About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Viajero Bacalar Hostel in Bacalar offers recently renovated guest house with family rooms, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, free toiletries, and soundproofing. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, and coffee shop. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves international and Latin American cuisines for lunch and breakfast. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning. Activities and Services: The hostel offers yoga classes, film nights, walking tours, and aerobics. Free on-site private parking, a minimarket, and a tour desk enhance the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Alvarez
United States United States
Todo estuvo perfecto. Muy agradecido,con Felipe, Armando Freddy, Miguel,todo el staff buenisimos. Fui por 7 dias y me quede 9 muy agradable lugar. Y agradecimiento muy especial,a la Flor mas bella de Bacalar. Fatima Todos juntos...
John
Canada Canada
Great location. Very clean. Facilities are up to date and modern. Bunk beds are framed with strong steel so they don't squeak when people are moving in and out of their beds. Complete bed privacy with solid walls around and black curtains in...
Jay
United States United States
Great location. Amazing and friendly staff. Lots of small details make the place special. They encourage solo travelers to mingle together. They host free activities. Bar and restaurant on site. Bike and scooter rentals. Clean rooms. Laundry...
Alessandro
Poland Poland
They have bike for rent, swimming pool and bar with some small food as well. Bed is comfy and the place looks sparkling clean.
Michael
Australia Australia
Amazing pool area and very close to the Lagoon where you can use the public swimming area and/or book a boat tour.
Anais
France France
Armando was exceptional host. He’s professional, and very helpful. Thanks to him my stay exceeded my expectations. Thank you very much to him.
David
United States United States
Great large location with a big gated parking lot (useful if your renting a car which I recommend as the best way to explore QR), friendly staff, fun events - we spent NYE with them and had a great night - a surprisingly yummy dinner followed by a...
Getsemani
United States United States
This place was amazing, fun, and had great vibes! All the staff were super friendly, enthusiastic, and treated you with respect and had a plethora of great recommendations and answered all your questions with a smile 😊. Thanks for everything and...
Herpin-saunier
Mexico Mexico
The staff were so welcoming and sweet ! The location, pool and room were fantastic.
Melanie
Canada Canada
This place is brand new and well thought out. Lots of space to chill and hang, or be social and meet folks. Love that there’s separate toilets and showers so you don’t have to use the ones in the room if it might disturb others. Loved the hammock...

Managed by Viajero Hostels

Company review score: 9.2Based on 4,874 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company info

Viajero Hostels is the largest hostel chain in Latin America, with a presence in 9 countries and over 25 destinations. For more than 20 years, we’ve combined hospitality, design, and cultural experiences to create spaces where travelers feel part of a community. Our team is passionate about hospitality and sustainability. In every destination, we promote activities that connect guests with local culture while protecting the environment. With Viajero, every stay is more than a trip—it’s a way of living.

Property info

At Viajero Bacalar Hostel, the magic of the Mexican Caribbean unfolds between shades of blue and green. Just a few blocks from the iconic Lagoon of the Seven Colors, this hostel blends nature, design, and community to create a truly unique experience. Relax in private or shared rooms, all with air conditioning, comfortable beds, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy our outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens, terraces with hammocks, social areas for meeting new travelers, and a bar where every sunset becomes a shared moment. Our restaurant offers à la carte breakfasts made with local ingredients and healthy options. Guests can also use our shared kitchen to prepare their own meals. At Viajero Bacalar, we believe that traveling means flowing. Join sustainable activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, or local cultural tours that connect you to the spirit of Bacalar. More than a place to stay, it’s a space to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with yourself.

Neighborhood info

Viajero Bacalar is located in the peaceful Mario Villanueva Madrid neighborhood, just a few blocks from the Lagoon of the Seven Colors. The area is safe, surrounded by lush vegetation, and perfect for walking or cycling. Within minutes you’ll find San Felipe Fort, Cenote Azul, and Bacalar’s vibrant town center, full of local cafés, art galleries, live music bars, and authentic Mexican restaurants. Bacalar is the perfect destination for those seeking to disconnect, embrace nature, and enjoy a spiritual and relaxed atmosphere. The lagoon is a protected natural treasure, so our activities are designed to experience it respectfully—paddleboarding at sunrise, sailing at sunset, or simply floating while looking at the sky.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    International • Latin American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch

Amenities of Viajero Bacalar Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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