Hostal La Isla

Comfy, peaceful hippy style hostel with solid vegetarian breakfasts, a well equipped kitchen, excellent beds, good bathrooms (excellent hot water!), pleasant shared spaces, and fantastic free yoga classes. I wish they had yoga every day rather than just 3 days a week, the class I joined was fantastic! Location is very good, though when I return to San Cris I will probably look for a place to stay a bit downhill. Nothing, it’s excellent. Definitely has a hippy-dippy, nutty crunchy style - I would prefer less health-foodie breakfasts (with salsa!), but that’s a personal preference, not a criticism.

Everything was Great!!!

Very welcoming and relaxing environment. Hostel was clean and comfortable, and the breakfasts were great. I also attended their free yoga session, which helped me release some of the tiredness from traveling : ).

Perfect size and placement in San C. Staff is very responsive and friendly. Feels homely very fast. Breakfast was decent and a great way to socialize - it's a bit too small though so needs to be supplemented

Healthy breakfast, free yoga classes, smiling and friendly staff, superb location, clean spaces.. Breakfast time is best to meet other travelers as everyone is gathered around a table sharing stories and their plans for the day

Exceptional

No words can describe the magic of La Isla! It is a special place with amazing people. We loved the terrace, the amazing yoga lessons and all the common spaces to relax and get to know other travellers, it was also so nice to have breakfast together every day. The shared bathrooms are always clean. There are only three showers, so if the hostel is at full capacity you will need to wait a bit or just shower earlier or in the afternoon/evening - this is not an issue. Mariam, AK and all the volunteers are amazing people who make you feel at home instantly. We had an issue with our transport to the next destination and they helped us resolve it very quickly. So many good vibes at La Isla that it was hard to leave. Thank you - we can't wait to come back ? Nothing!

Very very good value for money, private double room has amazing views over the Puebla and mountains.

I need to say my stay in Hostal la Isla was definitely one of the best during my 6 weeks Mexico trip:) I truly loved the vibe in the hostel - it was extremely welcoming, warm and friendly. The owner is a person who used to backpack and knows what travelers need to feel good in the hostel, he's also great and very interesting person to talk to:) Volunteers were very open, friendly, helpful, smiley - there is nothing more I could ask for. In general I really felt there like home, I loved spending time in common areas, morning yoga and "hippie" vibe. Hostel was very clean, decent breakfasts, great value for many! I also loved the big bathroom, great change from typical hostel showers:) Came for 2 nights, stayed one week (would stay longer if I had more time:D) everything was perfect

Everything is so tiny.super small kitchen and common area.For one or two days is fine but no more.No curtains at my dorm. Too small not enough place to eat and cook as there are 6volunters and one owner one manager 8of them cook all the time no chance to prepare own food.3bathrooms totally.Have to wait.Wifi is weak in the room.

Great vibe here, 4 communal areas for relaxing and chatting with other travellers. Beds are comfortable and they give you an extra blanket and towel. Security lockers but bring or buy your own lock. They also offer free yoga classes and breakfast - brilliant! Special shout out to Heso and Lucy who were very helpful and friendly. Pillows were a bit old and needed changing. Downstairs shower had issues with hot water and pressure.

The best hostel I’ve ever been to. Not just in Mexico. Not just in Latin America. But in the whole world. Possibly the u

Our room had a beautiful view over the city and the mountains. The vibe was very friendly without being overbearing and it's definitely not a party hostel. Lots of nice places to chill and breakfast included, staff were lovely too. There's limited bathrooms for all the people in the hostel and sometimes they ran cold but it was okay.

Superb

Friendly, accessible, convenient, and comfortable. Kitchen, restrooms, and living areas were fantastic. I also appreciated the comfort of the bed and availability of water. I enjoyed my stay and will stay again.

We had a great stay at hostal la isla. The staff was supernice, very helpful. It's a small hostel which makes a sweet and familiar atmosphere. Rooms and Bathrooms were clean. The location of the hostel is central, main attractions, shops, restaurants are in walking distance. Small but very delicious breakfast. We would love to stay there again!

Location, guests, atmosphere and staff all spot on. Stayed longer than intended because of this.

Exceptional

Very friendly staff, central location and cozy interior. A lot of small nooks to relax and hang out. The included breakfast was good and a nice meeting point with the rest. The hostel has a bohemian decor and vibe, which therefore attracts a certain kind of clientele. Its not a bad thing per se, but not something for me. The dorm was cramped with little space.

The energy of this place is absolutely amazing—it’s warm, vibrant, and instantly makes you feel at home. The staff is exceptionally friendly, always going out of their way to help with a smile. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for everyone. The communal areas are great for meeting other travelers, and there’s always a great vibe here. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to relax or an energetic base to explore the area, Hostel La Isla is perfect. I can’t recommend it enough! +3 free yoga classes per week +very clean +perfect location +great value for money +Breakfast included -vegan option for breakfast being everyday the same and not enough to fill you up, so if you are vegan probably need to integrate breakfast with something more