The Cancun Nest, Cancun, Mexico

76 %Customer Satisfaction*

When you walk through the Nest's front door, the first thing you'll see is a big sign which says, "Estás en tu Casa." Literally, it means "You are in your home." And that's the way we hope you'll feel at the Nest.

Although right in the 24-hour-a-day heart of downtown Cancun, between the city's two most entertaining streets, the Nest invites you to kick off your sandals, relax with a cold beer in the garden, and enjoy the Lopez family's warm brand of hospitality.

The Nest is a basic, quiet hostel only 450 or so metres from the bus station. One block from Tulum Avenue, Cancún main street. One block from Yaxchilan Ave., with all its restaurants and night spots. And one block from Palapas Park, the city's heart. Just minutes from glorious Caribbean beaches in one direction and the hundreds of shops at Cancun's famous Mercado 28.

You enter the Nest through stylish but sturdy security gates that keep Cancun open to the Nest but assure that NestGuests can rest safe and secure when they come home at night.

The Front Garden is full of flowers and trees and shrubs. A relaxing place for people-watching. Tables to chill out and talk, to enjoy your breakfast or a cool drink at twilight.

Reception is in the lounge, a bright room with comfortable sofas. Books and games. Cable TV and wifi to keep in touch with home and with the world.

Just off he lounge is the big, bright and very complete kitchen, large and modern and perfect for cooking your own meals, if you want. (And where every morning you'll find a complimentary fresh fruit, baguettes, cakes, toast, jam, butter, fresh coffee and tea.)

Most dorms and rooms open off The Breakfast Room with its cabaret tables and chairs. It's a quiet place to enjoying your morning coffee or to read or relax or write post cards home any time of day. Each dorm or room has its own character.

Hufflepuff is a cozy private room with twin beds and night-time air-conditioning (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) to make Cancun's sultry nights comfortable.

Dumbledore, a large and comfortable private room with a double bed, night time air-conditioning and private bath – maybe the best lodging bargain in Cancun.

Slytherin, a tiny (think of a compartment on a train), cozy, colorful private room with bunk beds for two people, its own private bath, air conditioning from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. and a bonus ceiling fan that will blow your socks off. Tiny, very tiny, but – wow! – definitely a private accommodation bargain you're unlikely to find anywhere else in Cancun!!

Ravenclaw, a mixed dorm with only four bunks and the wonderful luxury of night time air-conditioning.

Gryffindor, the big dorm, with 12 low-cost bunks, a bunch of very effective fans and an en suite bathroom.

Choose what suits you best. Whichever you chose, estás en tu casa.