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Hostal Vive la Vida

2.0 star property
Hostel near Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, free WiFi
Gift shop

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Calle 2 Nte. entre 25 y 30 Ave., Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

Heart of Playa del Carmen.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Playa del Carmen hostel, you'll find Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Mercado Playa del Carmen and Founders Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mamitas Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Empanadas y Salbutes de la Juárez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aguas Frescas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Merchant Carnitas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Quekas - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hostal Vive la Vida

Hostel near Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen
As a guest of Hostal Vive la Vida, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hostal Vive la Vida. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Playa del Carmen hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostal Vive la Vida offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and ceiling fans. This Playa del Carmen hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostal Vive la Vida

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hostal Vive Vida
Hostal Vive Vida Hostel
Hostal Vive Vida Hostel playa del carmen
Hostal Vive Vida playa del carmen
Hostal Vive la Vida Hostel
Vive La Vida Playa Del Carmen
Hostal Vive la Vida Playa del Carmen
Hostal Vive la Vida Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Vive la Vida to the airport?

Hostal Vive la Vida is 20.5 mi (252-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Vive la Vida have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Vive la Vida.

How close is Hostal Vive la Vida to the beach?

This hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 10-minute walk from Playacar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Vive la Vida offer free breakfast?

Hostal Vive la Vida does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Vive la Vida?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Riviera Gran Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Vive la Vida?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Hostal Vive la Vida?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostal Vive la Vida have a pool?

Hostal Vive la Vida features an outdoor pool.

Does Hostal Vive la Vida have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostal Vive la Vida to downtown Playa del Carmen?

Hostal Vive la Vida is 0.4 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

Hostal Vive la Vida Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 7 reviews

3.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar esta muy descuiddo, las suites estan sin luz ,el baño se ve que solo es provisional y el area del lavabo sucio no hay limpieza , ademas nos picó animales y no es sancudo recomendaria realizar fumigaciones
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La habitación ( sin ventanas ) tenía aire acondicionado pero no podía regularse, por lo que estaba muy fresco enseguida de prenderlo y no se disponía del control como para apagarlo y prenderlo a voluntad, había que ir a pedir asistencia a recepción cada vez que se deseaba prenderlo o apagarlo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Dalinne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mina saker blev stulna i det gemensamma rummet där vi sov och personalen var inte alls hjälpsamma i situationen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017