The kitchen can get very busy especially around lunch and dinner time but somehow everyone‘s food will find its place on the stove.

Really chilled atmosphere created by the lovely local staff and international volunteers, and many travelers staying for longer periods - so it feels very welcoming and familiar to stay here.

Stayed in January 2024

The pillows, i don’t know how they get like that. But maybe some new ones would be nice.

Nice older building in the center of Xela. Amazing staff of volunteers. They were always willing to help.

Stayed in January 2024

Only 1 "good/decent" bathroom, only 3 bathrooms in total, sometimes all occupied.

Good value for money, comfy bed, friendly staff

Stayed in November 2023

Everything! Quiet place, close to the center, clean, HOT showers, equipped kitchen, front and back yard where you can sit and eat/work, inside living room with little library, amazing staff, good price!

Stayed in November 2023

Andrea was amazing, we love the time she took to chat, we felt like at home

Stayed in November 2023

Mattress was a little old. To continue to Lanquin was expensive (arranged at the place, didn’t check prices outside). If other guests are loud (talking and laughing) it can be a little noisy, so bring earplugs if you sleep light

The place is lovely. I stayed in the ‘stable’ room, which was outside the formal house, so it was more quiet. Price-quality wise it’s a great place! There are a lot of blankets available for the cold nights and staff was friendly. I loved Xela a lot and would have loved to stay longer to visit towns around as well

Stayed in September 2023

Great place! Beautiful, spacious, with a nice atmosphere, can definitely recommend! It’s probably the best place in Sheila (for its price).

Stayed in June 2023

the passive aggressive kitchen signs are funny

great staff! clean room!

Stayed in May 2023

Very nice and authentic place, in walking distance of everything. Clean room and nice staff

Stayed in June 2023

Great hostel in a beautiful little spot tucked away from the road. Kitchen facilities were great, wifi was good, beds were comfortable. Easy to walk places and friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2023

great room, great staff and great location.

Stayed in April 2023

nothing not to like

lovely hostel ❤️

Stayed in February 2023

Xela is bloody freezing at night, so rooms can get cold. The guys at reception offer extra blankets, though. Good people.

Great location, decent socialising areas. Decent enough kitchen. Can organise all the trips you need in the area and on going shuttles.

Stayed in February 2023

This may or may not be a problem for you - just note that one of the private rooms (piano room) doesn't have a functioning interior lock (means when you're inside door can't be locked) . It can be locked with a padlock when you leave.

Centrally located with a cute interior garden and sitting area, the staff are awesome - knowledgeable & helpful. Lots of volunteering opportunities.

Stayed in December 2022

Showers electric and hard to get warm

Great location, friendly staff and volunteers, really great social but relaxed atmosphere and quiet so got a good night's sleep.

Stayed in December 2022

Not enough light . Night lamp gave the best light. Staff of temp volunteers of tourist are at points just not able to give good help or directions.

Fairly good size room. Good facilities.

Stayed in December 2022

It would be nice to upgrade the kitchen equipement a bit with a better frying pan.

Relaxed hostel with beautiful Colonial style rooms. A lot of people stay here for longer and like to cook and eat in the communal areas.

Stayed in November 2022

The pans in kitchen were ready to throw out, also a little bit small kitchen. Only one shower was warm and maybe could do with a extra seperate toilet. A lot of volunteers work the reception and knwo nothing about the area and the local busses (ecept for the owner and the Australian guy who really helped us a lot)!

The room was great with a super comfortable bed and bedside light, a lot of storage. Really cool old house in general. Free drinking water. Wifi was strong enough. Close to the market.

Stayed in October 2022

nothing

location and price

Stayed in October 2022

Bathrooms a bit outdated, but not a real problem.

Location, size of room, living space, friendly staff, nice kitchen.

Stayed in October 2022

Although there are common areas, it was a bit of an odd vibe - like an old house. Perhaps not the most social hostel.

This hostel had by far the most comfortable and warm bed that I experienced in Guatemala. The location seemed nice even though I could not explore much. I slept well.

Stayed in July 2022

Could invest in the showers a bit.

Really great vibes, lovely room and lovely staff. Well organised tours and shuttles! The room itself (private shared bathroom) was wonderful.

Stayed in August 2022

It's a magical place. I literally love the house and design. I definitely want to come back. Great customer service.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing. Would definitely come again

Best place in town. It is a bit run down but it has so much charme. You can use the kitchen and the general vibe is awesome. They help with tours and shuttles.

Stayed in July 2022