Guanajuato Hotel Information
Refugio Cafetin, Callejon de Potrero 2 (right next to Templo de San Francisco), ? (473)7339733 (bagel.cafetin@gmail.com). checkin: 13:00; checkout: 12:00. This small hostel is in the pedestrian zone of the center of Guanajuato, 2 minutes walking from Teatro Juarez. It's central, clean, cheap, and safe. There are 2 rooms: a dorm with 8 single beds, and a private room with 2 single beds and a double bed. There are shared bathrooms and plenty of hot water. There's also a shared kitchen, a lounge, laundry service and a rooftop access. The roof is pretty cool - you can see through the windows, right into the church next door. Dorms $100.
La Casa del Tío, Calle Cantarranas 47, ? (473)7339728 (lacasadeltio@hotmail.com). checkout: 11 am. Great location in the historic center, budget, basic, no frills but clean, free kitchen, wireless, promotions and the best rooftop in Guanajuato. This is a legaly registered hostel in the city and the owner, Olivia Machuca, is the president of the Associacion of Mexican Hostels. Their goal is to provide a professional and friendly service to the visitors. La Casa del Tío is always recommended in travel guides such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Let's Go among others. The laundry machine they offer on the website doesn't work. Dorms $150.
Hostal Santuario, Calle Cantarranes 38. The entrance doesn't show it's a hostel, but it is. It might be noisy from the bar downstairs. dorm $100.
Hostal del Truco, Calle Truco 4. dorms $100.
Casa Bertha, Tamboras #9, ? (473)7321316 or (473)7325104 (cbertha92@hotmail.com), free kitchen, terrace and wireless internet use.
Casa de Pita, ? +52 473 73 21532 (guadalupevaltierra@yahoo.com.mx). This Guanajuato B&B has location, location, location and remarkable value; one block from Plaza Baratillo and another block to Plaza Union and Teatro Juarez – the heart of Guanajuato City and easy walking distance to all within-city attractions. Very safe location, clean, friendly, Wi-Fi and great breakfast in a colorful, truly Mexican home. US$12 per night for a dorm bed.Hostal del Campanero, Calle Campanero 19, ? (473)7345665. checkin: 13:00; checkout: 12:00. Fanatically clean and beautiful architecture. Great character and friendly staff. Only two showers for the whole hostel. dorm $130, single $180.
La Casa de Dante, Callejon de Zaragoza 25,. Very nice staff and a great daily fresh breakfast. Big, healthy and different every day, meat or vegetarian, whatever you prefer. Hardly any hot water in the showers though. Dorm $200.
Estación Esperanza, Calle Campanero 5. Great location. No lockers. Dorms $150.
Hostel Guanajuato, Calle Campanero 14. Great location. Only two showers for the whole hostel, but with a lot of very hot water. Dorms $100.
El Zopilote Mojado. This hostal is downtown but located in 3 buildings around the quiet Plaza Mexiamora. In "El Zopilote Mojado" building is a coffee shop with excellent coffee and desserts, and upstairs are the rooms, tastefully done. There is another building called "Perros Muertos," colorfully decorated, with all the services (kitchen included) and two terraces with gorgeous views. Finally, "La Casa del Infierno" is located in Callejon del Infierno. This house has two small apartments and a main house, fully equipped with very Mexican decorations. info@elzopilotemojado.com phone: 52-473-7325311 *Casa Magica. At the east ends of town, across from the Escuela Normal. It's a clean, quiet hotel with just about 8 rooms in a colonial home. The staff is sweet and very helpful.
