FREELANCE HOSTEL, Tulum
About the Hotel
Freelance Hostel - A quiet guesthouse in central Tulum with family rooms, a vegetarian kitchen, and free WiFi
Rated 8.5/10 on Booking.com, Freelance Hostel in Tulum is a quiet guesthouse offering family rooms with garden views, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi. The property features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a dining area. Dormitory rooms include cubicle-style beds with curtains, personal shelves, and lockers, with bathrooms located within each dorm. The hostel enforces quiet hours from 11 pm, creating a calm environment for sleeping. Guests have access to a sun terrace, a garden, a rooftop with yoga mats, and a picnic area. Bicycle rental is available at Freelance Hostel for 150 MXN per day, and free drinking water is provided. The location is a 7-minute walk from Tulum Bus station and within walking distance of restaurants and shops, yet it remains quiet. Tulum Archeological Site and Parque Nacional Tulum are each 4 km away, and Tulum International Airport is 39 km from the property. Additional amenities include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, a meeting room, and a tour desk. The shared kitchen at Freelance Hostel is vegetarian-only, and the hostel also offers board games and pub crawls.
Pros
Beds are comfortable and include privacy curtains.
Staff are friendly and helpful, often responsive via WhatsApp.
The property is kept exceptionally clean.
The hostel provides excellent value for the price.
Cons
Showers rely on solar heating and may not provide hot water.
The shared kitchen allows only vegetarian cooking; meat and fish cannot be cooked.
Must-do experiences
- Taste the famous tacos al pastor at Taqueria La Nave in Tulum.
- Visit the ancient ruins of Tulum at sunrise for breathtaking views.
- Discover the hidden cenote Casa Tortuga for a peaceful swim.
- Check out the vibrant Tulum artisanal market for unique souvenirs.
- Savor a coconut and fresh fish at the beachside La Nave restaurant.
Select your room type
- Single Bed 6-Bed Dormitory Room2 persons25 sq. feet1 Single bedAir conditioningCoffee machineroom details
- Bed 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room2 persons25 sq. feet1 Single bedAir conditioningCoffee machineroom details
- Twin Room2 persons25 sq. feet2 Double bedsAir conditioningCoffee machineroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews