Blue Pepper Hostel & Bar

Great location a block or two away from Chapultepec (lots of bars and restaurants). The staff were mostly very helpful when I had questions, and when the hot water wasn't working, they fixed it really quick. Kitchen was pretty decent.

I stayed a couple of nights in the women's dorm - it was very hot with no fan and lots of mosquitoes too. I stayed one night in the mixed dorm - ventilation is better, but cleanliness could be improved. Both rooms were pretty loud with noise from the street. Trash bins in the bathroom were sometimes overflowing, which was not pleasant.

The staff was nice, kitchen well equipped

Hmm.. it wasn’t super clean, almost no water in the sink upstairs (just dripping - not enough to properly wash your hands after using the toilet). The first shower is impossible to lock - so it’s basically useless (actually all of them are difficult to handle, but the first one I never got to lock at all). The number lock for the girls room is dirty (every time I had to open the door, I was cringing) - especially knowing that there’s no water really to wash your hands after using the bathroom.. I think the place could have potential, but for now it’s too expensive for what it is. (I don’t think I have high expectations- but some amount of care would’ve been nice)