The Purpose Hostel

Patio, Garden, Balcony/Terrace, City view, Landmark view, Mountain view

The Purpose Hostel Hostel in Antigua Guatemala

4.6

Outstanding(87 Reviews)

Hostel in Antigua Guatemala

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

The Purpose Hostel is located in Antigua Guatemala. This hostel offers a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are fitted with a patio.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Antigua Guatemala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Bunk • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

1 Bunk • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

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The Purpose Hostel

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4.6

Outstanding(87 Reviews)

Hostel in Antigua Guatemala

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

The Purpose Hostel is located in Antigua Guatemala. This hostel offers a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are fitted with a patio.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Antigua Guatemala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Bunk • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

1 Bunk • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(87 Reviews)

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3.5

Dec 2023

Prima

Dakterras met uitzicht over Antigua. Prima douche en voorzieningen

Hele kleine kamers, je zit echt bovenop elkaar. Geen ruimte om je tas neer te zetten.

2.5

Jan 2023

Passable

The room and the location is fantastic but I think that it should include the breakfast as it is not a cheap property. Also, in Guatemala on many hotels you can't flush toilet paper and you leave it in a bin, but I had to ask to have the room cleaned as after two days they still hadn't emptied the bin or clean the room. So for the price I expect to have breakfast included and clean the room more often. I booked an ensuite double room. Also they didn't accept credit cards, but I hope this is been fixed.

5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

very nice rooftop, hot showers, nice common areas

not a super social hostel

5.0

Oct 2022

A must stay hostel in Antigua

Wow this hostel is the perfect place to stay. All of the staff were outstanding in their politeness and kindness. I was unfortunate enough to be ill during my stay and I was very well taken care of and offered tea and hot water bottles. The staff, especially Tatiana and Soli went above and beyond with support and advising me on a doctor to see. The hostel was also exceptionally clean, the cleanest I have ever been to! Also, free tea and coffee whenever was a big bonus.

All was great.

4.5

Aug 2022

Such a great hostel

The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. The room was clean, bathroom was clean, kitchen facilities were good There rinking water and coffee provided. Nice rooftop. shuttles to other places.

5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

very clean, staff very friendly

wifi was a bit spotty

5.0

Mar 2022

Best hostel ever!

This is the best hostel we’ve ever stayed in. The staff are all so wonderful and helpful, the hostel is immaculately clean and they even wash your dishes for you after you cook! The rooftop area is incredible for watching Fuego erupt in the evenings with an even better view than the rooftop bars in town.

4.5

Feb 2022

Superb

especially the friendly staff and the rooftop :)

4.5

Dec 2021

A beautiful and well-kept hostel!

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful! They knew exactly where I needed to go when I wanted to mail some postcards and when I had to visit a doctor. The hostel is kept very clean and sanitary. The rooftop terrace is cozy and has a beautiful view. I liked that the dorm rooms had privacy curtains, personal outlets and reading lights, and a convenient spot to put small belongings/water bottles/etc.

The internet was horrible, even though they have 4 routers throughout the building. The dorm room gets very very hot at night and the fans only hit those on the top bunks. The mattresses and pillows are thin and lumpy. Like others have mentioned in their reviews, I wish the kitchen had a sink to wash hands/wash produce/drain pasta water/etc.

4.5

Dec 2021

Superb

Really nice hostel with very friendly staff and a great kitchen and rooftop!

Booking advertises this hostel saying that the price includes all fees and taxes but it doesn't! so my hostel bed for 2 nights although advertised as 230Q came to 280.60Q, this adds up if you're backpacking!

4.0

Dec 2021

Very good

Extremely helpful and friendly staff - booked Pacaya tour through the hostel. Large lockers. Beds had curtains and hanging pockets (loved this). Lots of water, coffee and tea available. Great roof terrace. Quite far out of the centre - quiet area.

Toilets and showers were tiny (knees touching door when sitting!). No dry area where you could comfortably change your clothes. Bedrooms were open (no keys). Wifi was very dodgy and the networks would fill up quickly leaving no space for you to connect.

5.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Everything was great starting from the first moment I entered the hostel! The staff is very, very helpful and welcoming, the rooms a clean and make you feel like home. The terrace has an amazing view over the vulcanos and the city and there is free water, tea and coffee! I would definitely recommend staying with them! :)

5.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

The Purpose Hostel is simply amazing. So beautiful, comfortable and clean, with a wonderful staff. I wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else in Antigua.

5.0

Dec 2021

Great stay

Wonderful owner and great staff. Whole hostel from rooms, bathrooms and kitchen were spotless. Nice quiet hostel, no parties or loud music. Outstanding stay

4.5

Dec 2021

Superb

nice location, quiet, friendly staff, very helpful. proper showers. was very clean, as regularly during the day the cleaners worked.

some mattress should be replaced

4.5

Nov 2021

perfect stay.

beautiful, nice view, friendly and helpful staff. little curtains for intimacy in the bunk bed.

nothing

5.0

Nov 2021

Ideal spot to visit Antigua and enjoy rooftop views.

Centrally located, very safe, and well appointed. I loved the availability of coffee, tea, & filtered water all day. There is a store up front in case you forgot anything!

A bit hard to spot from outside. I didn’t find the bed to be very comfortable, and the dorm is a bit small for 6 people.

4.5

Nov 2021

Superb

Wish we stayed there from the start. Its a wonderful vibe, very helpful and kind staff, great communal space. Equipped kitchen, free water,nice rooftop.

Shower is communal women and men together

5.0

Oct 2021

Amazing hostel

Everyone was friendly, it's very clean, comfortable and spacious, with and excellent roof

4.5

Oct 2021

Great place to stat

The overall experience here is great: beautiful place with lots of nice touches and super helpful staff.

Room 11 did get quite a lot of road noise & v weak wifi

5.0

Oct 2021

Just a perfect hostel

Good location , you need to walk just a couple of minuits to the center. Very friendly and helpful staff. 24h reception. Loundry on site l Free coffee all day, free water, plus snacks for extra charge. Transports through Guatemala and tours available. All day there is someone to clean. Terrace with excellent view and smoking area. Nice rooms with curtains and spacious lockers. ( Locks available in the reception if you dont have one) Library and good internet connection. Clean bathrooms and showers. Very well organized in general. Highly recommended l.

5.0

Aug 2021

Awesome hostel

Amazing place super clean and relaxed. Great staff and the owner of the hostel helped me find a COVID test and really helped me out, which made such a huge difference to the end of my trip. Nice social spaces to meet other people and beautiful view of the surrounding volcanoes from the roof.

4.0

Aug 2021

I had a great stay!

I loved the terrace! The views and all the plants really make for a peaceful atmosphere unlike any other terrace in Antigua. The staff was also very friendly and informative.

Nothing. Next time I will stay in a private room, although the dorms did have great security and privacy.

4.5

Aug 2021

Superb

The staff is amazing, and the hostel is well-designed and offers all the amenities to make a hostel stay more comfortable (lighting and power sockets at each bed, bag for personal belongings, lockers, etc.) Also great rooftop terrace

nothing

4.0

Jul 2021

Very good

Nice terrace and cool spots to hang out with amazing travelers from all around.

The beds could be more comfy/moderns.

5.0

Jul 2021

Exceptional

The hostel was one of the best ones I've ever to. Beautiful, peaceful, amazing stuff ❤️

4.0

Jul 2021

Overall very good but lacking in some areas.

The vibe

The showers have inconsistent pressure and temperature, and I wasn't a fan of the rickety beds or the bathrooms being right next to a common area. Tile bathrooms act as a veritable megaphone for whatever it is you're doing inside. If you're a shy pooper like me, it's not ideal. The kitchen is very basic, albeit a temporary arrangement until they can save up some money to invest in a much better one. Overall, it was a good stay, and you get a lot of value for your money. The vibe is very good. The rooftop is lovely, and the staff/owner are too.

5.0

Jun 2021

The Purpose Hostel has very friendly staff.

I really enjoyed their patio views.

N/a

5.0

Jun 2021

Exceptional

The staff is super, super friendly!! The beds are comfortable, the wifi is good, the facilities are clean, the location is great, the other hostel guests are nice, everything was great :) I can highly recommend this hostel!

It's not really possible to lock the bathroom doors properly which sometimes caused some unexpected morning encounters ^^

5.0

Jun 2021

Exceptional

This was a great stay in Antigua! Super clean, tranquilo vibes, free water and coffee all day, great wifi (I work and travel) so very important for me. Amazing chill area from the roof with views of the volcanos. I stayed in a private room which was a bit more pricey than the going rate in Antigua but if you're booking a bunk room the prices seem to be equal to everywhere else and I would HIGHLY reco staying here. Tatjana (probably spelling this wrong) also helped book Pacaya and shuttle to Atitlan for great prices from what I read online so I felt very well taken care of during my stay :)

The wifi in room 10 since is on the end is a bit weaker than the rest of the hostel but still very good. No other issues! Stay here!

4.0

May 2021

Nice view and staff, not the most comfortable bed

Amazing view from the terrace, coffee and water all day and great staff

Mattress had a bit of a dip, not the most comfortable to sleep on

5.0

Apr 2021

That view though!

If you want a cute place with an amazing view ( terrace), this is the place! Small and cozy room with comfortable beds!

The bathroom ( shower area) didn’t have soap. No supermarket close.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Antigua Guatemala?

The average price for a rental in Antigua Guatemala is R 947 per night. This rental is R 1 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Purpose Hostel. 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 The Purpose Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Purpose Hostel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and gym or fitness center.

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The Purpose Hostel

Hostel in Antigua Guatemala

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Antigua Guatemala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Purpose Hostel

Hostel in Antigua Guatemala

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Antigua Guatemala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Antigua Guatemala?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The Purpose Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Purpose Hostel?

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