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Description
We're a hostel located in the heart of the Historic Center in Mexico City in a building with bones more than 100 years old. We have an outdoor terrace and rooftop bar with an amazing view of the city’s skyline that will leave you speechless. We are fully equipped with a kitchen, different living areas, such as a co-working zone as well as chill zones to rest up and watch TV. Our rooms have pod-like beds, each coming with electrical outlets, a curtain for privacy and a locker to store your belongings.
We are in a perfect location. The area is characterized by its lively diversity and variety of businesses, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, cafes, pharmacies and many craft stores.
Additionally, when staying here you are:
- 3 blocks away from the Zócalo and Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México
- 5 minute walk from one of the most famous pedestrian streets in Mexico City, Avenida Madero, where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants
- 15 minute walk from Palacio de Bellas Artes and the beautiful park Alameda Central
- 1 block away from Mexico City bike station where you can rent a bike to better see the city
Our number one goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere where people socialize, everyone has a good time. We aim to be the home away from home for the many travellers that stay with us. To do this, we not only consistently offer a high standard of hospitality but also offer a variety of day and night activities to get to know the area better.
What we are looking for: travellers who are skilled in interacting and communicating with others, able to be consistently be outgoing and friendly, and with previous hospitality/customer service experience. Additionally, a proficient level of English and ideally Spanish is required in order to fully communicate with guests and staff.
Your task whilst volunteering here: helping out in either reception or running activities for guests, essentially help us to be the soul of Apapacho. Some of our exciting activities that you can take part in (for free!) include Lucha Libre, a Xochimilco boat tour, visiting archaeological sites and many more! Volunteer shifts are from 3-5 hours per shift and you will have 4-5 shifts a week.
Please note the minimum stay is 4 weeks and the maximum is 12 weeks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to meet new people on a daily basis, socialize with locals and immerse yourself into the Mexican culture.
Help
We always aim to have a team who are easy-going, sociable, and friendly who can help us with reception, socialize with our guests and get them involved in our activities.
We offer activities during the day and the evenings which we would love you to get involved with and help you explore Mexico City in the process and get to know the local culture.
Although we have local staff that do the cleaning and maintenance, we do expect you to be aware of your new home, cleaning after yourself ( just like all the guests do) and keeping the common areas organized.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We are offering a free dorm bed and free use of the washing machine.
We don't provide meal. However, we provide a fully equipped kitchen and free use of the laundry. We request 3-5 hour shifts, 4-5 days a week.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (6)
Working here was one of the best experiences I’ve had while travelling! The people running the hostel are impossible not to love, and the same goes for all the many volunteers I got to work with.
The hostel itself is the best one I’ve been to. It’s Brand new, super clean, and kitchen is huge. The location is unbeatable, and… read more
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Working here was one of the best experiences I’ve had while travelling! The people running the hostel are impossible not to love, and the same goes for all the many volunteers I got to work with.
The hostel itself is the best one I’ve been to. It’s Brand new, super clean, and kitchen is huge. The location is unbeatable, and… read more
I was there before the opening and together with a bunch of other volunteers we prepared the hostel for the opening.
It was super fun and the volunteers but also the owners where so nice! We did lots of activities together and we all felt very welcome and became close in such a short period of time.… read more
