Base Camp México - 94300 Orizaba

Excellent place to stop at! It's near Orizaba's downtown. Great enviroment! Fernando is an excellent host.

Really nice family based place :) one feels like home,definitely recommended

Friendly and accommodating hosts, I stayed here for only one night but I enjoyed my time. Comfy beds, nice and quiet, and good company. A+

Great place, in a safe zone of the city, good proximity to downtown, easy street parking, the host was friendly and very helpful in givin us different options of things to do in the area.

The stay was amazing, lovely host. It was in a very quite and secluded area but yet close to a lot of shop. Host gave a lot of suggestions as to were to visit and go explore. All in all I recommend staying here if you want great company, a place that feels like home and a comfy place to lay your head at night.

They lock the gate at 10:00 pm and go to sleep. There was no mention of this to begin with. I learned it in an unpleasant way. Firstly, this is not a built-for-a-hostel place. It is a small two-story house with a family living in. There are a few small rooms upstairs that the family runs as a “hostel.” Due to Covid-19 pandemic, there was no other traveler than myself. At 9:45 on a Saturday night, I decided to get some snacks. I returned at around 10:15, and the gate was locked. Rang the bell, banged on the door until the neighbors started looking out of their windows, but nobody unlocked the door. Tried two more times in the following two hours, threw some pebbles at one of the bedroom window, but to no vail. Frustrated, I concluded that they must be hibernating and had to find a hotel to spend the night. It was an expensive one because no other hotels accepted credit cards. I am just glad I had my credit card and ID with me. The other day, I go at 10:30 am, still locked. Finally around 11:00, I saw they came out of their hibernation. I told them the situation and asked them not to lock the gate until they were sure I was in. The response was that they have to lock the gate at 10:00 and they were sorry. Well, who comes to Orizaba to be locked on a Saturday at 10:00 pm?!! What if there is an emergency, and I need to get out. Why am I not provided with a key if they have to lock the gate? If I had known that there was a curfew, I would not have booked this place. What is the point of going for a vacation but not be able to go in an out freely?? One may very well want a drink or something on a freaking Saturday night! I had trusted the ratings of this place but can’t understand how it gets a good rating. It was more like Auschwitz camp, rather than Base Camp (what’s the deal? are we suddenly on Mt Everest?!). The rooms were too small. Can’t imagine how it would be at full capacity. The family was loud. The boiler outlet opened directly to the bathroom. Language barrier; only the son spoke in English. I felt like cast away. Bad experience.

Place hard to find but really worth it. Better to book before arrival. Beds comfortable, draps and even towel included, toilet and shower super nice. And Sarah makes you feel like home, share her true smile and beautiful laugh with you ;) in the kitchen you have everything you need (even more!) but city is full of good and very cheap food. Perfect location!

Best place to stay in. It’s a quiet area and its 10 min walking distance from the center and very close to shops, restaurants, bars and public transport. I can assure you’ll walk out of this place with a smile on your face !! Thank you Fernando for your hospitality, I really felt at home!! I’ll definitely come back again ?