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Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful escape from the bustling streets of Oaxaca Centro at this quiet property just steps from the action

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Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca provides a welcome retreat from Oaxaca Centro's vibrant energy. Guests connect to in-room WiFi while enjoying the calm of this smoke-free environment, creating a perfect balance between exploration and relaxation.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Down comforters, WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Down comforters, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Oaxaca Centro, a neighborhood in Oaxaca, is home to Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca. Pueblos Mancomunados and Temazcal Spa Maya are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Panuelito Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos or Venustiano Carranza Sports Complex.
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Map
68000, OAX, Oaxaca, 5 de Mayo Centro

What's nearby

  • El Llano Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santo Domingo Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zócalo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. Airport - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asador Bacanora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Colibri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yegole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pisa Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marco Polo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca

Hostel near Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Located close to Zócalo, Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca have amenities such as WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Property Registration Number INA151120728

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Macondo Hostel Terminal Oaxaca
Macondito Hostel Terminal Oaxaca
Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca Oaxaca
Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca located?

Located in Oaxaca Centro, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of El Llano Park and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco and Oaxaca Cultural Institute are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location immediately across from the ADO bus terminal in Oaxaca. Unfortunately, that’s the only real positive for this stay. After receiving a message saying check in was at 2pm, on arriving we were then told to come back after 3.15. When we did come back - the EFTPOS terminal was “out of order” so had to pay cash instead. The staff were very polite and seemed nice, and are onsite all hours overnight. The room is quite large, however hadn’t been cleaned. There were hairs on the pillow and some maybe crumbs in the bed? The showers had no hot water and limited water pressure, but had supplied body wash which was nice. Given the state of the cleanliness, we decided to leave without staying the night. Would recommend spending your money elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hostel is very basic, just rooms and bathrooms, but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Garik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bathroom needs much improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

ADRIAN

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bien para una noche

No está mal. Los dormitorios tienen colchones en buen estado y sábanas limpias, pero le faltan cosas como repisas para poner el celular, contactos, ganchos, sillas, etc. El gran reto son los baños, están viejos y les falta igual un lugar donde poner tus cosas, tu ropa, en fin, que sea cómodo para bañarte y cambiarte. La ubicación es muy buena y el personal se esfuerza por recibirte bien. Es una buena opción por si necesitas un lugar “solo para dormir”
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

CARLOS GARCIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy pobre en su equipamiento y algo sucia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGEL CLISERIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Todo bien

No tuve problemas, todo bien. Bueno, quizás falte un refrigerador en el lobby para meter las cervezas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien solo que estoy en espera de mi factura
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malú

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor hostal, bueno, muy bonito y súper barato

Dude en reservar ya que había leído malas reseñas. Pero fue todo lo contrario, en realidad es muy limpio, tranquilo y cómodo. Fui a la guelaguetza y pude dejar mi carro frente a la entrada, tienen todo con cámaras y lei que se quejaban por que no hay nadie en recepción, realmente para mi no fue importante y lo sentí como un airb&b. Todo es por claves para entrar. Solo es cuestión de comunicarse días antes para que te las proporcionen y acordar tu llegada. Definitivamente lo recomiendo por el precio es excelente. Junto hay una tienda donde venden de todo y a precios bajos, así como lugares ricos para comer. La terminal de autobuses en frente y la zona muy segura a todas horas del día.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yale On the Road!

Muy grata la estancia
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy amables.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Vivek

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022