One of two hostels downtown, Hostal Moneda (Moneda 8, tel. 5522-5821 or 5522-5803, www.hostalmoneda.com.mx, $10–12 per bed in a dorm room or $25 for a private double room; HI (Hostelling International) members receive a discount) is a great option for budget travelers. The hostel is well managed and receives rave reviews from the backpacker crowd. The hostel features 90 beds distributed in three-bed and four-bed communal rooms, as well as private double and triple rooms. Downstairs is a kitchen, washing area, and Internet station, and on the roof is a small terrace café with great views. The location, just half a block east of the Zócalo, couldn’t be better for exploring the Centro. The owner works with an adventure travel company that offers hiking, biking, and rafting trips in Central Mexico. Breakfast is included in prices.