Centro · Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Hostels in Playa del Carmen
Maui Playa is the most walkable address in town: one minute from Quinta Avenida, two minutes from the sand, rooftop pool on top and a team that knows the whole coast.
Why travellers pick Maui Playa
Most cheap hostels in Playa del Carmen make you choose between location and comfort. Here you get both:
1 min to Fifth Avenue
Bars, restaurants and shops on your doorstep — on a quiet side street, so you still sleep.
2 min to the beach
Caribbean sand a two-minute walk away, plus a rooftop pool for lazy afternoons.
A/C dorms & privates
Curtained bunks with lockers, lights and plugs, and private doubles and twins with A/C.
5 min to Cozumel ferry
Perfect base for diving Palancar and Columbia reefs or a spontaneous island day.
Kitchen & common areas
Shared kitchen, rooftop hangouts and 24h common spaces — travel cheap, live well.
Social, not a party hostel
Easy to meet people on the roof; the Quinta is one block away when you want the night out.
The best-located base on the Riviera Maya
From the front door: 1 minute to Quinta Avenida, 2 to the beach, 5 to the Cozumel ferry and the ADO terminal, 20–40 minutes to Cenote Azul, Cristalino and Jaguar Park, 1 hour to Tulum ruins and Cancún airport, 2.5 hours to Chichén Itzá.
Cheap hostel rooms in Playa del Carmen
Mixed dorm
From $250 MXN
Air-conditioned bunk with curtain, locker, light and plug.
Female dorm
From $300 MXN
Women-only room with the same A/C comfort and lockers.
Private room
From $850 MXN
Double or twin with A/C, private or shared bathroom.
Hostels in Playa del Carmen — FAQ
What is the best hostel in Playa del Carmen?
Maui Hostel Playa del Carmen is one of the best-located hostels in town: one minute from Quinta Avenida, two minutes from the beach, with a rooftop pool, air-conditioned dorms and private rooms, and 24-hour reception.
How much does a hostel in Playa del Carmen cost?
Dorm beds in Playa del Carmen usually cost $250–$500 MXN (about $14–$29 USD) per night, and private rooms $800–$1,500 MXN. Booking direct with Maui is cheaper than booking through OTAs.
How far is the hostel from Fifth Avenue and the beach?
Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) is one minute on foot and the beach is two minutes. We are on a quiet side street, so you get the location without the street noise.
Does the hostel have a pool?
Yes — a rooftop pool with Caribbean breeze, open to all guests, plus rooftop common areas that are the easiest place in the hostel to meet people.
Are there private rooms, or only dorms?
Both. Air-conditioned mixed and female dorms with curtained bunks, lockers, lights and plugs, plus private double and twin rooms with private or shared bathroom.
How do I get to Cozumel from the hostel?
Walk five minutes to the Cozumel ferry terminal. Ferries leave roughly every hour and the crossing takes about 45 minutes — easy as a day trip for diving or snorkelling.
Is Playa del Carmen safe for tourists?
Yes, especially the Centro and Quinta Avenida area where we are. The hostel has 24-hour reception and security, and the streets around it stay busy until late.
How far is Cancún airport from Playa del Carmen?
About one hour by car, or 1 hour 15 minutes on the ADO bus. The ADO terminal is a five-minute walk from the hostel.