Title: Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=72475772&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca Travelers find a peaceful escape from the bustling streets of Oaxaca Centro at this quiet property just steps from the action ## Photo gallery for Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down duvets, WiFi, bed sheets - Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca (Oaxaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72480000/72475800/72475772/edd6f57c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca (Oaxaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72480000/72475800/72475772/f4464a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca (Oaxaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72480000/72475800/72475772/0fbbd89d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down duvets, WiFi, bed sheets - Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca (Oaxaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72480000/72475800/72475772/6ce5f0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca (Oaxaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72480000/72475800/72475772/edcfba25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca provides a welcome retreat from Oaxaca Centro's vibrant energy. 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(OAX) - 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 property Room features All guest rooms at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca have amenities, such as WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19890000/19881300/19881209/w1280h936x0y24-87f3a7b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Andaina Hostel Oaxaca Centro - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Games room - Business services 8.8 Excellent 122 reviews £29 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=19881209&PinnedHotelID=19881209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12670000/12661700/12661607/w1534h1535x0y0-7e06c2be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hierba de Conejo - Hostel Oaxaca Centro - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room 7.4 Good 38 reviews £36 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=12661607&PinnedHotelID=12661607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16438000/16437932/f819a3fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hostal las Americas - Hostel Oaxaca Centro - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 8.2 Very good 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=16437932&PinnedHotelID=16437932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89290000/89289900/89289868/1568aca5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bokatrip Jalatlaco Oaxaca Centro - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=89289868&PinnedHotelID=89289868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119900000/119899979/d4e4a3c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maka Hostel Oaxaca Centro - Pool - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=119899979&PinnedHotelID=119899979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42930000/42925400/42925372/76307295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Casa Del Nenufar - Hostel Oaxaca - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 9.4 Exceptional 15 reviews £17 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=42925372&PinnedHotelID=42925372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118325800/118325715/c16f9a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ginger banana Hostel Oaxaca Centro - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 17 Jan - 18 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=118325715&PinnedHotelID=118325715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113930000/113928500/113928478/f3419f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LA PATRONA HOSTAL Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=113928478&PinnedHotelID=113928478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89010000/89001800/89001796/82827640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel San Fernando Inn Oaxaca - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 8.0 Very good 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=89001796&PinnedHotelID=89001796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Apartment | Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112030000/112028000/112027921/2a757df7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lofts Oaxaca Barrio de Xochimilco - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=112027921&PinnedHotelID=112027921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Down comforter ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Shared accommodation ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? ### How much is parking at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca? ### What time is check-in at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca? ### What time is check-out at Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca? ### Where is Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Esencia Hostel Terminal Oaxaca Reviews 7.4 ### Good 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 5.0 Amenities ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.6 Eco-friendliness ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Carolina 6 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The Hostel is very basic, just rooms and bathrooms, but very clean. ##### Carolina Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Garik 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities the bathroom needs much improvement ##### Garik Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tom 4 Oct 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/14889d63-95d1-40ad-8e04-877eea43c39e-1759537814492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/423dd241-b333-4c43-8651-3facf6cdd5e4-1759537814612.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/81e56d6a-cf5c-4760-b583-6ce2a20e9f6d-1759537815116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tom Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### ADRIAN 28 Jul 2025 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” ##### ADRIAN Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### CARLOS GARCIA 24 Jul 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Muy pobre en su equipamiento y algo sucia. ##### CARLOS GARCIA Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANGEL CLISERIO 10 Jan 2023 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. ##### ANGEL CLISERIO Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andres 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Muy bien solo que estoy en espera de mi factura ##### Andres Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malú 1 Aug 2022 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. ##### Malú Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andres 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Yale On the Road! Muy grata la estancia ##### Andres Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Muy amables. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alejandro 30 Jul 2024 ##### Alejandro Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Vivek 7 Nov 2023 ##### Vivek Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andres 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Andres Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria 3 Feb 2022 ##### Gloria Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ---