La Casa Azul Hostel

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I’ll try to remain objective and factual despite my negative experience. First of all, I understand that everything is a matter of value for money. The price here was low, so I didn’t have high expectations, but there are still minimum standards to be met. I’ve stayed in many hostels around the world, including in very poor regions where comfort and respect were far better. First, the photos are misleading regarding the condition of the place. The reality is that every area (bedrooms, living room, bathrooms, terrace) is—or at least appears—dirty. It’s cluttered, with objects lying around everywhere, and everything feels worn out, broken, and run-down. It looks like the hostel is never cleaned or tidied. There isn’t a single wall, fabric, or piece of furniture that appears new or clean, as if no investment or repairs have been made for years. As for the beds: there are clearly FLEAS or BEDBUGS, which is unacceptable! I was bitten all night over my entire body. This reflects the overall cleanliness of the place. The “cocoon” beds look nice at first glance, and the curtains for privacy are appreciated, but the mattresses are old, dirty, and not very comfortable. Same goes for the pillows (soft and lumpy). There are small bedside tables with individual power outlets, which is a good point. The outlets work, but the casings and cables are exposed, which is clearly dangerous. Regarding the bathrooms: they are relatively clean but look very old and worn out—more like bathrooms you’d find in bars or nightclubs. The tiles, shower curtains, seals, and fixtures are all in poor condition. Additionally, at least two out of three showers have no hot water. Finally, I have mixed feelings about the staff. It’s hard to tell who actually works here; there seem to be more volunteers than guests. Some speak English, others don’t. Some are friendly, others less so—which is normal.

Zona chula. Tiene cocina.

Estaba sucio, mucho ruido por parte de trabajador@s/voluntari@s hasta altas horas de la noche. Para llegar hasta allí hay que subir escaleras. No es mucho (5-10’ dependiendo de capacidad física) aunque si no estás acostumbrada lo notarás (y con mochila a la espalda más).

Me encanta el ambiente del lugar , es perfecto para salirse de la rutina y disfrutar con los amigos

Toda la gente muy agradable y muy grata