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Welcome to Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Rooftop pool a new standard in an astonishing building which features a rooftop pool with a huge Bar, a cozy hangout area where you can enjoy the sunset surrounded by people from all over the world and all amenities a backpacker could wish for! Ask for our pool & night parties! Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Rooftop pool is located in the heart of Cancún downtown, within 3 minutes walking distance from the main bus stop, where you can take a ride to many cities among México. Also, we have the best local transport links 2 blocks away, where you can find 24-hour buses running, which connect you to the Hotel Zone, where all our white sandy beaches and Cancún famous nightlife are located. Our Hostel offers outstanding cleanliness! All our rooms come with comfy wooden bunk beds with curtains, en-suite bathroom, private shower, toilet facilities and lockers for your belongings. You'll get a set of bed linen, towel, free Wi-Fi as well as our self-made city map with all essential information about the going-on in town. You’ll be right in the heart of the action! We are a party Hostel! We look forward to having you stay with us! Welcome to @NomadsExperience!
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City View
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Av Carlos Nader 2A, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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Nomads Cancun Hotel & Hostel
925 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Nomads Cancun Hotel & Hostel is celebrated for its friendly environment and convenient downtown location, which makes for easy city exploration. The hostel's amenities, including the pool and social events, receive high marks from guests, as do the cleanliness and service, with staff commended for their welcoming attitude.
However, while the value of budget-friendly options is noted, some guests find the private rooms overpriced and noisy. Late-night music has also been mentioned as a disturbance for those seeking a tranquil retreat.
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Central
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Serene
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Comfortable
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Reasonable
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Spotless
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Friendly
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Well-appointed
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Location: Very near to the ADO bus stop. So you can take the ADO bus from airport to reach the hostel Staff: Very friendly and helpful. David helped us with our plan to go around the city Food: They do not have breakfast included plans, so you can eat at one of the restaurants within the hostel or outside. Food in the restaurants near reception as well as the roof top is ok, not bad but nothing special WiFi speed: good Linen: clean Room: We had taken a mixed dormitory which was accessible only by the bracelet they had given. The room was clean overall Sleep Quality: The mattress were thick but the head space is very small. Head touches ceiling of the bed above when seated inside Checkin/Checkout: Checkin time is 3pm which is very late, especially if you are arriving by morning flight. They do provide a storage space to temporarily keep your luggage till checkin time
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Fernando Morales Mora, Agencia/Consultora at Nomads Cancun Hotel & Hostel
Responded 20 Feb 2020
Hello souvikbasu Thank you for taking your time and write down your opinions about us. It definitely helps us improve! We are glad to read that for the most part, you had a nice stay. We definitely would like to have you back sometime soon. Don’t forget to recommend us! Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Rooftop Pool Cancun.
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I traveled solo and this hostel has a perfect location! Don’t let taxis fool you, you can go ANYWHERE by ADO which is 2 minute walk from the hostel. The vans are in front of OXXO, right by the pedestrian bridge
To Xcaret > get an ADO till Playa Del Carmen (45 pesos) then get another one till Xcaret (30 pesos) - 1h travel. Fast and safe
To Cirque DuSoleil you can also take the same white van for 35 pesos and they gonna drop you off at the Vidanta theater (45 minutes) A taxi was charging me $2000 pesos! lol The only problem is on the way back bc you have to cross the dark road. Unfortunately not the best settings :/
Front desk could be more helpful, they know nothing about the surroundings or any information you might ask however Joselyne was great!
The pool is beautiful, I loved it!
Food and drinks at the rooftop are HORRIBLE and the barman was rude. He couldn’t make a decent piña colada and was blaming me! Haha!
Rooms are pretty decent and clean. Overall a good place to sleep and shower if you’re staying the whole day out like me!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:2 min walk from the hostel there’s a supermarket called Soriana where you can withdrawal money...
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Response from Nomads Experience, Dueño at Nomads Cancun Hotel & Hostel
Responded 17 Oct 2023
Hello! We’re glad to hear that your experience with us was amusing. We hope you come back, we’ll be waiting for you with open arms. Thanks for sharing your opinion!
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This is THE place to stay in downtown Cancun, I thought I was just going to stay a day or two and now it’s been 10 days
Work: I work and travel and this place is great for both with a coffee shop in the front with huge tables and great wifi to get work done. I was able to do zoom calls in the afternoon since it wasn’t very loud or crowded
Sleep: I really like the pod style beds and power outlets in the locker and in the bed. Rooms were kept pretty clean and smelled good. No windows in the room so you can sleep pretty well if you go out all night.
Food: Rooftop bar has really great pescado and shrimp tacos/tostadas and at great prices. Downstairs café has plenty of options from chilaquiles to salmon avocado toast
Plenty of food options very close by as well - including a taqueria down the street, parque de la palapas, and tacos de polilla
Convenience: everything you need is within a 5 min walk. Super close to the ADO station, across the street from a good gym (500 pesos for a week pass, 200 for a day) Grocery store nearby, and plenty of other things to see or do.
Overall, I’ve stayed at hundreds of hostels over the last decade, and this is easily one of the best.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip:Rooms are the first floor are best - less noise from the bar
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First off all it is not a hotel. It's a hostel.the name is misleading. Don't get it wrong. I have nothing with the hostels. Actually you can meet a lot of interesting people there and have a good time. That's what happened with us also. We had a lovely time with the other clients. BUT!!!! We had booked an executive room with private bathroom and breakfast. Breakfast wasn't breakfast at all. No cereals no sausages no honey no cheese no fruits nothing. The trays were most of the time empty. You have to ask to beg actually to give you something. They had only some bad quality Coffee, only one kind of jouse same bad quality , one kind of marmalade , not personal portions and butter. A and boiled eggs also. That's all. So we went out to find decent breakfast. A thing that made very very bad impression to me was that the kitchen staff did not use gloves when filling the trays. I think this is very important. As for the room. Two cement brigs with a necked lamp on it wes used as a bed side table . That's all.In the bathroom they have the same liquid for the hair and the body. They had nothing to use to wash the hands. When I asked them the put the same liquid! One for all! How wonderful! So if you insist in going and need an executive room keep that in mind. Bring your own shampoo and soap for the hands. The owners seem not to understand that certain kind of rooms need certain kinds of goods and services. So in my opinion with this money yoy can find something more decent.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from FernandoMoralesMora, Social Media Manager at Nomads Cancun Hotel & Hostel
Responded 10 Feb 2020
Hello Anastasia First of all, we would like to thank you for taking your time and write down your thoughts and opinions about us; it definitely helps us to understand what we can improve to provide and excellent service and keep getting better. We are definitely going to take in count your opinion, and we hope that this experience don’t stop you for coming back in the future. Greetings! Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Beach Club Isla Mujeres.
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I stayed in Cancun more than 2 months mostly because of this hostel, they're just too good to leave, the modern facilities, the comfortable clean rooms with good privacy, the hearty breakfasts and dinners, the sunny and smiling staffs, and most of guests were also smiling because there are good energy in this hostel. The only weak point was the guest kitchen but the managers were very genuine and modest, they like to continue improving their service, the utensils were continuously adding...thanks for everyone there and good luck always.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Fernando Morales Mora, Agencia/Consultora at Nomads Cancun Hotel & Hostel
Responded 5 Mar 2020
Hello MWG2020 We are super happy to read you had an amazing experience with us, we are glad that you extended your stay with us, we hope to see you back here in the near future. Kind regards! Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Rooftop Pool Cancun.
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Nomads Rooftop Hostel exceeded my expectations in every way. The place is spotless, with staff frequently cleaning common areas and ensuring the rooms are pristine. The guests and staff are all very nice, making it easy to meet new people and make friends. Being situated in downtown Cancun is a huge plus; everything you need is just a short walk away. Whether you're here for a short trip or an extended stay, this hostel is perfect. Can't wait to come back! Adriana was very helpful! Thanks to her :)
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Honestly what a good experience! Location is key if you are scared of walking alone to the Hotel Area, plus it’s really safe. Lots of bars and restaurants around. The hostel is quite clean and the staff rocks! (Thanks for the good parties and advice Alvaro!). If you don’t wanna be all the time in Cancun, the hostel’s offering good discounts for affordable tours to some cenotes, Chichen Itza and so on. Plus I don’t think you’ll get bored there as there’s always something going on in the rooftop area :) Cheers! 🍻
- Jannis
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Visit also Enigmatic Hostel
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If you're looking for a clean and friendly place to stay in Cancun, look no further than Nomads Rooftop Hostel. The entire hostel is kept in pristine condition, and the staff is always on hand to ensure everything is spotless. The people are lovely, creating a social yet relaxed vibe. Its downtown location is very convenient, making it easy to explore Cancun and beyond. I had an amazing time and would definitely stay here again! I really felt safe as a solo female traveler and the staff is so nice! A big thanks to Adriana who help me a lot <3
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This is a great option if you want to be walking distance to central downtown ADO, shops that are reasonably priced and some good options for food. The interior of the property is surprising in a good way! It is well decorated and is a huge hostel.
This is not the party atmosphere of most hostels and is still set up to meet people and enjoy the pool, free wifi and amenities that this brand offers. I'd definitely recommend this place!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Cannot sleep here at all if you book a private room. I have just checked out after a day of staying at the hostel supposed to be 4 days . The grounds are lovely & maybe you'll be in more luck if you get a dorm but the private rooms are so loud. I paid $700 for 4 days of a private room so I could sleep but also be social. The private rooms back onto the social area & it is so so so loud for all hours, I had people outside making noise unbearably loud until so late. They also had a speaker and were playing Music until 1:30am up against my wall even though rule #2 on house rules is no music near rooms, and staff did not care.
The only reason I booked a private room for so much money is because i needed to sleep but that was a joke. After I finally fell asleep for all of 15 minutes. A few girls came back from the clubs / going out and continued to talk outside my room for hours.
I understand hostels have noise & Ive been backpacking for 10 years and all hostels will come with a certain level of noise & we're all there to have fun - but why would you offer the private rooms - the people who pay 4 x the price - with a shared wall to the social area. The whole place echoed also so anytime someone would come back into the venue your room would bang & when people were in the games room you could hear/feel the pool table in the room.
You cannot advertise somewhere is a place to sleep if you cannot in fact fall sleep at all & by reading recent reviews I now see this is a common theme. I would've been better off sleeping in a dorm tbh . its such a shame as I have been looking forward to staying here for months & left as soon as I could, I may as well of bene outside with everyone , it was louder inside my room because of the echo & I actually had someone from the party area knock on my door & scare me.
After all of 1 hours sleep I have now left the venue and would love a refund but dont see that happeninh. The solo more expensive rooms are not suitable or as described on the website at all & not equipped for sleep. The grounds are lovely & so is the location but only stay here if you go for the dorms.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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I see that there *are* private rooms at this location, so if you're not ready to be pushed out of your comfort zone, you could still stay here for a very reasonable price. I'm looking to stay here in April and I am 43, so I say no- you are not too old to be doing this. ;) If it were me, and I was traveling alone, I would still probably book my own room, but if there wasn't one available, I would choose to stay in the all female dorm. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful time!
Hola Iawin.
Gracias por escribirnos.
Si, los lockers de las habitaciones permiten guardar el equipaje de mano, te invito a que veas las fotos de los dormitorios para que tengas una idea del tamaño.
¡Saludos!
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PRICE RANGE
$68 - $151 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Nomads Hotel, Hostel & Bar
LOCATION
MexicoYucatan PeninsulaQuintana RooCancun
NUMBER OF ROOMS
31
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