Arriving FAQs:
Q: How do I arrive from the airport by taxi? or by metro?
A: The Sitio 300 authorized airport taxi is a safe, easy and reliable option plus you pay at the airport. Be sure you specify you want a sedan not an SUV or might end up paying more than the 152 pesos rate. You want to go to (Zone 4).
Q: What directions should I give the taxi?
A: We're near Zona Rosa in Colonial Juarez. Our major cross streets are Versalles & Chapultepec. The specific address is VERSALLES #104, COL. JUAREZ, DF, 06600
Q: Where is the main hostel entrance?
A: The main entrance is the door between the two big plants to the right of our cafe.
Q: Where the heck is the door bell?
A: It's the white intercom box located inside the security gate on the left side.
Q: What time can I check-in?
A: Check-in is at 1:00 pm but if we have availability you check-in earlier. Otherwise you are welcome to hang out in the common area and use the internet
Q: Can I pay by credit card or in Euros or Dollars?
A: We can accept payment via PayPal which automatically converts your currency or you can pay in Mexian Pesos, Euros, or Dollars at the daily rate of exchange.
Q: Where is the closest ATM?
A: Exit the hostel and go left on our street Versalles to the next major street Chapultepec. Turn left again and you'll see a bank next to McDonald's on the right. There is an ATM (Banorte) in front next to McDonald's.
Q: Which key opens what?
A: The key with plastic is the front door to the hostel. The other is your room key.
Q: Where are the dorm and private rooms located?
A: The dorms are downstairs towards the back. The private rooms are upstairs on the left.
Staying FAQ's:
Q: Do you have locks for the dorm lockers?
A: No, sorry we don't provide locks so be sure to bring your own.
Q: Do you have towels for rent?
A: Yes! Nice big white towels for 15 pesitos. Private rooms get one complementary.
Q: When and what is typically served for breakfast?
A: Breakfast is served downstairs in the cafe between 9 am and 11 am. We serve fresh Orange Juice and a choice of freshly baked pastries. The cafe also offers coffee drinks and a full beakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Q: Where can I smoke a cigi?
A: Please, no smoking inside. There are several areas to smoke outside: 1) The garden downstairs next to the dorms. 2) The balcony in the common room or 3) upstairs on the terrace.
Q: What is the common area open?
A: 8 am to 8 pm.
Q: Can I change the music?
A: Please ask the manager if you'd like to hear something else.
Q: Can I hang out on the roof?
A: Ok but please excuse the mess! We're still working on this area.
Q: Is the laptop computer for guests to use?
A: Yes, the laptop in the common area is for you to use.
Q: Is there another bathroom I can use?
A: There is a shared bathroom in both the private rooms and dorms. In an emergency, there is another located upstairs in the hall next to the common area.
Q: Is there a WiFi connection?
A: Yes! If you brought your own laptop you can connect to our Wi-Fi for free.
Q: Is the art for sale?
A: Yes! Contact the artist directly at torymatthews@gmail.com
Q: Are there mosquito's at night?
A: Sometimes. We recommend using protection.
Leaving FAQ's:
Q: I would like to extend my stay?
A: Great! As long as we have availability it's no problem. Contact us at rsvp@versalles104.com.
Q: I'm returning to Mexico at a later date, can I make another reservation directly with you?
A: Sure no problem. Again, contact us at rsvp@versalles104.com.
Q: What time is check out?
A: 11:00 am
Q: Where should I leave the key?
A: Leave the key with the manager or on the reception desk downstairs.
Q: Where does my dirty towel & sheets go?
A: In the dorms please put them in the hamper next to the bathroom.
Q: Can I store my bags somewhere?
A: Yes, it's 50 pesos per day.
Q: How do I schedule a taxi pick-up?
A: Ask the manager.
Q: Can I leave my used travel guide for other guests?
A: Sure, that would be great!
Tips, Suggestions & Recommendations FAQ's:
Q: What's open late night to eat that's near by?
A: Across the street OXXO is open 24 hours. From the hostel go left down Versalles which turns into Morelia after you cross Avenida Chapultepec. Walk 2-3 blocks and you can also find some good street food or tacos open until midnight and sometimes a little later on the weekends. Otherwise continue 2 more blocks to Avenida Alvaro Obregon, turn right and you'll find a few more restuarants open late.
Q: What restaurants do you recommend?
A: Most of the restaurants we recommend are located in Roma and Condesa. Along Avenida Alvaro Obregon & Orizaba check out Atrio or Non Solo in Roma. If you have a little money to spend then go over to Stamp del Mar also in Roma on Orizaba. Hands down the best shrip cocktails in Mexico! In Condesa there are more restaurants and bars then anywhere else in the city. We recomend just walking around the area. However if you're vegitarian, Condesa offers several good vegi options like The Green Corner and Buena Tierra.
Q: What street food and/or taco stands are worth trying?
A: We have a few good ones right next to us and each taco is less than 10 pesitos! You'll find them along Londres near the Museo De Ripley which is two blocks over from Versalles. There are two right next Sumesa (the grociery store) and the other is on the corner of Berlin. Each is uniqe but all are excellent cheep eats for a quick lunch.
Q: Is there a good nightlife?
A: Check out Roma, Condensa and/or Zona Rosa.
Q: Can I smoke in bars & restaurants?
A: Not anymore, only outside.
Q: Where can I do laundry?
A: A laundry service is beside the hostel one block over to the right.
Q: I can't take it! Where's the nearest Starbucks?
A: Go right down Versalles until you reach Reforma. Turn left and you'll see a Starbucks on the left side.
Q: Ok, where can I get a better cappuccino then Starbucks?
A: Behind us is the Mercado Juarez. Inside you'll find a little cafe called Mas Cafe which offers delicious capachinos for only 11 pesitos!
Getting around Mexico City FAQ's:
Q: Which taxis are safe to take?
A: Around the city we recommend the orange and white ones. Going to the airport we have a reliable and safe car service.
Q: Where is the closest Metro?
A: The closest metro station is Cuauhtemoc, (pink-line 1). From the metro to the hostel, exit towards Avenida Chapultapec. Go right on Avenida Chaputlapec 2 streets then turn right again on Versalles. Continue down Versalles and we're located on the right side of the street.
Q: Where is the bus station?
A: There are 4 buses stations, called "Terminal" in mexico city: north, south, east and west. We're between all of them. You can get to them by metro.
Q: Do you know any cheap airlines?
A: There are some low cost airlines in mexico, like Volaris and Interjet. They flight from Toluca, Estado de Mexico, wich is about 1 hour from mexico city. Also try Aviacsa which flys out of Mexico City.
Museums & Attractions FAQ's:
Q: How do I visit Teotihuacan?
A: During daylight hours, Autobuses Mexico-San Juan Teotihuacan runs from "Terminal Norte" to the ruins, every 15 minutes, from 7 am to 6 pm. The last bus back to Mexico City leaves about 6:30 pm.
Q: Which day trips do you recommend?
A: Cuernavaca, the city of the eternal spring. Puebla, with more than 300 churches. Valle de Bravo, nice little town beside a lake, ideal for extreme sports. Tepos on the weekend for lively markets and mountain top pyramides.
Help & Emergencies:
Q: How do I contact the manager?
A: Ask the receptionist, email rsvp@versalles104.com, or click on the contact us button to call via Skype.
Q: Why can't I open the #?@! front door?
A: Be sure you are using the right key, then turn it to the right, clockwise.
Q: Where is the police station?
A: Turn right then turn left just past the OXXO. It's one block straight ahead.
Q: I need to go to the emergency room?
A: There is a hospital in Roma on Durango between Merida & Frontera.
Q: Is there a pharmacy near by?
A: There is a small one around the corner on the right or also inside Sumesa. Otherwise you might find more options on Av. Cuauhtemoc.
Q: I left my digital camera on my bed and someone stole it!
A: Although we have yet to have any problems, please be advised that we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. We strongly recommend keeping your most important items with you at all times or locked safely away. Tip: Bring your own lock.
If you are currently in Mexico City and would like to visit our space, feel free to stop by but better call in advance so we can be sure to recieve you!
Versalles #104, Col. JuarezCiudad de Mexico, CP 06600 Call +52 55 570 52639 or click here to make a reservation.
Versalles #104, Col. JuarezCiudad de Mexico, CP 06600 Call +52 55 570 52639 or click here to make a reservation.
From Benito Juarez Airport:
By metro, take the (Yellow) line from TERMINAL AEREA to PANTITLAN Then switch to the (Pink) line in the direction OBSERVATORIO to your final stop CUAUHTEMOC. From the metro stop, exit to the right and walk approximately 1 block to Versalles and turn right again. (Approx. 40 min. in total)By Taxi or Car Hire:
Take Blvd. Aeropuerto towards the south, exit right onto Fray Servando which eventually becomes Chapultepec. After the metro Cuauhtemoc, you will see Versalles Street approximately 1 block on the right. (Approx. 30 min. in total)
Lonely Planet Review
Daniel C Schechter
Lonely Planet author
Friendly American-Mexican couple Tory and Livier have reconceived a Porfirio Díaz-era home as a boutique hostel/cultural center, contributing their own quirky design elements. It's a hit with young, mostly European, travelers.
Don't expect much privacy: two rooms around a small patio are outfitted as mixed-gender dorms - one with six bunks, the other with four - sharing a single tiny bathroom. Otherwise, you might opt for one of a pair of wood-floored private rooms upstairs, each as large as the dorm units, with a green-tiled bathroom down the hall. Much of the social interaction takes place in the front-end cafe/lounge where espresso and Japanese elixir tonics are dispensed. Uniquely decorated with an array of homemade objects and thrift store finds, the space alternately serves as a venue for theater events, movies and poetry readings.
Daniel C Schechter
Lonely Planet author
Friendly American-Mexican couple Tory and Livier have reconceived a Porfirio Díaz-era home as a boutique hostel/cultural center, contributing their own quirky design elements. It's a hit with young, mostly European, travelers.
Don't expect much privacy: two rooms around a small patio are outfitted as mixed-gender dorms - one with six bunks, the other with four - sharing a single tiny bathroom. Otherwise, you might opt for one of a pair of wood-floored private rooms upstairs, each as large as the dorm units, with a green-tiled bathroom down the hall. Much of the social interaction takes place in the front-end cafe/lounge where espresso and Japanese elixir tonics are dispensed. Uniquely decorated with an array of homemade objects and thrift store finds, the space alternately serves as a venue for theater events, movies and poetry readings.
Hostel Trail
Amy Wray & Louis Emanuel
Versalles #104 is a unique boutique-hostel located in the neighbourhood Colonia Jaurez in Mexico City. Set over 3 floors of a large, decadent building, the hostel enjoys plenty of charm and character.
Its inviting exterior is matched by a stylish and elegant interior lending the space a comfortable ambiance. Young owner Livier has managed to give the hostel her own individual touch through the quirky design and attention to detail through numerous little decorations.
The hostel is 5 minutes walk from the Cuauhtemoc metro station for easy access to all the city's big attractions aswell as major bus stations and the airport. Opposite the metro station is a large 'comecial centre' shopping mall with a host of options for food and a multi screen cinema. The popular Zona Rosa is within safe walking distance, where you will find plenty of bars and restaurants.
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