Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral

Very good points: - Above all : the free walking tours organized daily by the hostel and led by a professional guide (Daniel) are the best I've done (extremely interesting and fun, often off the beaten tracks and with privileged access to some museums, he passionately talks about the great history but also the contemporary everyday life). Gracias Daniel for sharing so much of the rich Mexican culture ! :) - Great location at the very heart of the city and incredible view from the terrace - The staff is very nice - Small breakfast included and cool bar Bad points : The rooms are basic (the beds shake when you move, bathrooms are clean but smell bad, no windows so the rooms are noisy) and don't offer any privacy (no curtains, no individual lights...).

I had a great experience. The activities planned by the hostel volunteers in the evenings for the guests were a lot of fun. I would especially like to thank Maria Luna, Marcos and Andrea for their attention and kindness. Maria Luna planned some great activities. I had some trouble in the reception with the translation for english when I arrived in the first the night and I felt like the man in the reception was kinda of rude.

Everyting about this hostel was amazing! They offered a free welcome drink on their beautiful roofop bar, the dormitory room was very comfy with private bathroom. We were only 3 people in a 6 bed dorm. Breakfast was great, with different options. I would definetely come back, good value for the price.

Really helpful staff. Perfect central location. Free welcome margarita on the rooftop terrace (don't miss this- great range of cocktails and good value finger food. Music was a bit loud for us, but exactly what you would expect from a hostel). We had a private twin which was clean and had comfortable beds. Rooms were cleaned each day. We could leave our bags on arrival and the day we left. I couldn't fault it, although it is fairly loud, this is what you would expect from a hostel I think.

Very clean, friendly staff and great security. Beds are comfy but would prefer to have a curtain around them for more privacy, but this wasn’t too bad as only had one other woman in our room. The roof top is so nice to sit and relax on with a great view, you also get given a free drink token on arrival to use at the terrace bar which is delicious, the food is also very tasty. A highlight of ours was the free walking tours led by Dani! Very interesting and fun tours that are different each day and completely free!! We even used the metro to get to the park and it was covered by Dani! He’s a great tour guide and a lovely guy! Definitely recommend:)

Our recent stay at Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral was far from perfect. The most egregious issue arose when we were inexplicably locked out of our room. Upon contacting reception, we were informed that they believed we hadn't paid for an extra night, despite us having clear confirmation of our pre-paid booking. We were then subjected to the indignity of having to provide proof of payment, wasting valuable vacation time trying to rectify their error. This level of incompetence and the accusatory tone were utterly unacceptable. Furthermore, any hope of a peaceful night's sleep on Friday and Saturday was completely shattered by the noise emanating from the rooftop bar. The music continued late into the night, making it impossible to relax or get any rest. This lack of consideration for guests staying in the hotel is appalling. Adding insult to injury, we were repeatedly denied access to the very rooftop bar that was causing us so much disturbance. Despite attempting to reserve online and then following the staff's advice to book in person, we were consistently denied entry for the majority of our stay. This felt incredibly unfair, especially given the noise pollution we were enduring. Overall, our experience was deeply disappointing. The attempted overcharging, the disruptive noise, and the inaccessible amenities made for an unpleasant stay. This hotel prioritizes its bar scene over the comfort and well-being of its paying guests which is far from ideal.

The free walking tours are a clear highlight. They show you everyday something new and it’s a way to meet people. I hope they Continue to offer them and maybe more of those activities. Quite nice is also the included breakfast. The room without windows could need an AC it’s to warm inside and the hostel is a bit to loud you hear every noise also the bar is open until late during the weekend.

I really enjoyed my stay at Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral. The biggest highlight of my stay was the walking tour led by Daniel. I thoroughly enjoyed it, Daniel made the tour so interesting. He is full of knowledge, passion and charisma. He truly makes it incredible for the individual and offers a fun experience, whilst soaking up the sights and history. I would highly recommend doing the walking tour during your stay. It is free and gives you a lot of insight into the culture of this amazing city.

The hostel is okay but don't exepect something as great as they try to describe on there website. The restaurant and roof top bar were disappointing, the cold shower too, and there is no free 10 min massage as they say on the website, not a big deal but why making people expecting it if it doesn't exist? The breakfast "buffet" was mediocre, and the kitchen personal not really nice, one of them told me they don't have tea when she is actually drinking one.. The good things were the location, and both the guy at the check in and the security guy were really friendly and helpful.

The bar is moderately priced for the zone. We hit the roof and paid a cover to get up. You could do better in the centro but the quality is pretty high for a hostel.