Ensenada Backpacker

What people say about us!

Great hostel, staff was very friendly, Internet access and free computer, walking distance to main street and stores.
Daniel (USA)

Tres bonne ambiance et tres familliale. 3 nuits tres sympa et un Noel mesque en famille.
Loic (France)

The hostel was the first one we stayed in Mexico, we had an amazing time as we stayed over xmast and the staff had a big xmast diner + lunch for us, then took us out for drinks. Had the best time.
Rob (Australia)

Central, clean, comfortable + friendly, helpful staff. Thank you Carlos + Alan + Laura.
Nicole (USA)

I stayed here for a few days whilst touring Baja by bicycle and it was perfect, a relaxed atmosphere close to the town center but not to close to be bothered by the masses getting off the cruise ships. I had a safe place to keep my bicycle, the showers are warm and clean, the staff are bilingual, friendly and helpful, there's nice kitchen for guest use, free breakfast and free internet. I stayed over xmas and the owner, Carlos, bought charcoal for the guests to cook xmas lunch on the BBQ and everyone at the hostel was involved. The hostel is still young (open less than 2 years) but I think it will only get better!
Conor (Canada)

Highly recommended, great time, bbq, cheers!!!
Peter (Brtitish)

The best hostel in Mexico, Alan is the man. Thank you Carlos.
Brin (British)

I love this hostel, best christmast ever!!!
David (British)

I love this hostel, staff are so kind and fun. Also I really did enjoy the nights with other travelers, fun city, you should go to a club. Yeah absolutely here is a beatiful place, thanks.
Young (South Korea)

I was here for a few days, it's a lovely place with such a friendly people 10/10.
Victorie (France)

EnsenadaBackpacker is an excellent hostel, It's clean with one-of-a-kind service. The staff is friendly and possess an intimate knowledge of the beatiful Ensenada. You can't beat this -- nowhere in the city will you get more bang for your bucks. Gracias, Backpacker!
Elease (USA)

Awesome place, great friendly staff and a nice town to spent a few days in, oh, and do not miss the wine tour!
Alex (USA)

It was nice stay, beds were good, great you have internet for free, well situated cause not too far away from the center.
Vera (Germany)

We love it, had a really great time staying here!
Nickolas (USA)

Alan the manager - rocks my world, good atmosphere!
Jonathan (Australia)

The staff was awesome and went to the bar with us and danced with us. I wish there was a TV thought.
Malia (USA)

Great! Internet, girls to hand out with, comfortable bedding, fun!
Thomas OD (Australia)

Very good, good kitchen facilities and clean!
Alex (Australia)

Great staff, very helpful, comfortable beds, great location!
Thomas H (Australia)

It's been wonderful! La sala esta bonita, todo está limpio.
Zandi (USA)

Very relaxed environment, wonderful people, a bit cold but the blankets were enough at night, good location & very helpful staff.
Stephanie (USA)

Nos encanto todo! Todos muy amables, the beds were comfortable and blankets were warm. Water was warm too! We'll be back soon.
Erica (USA)

Gracias por la atención, me hicieron la llegada a Ensenada mucho mas facil y agradable, con gusto recomendare a Ensenada Backpacker.
Olaf (Puebla, Mexico)

Un buen servicio, amigable y confortable, saludos desde Oaxaca!
Armando (Mexico)

El lugar es muy agradable, cómodo y la atención recibida es muy buena por parte del personal. Es altamente recomendable!
Jose (Mexico)

Very friendly atmosphere - had a great first time in Mexico!
Shreyas (USA)

Words cannot describe my time spent at Backpacker Ensenada. Un beso!
Shelley (USA)

It was nice for the price, would stay here again!
Katharina (Germany)

Beds were ok, it was nice for a cheap price, and I would come back!
Maria L (Germany)

My experience at the hostel was fantastic! Carlos was very hospitable and the ammenities were well taken care of. The staff provided a great place to call home during my vacation.
Michelle (Aspen CO, USA)

The owners/managers of the hostel made us feel very welcome, comfortable, were very friendly. They helped us get acuainted with the city and our surroundings, giving us a map and helping us rent bicycles to op exploring. Accomodations were very nice for the inexpensive rates. I would definitely come back the next time I am in Ensenada. Thank You!!!
Audrey (San Francisco CA, USA)

My 2 friends and I randomly landed in Ensenada and stumbled upon the Ensenada Backpacker. We stayed 4 nights here and it was very welcoming. Everyone comes together, shares food and community. The staff is helpful and genuinely cares that you feel comfortable. We had a blast in Ensenada and a great stay overall!
Jacquelyn (Chicago IL, USA)

The backpacker hostel has everything, I was looking for: Free Internet, bikes to rent, safe and central location next to a French pastry shop! Between the friendly travelers, some collective meals and helpful staff, this place is the best in BAJA!
Jeff Caplan (Santa Cruz,CA USA)

Overall, I was very satisfied with Backpackers Ensenada Hostel. I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the activities that they planned in the evenings such as the diner and the percepolis movie. Other positive points include a clean bathroom and a great shower with hot water, great sleep, the internet was great with fast services and most importanly FREE. I think the location is great and I appreciate the travel advise from both Alan & Carlos. The only thing I can say to improve is to have a TV with movies, but this will minimize socializing among residents, that I wouldn't like. Overall ... Great stay!!
Nathan Ayotte (Alaska)

Ensenada was our first stop on a trip through Mexico and if the staff and services at this hostel set the precedence for what it is to come we won't have a problem. Extremely friendly and helpful staff along with all the essencial services. Highly Recommended.
Brent Pollock (Sydney, Australia)

One can only say good things about Ensenada Backpacker. Carlos is a friendly, informative and helpfull host, and the hostel is clean and has all services you need, including Internet.
Dave Berick (Australia)

I am surprise I have so much fun in Ensenada and in this hostel. Mexico is still not a popular place for Hong Kong people to visit, but I hope more and more people can discover the beauty of this country.
Hung (Hong Kong)

A great little hostel run by a nice fella, Carlos. It's clean & tidy, has free internet & is run efficiently. Well worth staying in if you're visiting Ensenada.
Vassilis (British)

Thanks for your kindness. I like your hostel.
Rikiya (Osaka, Japan)

Ensenada Backpacker hostel is definitely a great place to stay. Carlos the owner is extremely helpful and informative. The place is pretty clean, relaxed and has a good fun atmosphere. Met some great people there. Would definitely return and recommend it.
Elan (Toronto, Canada)

Cool hostel, relaxing and nice atmosphere.
Kevin (England)

Ensenada Backpacker is a nice clean hostel. Carlos is great with his suggestions for various activities around. We had great time enjoying a few bars downtown - very busy on tuesday with locals.
Dinh (USA)

Walking up to the hostel, I was taken back with all the bars on the windows and doors; still I continue on and rang the door bell. Carlos, the owner greet us with a smile, joking with us as if we have been friends for years. He offered to show us the rooms before we check in. The living room is brightly colored with yellow and oranges and decorated with souvenirs from Carlo's travels. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and light breakfast is available in the mornings. The best part of the hostel is the hospitality and comfort put when staying there. I felt like I was in a home, a very relaxing and enjoyable environment. Carlos gave us a list of all the local best restaurants and sights as well as any touristic places we ask for. He helped us see the Mexico I came to see, through a locals eyes. He's also more than happy to take you to get food, the bus stop, or whatever else you need help with. I recommend this hostel for everyone who wants the insider point of view of the city, the comforters of home at an unbeatable price and a great host that knows everything about Ensenada and the surrounding area.
Lubna (USA, Somalia)

I enjoyed my stay at the Ensenada Backpacker! Everybody was friendly and nice. This was my first time at a hostel and I love it! I felt very comfortable and relaxed. I would definitely want to come back again. Also, this is a place you can trust and depend on if you need help in any way.
Laureen (USA)

What a great hostel! I had no idea what to expect before arriving in Ensenada, but I was very nicely surprised when we got there. The hostel is very new, spacious and comfy, and Carlos is a great host. He installs a real family-feel to the place, and makes everybody feel welcome by including everyone in all activities. He also arranged a great kayaking/snorkelling tour for us, and helped to find us a great deep-sea fishing trip. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Ravi (UK)

Thank you for the stay. Enjoyed your hostel a lot! Visit Alexander website at http://sanderonasingle.blogspot.com and follow his adventures in motorcycle in his trip from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
Alexander (Holland)

I had a great time at the Ensenada Backpacker, but feels more like a home than just a place to stay.. Carlos was always very helpful and on my first night even had a group BBQ! It was so good, i wil be back next week. Thanks for an awesome time!
Stefan (Australia)

Enjoyed our stay at Ensenada Backpacker as it is a small hostel with a nice family like atmosphere, nice staff and good and safe location. Super arrangement of trips and activities!
Joshua and Belinda (Austria)

Great hostel, Carlos is great!! Very clean, tidy and safe. Free internet is fantastic! Good location, excellent price. Found overview of local attractions very helpful.
John (New Zealand)

Ensenada Backpackers was very homely and welcoming. It was great because you really got to know travellers in the hostel as its small and intimate, we made some lovely friends in the 4 days we stayed. Its just 5 mins walk to all amenities in town. A big plus for me were the really comfy, cosy couches and the big screen projector for movie nights in. Really cool atmosphere around the hostel, definite thumbs up!
Norma-Jean (Cork, Ireland)

This is the place to stay in Ensenada. The owner was of great help recomending me what to do and where to go in ensenada and throughout along Baja! He knows what backpacking and traveling is about!, on top of that the place is immaculately clean and very central!
Marina (France)

I had a great time at ENSENADA BACKPACKERS. The hostel is very sociable and friendly and Carlos (the owner) is always willing to help with anything you need. Would reccomend to anyone!
Edward Chalkley (British)

Ensenada Backpacker was such a great place to stay, it was very welcoming and a great place to relax, within walking distance from all the attractions of the town, it had everything you needed clean rooms, kitchen, nice BBQ area out the back, carlos is very hepful will help you with any questions you have, even take you out for the best tacos in town ! had a wonderful time there thank you Ensenada Backpacker
Lesley-Anne Knowles (Cork, Ireland)

Ensenada backpackers was the best part of my visit to Ensenada, the staff were more like friends who let you stay with them, very helpful and interested in your travels. We had great times around the BBQ out back with staff and guests. Clean rooms, internet, pickup and breakfast means you can't go wrong.
Jai (Australia)

I was backpacking through California and North Western Mexico when I encountered Ensenada Backpacker Hostel. After days of backpacking, staying in hostels and desperate need for a clean, quiet atmosphere I encountered the Ensenada Backpacker. Not only did Carlos (owner & operator) provide me with an exceptional Mexican Welcome, he created a sense of comfort upon my arrival. I highly recommend not only a stop in Ensenada but a stay here to relax, wash-up and enjoy the hearty Mexican flavor you?ve been craving in your journeys but so rarely find. Be sure to inquire with Carlos on his own personal journeys as he has quite an interesting assortment of personal travels himself. ?Thanks again Carlos, I?m looking forward to returning in the near future!?
Carmen Graham (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

I would definitely recommend it, clean and spacious installations, very safe. excellent location at Ensenada downtown.
Edgar (Mexicalli, Mexico)

Me and Cally both thought that the hostel had everything we could have asked for- it was clean, comfortable, in a great location in Ensenada and EXTREMELY helpful staff! Also the free internet, drinking water and breakfast were all much appreciated.
Bea and Cally (London)

Excelente atención, muy buenas facilidades y buen ambiente.
Nico (Mexico, DF)

Me gusto el trato, las instalaciones, la ubicación. Esta chido llegar a lugares donde encuentras amigos.
Mariana (Sao Paulo, Brasil)

Todo chingon y suerte con el negocio, ahi te buscamos! Lo unico que falta es que tengas una agencia de carros para los que lleguen.
Amiel (Mexico DF)

Very good location, clean and tidy. Very friendly and welcoming, great at giving information about the local area!
Lucy (Chesterfield, UK)

Very helpfull staff, very clean, nice area, all good! 9/10.
Jonathan (Chesterfield, UK)

The Ensenada Backpacker is a very chillet out, pleasant, clean hostel, close to everything in town. Thanks for the great stay!
Murray Bell (Australia)

Good, clean place, great host!
Matthew Jayaraman (British)

Good and friendly atmosphere, nice that internet is free, very helpfull staff!
Karina Sand (Danish)

Very nice place, clean and comfortable, I will tell people to come if they go to this town!.
katherine Kunert (Danish)

Very nice, clean, tidy, good host, free internet nice.
Lachlan Oriver (Australia)

Great location, very friendly, homely vibe. They treats you more like a houseguest than a customer.
Matt (Australia)

It feels like it is the best place in town! Very friendly, clean and an atmosphere familiar.
Annika (Germany)

Un hostal muy bueno y muy limpio, con un caracter muy personal. Siempre regresaria.
Eva Harms (Germany)

Welcome in the best world for backpacker. This place is better than other hostel because there are a real communitary spirit. The propietary is real human not fake. This hostel is recommended for the people who like communitary spirit. Thank for everything, your price for what you offer is really cheap, internet, coffee and other things wow! Wonderful.
Kevin Bouchard (Quebec, Canada)

Hey! Todo muy bueno en backpacker, la verdad muy recomendable, muy bien ubicado y cerca de todo, comodo y trato excelente. Me gusto mucho y no dudo en regresar a esta tranquilidad y diversion de Ensenada.
Luis Fernando (Mexico DF)

Good atmosphere. Always some good advices, the staff really care about us. A 10 for this hostel, I recommend it to everyone.
Amélie (France)

Fun, sunny, good food & handsome guys always ready to help. What else can beat that?
Kasia (Poland)

I found this place by coincidence and it was a very pleasant surprise! Very clean and neat rooms, friendly and helpful staff that gave you a home feeling right from the moment you enter. I will definitely be back and recommend it to everyone. Big thanks to Carlos and his team.
Anna (Germany)

We loved staying at Ensenada Backpacker Hostel, I wish out trip was longer.
Jason and Wife (San Francisco California)

It's a nice place to stay. You will be picked up from the bus station and the people are really nice and they will help you in any cases. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and you will something to eat for breakfast and some coffee. I felt like I was in a family. You will enjoy your stay in this lovely hostel. Ensenada is a sympatric city and I hope I will have the opportunity to get here in the future.
Kaczmarczyk Konrad (Frankfurt, Germany)

I had d gord stay here. Terrify accommodations and friendly people.
Ryan Mckamie (Houston, Tx)

A very good and clean accommodation even though is just $18 USD. The kind and helpful hosts made it much easier to see the city.
Rimoczi Gil (Dusseldorf, Germany)

Very friendly and kind hostel! I like the atmosphere very much! It?s in the centre of the city, really great to stay. I am looking forward to my next stay.
Klaus Troglaver (Frankfurt, Germany)

Great hostel ran by great people, I had a fantastic stay. thanks!
Richard Nind (UK)

Gracias por el servicio, por la tranquilidad de el lugar, comodo, limpio, mucha suerte y gracias por la hospitalidad.
Jose Rodolfo (Guadalajara, Mexico)

Clean, friendly, good service, helpfull staff, safe.
Stiansy Thomas (Austria)

Basic, clean, tidy, comfortable and safe. Walking distance to town and food shops. Cook at the hostel, eat at a restaurant or eat with the local people - your choice. I have enjoyed my stay, thanks Carlos (and your friendly staff).
Graham Macgregor (Tauranga, New Zealand)

Traveler Reviews for Ensenada Backpacker