Posada del Abuelito (Hostel) — Hotel in Chiapas

Posada del Abuelito is one of the best hostels I've stayed at in Mexico. I spent six nights there on my recent solo adventure through Chiapas and it really was a wonderful, charming, cozy and inviting place that felt like a home.

There was beautiful vegetation and gardens around the hostel's common areas, two relaxing courtyards with seating around them (perfect place to spend the evenings), a cute and well-equipped kitchen with utensils, cookware, appliances, etc., a book exchange, and a cozy room with couches and a fireplace for those chilly evenings.

The breakfasts were fantastic and delicious and there was scrambled eggs, a variety of fresh fruit like pineapples, bananas, papayas, watermelon, cantaloupe melons and more, fresh fruit juice, and their homemade jam with bread along with coffee and tea. Tea bags were always available and free in the kitchen as well.

I stayed in the 4-bed female dorm which was situated along the edge of the main courtyard. It was clean and cozy and the wooden bunks had comfortable mattresses, pillows and a warm thick blanket. The lockers were located underneath the bunks and they provide you with a key (no need to bring your own combination lock). The ensuite washroom with shower inside the room was convenient as well and the water was hot!

I loved the relaxed vibe and social atmosphere of the hostel and made some good friends there. The staff were super friendly, accommodating and helpful as well and there was always someone available in reception. You can book tours and transportation with the staff and they have a whole book of activities and day trips they recommend in the area which was awesome. They have free luggage storage and they let me leave my extra bags there while staying in Palenque for two days and then returning to the hostel, which I really appreciated.

Location-wise, the hostel was situated on a quiet street in a peaceful neighbourhood about a 10-minute walk from the central area. There was lots of really cool street art in the area around the hostel which was fun to discover and photograph. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe wandering around this neighbourhood during the day and after dark.

I would recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to San Cristobal. I loved my time there and can't wait until I can return to the city and...

I had a private room here and unfortunately it was worse than the dorms - there were people banging on the roof directly overhead at sunrise (there is a metal staircase which needs a sign saying out of use during sleeping hours). I would advise you avoid private for this reason. The staffs son also ran around a lot - including on one ocasión sitting directly outside the toilet, humming, then screaming. He’s about 5 or 6 and there are so many other places to be so i don’t know why this happened - It felt like an unnecessary invasión of privacy. We also had to tell him not to enter the dorm room. His presence isn’t a problem but the hostel needs boundaries - this isn’t a private home. It’s also clear that on occasion the space is the staffs not the guests (again, not a huge problem, but the shouting generated, and take over of the kitchen table isn’t ideal). This is a shame as otherwise a good spot, clean, friendly, and staff clearly intending to (and very very nearly) create a tranquil haven. I did extend my stay a few times and wouldn’t avoid per se, but I don’t think id rush back for the...

One of my favourite hostel experiences not just in Mexico but anywhere. A lot of this is down to the staff, who are very hardworking but also friendly and always smiling, and it seems like they're happy to be working there which makes a huge difference!

The hostel is ideal for travelers who want to socialize in a relaxed manner. It's not too big and it's not a party hostel, so you have a nice social vibe but relaxed and without the noise, and it's easy to meet people to go on tours together or go out for some drinks. It's also a nice property for a lazy day in as it has some nice trees and plants, regularly visited by hummingbirds, and cozy covered spaces in which to relax.

The hostel is also very clean, as the staff clean the rooms and bathrooms every single day. There's a good breakfast every morning of eggs (cooked to your liking), bread, delicious homemade jam, fruit and coffee.

I had a private room so I can't comment on the dorms, but all in all, this hostel was pretty much...