande - 17 min walk
  • Mérida Cathedral - 18 min walk
  • Parque Santa Lucía - 3 min drive
  • Paseo de Montejo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Teya-Merida Station - 30 min drive
  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack & Jems - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar la Ruina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante San Fer Villas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carnitas "Michoacan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lonchería Poderosa - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Guaya Hostel

Central hostel with free breakfast connected to a rail/subway station in Mérida
Guaya Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. This Mérida hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers are provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include rice cookers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This Colonial hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)

More

  • Built in 1920
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MXN 125
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: MXN 125 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: MXN 25 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Guaya Hostel Mérida
Guaya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Guaya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Mérida

Guaya Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Really well located, staff doing the barre minimum, not necessarily welcoming that much. I had a hole on my bed sheet, I needed to rent a towel but the room was clean and the bathroom too. Breakfast was included but it’s not a buffet ! Overall the place looks good and it feels calm with the green space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chantal

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Alaina

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cash only. They did not accept credit cards for payment which was not mentioned before hand. They in general do not understand how to interact with clients in a professional manner. They sprayed inceticide while my friend and I were still in the room. Shower pressure was so low that the water came out in a small stream. Bathroom was not well kept. There was an auxilery sink near the bathrooms that was dirty and covered with flies. Only one toilet and one shower for each gender of bathroom, didn't seem to be too much of a problem though. Sheets and bedding seemed clean. Floor of the room was dirty. Airconditioning was very low and not sufficient for the size of the room. Towels were an extra 25 pesos, water was 5 pesos. Breakfast was decent. Outdoor area needs some work. The property is run by a couple who also reside there. If they had a housekeeper I believe it would solve many of these issues. If you are looking for a cheap place to stay and are comfortable with the above mentioned, then this place is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location.
Good location. Breakfast is OK mainly carbs though. For price and location not a bad bet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quaint little hostel located one block away from the bus station. The breakfast was great! The beds were comfortable. And the hosts were lovely and very helpful. Overall, a very hospitable place, it feels like home! Thank you for the great stay, will definitely stay there again if I’m in Mérida!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe, quiet city
Great hosts. Friendly, speak english, and knowledgeable. Hostal is located five minutes walk from ado bus terminal. Safe, quiet neighborhood. Currently the beach, parks, and alcohol are closed. Still, a nice city for walking around, especially the historical city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jake, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little hostel, located just around the corner from the ADO station. We stayed in both a private room and a dorm in our time here, and both were perfectly comfortable. Miguel is an incredibly friendly and helpful proprietor. We'd definitely stay here again if we came back to Merida.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yazz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Me encantó el lugar, céntrico, económico y tranquilo. No llegué en la mejor temporada pero no hay queja alguna. La habitación de mujeres cuenta con lo necesario, baño, sábanas, lockers, ventilador… Recomendable 100%
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leoncio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Realmente super Cómoda , amable y muy accesible, el ambiente es de lo mejor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nubia, Ensenada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar solo que no controlan el ruido de la gente (voluntarios) había un hombre mexicano muy grosero como voluntario y seguido se le escuchaban malas palabras y hablar por llamada en voz alta por horas y eso es incómodo porque no me interesa escuchar eso y no respeta el espacio de los demás
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal no calificado
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todos muy amables, fue mi primera vez en un hostal y me hicieron sentir muy comoda, los anfitriones y voluntarios muy agradables 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Todo excelente pero no funcionaba la puerta cuando llegue, y tampoco recibí una llave así que me quede afuera de la propiedad en varias circunstancias. fuera de eso el desayuno rico y el personal agradable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mayra Arely

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Klimaanlage ist unendlich laut und gibt alle halbe Stunde einen so lauten "Schlag" von sich das ich kaum geschlafen habe. Zudem ist es leider dreckig auf dem Bett gewesen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019