Yellow Belly Backpackers
Hostel in San Ignacio
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Set in San Ignacio, 700 metres from Cahal Pech, Yellow Belly Backpackers offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of San Ignacio
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 118 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Single • 150 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 1
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2 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
8.9 / 10.0
Excellent(751 Reviews)100% verified reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Localização excelente.
Bem pertinho do Cahal Pech.
Ônibus na esquina pra Xunantunich e pra Belize City.
Café da manhã simples, mas muito bom!
Chuveiro quente.
O colchão do quarto coletivo cheio de ondulação.
4.0 / 10.0
It's cheap
The breakfast is not as described. There is basically no fruit and both days I had to wait about 20 minutes for some scrambled eggs to appear and had to be quick to get some. The milk had lumps so don't know how anyone had cereal. If you can't manage to put on a breakfast don't advertise one just reduce your rates and describe the hostel honestly. My mattress was as knackered as Joe Biden but I managed to sleep ok despite the aircon being switched off at night?
Staff seem pretty uninterested in any communication with guests unless it's to sell a tour or dinner.
9.0 / 10.0
Great staff, good location (town is small), good facilities, tours offered
Too few bathrooms and toilets, compounded by one taken out of commission during my stay
8.0 / 10.0
Great location. Breakfast was good. Walking distance to nice restaurants and Cahal Pech
There was a mix up with our Cave Tubing booking .
10.0 / 10.0
Location is great. Close to bus station and 3 minute walk from Cahal Pech.
Staff did a great job planning events and brining people together. Sunday dinna was great!
Bathrooms were big and spacious, I never had to wait to use a shower.
Breakfast included is a nice feature.
They will organize anything and everything for you.
Jess is amazing and I had so much fun talking to her. Javi was an amazing tour guide! (And the rum punch was delicious)
Hostel is super close to a really great restaurant and place to get drinks!
My bedding wouldn't stay on the bed. The breakfast runs out really fast (as in, 7am when it is supposed to start, the eggs are already gone)
It's a bit of a walk to the main town center.
9.0 / 10.0
Very cute hostel with a social vibe
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Decent location, overall friendly staff and comfortable room and bed.
The shared bathrooms were ok, but not great. Almost all of them were very damp and had a funky smell to them. Toilets and sinks were clean, showers less so although it might be because they were very run down…
7.0 / 10.0
I arrived on a Friday, they had drummers come to perform, it was great and got everyone together. They didn’t keep it too long, which I also really appreciated considering I had an early morning the next day like most people. I booked the ATM caves and would highly recommend, definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Also, the beds are comfortable, the facility itself seemed clean, and the staff was helpful.
I figured on a Saturday they would have some sort of event to get everyone together again. But it wasn’t the case. It was very quiet for a Saturday night.
Just like all the other comments, the hostel is up a very steep hill, it’s about a 20 minute walk from the main center. I asked around to the locals, and they did say it was safe to walk that path at night. I personally did feel safe, but there was a couple other girls that were unsure.
10.0 / 10.0
Personeel was super vriendelijk
7.0 / 10.0
Friendly people, decent location, comfortable room, nice, breakfast, air conditioning, cooking facilities.
The bathrooms did not feel very clean.
8.0 / 10.0
Good value,
The bathroom was not kept very clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and the staff were friendly and very helpful.
6.0 / 10.0
La cama y ubicación
No hay presión en la ducha ni agua caliente
8.0 / 10.0
Really helpful staff, great tours and excellent breakfast.
Could have been cleaner.
9.0 / 10.0
Was very pleased with my stay here, I was expecting so much less. The staff were so helpful, especially Jessie. Best hostel breakfast I have had for a very long time. Only a few yards from the bus stop for bus to Belize City and onwards. No hesitation in thoroughly recommending YBB.
It's a little out of town and the outside communal area isn't great. Neither point would stop me staying here again though.
7.0 / 10.0
Comfortable room with good aircon
A good shared kitchen with lots of spices and other cooking equipment available
Simple breakfast as expected for hostel
Room had good AC
The reception helped us book shuttles which was great
Breakfast was always covered in wasps
Loud music being played by the owners on the outside deck all the time, luckily finished around 10 or 11pm but when you have early tours this is frustrating.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location in San Ignacio to explore on a stop over to Guatamala or as a first stop from Belize. They organise ATM cave tour which is well worth it. Chill area with hammocks is a great place to chat to fellow travellers.
You have to walk through reception to get to the showers if you’re in a dorm on ground floor.
Need to make a bigger batch of eggs in the morning-the small bowl keeps running out after like 5 people help themselves.
10.0 / 10.0
Super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff at the front desk. Nice social area with hammocks. In a great area close to food, drink, transit, and some Mayan ruins.
8.0 / 10.0
Friendly hostel with helpful staff. Free filtered water available and a kitchen if you need it. Right next to some of the Mayan ruins. Organised the ATM tour through the hotel and it was amazing - highly recommend!
No lockable cupboard in the private room. Location is a little out of the town centre but the shuttles dropped me off and picked me up directly from the hostel so it wasn't really a problem.
8.0 / 10.0
The staff were very friendly, the kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could need, breakfast was very good and the 2 tours we did were absolutely amazing!
Sometimes had to wait a while for the toilet as there was only 2 downstairs and the showers weren’t separate.
8.0 / 10.0
Very clean rooms, good vibe, good organisation of transport and activities.
Shared bathrooms could be cleaned more often, also very hot inside the bathrooms (no airco). The City center is within 15/20 minutes walk.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was exceptional
9.0 / 10.0
Easy to book tours and shuttles. The fan room was a little hot but manageable. Nice to have a communal kitchen to cook in and there is a big supermarket very close to the hostal. We enjoyed the outdoor and indoor chill areas. The hostal is a little out of the town which was nice as the area was calm.
As there were only a few showers/toilets, sometimes it was needed to wait for them to be available in the mornings.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a warm and friendly vibe from both the staff and other staying at the hostel. Dorm beds accommodated with a personal light, power supply and fan. Water dispenser for use for guests and coffee in the mornings. Do not hesitate to book here!
10.0 / 10.0
it’s very clean and quiet.
it’s very hot and
no air conditioning in the afternoon.
10.0 / 10.0
loved the AC, the staff was wonderful, and the grounds were nice
I liked everything
9.0 / 10.0
This hostel has thought about everything: individual plugs and lockers, lots of common spaces, lots of outside sitting area in the shade, good value activities, free coffee in the morning, … It has everything you need to be comfortable. nice location too - close to the bus stop
beds are a bit wobbly, but the rest of the hostel makes up for it :)
10.0 / 10.0
nice hostel with a good, social atmosphere. amways something going on but not loud in the nights. you can also book tours through them and the staff is so helpful.
the location could be better but is walkable (even though uphill) but if you‘re lucky you might catch a ride with one of the staff
8.0 / 10.0
A quiet hostel. Decent kitchen and friendly staff
Not a bad thing, but not in the city centre. Note that if staying here!
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, tidy wonderful facilities. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Great place to stay.
Liked everything especially the two resident cats!
9.0 / 10.0
The staff are super friendly and helpful! The common areas are clean, comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped and organized! Perfect if you plan to cook your food to save money. The view from the dining area is lovely. Plenty of facilities and warm water, high pressure showers.
Location is uphill from town, it's only 15 mins but in the heat of the day it's tough. There is a grocery store and some restaurants very close by the hostel at the top of the hill if you don't want to walk back centre of town.
10.0 / 10.0
Bubbles and staff go above and beyond to make make you feel welcome
Great location and views
Lots of common areas
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Ignacio?
The average price for a rental in San Ignacio is $116 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yellow Belly Backpackers. 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 Yellow Belly Backpackers pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Yellow Belly Backpackers?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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