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The 8 Best Hostels in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

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Situated in San Juan La Laguna and with Volcano Atitlan reachable within 25 km, Chirris Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Some units at the property have a patio with a mountain view.

I liked everything - the location cannot be better, it's ten seconds away from auto stand, from the stop where chicken buses to San Pedro, San Peublo, Santa Clara pass and stop, one minute away from Central Park, one minute from market, five minutes from boat pier, two minutes away from where the bus from Antigua stops in San Juan. Plus, the best road in San Juan with beautiful lighting with umbrellas is one minute away. All in all, it's the best location in San Juan. Yet it's so quiet. Internet is excellent, my room was big and clean, staff were very sweet and helpful. Washroom is always clean, bathroom has good hot showers, kitchen is very clean with adequate utensils. There's lots of drinking water for refilling Best part of all is Andrea, the hostess, she helped me book the direct bus from Antigua to San Juan. The travel agents in Antigua only offer buses to Panajachel. It's quite a pain to have to then take a boat to San Juan with luggage. The bus that Andrea booked for me picked me up at Antigua from near, my hostel there and dropped me a few minutes away from Chirris hostel. The hostel felt perfectly safe throughout, Andrea guided me for things to do, how to do Indian nose hike on my own using public transport and even helped to book my bus from the hostel to Guatemala airport. I liked the hostel so much I extended my stay by two more days. There is a refrigerator available for use and a stove where it's possible to cook. I visited San Pedro, San Marcos and Panajachel and I found San Juan had the best vibe. And because of proximity of the hostel to the boat pier, the auto stop and bus stop, it was quite easy for me to travel to other villages from here.

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9.3
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
RUB 1,309
per night

Set in San Juan La Laguna, Solola region, Q´ojoom Jaay is located 25 km from Volcano Atitlan. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

The nearest airport is La Aurora Airport, 147 km from the hostel.

Everything was great Everything is new, great kitchen and the owner is very friendly Would happily stay here again

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9.2
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
RUB 2,781
per night

Set in San Juan La Laguna, Solola region, CASA EL ROBLE is located 25 km from Volcano Atitlan.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a terrace. The units at CASA EL ROBLE come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Great experience and amazing hospitality. We loved our stay and how amazing the town was. Very awesome and safe.

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8.5
Very good
6 reviews
Price from
RUB 2,105
per night

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a patio with a sea view. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine and a shared bathroom, while some rooms also boast a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Fantastic vibe, with lovely hosts that will do anything to help. I loved the fire camp at night with sometimes Travellers play song music, loved the traditional temascal steam bath, and outdoor sort of dorms, allowing for fresh air, calm, confortable with plenty of room. Plus the view is amazing and healthy as it’s surrounded with organic fields. It’s only a short walk distance from the city centre and fresh 7q cononuts ;)

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8.4
Very good
20 reviews
Price from
RUB 1,163
per night

Situated in San Juan La Laguna and within 25 km of Volcano Atitlan, 4 Elementos Hostal has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. At 4 Elementos Hostal rooms include bed linen and towels.

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9
Superb
3 reviews
Price from
RUB 1,309
per night

Located in San Pedro La Laguna, 24 km from Volcano Atitlan, Gran Colibrí provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as water sports facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

You can play billiards and table tennis at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and canoeing.

I LOVED THIS HOSTEL SO MUCH!! I ended up extending my stay and cancelling my other hostel because I loved this one so much. Everyone sleeps in either tents or tipis, but they also have single private rooms too i believe. I booked a tent and it was a very affordable price and amazing because it was like having my own private room. I had so much privacy. The location is right on the lake which provides beautiful views. They have plenty of seating / lounging areas around the property, lots of hammocks, benches, tables & chairs. In the main building they have a bar, pool table, ping pong table, and TV. Hot water in the showers. Breakfast in the morning consisted of fresh fruit, bread, cofeee and a hard boiled egg. They had a kitchen communal kitchen with plenty of fridge space and cookware. Free purified water for guests. An outdoor fire pit area which was great in the evenings.

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8
Very good
746 reviews
Price from
RUB 800
per night

Casa Blanca - San Pedro has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in San Pedro La Laguna. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.

Volcano Atitlan is 24 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is La Aurora Airport, 146 km from Casa Blanca - San Pedro.

I really liked the way the staff members treated us, they received us with a big smile and we're very friendly and respectful. The place has an amazing view, some spots to just take your drinks or just chill, everything you need to relax.

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7.2
Good
307 reviews
Price from
RUB 2,384
per night

Mandalas Hostal is situated in San Pedro La Laguna and has a terrace. Free WiFi is featured.

A kitchen with everything you need and a dining area.

Great view of lake Atitlan and the surrounding mountains and volcanoes!

I don’t usually write reviews but this hostel deserved one! What a lovely hostel - made by the owners who are so accommodating and helpful. They really make it feel like home, and went above and beyond to sort shuttles etc for me. The beds are very comfortable and double which is a treat, I’ve never slept better in a hostel :)

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8.4
Very good
260 reviews
Price from
RUB 1,192
per night

Located in San Pedro La Laguna, 24 km from Volcano Atitlan, Hotel Villa del Lago features views of the mountain. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel every room comes with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a city view.

The staff were wonderful and accommodating. The place was very clean and cute.

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8
Very good
360 reviews
Price from
RUB 2,545
per night

Zoola San Pedro Atitlan features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in San Pedro La Laguna. The accommodation offers nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property.

Volcano Atitlan is 24 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is La Aurora, 147 km from Zoola San Pedro Atitlan, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Really nice common areas to hang out (bar/pool area, and dining area). The included breakfast options were delicious. Great value for the price

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7.8
Good
1,062 reviews
Price from
RUB 3,337
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: RUB 7,341
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 798 reviews
    The best hostel we’ve ever stayed at. Amazing building, magical place, beautiful view, really helpful and lovely staff, tasty food, really nice facilities (free kayaks, hamaks and much much more), free drinking water for everyone and great location. We really really recommend this place 🫶🏻 Greetings from the young couple from Poland 💙
    Damian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 3,635
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 92 reviews
    The place is beautifully situated in an area full of banana trees and coffee plants, with perfect views and direct access to the lake. The owner and employees are super friendly and extremely helpful and welcoming. The beds are comfortable, and the hostel offers everything one could need, including kayaks for rental, free drinking water, and the infrastructure to wash and dry clothes. Overall, a real gem of a hostel!
    Karl
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 3,635
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 92 reviews
    This place is a paradise ! I liked everything . It is very safe to Walk there in the night , I left my money at the room , I felt so safe , ! Hot water , WiFi , you can wash your cloeths . The owner is beautiful inside and outside ! I will never forget this place , it is in my heart
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 3,272
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 109 reviews
    Large room with all you need for a very cheap price. Nice host + nice neighborhood a little away from downtown while being very close to the center
    Hugo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,908
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    Great location to use as a base to explore San Juan and other towns by tuk tuk or boat. The communal area was comfortable and bright with a good kitchen and strong wifi. Staff were friendly and you felt safe in the accomodation. Loved the local paintings in the room too!
    Jade
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 3,272
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews
    The lady who welcomed us and went for us at another hostel was AMAZING, super friendly and knowledgeable. The place was very clean, with a big bathroom, great kitchen area, a nice TV area with Netflix, and a nice view. The location was not bad. You have to walk a little, but you get to know the town a little more and get to access some street food vendors. Also, the place was conveniently located in front of a laundry. Soco's Place is a restaurant that's very close and it's a great place to eat.
    Valdelomar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,908
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    The location, a small and intimate hotel, we booked the double room with private bathroom and it was a bit of a luxury in this small hostel. Everything was so clean. The terrace was a lovely place to sit and talk with other travellers. Recommend San Juan if you don’t want the chaos of Pana or the party backpacker scene of San Pedro. A charming town on Lake Atitlan.
    Joanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,908
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    Loved my stay at Chirris hostel in San Juan. I love that it is women-owned and run and employees are women. It was incredibly clean. The beds were comfy, safe lockers, the kitchen was fully equipped for cooking and the main street is next door so is the market. San Juan is much prettier than San Pedro and much more local it also is quiet agree 5pm do don’t expect parties or late meals out. There are also a lot of stray dogs at night and they bark so earplugs are necessary. But I would definitely stay again.
    Caitlin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,908
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    Great hostel! Super friendly host, the gas ran out and he tried his best to fix it straight away! in the Kitchen there are two small hobs so you can make basic food! Great location easy walk down to the port
    Erika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,908
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    I liked every moment in this hostel. Wonderful host, very helpful with the thousand questions I had. The hostel is like being in a family, cozy, small, clean and everything that you will need is there. I think it was one of the best hostel I ve been so far ! Can only recommend it !
    Luca
    Solo traveller