16 de Septiembre 1505 interior 3 El Carmen, Puebla Centro, 72000 Puebla, Mexico
#1 of 154 hotels in Puebla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 117 hostel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 11, 2024
Lies
SwitzerlandOnly little missing item is airconditioning, but you have a fan. So in warm period it is quite warm (we slept with open windows)
Friendly arrival and really helpful. Clean accommodation, with spacious room. A bed, a place to sit and also common areas are really spacious. Right in the center of Puebla
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Daniel
GermanyThe sinks were smelling a lot, the room was spacious but only 1 window to open made it a littlebit warm. The beds were not the most comfortable of our stay.
A very warm and nice welcome. The Dear is central, great to arrive by car or any other transportation and the owners are more than lovely! We enjoyed staying here very much and it has an excellent price performance ratio! Just a few minutes from every to be place in Puebla, good recommendations and more.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing!
This is a 10/10 experience! We wish we could have stayed longer. The staff are exceptional and go the extra mile to make you feel at home. The facilities are top notch and the bedroom is extremely comfortable. Great bed! Free coffee and water were a plus. Excellent location, too. Look no further for your stay in Puebla!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Amy
Abkhazia, GeorgiaBetter drainage in sink and shower but it was by no means a problem.
Great location not far from the old town, surrounded by good food and bar options, lots of culture to explore and immerse yourself in. Great hosts, more of a homestay vibe than anything, the entrance and key situation is not a problem as others have mentioned (and I am particular). Very quiet, comfortable bed and clean bathroom.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Sorrel
United KingdomNothing, the perfect stay
A gem of a find! Quiet location in easy walking distance to all the main old town sites, really beautifully decorated, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, secure parking and great social areas. We had a private terrace with our room too. The hosts were absolutely lovely as well, highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Sarah-emilie
CanadaThia place is amazing! Go there without hesitation.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Oliver
Mexico"The Dear" is written on the door that faces the street, there´s no door bell though. You have to ask someone who´s around or wait a little. Possible solution: maybe install a hidden doorbell that outsiders don´t know.
location great, just 5 minutes to the zócalo, quiet, kitchen fully equipped, free potable water, free coffee, mattress good, owners very nice, common living room, roof terrace with view on the Popo (vulcano). The uppermost (third) story suite is warmer due to the roof exposed to the sun, but not uncomfortably.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Colleen
United States of AmericaIt's good for guest safety, but you have to use 3 physical keys every time you come or go.
The location, across the street from a little park, is perfect for enjoying the historic center without being right on the zocolo. The family that runs the place were really kind and easy to communicate with.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Glendale
United States of AmericaNothing I can think of.
I love the proximity of the lodging to the main town of Puebla. I also appreciate the owners who were available for anything and everything. Dad, Mom and son were there to meet us and orient us about the place during our arrival. I thought it was very sweet.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Kristina
SlovakiaHot water didn't work all the time but it wasn't a huge problem. In the evenings it worked fine.
Perfect location, quiet, all the family speak very good English and they are very nice people. A rooftop terrace from where we could watch the sun setting up behind El Popo was a nice bonus
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Suzanne
NorwayI was a bit disappointed that I couldn't use the roof terrace. It seems they lock it around 4pm each day which seems early.
The location is great and the staff are really nice. The suite I had was large and comfortable. I was able to do laundry for free.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Benoit
MexicoNothing!
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Zuzanna
United KingdomGreat location just minutes away from all touristy places and restaurants. Very comfortable, spacious room with clean bathroom. Amazing and helpful staff. We got recommendations with a little flyer, even was able to leave some of our stuff behind for few days when we went to visit Oaxaca.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 31, 2024
Vincent
SwitzerlandNothing
Daniel and his son have been one of the best hosts of all our trip in Mexico. They truly understand what hospitality is, we felt really welcomed.The top room is beautiful, comfortable, clean with an access to the terraces. The situation is also perfect, in the heart of Puebla, on a very charming little square. We spent 3 wonderful days at the dear.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Helen
United States of AmericaI loved this quiet and simple place to stay. Very close to Plaza Del Carmen which was full of activity at night. Super close to Central area of Puebla. The price was so affordable. We loved it stay here!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Keith
AustraliaThe shower water pressure wasn’t very strong. The key for opening the outer gate did not work very well, takes a few tries to open.
Lovely hosts - very hospitable and friendly. The house is well-furnished and nicely decorated and has all the necessary kitchen appliances to be shared among the guests.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe tiniest thing is that it would have been nice to have a full length mirror in the room and also we didn’t enjoy the taste of the free coffee that was provided (but great to have access to a french press).
The room is huge! We were greeted at the gate and walked and talked through the beautiful property including the coffee, lovely rooftop and well equipped kitchen. Whenever we had any questions, the host replied within minutes! Felt very luxurious and well thought through.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Tony
United States of Americawifi could be better in the rooms water refill can be made a little easier w a machine some transient construction noise next door in the morning
staff was super friendly and accommodating, gave us an extra room they had when they found out we actually needed two beds and they didn't prepare the second one. location was good, right next to a taco place and a bunch of stalls, and a short walk to zócalo place was very clean as well
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Niccolò
SwitzerlandThe room was little cold, but the owner gave us an electric heater that solved the problem.
The hotel is located in the historical centre, a few minutes' walk from the main square. The area is quiet and safe. The hotel has plenty of common areas, including a well-equipped kitchen and roof terraces. The room is spacious and well furnished, and the shared bathroom is very comfortable. Everything is extremely clean and cleaned daily. To finish, the owners are very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Vivien
United KingdomNo heaters available.
Big and stylish room. Clean rooms and common space with helpful staff. We also had 2 balconies to ourselves. Kitchen facilities are sufficient.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Poppy
United KingdomWas not a hostel vibe, more of a hotel. There was construction going on during our stay which was quite loud!
So clean, beautiful room and absolutely lovely man who runs the hostel. Great location and nice roof terrace
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Nathalie
SwitzerlandEverything was great.
I had a really great stay at the Dear! The host was super nice, the communication via booking was really fast and uncomplicated and it was just a 10min walk through a nice neigborhood to the city center. I rented the room with own bathroom and it was just amazing for the price! Really big room with comfortable bed and very clean. There are also two living rooms and a kitchen which you could use. I highly recommand this place and would definitely go there again!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Michael
NetherlandsThe owner is helpful and friendly + his English is perfect. We liked the location and the interior room was better than expected. Also the bed is very comfy and the room had a lot of space. Also we did really liked Puebla. Amazing food, stroll around and nice to stay for 2 nights we think.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Magdalena
PolandEverything was perfect
Stayed in December 2023
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