Casa Pepe

This hostel is in the heart of Mexico City. Everyday they have free walking tours (that were great) and also they have planned excursions for an additional price. There were a lot of solo travelers and the activities and daily "power hour" [5-6 pm $100 pesos (approx $5 USD) for unlimited margaritas/beer)] on the rooftop bar make it a great way to meet really awesome people. (People so dope we all got tattoos together!) The sleeping pods/bunks were great. You get a private locker for your bag, and also a smaller locker in the pod for your smaller things. I would suggest bringing TWO LOCKS! (I think you can rent if you don't have). The rooms do not have AC, we kept the window open. The temperature was fine, but it was loud. I would suggest earplugs. The "key" for your room is a bracelet with an electronic charm on it that opens the door which is fantastic for backpackers and travelers not having to worry about losing/carrying around a bulky key. Now, all of that being said. I found 2 bedbugs on my mattress. It was not an infestation (I picked up the mattress, checked the sheets etc. One was on the curtain and the other crawling across the sheets. It is not uncommon for a place to get bedbugs, and I was impressed with the way they handled it. They completely cleaned the dorm I was in that day, both with fumigation and changing all linens. They also closed off the common areas with fabric couches/chairs (I was on the same floor as reception) for the day). HOWEVER, they did not offer any type of refund or discount, which I did not agree with (I only had one more night so I chose to stay after they had cleaned and remediated). Additionally, they did not tell any of the other guests. I didn't agree with them not being transparent. I would think it would have been helpful to have other guests check their bunks etc, but they probably would have lost some business and it seems that was the reason they didn't. All that being said, it was one of the nicer hostels (amenity, staff, furniture, etc) that I have stayed at. I booked in advance and it was approx $45 a night (which in comparison to other places around the same area, was middle of the road and for what it was, seemed affordable. Bring your own towel, bring your own locks, I would not pay for the breakfast, as there are many food options on the same street that are much cheaper.

I stayed in a female dorm and on the first night I was bitten by a bed bug. Next morning I let reception know and showed the lady at reception a picture, and asked to be put in another room and offered to pay the difference between the dorm and private room. The person at reception advised that there was no space, but offered a full refund. I found this a little weird as there was availability on ******* and ***********. It's unfortunate cause the hostel has a really good vibe. Pros 1. Fast and stable internet for those that work remotely 2. The hostel does a free walking tour to a different location each day 5. The bar on the roof is a great place to meet people, and music stops at 10.30 - so it's not too noisy until too late Cons 1. I got bitten by a bed bug and am allergic, which ruined my stay in Mexico City, I ended up staying in the hotel a lot of the time as I was unable to walk due to my leg swelling from the bite location down to my ankle. 2. Female dorm that I stayed in the toilet did not work, which meant we had to go up to the next floor to use the toilet, which was annoying especially as the hostel would allow people that were not staying at the hostel to drink at the bar on the rooftop. (nothing like walking past strangers in your pjs on the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night) 3. Dorm that I stayed in had no AC, or fan so it got a little warm at night until it cooled down

One of our best stays in 5 months of travelling the Americas. Friendly staff. Super tasty and affordable food. So many events on it is so hard to catch up (tip: join the Casa Pepe WhatsApp group on arrival). The rooftop is so much fun. Cheap beers and margaritas from 18h for a Power Hour every day. We noticed too if you book in their website their tasty breakfast was free ❤️

The 6 nights I spent at Casa Pepe was amazing! The staff were super friendly and helpful.. always willing to go out of their way to accommodate needs and help out. Sleeping arrangements and bathrooms were 10/10 and nice and the dorms were well ventilated. Thank you to Alejandro all the staff at Casa Pepe for the memorable experience ✌️❤️

I cannot describe enough how much I love this hostel. Great location - few blocks away from the plaza, near good shops, safe area to walk around, etc. ; Great staff - all amazing and easy to talk to , special kudos to Jennifer who helped me throughout.; Easy and cheap tours - I find their tours to be cheaper than the ones I saw online. A bit mishaps in some of my tours but not the hostel's fault! Still grateful for their help in booking; GREAT ENVIRONMENT- they have tons of activities for you to have fun and network with fellow travelers. I highly recommend staying here if you are a solo traveler. :) GOOD ROOMS - I tried both dormitory and single rooms, dormitories are clean and it really depends on your roommates how it'll end up like after the day. I checked-in early in the morning and found my room to be a mess. When I returned in the afternoon and had new roommates (cause the previous ones checked out and hostel already cleaned), it's a totally diff vibe. Single rooms are also really clean and great!

This is a great hostel to meet people. There is a great rooftop bar, and activities are put on daily. We went on walking tours, to the macho libre, and they also offer yoga, salsa dancing etc. The hostel is kept very clean, and the beds are comfortable. The food on the rooftop is also good - we ate here daily for breakfast and had tacos a few times throughout the days.