The Best Party Hostels and Hotels to Book in Cancun
There’s a reason Cancun, Mexico, is known for its lively nightlife – stay in the heart of it to find out why with our pick of the best party hostels and hotels, now bookable via Culture Trip.
Get the tequila shots lined up at the bar, order an ice-cold margarita and prepare yourself for a wild time in Cancun. This is party central and, while the Mexican beach town is best-known for its spring break antics, we guarantee there’s always a fiesta at these party-friendly places to stay.
1. Hostel Quetzal
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2. Hostel Ka’beh
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3. Hotel Margaritas
Budget Hotel, Hotel
If you’re looking for a hideaway in the downtown area, book into Hotel Margaritas. Spend all day sitting around the outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing on loungers, before ordering margaritas and enjoying cold refrescos from the hotel bar. Private rooms are colorfully pink and comfortably spacious, with large beds perfect for crashing into after a night out in the often raucous Hotel Zone.
4. Oh! Cancun on the Beach
Suite Hotel
Luxury comes as standard at Oh! by Oasis, so if you’re a party lover with style on the mind, then this boutique hotel is where you’ll want to be after a night out. This high-end resort is right on the beach, but you might not want to leave the plush loungers at the swimming pool. Enjoy fusion sushi with a Mexican twist at Maki Taco, or go for fine Italian dining at Two Moons Trattoria, before hitting up the bars and clubs of the Hotel Zone.
5. Crown Paradise Club Cancun
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6. Mayan Monkey Hotel & Hostel Cancun
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Free breakfast and late-night parties are all part of the experience at the Mayan Monkey. The fiesta starts and ends at the pool bar – just a few steps from the best nightspots in Cancun. This swanky hostel and hotel has secluded dorms with privacy curtains for budget travellers; lush private rooms for couples; long stay deals; and co-working spaces for party-loving digital nomads.
7. Selina Cancun Downtown
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Selina Cancun Downtown is one for those working remotely as this upscale hostel features beautiful private rooms, super fast wifi and dedicated co-working stations. But it’s not all work here – when you’ve closed the laptop for the day, jump into the pool before heading for a cold Corona at the bar. Saturdays are for pool parties, while evenings are dedicated to mezcal tastings, cocktail-mixing workshops and salsa lessons.
8. Hotel Calypso Cancun
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Looking for a break from dorm life? Check into Hotel Calypso Cancun. The basic rooms at this Hotel Zone classic are perfect for budget backpackers, with king-size beds and balconies adding a touch of luxury. Start your evening with pizza and pasta at the Fontina Trattoria Restaurant, before moving onto margaritas and long island iced teas at the cocktail bar. Spend the next day sunbathing around the swimming pool, or ordering more cocktails at the bar.
For those who want a change of pace in Cancun, book a spa retreat or choose one of the many luxury hotels in the area, available now with Culture Trip. There are various outdoor adventures to be had near Cancun, but don’t forget to try out the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants about. On a budget? Check out our guide to the most budget-friendly hotels in Cancún, bookable on Culture Trip.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Jack Guy.
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