Mezcal Hotel

Mezcal Hotel is a small hostel on Calle Mero, off Avenida Carlos Nader, in downtown Cancun (Centro), Quintana Roo, Mexico. The location is in the city centre, a short walk from Parque de las Palapas and the restaurants and markets of the downtown area, and within easy reach of the main ADO bus station. The Cancun airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes away by road, and the Hotel Zone beaches take about 15 to 25 minutes by bus or taxi. The hostel has a calmer, homelier character than the large party hostels, with a garden, a terrace and a library that give guests quiet places to relax, read or meet other travellers. Accommodation includes Dorm Beds and Private Rooms, and the smaller scale means the atmosphere is more personal. Listed amenities include a garden, a terrace, a shared kitchen, a library and wifi. The shared kitchen allows guests to prepare meals and keep costs low, and the downtown area has many inexpensive local restaurants, taquerias and bakeries nearby. The garden and terrace are the main social spaces, and the library offers books for guests, which suits travellers who prefer a relaxed stay to a nightlife-driven one. Nightly rates run from about MXN 350 to 1,225 (approx. USD 20 to 70), which is very low by Cancun standards, and the rating of around 4.6 is among the highest of the hostels in the city, which reflects consistent guest satisfaction with the atmosphere and value. Service is friendly and informal, and staff can help with local advice on buses, restaurants and day trips to Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Chichen Itza and the cenotes. Visitors should expect shared bathrooms in dorm rooms, should plan transport to the beaches, and should confirm availability early, since small hostels fill quickly in high season.