Callejon Los Quenun Zona 2, 07010 Panajachel, Guatemala
Based on 85 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Ryan
United KingdomBasic but clean, excellent host family and great value for money.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Niamh
IrelandWater pressure was a little weak but nothing too bad!
The staff we're extremely welcoming and friendly. I felt right at home during my stay!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Benji
United KingdomThe room we were in was next to a side street and there was some noise at night and in mornings. However it's completely fine and not a surprise.
Great location and responsive and helpful staff (limited English but able to communicate completely fine). Basic but for the price really good value. Also we were the only guests so it was quiet. And didn't need to share the shared bathrooms! Recommended for a central Panajachel stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Amélie
FranceVery good location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
William
United StatesSuper friendly hosts! Kitchen, drinking water, clean, nice hammocks. About 2 minute walk off of the main street. Stayed again on my way out of town.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Neville
CanadaMy room had a window onto an alley that was frequented by tuktuks, motorcycles and pedestrians from early morning until late at night.
Great location!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Nat
United KingdomCould have had a second smaller light in the bedroom for nicer lighting in the evening.
Lovely owner, nice outdoor kitchen with everything you need. Bed was super comfortable. We put up our mosquito net as there were a few around in the evening. Good location for accessing town and the boat pier. Nothing super fancy but great value!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Bryan
GermanyIt was a bit tricky to find
Great little spot in Central Pana. The manager and workers there were all very nice. Beds were comfy and water was free. Hammocks to hang :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Amy
IrelandThe bed was collapsed on one side, it should really be replaced. There was also a small ant infestation.
Friendly owner, good value for money, allowed early check in, filtered water available and good WiFi.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Gabriela
Sloveniathere is no permanent staff, they only speak Spanish, the key to the main entrance door was not available, as a result sometimes it was difficult to enter the hostel, it was happening that in the evening we opened the main entrance door for each other to enter the hostel
locations practically in the center, the shop was in the building next door, clean room and toilets, hot water, refrigerator available
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Kohestani
GermanyThe beds are a bit uncomfortable but other than that everything was fine.
The staff was very friendly and engaged to help. Rooms and other facilities were clean and had everything needed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Andrea
ItalyThere's wasn't much to do, it's more of a place to spend one night at when passing by for me.
It was clean and cheap
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Michael
GermanyKitchen was rather small and didn’t provide enough to clean the dishes
Provided towels Good location Pretty clean
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Kate
United KingdomVery basic- thin curtains so had to be careful when changing as room backed onto Main Street.
Very basic twin room, clean shared bathroom, lovely lady who greeted us.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Daphne
AustraliaThere wasn't many hooks to hang stuff in the room or shower. There is no fly screen on the windows. A pedestal fan would be good on a hot day.
Less than 10mins walk from shuttle bus drop-off and Panajachel wharf. Close to main tourist strip with lots of restaurants, cafes, shop and tourist agencies. Located in a shared pedestrian and motorcycles/tuk-tuk laneway. But still quiet and safe. Our room is pretty basic with a comfortable bed, small shelf and a table. Shower and toilets are cleaned. Hot shower with good pressure. A stool is available to put your stuff. Drinking water provided in basic kitchen. Will stay here again if passing through.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Cosima
United KingdomStaff not around much. Another guest let me in and I had to find my room on my own. Facilities quite basic, and communal area not very inviting (there's building works). Curtains /windows don't keep the light or noise out
Staff friendly when you can get hold of them! For the price, great to get your own private room.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Christof
SwitzerlandGood location and very friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Melker
SwedenIt's noisy, like you hear the other guests talking, floor felt a little bit dirty. We got used to it after the first night and didn't mind.
Ok the room was very simple, the bed was just ok but still we slept so good. Didn't need AC or fan at night. Met some nice people there too, easy to meet people. Owner and the people working there are lovely and we could stay and hour after check out, no stress. Bathrooms were clean!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Emer
IrelandNot enough chairs in the courtyard for everyone and would be nice if there was a table and chairs for meals.
Hostel was in a good location in Panajachel. Basic kitchen facilities available. Helpful and friendly owner. No reception or staff at the hostel, message to check in. David was a very good host and messaged us to see how our stay was going.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Chloe
United Kingdomokay for the price, nothing special
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Adele
United KingdomThe back looks a bit like a building site but again not really a problem for me. The pictures show true. Nothing wrong with the place or the stay but I would say its a little pricey for what you get. Would have been nice to have a communal table or somewhere to eat etc
The private room was nice, small but nice. Quite minimal but I don't think you need anything more. David was super lovely and accommodating, always there if you need anything. There are cooking facilities, again basic but depends on what kind of stay you are looking for.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Robert
United KingdomThe shower doesn’t look very safe with duct tape around exposed wires. The door into the property courtyard is a little tricky / sticky so make sure they show you how to get it open.
Cheap! Literally a bed in a room but was fine for a quick stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Megan
IrelandMore tables and chairs in the courtyard would be nice.
The hostel is located right near the main street, but in a nice quiet alley. The room was basic but comfortable and clean. There were 2 toilets and shower cubicles for the hostel which is small so you never have to wait! The staff were welcoming and friendly. It has a very basic kitchenette but it was enough to prepare what we needed as well as free drinking water. Had good stable WiFi. Would stay here again.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Jarek
PolandLocated off main streets but still ok. Rooms are without baths - 2 common showers and toilets.
Hostel is small hence common showers was not problem. It was possible to leave luggage while visiting the area.
Stayed in February 2023
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