Fodor's Expert Review Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral

In the heart of downtown Mexico City, just behind the Catedral Metropolitana, this large hostel provides sunny, clean, and comfortable rooms at rock-bottom prices. The terrace and TV room are natural places to strike up a conversation. If you're on a tight budget, ask about the shared rooms.

Ask about the guided walking tours to nearby cultural sights, like the Sonora "witchcraft" market.

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room

Myriad room options: 4- and 6-bed shared rooms, or private 1- or 2-bed room, with the option of shared or en-suite bathrooms. Varying bed sizes and even suites are available for the private rooms.

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bathroom

Shared bathrooms are cleaned often and kept spotless. Some rooms offer shared bathrooms but with en-suite showers.

lobby

Travelers hanging out in the public areas can be quite social (and, frequently, inebriated), which can be a fun way to meet fellow travelers, or a warning not to linger.

dining

The café in the entryway serves inexpensive pastas, sandwiches, and salads.

drinking

The rooftop terrace often has both planned and impromptu tequila and mezcal tastings.