Vivo Escondido Hostel

Really nice hostel! Great value for money, really nice homely family vibe, really near some beautiful beaches. Cheap drinks too!

NOTE: The hostel offers a free drink in exchange for a review, so many of the reviews you see are likely biased. This place is dirty. The bathrooms are disgusting, showers barely work, and rooms are filthy and smell bad. The hostel vibe feels off in general, the place and activities are not conducive to meeting people (although it is possible if you try). The best thing about this place is its proximity to beaches you can swim at. Unless this is your highest priority, I highly recommend you stay away.

Loved staying here! The location is awesome—just a short walk to the beach and close to all the shops. The rooms are super comfy with A/C that works perfectly, and the beds have private curtains, which makes sleeping really chill. The whole place is incredibly clean, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. There’s an amazing pool to cool off in, and the kitchen has everything you need. They even offer free drinking water, which is a lifesaver. The WiFi is fast, and the bar has a great happy hour—perfect for meeting people and hanging out. Honestly, one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Highly recommend!

What a great hostel! Shout out to Tommy, Olivia and the hostel crew for creating a fun and relaxing experience. Not a party hostel, but not boring, it’s close to the best beaches, and is a 10 star recommendation.

Great hosts! Clean place, good location, nice people, fair price.

the perfect place to bake a chocolate cake and have a movie night with everyone. i love this place. they staff/volunteers make this place feel like a second home. so welcoming from the second you step in to the moment you leave. the facilities are always SO clean, the kitchen is massive and they free breakfast changes every morning so it’s always something new. the pool is huge and it’s the perfect mix of party and chill hostel vibes. i genuinely love this place so much i extended my stay twice. if you ever go to puerto make sure to come here it’ll be the highlight of your trip

Really liked this hostel because it was both sociable and chill! It had a yummy breakfast included and a great pool with a nice location to the beach. The staff - particularly Arthur, Camilo and Juliette were really friendly & made my stay super enjoyable!

We loved this hostel. Julien and Mariam, the managers, were very attentive and friendly, they strive to make you feel good. I highly recommend it. I was there in the first days of April 2024. The pool is fantastic, the dynamics of meeting people are good. There is a traveler's spirit in the air. You feel at home. You can cook, wash your clothes, come and go as you please. Near Carrizalillo beach. If I visit this place again, I will not hesitate to stay there.