Located within a 4-minute walk of Camarones Beach and one mile of Villa del Mar Beach, Vive Alegria Hostel provides rooms in Puerto Vallarta. Located in the Hotel Zone district, the property provides guests with a sauna. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, every room is equipped with a patio. All rooms include a coffee machine, a shared bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a balcony and some have city views. All rooms in Vive Alegria Hostel are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Vive Alegria Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Puerto Vallarta, like cycling. Playa de Oro is 1.7 miles from the hostel, while Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center is 4.4 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport, 3.7 miles from Vive Alegria Hostel.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.0
High score for Puerto Vallarta
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  • M
    Melissa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff is super friendly and helpful! Basic breakfast, as in every hostel, includes coffee, tea, toast, jam and PB. Location is amazing, just a 10-15 min walk to the beach and theres a bus station just outside the hostel that takes you to the...
  • Yavor
    Canada Canada
    Great location. All amenities nearby. Beach 5 mins away. Very friendly and helpful staff. Felt like home. Spacious rooms. Exceptionally clean. Definitely coming back…
  • Carlos
    Mexico Mexico
    I like the well-communicated area and how conveniently located it is. The environment was fine for solo travelers.

Area info

Amenities of Vive Alegria Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Vive Alegria Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MXN 1500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 70. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vive Alegria Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of MXN 1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Vive Alegria Hostel

  • Check-in at Vive Alegria Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Vive Alegria Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Vive Alegria Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Movie nights
    • Beach
    • Bike tours

  • Vive Alegria Hostel is 2.4 miles from the center of Puerto Vallarta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.