Looking for a clean, friendly, safe place to stay in Ensenada where you'll be close to all of the best attractions without paying astronomical prices? If you're traveling on a shoestring budget and enjoy meeting new people, consider the highly regarded Ensenada Backpacker - a comfortable and secure hostel located near to the heart of Ensenada's tourist district.

This brightly-colored gated hostel offers pristine dormitory style rooms with four to six beds apiece. Sheets are freshly laundered before your arrival, and all rooms are peaceful, well-lit and nicely maintained. Bathrooms, kitchen and lounge areas are shared and kept in excellent condition. Other services provided for guests include luggage storage, free city maps, free internet and security for your bicycles or other valuables. Breakfast is included in the cost of your stay.

Need help planning your Ensenada fun? Ensenada Backpacker staff will be happy to rent you a bicycle, help plan a horseback riding excursion or explain how to find the best Ensenada shopping and restaurants. Looking to surf? Ensenada Backpacker carries a full line of surfboards for rental (long and short boards, fiberglass and soft) in addition to wax, wetsuits, sunscreen, sunglasses and any other beach gear you might need from San Miguel's SurfShops.

If you're traveling with friends from home or those you've met along the way, it's good to know that large groups are warmly welcomed and given discounted rates at Ensenada Backpacker. Simply call or email in advance to make sure that enough beds will be available to accommodate your group. Pickup service from the Tijuana bus station can also be arranged for individuals or groups.

Whether you're looking to spend a day, a week or even a few months in Ensenada, staying at Ensenada Backpacker will be a great way to meet relaxed, open-minded people with whom to share your stories and Baja adventures...while also meeting the requirements of your limited travel budget! Make friends from all over the world while exploring Ensenada, one of Mexico's most charming cities.