"I spent most of my time at the patio (shared space)."
I stayed in a single-bed private room (shared toilet and shower) on the third floor for several nights in February 2026.
Pros...
- Staff are kind and friendly.
- Towel.
- Air conditioning.
- Kitchen (separate refrigerators for private room and dormitory guests).
Cons...
- No hair dryer.
- Smoking is allowed in some outdoor shared spaces (only staff smoke, and you can smell it 5 meters away).
Others...
- Two toilets and two showers on the third floor.
- Cafe on the first floor.
- Frequent WhatsApp messages from staff (even after checkout).
- WiFi 1.5Mbps at 16:00. 2.4Mbps in shared spaces at 21:00.
Exceptionally clean co living. It's essentially a 5 star hotel with a shared well. Equipped kitchen. Laundry service onsite was good. They didn't shrink my clothes. The beds are very comfortable with high end cotton linen. There's a breakfast style cafe onsite open untill 2pm. Best Chilequilles with eggs I've had in a few years. Walkable to ATM, pharmacy, grocery store, restaurants ,and smaller late night corner stores. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. They are fairly strict about that, I think it should be 11pm. That's the only thing negative I have to say. Stayed on vacation, alone, in Superior Private double room with private en suite bathroom.
*I'm editing this review, after the preposterous response from the business owner.
1) no misunderstanding. You didn't reply to my messages on the WhatsApp group. I asked for reimbursement on there and was ignored. Yet somehow it's my fault.
2) I went with your volunteer to Tlaquepaque. No one went by public transport. We all went together in an Uber. This wasn't a "choice" as you're making out.
3) you're right, I only saw you on the final day of my stay when checking out. That doesn't mean I was "in my room the whole time" 😂. It means you werent working the shifts when I came and went. We were out of your hostel all day every day exploring Guadalajara and Tequila 🤷♂️
Interestingly, there always seems to be "misunderstanding" when people leave a bad review. No acknowledgement of any wrongdoing at all. A great way to run a business.
Do yourself a favour and stay elsewhere, this place stinks.
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I'm not one to complain much about properties I book, but this hostel was very strange.
We arrived late after a delayed flight and were lucky there was someone on reception to let us in at 4am, as the check in instructions they had provided to us beforehand were wrong. The codes to enter the building were entirely incorrect.
The next day we were invited to the hostels Whatsapp group for it's social activities - a nice idea! That night, one of the staff members was taking out a group to Tlaquepaque to join in the celebrations for Day Of The Dead. We joined the group, but I was asked to pay for the Uber to get a group of us there. Stupidly I accepted. A few people disappeared as soon as we got there, so I asked the staff member to help me get the funds back and kindly asked on the Whatsapp group too. I was ignored by everyone (including the staff), so essentially I paid £20 of my own money to get a group of people staying at the hostel to an event they were putting on.
More signs required to ask selfish guests not to take 25 minute showers when there are only 2 showers with hot water in the entire building. I know the hostel can't control how long people take, but some signs to remind people may help. I managed one hot shower across 3 days.
There's a lot of long stay people at this hostel, it has a very odd vibe.
The positives are it's located not far from the main sights of the city - around 15 minutes walk. Beds were comfortable and air con worked well.
Antonio excellent place to relax and meet people from all over te world. The rooms aré comfotable and very clean, everything from bathrooms to the kitchen, the kitchen Is super big, and the garden Is a place you could spend all day. The staff and volunteers at recepción aré super friendly and helpful
I recently stayed at Leveli Hostel and was very disappointed with the overall experience. The kitchen was especially frustrating - the Teflon pans were completely scratched up and covered in soot, making them almost unusable. The water dispenser in the kitchen was *always* empty, no matter what time of day I checked. On top of that, the dishes were constantly piled up on the drying rack, giving the kitchen a chaotic and unclean feeling.
The bathrooms weren’t much better. There was *never* any toilet paper available, which is something I would expect a hostel to restock regularly.
What bothered me as well was that some of the staff seemed to be drinking during their shifts, which did not create a professional atmosphere.
Leveli is the perfect place to stay if you're working remotely. The café and coworking space made it super easy to get work done without needing to leave the hostel. Plus, the location in Colonia Americana is super close to great restaurants, bars, and cultural activites (museums, art galleries, etc). Definitely recommend it if you're a digital nomad or just want a cool place to stay in Guadalajara!
Excellent place to stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to visit the city be it pleasure or work. They have excellent hosts and volunteers and the facilities are marvelous. It's clean and pocket-friendly . Definitely going back here
We booked this hostel based on strong reviews across Google and Hostelworld. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t live up to the expectations.
While the location is convenient and the open garden space has potential, maintenance is clearly lacking — like when a chair broke under a guest and the only response from staff was, "That's okay, just add it to the pile of broken brown chairs over there," with no concern for their well-being.
Cleanliness and customer service were major letdowns.
The lobby seating had questionable stains, the ping pong paddles were sticky, and the hammocks didn’t feel hygienic. When we arrived at our room, it was hot and stuffy. The reception told us the AC wouldn’t turn on until 9 PM. When we asked for an extra fan, we were initially told there were none — until we pointed out an unused one in the lobby, and after an awkward silence, they reluctantly gave it to us.
My bunk space hadn't been cleaned — I found an eaten lollipop and wrapper in my bed. After a long trip, I was too exhausted to complain, but it set the tone. The washrooms were even worse: strong odors, poor ventilation, and overall unsafe conditions.
On a positive note, the kitchen was functional (though always busy), the quiet work area was helpful, and the fellow travelers we met were great.
Overall: Great location, wonderful guests — but serious issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and customer care make it hard for me to recommend staying here.
