Casa San Ildefonso in Cuauhtemoc

Set in a quaint pedestrian street and in front of Museo San Ildefonso, this laid-back hostel in a 19th-century Colonial-style building is a 9-minute walk from a metro station and 12 minutes on foot from the sprawling Zócalo square.Simple mixed and single-sex dorms feature free Wi-Fi, lockers, linens and en suite bathrooms. Private rooms sleep up to 2; some have shared facilities.Continental breakfast is complimentary. There's a cafe, along with furnished courtyards. Communal areas include a kitchenette, a TV lounge, and a game room with foosball. Bike rentals are available.