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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Hostal The Friends in Panajachel offers a ground-floor unit with a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or take advantage of the shared kitchen. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, a tour desk, and a shared bathroom with showers. Reception staff speak English and Spanish, ensuring smooth communication. Local Attractions: Volcano Atitlan is located 46 km away, while Quetzaltenango Airport is 75 km from the property. Additional points of interest include Lake Atitlan and the Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Abbey
Australia
“Great comfortable stay. You pay for what you get - basic, clean accomodation. The host was super helpful and welcoming. Hot water too!” - Javier
Spain
“great location and value for money. the staff are so lovely who work here. very very quiet place to sleep & showers are really nice and warm/ powerful” - Anna
Netherlands
“Great location, good value for little money, hot shower and very friendly host!” - Tiia
Finland
“Good place for a short stay, private and there were not so many others staying at the same time. Wifi worked well, but sometimes had short break. Friendly owner.” - Hybaskova
Czech Republic
“Amazing and very friendly staff. Clean place, close to the ferry and the lake” - Fanny
Canada
“We stayed 1 night. The hostel fits the description and the pictures. The bed of the double/family room was VERY comfortable. One of the best beds I’ve had in a low budget accommodation. The owner is friendly. It’s a few meters away from the main...” - Manuel
Austria
“Super friendly owner!!! I had a nice stay here!! I will be back😉 Muchas gracias, Manolo” - Y
Netherlands
“How kind the hosts where made a last minute booking, without any hesitation they where helping with getting to a bed and d explaining me everything!” - Deewm
Australia
“The bed and pillows were so comfy, it was warm and private. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The hammocks were a nice touch.” - Alanna
Canada
“110% the staff. SUPER helpful, even with my random and more complicated requests. The place is clean and relatively quiet given that it’s on a small callejon (though still in a central location. There is hot water for showers, lockers for bags in...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.