City center stay.With a stay at this Mérida Centro hostel, you'll be steps from Mérida Cathedral and Museo Casa Montejo. Plaza Grande and Municipal Palace of Merida are also within half a mile (1 km).
US Visa Applicant Service Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Parque Santa Lucía - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
U.S. Consulate Merida - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Teya-Merida Station - 26 min drive
Mérida International Airport (MID) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
El Trapiche - 3 min walk
Dulceria y Sorbeteria Colon - 2 min walk
Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - 2 min walk
The Italian Coffee Company - 3 min walk
Gorditas Doña Gorda - 3 min walk
About this property
Hostal Zocalo - Hostel
Hostel near Paseo de Montejo in Mérida
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hostal Zocalo - Hostel. The hostel can provide a complimentary grocery shopping service and tour/ticket assistance.
This Mérida hostel is smoke free.
18 guestrooms or units
Local cuisine breakfast (free)
Breakfast available (free)
Terrace on the roof
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Grocery service (free)
Library
Convenience store
Garden
Television in lobby
ATM
Onsite shopping
No smoking on site
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Lockers available
Dining venue
Hostal Zocalo - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with ceiling fans. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
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
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
Shopping
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lever door handles
Tile flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
55-inch smart TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
More
Ceiling fan
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: MXN 100 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of MXN 100 per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Pet grooming services are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet deposit: MXN 100 per stay
Pet fee: MXN 100 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The place looks cool but it's actually pretty bad.
The window in my room had no curtain so light would come in night and early morning -- and the manager refused to help. Loud music throughout the day. No hot water. The bed was hard as rock and chair in the room was disgusting with stains. I placed a towel on it so I could sit on it.
The location was great!
Ck in with young lady took a long time, and we had 3 rooms, and she put us all in one BIG room, which was ok for only one night. Hunter and Luis went the extra mile when we had to leave VERY early and fed us breakfast.
Location is amazing.
Jeff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
David
Jun 10, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, helpful staff, but air conditioner was inadequate for the daytime temperatures.
I would only stay here if you need to stay in El Centro and no other place in the area is available. They didn’t have the bed I reserved, but I didn’t feel like finding another place, so they sold me on a private room. It was overpriced for what it was. Overall the dirtiest hostel I’ve stayed at in Mexico. It was currently undergoing renovations it seems, but the bathrooms were gross with a constantly leaking toilet and only a curtain for stalls.
The WiFi didn’t seem to work well anywhere in the hostel.
No one there speaks English, so you had better know at least some Spanish.
Excellent location, right in the middle of everything. Cool building. Currently under construction, but still cozy and comfortable.
Katharine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
4/10 Poor
Ricardo
Mar 17, 2019
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay... after 2019. Maybe.
the location is ideal. And two of the ladies that work there, Julisa and Patricia, are really nice. But...the guy at the reception couldn't or wouldn't find my reservation on the computer and wanted to charge me about a thousand pesos more for the same accommodations. I show him the hostels.com price and he had to reevaluate his price. The place is nice but it is been remodeled and there was noise, dust, paint cans, and none of this was mentioned before hand. My biggest disappointment was the restrooms. I have seen better facilities at low end bus stations in Mexico. You can tell right away that a worker designed the place and that the architect built it. Would I recommend the place... yes but not right now. Wait until is finished, the bathroom redone, and someone else is at the reception, then it will be a great place to stay.
Amazing location right in front of plaza grande where there was always something happening.the room was quiet and the bathroom was clean.it probably has the best breakfast I have had in a hostel :)
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Kenneth
Dec 28, 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great Location
Located just across the street from the main Square. Great breakfast - eggs, fruit, cereal, bread, coffee. Undergoing renovation so a bit messy. Great staff. Good vibe. Can be noisy with guests talking, etc. in the common areas until about 11 pm. A little shabby but acceptable given the price, location, and breakfast.
La ubicación y el personal son un 10 y el edificio tuvo que ser maravilloso en el pasado. En la actualidad, es triste ver lo descuidado que está el edificio, aunque tiene mucho encanto ver cómo lo han convertido en una pequeña galería de arte.
Gloria
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Federico
Feb 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No hubo jugo en los desayunos..Es necesaria mayor variedad de guisados en ek buffete