Hostal The Friends

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(219 Reviews)

Hostel in Panajachel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hostel

Situated within 47 km of Volcano Atitlan, Hostal The Friends in Panajachel provides a garden, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Garden

Map of Panajachel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Triple Room

1 Double • 96 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Bunk • 96 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Hostal The Friends

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(219 Reviews)

Hostel in Panajachel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hostel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Garden

Map of Panajachel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Triple Room

1 Double • 96 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Bunk • 96 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(219 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Good for a one night stay while passing through.

The staff were great, helpful. They are the ones that boosted my ratings up. I liked the secure space to lock away small valuables under the bed. The bed sheets were clean, mattress clean, which is what really matters to me. The towels however generally weren’t. The towel I got the second time I stayed was clean but the first one had some kind of weird stuff/stains on it, and the hand towels in the bathroom were not. I avoided using them just in case. I liked this place because it was one of the cheapest available I could find which was above 8 star review and I’m trying to stretch out my travels. Very ok for one quick overnight stay.

Pretty basic. 0 social vibes. The dorm room had a lock on the inside that I used when I went to sleep, but during the day I couldn’t lock the room, and had to leave my big bag unsecured. Open air space outside the rooms, and I mean outside space. The kitchen area which was also outside, was also very basic, no microwave - the hostel kinda had camping vibes. I was hoping to do porridge for breakfast but it seemed maybe too hard at a glance. If they did the kitchen up, it might make it more inviting for people to stay longer than a quick night.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Excelente

El anfitrión y su hija son súper amables y siempre atentos, estuvimos la noche de fin de año y estuvo más que excelente conviviendo con los demás huéspedes y su familia. El hostal queda súper cerca del Lago como a 7 minutos caminando aproximadamente. También tiene muchas tiendas cercanas.

Todo excelente!

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Für eine Nacht absolut ok

Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

Nicht sehr sauber

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The staff is super friendly. The rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen were clean. And we had nothing to complain about :)

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Superb

Provided towels Good location Pretty clean

Kitchen was rather small and didn’t provide enough to clean the dishes

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

All we needed for a 1 night stay

Very basic twin room, clean shared bathroom, lovely lady who greeted us.

Very basic- thin curtains so had to be careful when changing as room backed onto Main Street.

3.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Pleasant

The location is great - the rooms are really hot and tons of bugs fly in the room.

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Great for a short stay.

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.

There 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.

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Quite basic

Staff friendly when you can get hold of them! For the price, great to get your own private room.

Staff 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

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Good location and very friendly staff.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Disappointing

location

it was dirty I was charged differently from the booking.com price

0.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Don't let this place deceive you!

Nothing

When I arrived at the property, I was quoted a different price than advertised on Booking, then I was told that I could not pay by credit card even though it was clearly stated that this property excepts payment by cc. I informed the man working there that I could only pay by credit card, and he asked me to leave the property and find new lodging.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very simple but we liked it

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!

It'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.

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very basic, fine for a quick stopover.

Good location.

Felt overpriced for what you get, very basic. Really low water pressure in showers as well.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very good

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.

Not enough chairs in the courtyard for everyone and would be nice if there was a table and chairs for meals.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very good

okay for the price, nothing special

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Good

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.

The 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

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

No frills but really affordable and the owner was sweet.

Cheap! Literally a bed in a room but was fine for a quick stay.

The 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.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Good value hostel

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.

More tables and chairs in the courtyard would be nice.

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Good

Hostel is small hence common showers was not problem. It was possible to leave luggage while visiting the area.

Located off main streets but still ok. Rooms are without baths - 2 common showers and toilets.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

perfect

the host Angel is so friendly and helpful, he made us feel very welcome. The showers and toilets are super clean and the bed was so comfortable Everything is pretty basic but we needed to get away somewhere quiet and chill out for a few days and this was exactly what we got here. Very close to Calle Santander which has lots of shops and restaurants

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Friendly and helpful owner manager. Facilities are basic but comfortable practical and useful. Fridge freezer free water cooking facilities and pans drying line all provided. Great location. Great value for money

Nothing. Would have given 10 but for the basic facilities.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

This property is very minimal but the price tag reflects that. Great place to crash for a night!

- The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to help us find the hostal as well as split payment between 3 people - The bed was extremely comfortable - Nice and quite for sleeping - Close to all bars/restaurants/ shops in Panajachel

- Rooms could use nightstands, towel hooks, lamps, and window screens - It is an extremely barebones property - Some art on the walls would also be a nice touch

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

just needed an affordable spot to crash for a couple nights and this was perfect

Tucked in a quiet little area of town(aside from dogs barking of course)

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Perfect for what we needed. Great value, great location, late checkout time and friendly staff.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

The guy there was super friendly and helpful. The bed was really comfy and the place is in a good location. The room and bathroom were very basic but overall a very good stay.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very good

quietness and privacy in the middle of the town

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Worked out well for my very short stay.

The owner was very accomodating and friendly. We arrived in the middle of the night but he still came to theproperty and greeted us and let us in. This is a budget hostel with private rooms, ideal for a short stay in Pana.

There was only a bed in the room, nothing else at all.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Super nice staff, good service good location. cozy hostel and absolutely worth the price

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Great Budget Accommodation

- Great Budget Accommodation - Central Location

- Very Basic - just a bed in a room

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

Central location, good for a one night stay bevore heading to another destination

No sign to find the accomodation, communication with the staff was not clear, only a bed nothing to place your items, room & bathroom was not all clean, one bathroom could not be locked

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Panajachel?

The average price for a rental in Panajachel is $61 per night. This rental is $10 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostal The Friends. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hostal The Friends pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hostal The Friends?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Panajachel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Triple Room

Family Room

Family Room

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Hostal The Friends

Hostel in Panajachel

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Panajachel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Triple Room

Family Room

Family Room

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Panajachel?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Hostal The Friends pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hostal The Friends?

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