Best Hostels in Guatemala

Located in Antigua Guatemala and with Santa Catalina Arch reachable within 1312 feet, Ojala offers a tour desk, rooms, a bar, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodations features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The hostel offers a à la carte or American breakfast. Hobbitenango is 5 mi from Ojala, while Cerro de la Cruz is 1.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is La Aurora, 14 mi from the accommodations, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Two thumbs up!" - "Central location in Antigua and stylish room" - "A lively and well-located boutique hotel, but with very minimal rooms." - "Beautiful hotel / hostel" - "Great"

Hostal with free parking, 6-minute walk to Temple V
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostal. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared.
Hostal Jungle Lodge Tikal offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostal include an outdoor pool.

- "it was a great experience being in the middle of the jungle and yet feel safe! Loved the spider monkeys and the hawker monkeys! Staff was cordial and very nice!" - "Great place right at the gates of Tikal. The staff was helpful and the food in the restaurant was very good for a reasonable price. " - "I like the nature that is why I chose the right place I had a good time there." - "We spend 2 nights in hostal part of jungle lodge hotel Even that location is in the middle of a jungle we didnt experienced anything in terms of mosquito's or other insects Grounds and common areas were kept clean and immaculate Friendly stuff Great delicious food at the hotel restaurant Lots of tours offered like sunset ,sunrise and archeological among many others Lots of birds to watch and ither friendly wildlife. Highly recomend"

Maya Papaya has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Antigua Guatemala. This 4-star hostel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests at the hostel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Miraflores Museum is 20 miles from Maya Papaya, while National Palace Guatemala is 24 miles from the property. La Aurora Airport is 24 miles away.

- "Highly recommend" - "Clean, comfortable and fun stay in Antigua" - "felt like i was at home🫶🏻" - "An excellent pied a terre in Antigua with good value/money, friendly service, and nice common area" - "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay" - "Recommend this place!" - "Ok but not returning"

Hostal with free breakfast, near La Aurora Zoo
Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hostal has a garden and free breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free.
Hostal Donde Regina offers 20 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Dark getting here cannot tell too much till morning" - "Very clean bed very confy" - "Spotless place and courteous staff" - "Great place to stay within walking distance of the airport! Safe, clean, quiet, and very reasonable." - "Beautiful clean spot for a quick overnight rest after a red eye. " - "Everything was perfect! " - "This is one of the best properties in the area. Highly recommended for its location, pricing, and staff."

Thanks for reading about us! We are a holistic hostel perfect for nomadic or long-term travelers, offering a friendly, relaxed environment to live with other travelers like you and share experiences. We have several areas to share, tables to eat and places to relax in our garden full of flora of our region. Our reception operates from 6AM to 9PM where we can assist you with any needs you may have whether inside or outside our hostel, from scheduling tours to the most visited volcanoes from Antigua, Pacaya Volcano which is a 6 hour tour and can be done in the morning or afternoon and Acatenango Volcano which takes you on a camping experience next to the majestic Fuego Volcano, the most active volcano in Central America, or scheduling a transfer to your next destination inside and/or outside the country, either to national tourist spots such as Lake Atitlán full of places each with its own charm, the Chichicastenango market where you will find many crafts from all regions of the country, our majestic Semuc Champey jungle, our beautiful Rio Dulce where you can go visit our Garifuna heritage in Livingston, or the Mayan capital Tikal, as well as international land trasportation to Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, etc. We would love to be able to assist you with any of these destinations or at least answer your questions regarding them. We were founded in 2013 and we have focused on giving you a nice experience and from the beginning we have worked on our constant improvement. We have a variety of accommodations to try to adapt to all types of travelers, from the most common in a Hostel which is a "Dorm" a shared room with shared bathrooms in which travelers share space and live with each other, we also have a Dorm with private bathroom that accommodates up to 6 people and can be booked complete for a family or a group of friends. We have private rooms that use the general bathrooms which gives a more comfortable price for those wanting a little more privacy or private rooms with a private bathroom that gives you complete privacy. For those who are not used to or do not know what a hostel is, it is an accessible place where you can connect with other travelers and have a more intimate experience of the place you visit. Usually, a place with its own personality that will give you an unforgettable and unique experience due to its peculiarity. We offer a common kitchen for guest use from 10AM to 8:30PM. Just like we have hot water in all our showers. We love both national and international tourists who are looking to have an experience in an environment close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle so they can enjoy a well-deserved rest. We hope to be your choice today and for future visits to this beautiful colonial city ofAntigua Guatemala.

- "relaxing and good value for money" - "Quality stay" - "Lovely garden and good wifi!" - "I had a nice stay here, room was clean and nice atmosphere in the common area."

Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Lake Atitlán
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a library.
Socialtel Atitlan offers 37 accommodations. This Panajachel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great place and location. Lots of activities. Definitely recommend the private rooms!" - "We had a great stay." - "Tadeo and Rosa really friendly and nice. And good location super clean. Share room was so big. Bathroom in the room always clean. Swimming pool also great " - "Great location, value,staff, activities and services. The pool did not look so inviting and it can be a little noisy, but we absolutely would go again. I recommend not booking with breakfast through Expedia, it is sometimes included with activities you can book there and there are many options to discover around"

1.6 miles from Popol Vuh Museum, Comfort Hostel offers 3-star accommodations in the Zona 10 district of Guatemala. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. On-site staff can arrange a shuttle service. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms are equipped with garden views. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an à la carte breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Miraflores Museum is 4.4 miles from Comfort Hostel, while National Palace Guatemala is 4.5 miles from the property. La Aurora Airport is 3.1 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "A great little hotel which is close to the airport" - "Fantastic" - "This is my favorite place to stay in Guatemala." - "Great service, good area, and nice rooms"

Art Deco hostel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Socialtel Antigua offers 51 accommodations with ceiling fans. This Antigua Guatemala hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "This is one of best hostels / hotels I’ve ever stayed at! I‘ve stayed here a few times and I’m always surprised at just how down to earth, friendly and accommodating the staff are here. Amazingly friendly and always make me feel at home. " - "The staff were amazing, they offered so many activities, it had such a relaxed and fun atmosphere, only complaint was the night time security guy was a little uptight. But all in all, an amzing experience, would definitely stay there again, and even i stayed somewhere else id have to stop by to say hi to the staff."

Located in Antigua Guatemala and with Miraflores Museum reachable within 20 miles, Yellow House Hostel B&B provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 24 miles from National Palace Guatemala, 24 miles from Popol Vuh Museum and a 6-minute walk from Santa Catalina Arch. Cerro de la Cruz is 1.1 miles from the hostel and Jinayá Eco is 12 miles away. A buffet breakfast is available at the hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Spanish, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Hobbitenango is 5.1 miles from Yellow House Hostel B&B, while Pacaya Volcano is 24 miles from the property. La Aurora Airport is 24 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "The best place to stay in Antigua! Great beds, lovely breakfast and sweet people :)" - "Safe, clean, and beautiful" - "Cute place with friendly people" - "Amazing accom" - "Great hostel which felt more like a B&B with lovely area on terrace to relax - ideal after hiking up Acatenango" - "Great location, breakfast and staff!" - "The best place to stay in Antigua" - "100% recommended!" - "I will be back!" - "Best place to stay in Antigua"

Comfortable hostel, walk to Multiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast (local cuisine) and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Eagle's Nest Atitlán Resort offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The best sleep I had the whole trip! The beds are so comfy and cozy and the property itself is absolutely gorgeous. Delicious food and drinks are included. I did a meditation class and a yoga class and they were both excellent with great teachers. Highly recommend! " - "The place has an AMAZING view. The yoga is magical and the food is super good. Every meal was amazing!" - "Awesome views - very pleasing attendant. Very hard to get to, very dangerous path full of mud - not for the physically impaired - I wished they would have mentioned that anywhere on the website"

Barbara's Boutique Hostel in Antigua Guatemala provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 20 miles from Miraflores Museum, 23 miles from National Palace Guatemala and 23 miles from Popol Vuh Museum. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Santa Catalina Arch is a 10-minute walk from Barbara's Boutique Hostel, while Hobbitenango is 5.3 miles from the property. La Aurora Airport is 24 miles away.

- "Awesome stay" - "Loved my stay" - "A gem of a hostel in Santa Ana" - "Lovely and relaxing"

Hostal with free parking, 5-minute walk to Lake Atitlán
This hostal features a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Royal Palace Hostal offers 11 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Panajachel hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Good " - "." - "Terrible experience "

Located in Lanquín, 9.4 miles from Semuc Champey, El Retiro Lanquin provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 9.4 miles of Blue Hole. The property has nightclub and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. The hostel has a sun terrace. You can play pool and table tennis at El Retiro Lanquin. La Aurora Airport is 141 miles away.

- "Beautiful lodge in the jungle, a chilled nice hostel atmosphere." - "Great stay by the river" - "Chill place by the river" - "A decent place for 1-2 night stay in Lanquin" - "Decent value for money" - "Great value-for-money option in Lanquin" - "Loud and dirty but with a view" - "A well located hotel" - "Beautiful oasis in the jungle. hostel-style comfort." - "Shame about the noise"

Riverfront hostal with a lazy river and spa services
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostal has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a lazy river, a coffee shop/cafe, and spa services.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Boatique Hotel and Marina offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Livingston hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Beautiful place. Friendly staff"

Located in Guatemala, within 3.7 miles of Popol Vuh Museum and 4.7 miles of Miraflores Museum, Global Airport Inn FREE Shuttle has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 5.2 miles from National Palace Guatemala, 20 miles from Hobbitenango and 24 miles from Santa Catalina Arch. The property provides free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hostel also feature a patio. All rooms at Global Airport Inn FREE Shuttle come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. Pacaya Volcano is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Museo de los Niños Guatemala is 1.1 miles from the property. La Aurora Airport is a few steps away.

- "Great hotel and shuttle service to the airport" - "Perfect place to stay near the airport" - "Good location, good service, good price." - "Nice hotel if you need something before a flight." - "Simple and nice staff" - "Great service, great location!" - "Convenient clean quiet" - "They are trying to make your stay pleasant" - "Just one night" - "We needed a place to crash between flights and were only there 6 hours."

Hostal with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Casa Santo Domingo Museum
Spa services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hostal. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
Chipilapasantigualodge offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "We did not stay and asked for CANCELLATION"

Located in Flores, Hostal Inn 2 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. Mundo Maya International Airport is 1.2 miles away.

- "A well equipped hostal with lovely staff" - "Perfect place to stay and enjoy Flores!" - "Great to be on the island close to restaurants and bars. We hired kayaks through the hostal (inflatable so a little les" - "Great value for money" - "Overall good as I chose it for the price but nothing to shout about"

Hostel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to La Merced Church
This smoke-free hostel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Yellow House - Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

- "It was wonderful 😊" - "We really enjoyed our stay at yellow house. They helped us organise 2 tours during our stay and held our suitcases while we were at thee lake overnight. The breakfast was very tasty too! The rooms can get a little stuffy, but we kept the door open while we were there and the fan was great at night. " - "Love this place . Affordable price , amazing and delicious Bfast . My friend even suggest cooking class for Bfast !! Staff are very hospitable. Convenience , located in the center and walkable to restaurants and places to explore "

Located in Guatemala and with Popol Vuh Museum reachable within 1.6 miles, Central Hostel Reforma has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.6 miles from National Palace Guatemala, 3.6 miles from Miraflores Museum and 19 miles from Hobbitenango. La Aurora Zoo is a 15-minute walk away and Museo de los Niños Guatemala is one mile from the hostel. At the hostel, rooms include a desk. The rooms at Central Hostel Reforma come with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Santa Catalina Arch is 23 miles from the accommodation, while Pacaya Volcano is 28 miles from the property. La Aurora Airport is 2.5 miles away.

- "Great breakfast, ok facilities, 10 min Uber to airport" - "Overall, if you're looking for somewhere super cheap then this is your place!"

Hostel with free breakfast, near La Aurora Zoo
This hostel features a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Change of towels is available on request.
Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel offers 13 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Good " - "Very nice place to stay one night, on way in or out of Guatemala. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Hit water. Small room but adequate for a short stay. " - "Staff was communicative, kind, and helped me to get to and from the airport. " - "Super easy great staff. Came in late and left early. Quiet and safe as a woman traveling alone. " - "This was the first time I stayed at a hostel. It was clean, quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. "