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The 10 Best Hostels in Bacalar, Mexico

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Yak Lake House Adults Only offers accommodation in Bacalar.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property.

Chetumal is 22 km from The Yak Lake House Adults Only, while Corozal is 32 km from the property. Chetumal International Airport is 20 km away.

The location was the best. It is located right on the lake. The facility was lovely and fun. It is very social and lots of activities. The staff were lovely especially the bar service. They were exceptional!!

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8.5
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Che Bacalar Hostel & Bar Adults Only features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Bacalar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a concierge service.

I liked everything in this hostel. Very nice staff. Manager Filipe did everything to make me feel welcome and comfortable.

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8.4
Very Good
861 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Hostal & Suites Pata de Perro is located in central Bacalar, less than 300 metres from the lagoon’s shore, and right across the park. Free WiFi access is available.

The suites and apartments have a light-coloured décor and rustic style. Some unites have an equipped kitchenette and a private full bathroom, while others have to share a full bathroom and boast electric appliances, such as a fridge en-suite. Views of the gardens can be enjoyed from within.

Our stay at Pata del Perro in Bacalar was exceptional. The central location served as a convenient starting point for our explorations, and the option to rent quality bikes from the hotel added to the experience. The cleanliness of the facilities, including the spacious kitchen and common areas with ample tables, made it a comfortable place to work and prepare meals. The room offered great value for the price. Overall, Pata del Perro provided a fantastic base for our Bacalar adventures.

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8
Very Good
495 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

Camping Yaxche Centro is a property that offers space to place a tent and camp in the wild, while enjoying Bacalar Lagoon area. Free Continental breakfast is provided.

This camp offers sleeping bags and tents for up to 4 guests. The dressing rooms, bathrooms and showers are shared and guests are entitled to use the common-use kitchen on site.

I recently stayed at a wonderful Hostel that exceeded all of my expectations. The facilities were impeccably clean and well-maintained, which made for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The shared kitchen was a fantastic bonus, as it allowed me to save money on meals and prepare my own food. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and always went out of their way to ensure that I had everything I needed. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at this Hostel and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

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7.4
Good
475 reviews
Price from
$13
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L2 Bacalar is situated in Bacalar and features a garden. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

It's very close to the city centre and has a big garden. I enjoyed the outdoor showers.

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7.6
Good
31 reviews
Price from
$12.02
per night

Maya Cabaña Hostel is situated in Bacalar and features a garden. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 34 km from the hostel.

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6
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1 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Situated in Bacalar, Hostalito Lahar features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has an indoor pool, karaoke and a shared kitchen.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Hostalito Lahar rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

If need get away from the grind of life u know...this is the place...quiet .incredible prices.. very comfortable bed. Hit water fir edge of not bad. Relaxing. .and outsude kitchen just enough to rustic sure that's what u wanted..n people all same mind set .a place to chat ir be left a line 7 colors not walkable..if like taxi cheap..if thinking bout it do it....

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7.8
Good
67 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

The units in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Elmar hostal also provide guests with free WiFi. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels.

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$43
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.61
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,330 reviews
    Great location with a beautifull view of the lake. They have activities every day but it was less of a social hostel then i expected. Still had a great time tho.
    Rachida
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $104.05
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 168 reviews
    A well located hotel with lovely staff. It was only a few minutes to the nearest public pier for swimming in the lake, close to restaurants and a 15 minute walk to the bus station. My room was comfortable with a fridge and safe for valuables. There is a small pool on the roof which was great for cooling off. I booked my pontoon boat trip with the hotel and the cost was cheaper than the prices offered by the sellers on the street and I was picked up and returned to the hotel too.
    June
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $89.55
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 919 reviews
    Great location and the hostel is very nice, enjoyed my stay a lot. All the staff was very helpful with questions about where to go and what to eat. I highly recommend stay here.
    Alejandro
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $89.55
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 919 reviews
    Great vibe, friendly staff and yummy breakfast included!! The hostel is directly next to the ADO bus stop which is a plus. It's still close enough to the lagoon and town centre as well, so great location overall! Can definitely recommend staying here, would stay there again!
    Nadja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $171.24
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 791 reviews
    1. amazing hotel overall 2. great restaurant, available all day long and CHEAP for the food quality 3. amazing rooms 4. super good staff 5. great location if you have a car 6. amazing vibe we stayed in 2021 and Xcabal got lots of potential but still not finished. now Xcabal added a restaurant, a bar, some cool furnitures etc...
    Luca
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $122.61
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,330 reviews
    Very nice social hostel. Lots of activities. I booked one night to make friends and after I stayed at a cheaper place but you can still walk into the hostel and participate with activities, as its also opened for restaurant or party guests. Also great location.
    Sarie Anne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $80.13
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 861 reviews
    One of our favourite hostels we stayed in!!!! Super friendly staff, great location lots of activities to do! Comfy beds with curtains and big lockers, loads of toilets and showers!! Kitchen was good! very clean there was a job and a microwave. it’s about a 10 minute walk in to Bacalar which is perfect
    Erika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $30.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 563 reviews
    Really enjoyed our stay at this hostel, the beds are really comfortable and the staff are lovely. the breakfast is super cheap and really nice.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $50.15
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 495 reviews
    Great location! Very close to the lagoon and restaurants. In the middle of the central the park and ruins. The rooms were really nice with good air condition and safety box. Really nice kitchen. The guy in the reception saved us when we had to check out very early before check out, because we forgot to do it the night before
    Silja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $30.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 563 reviews
    I had an excellent stay at Guarumbo. Juan and Greta (and Chispa) make you feel welcome from the very beginning. The hostel is set in stunning grounds with lots of plants and birds and although it's very relaxed, it's also easy to socialise. Every morning they offer a cheap, delicious breakfast with coffee. I would go back in a heart beat.
    C
    Christien
    Solo traveler