I stayed at usahostels in San Diego. Hallway to the rooms on the second floor. Dorm beds cost only $17 (to get this price you have to book online; otherwise the price is $19)

 

 

 

This is a 6-bed dorm room. Comfortable bed although room was a little too small for 6 people.

 

 

 

Party room.

 

 

First day in Tijuana.

Exterior and Interior of Hotel Emperador. Unless you are desperate for a room, keep looking - there are better rooms at lower price like Pepe which is just a block away on the opposite side of the hotel. Single room $20.

Hotel Emperador: Calle Coahuila #8211 entre Revolucion y Madero. Tel: 685-42-53

 
In Merida, I stayed at Hotel Reforma which is located at Call 59 #508 (between Calle 60 and 62). Very nice, clean room. There is a pool and breakfast is included (bread and coffee). Tel: 732 0001. Single bed is peso 305 ($27) and a double bed is peso 340.
 
 

On my last night in Merida, I stayed at Margarita. Do not get a room at the back on the second floor. It can be very hot and stuffy at night. Room is not air-conditioned.

The hotel is located at Calle 66 #506 (between Calle 61 and 63). Tel: 923 7236. Single bed is peso 105 ($10) and a double is peso 140.

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Back in Tijuana, this is where I stayed. It is a better choice than Hotel Emperador.

Pepe Hotel is located at Calle Coahuila 8140 (on the same road as Hotel Emperador). Tel: 685 0112. Single is US$15 and a double is US$20.