9a. Avenida 8-38, 12345 Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
#7 of 22 hotels in Quetzaltenango
Guests' ChoiceBased on 200 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 May 2024
Eline22
SwitzerlandFriendly and clean hostel, nicely located, easy to meet people
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Karlotta
GermanyThe Kasa Kiwi is very good located. The roof terrace is nice and the rooms are big. There are no bunk beds, so no one has to climb the ladder, what I loved. Wifi is really good. We went on several hikes (Laguna Chikabal and Volcano Santa Maria). There is great information provided, also about where to start walking and how to get around by chicken bus! Thank you Tom for helping us planning our trips! All the staff was very friendly. The kitchen is well equipped. There are lockers next to reception. There was a fun karaoke night at the roof terrace.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Ellie
United KingdomThe kitchen is very small for the size of the property, not a huge issue but there was a bit of wait for the hob.
Really lovely hostel in the centre of Xela. The owners were so helpful and welcoming; they took the time to explain all the tours and offer advice on the best things to do. A social vibe with plenty of other travellers to chat to and the roof terrace was a good place to chill in the day!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Marie-eve
CanadaAmazing stay, location is perfect!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Iga
PolandLack of sinks to brush your teeth or wash your face (except one in the toilet and in the kitchen).
Super helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Katharina
GermanyReally noisy city and the windows cant hold back the sounds from outside. I could barely sleep while i stayed, even with Oropax. And maybe small lamps for every bed would be nice, or maybe curtains im the dorms? The available lights in the room were bright as the sun
The hostel is close to most attractions within the centre of Xela and you can reach everything by foot. Clean and nicely equipped kitchen, big and comfy beds, hot showers (if you know how to turn them 😉). Rooftop terrace is pretty cool and you can order nice food at reasonable prices. All in all an awesome hostel for such a great price!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Evan
United StatesCommon spaces.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Kimberley
CanadaRoad traffic but absolutely nothing you can do about it. It’s is what it is.
Bed in dorm very comfortable. Tom VERY helpful and kind. Proximity to El Centro.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sarinda
United KingdomKitchen was a little small for number of people at the hostel
Really good location, cosy room, great roof terrace and staff were all so friendly and helpful. Lots of information and tours on offer. Lots of tours and shuttles available but also give you information on how to do these things on your own if you don’t want to book tours which is great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Christiane
CanadaThe cost (a little bit expensive), the lack of tablets in the room
All the outdoors places, the cleanless, the personal, the breakfast, the fan in the room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Stef
GermanyThe room next to the entrance is very noisy due to the street right next to it
Helpful and friendly staff , central location, lockers available, rooftop terrace with bar , fair price for the hostel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Kimberley
CanadaHaving to rent a towel. I would perfer for the cost to already be in the price for the room. But I do understand that many hostel users, probably already have their own towel.
Location was excellent, very close to El Centro. The bathrooms were also very clean. The kitchen was also clean. My bed area was spotless.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Tim
United KingdomLovely friendly staff, hot showers, well stocked kitchen and a large roof top area with a bar.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Belinda
GermanyOnly Spanish speaking staff. Not many showers, toiletts.
Nice kitchen. Cool roof top bar to hang out. Also private rooms available.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Nate
United StatesGood location close to good street food, amazing big lockers which are very hard to find especially when traveling with laptop. Nice rooftop patio to relax on and to hang laundry
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Rem
NetherlandsDon’t expect luxury.
Great location, very friendly staff, great value for money!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Iris
AustriaAll was good.
Great and close location to the main square and market. Helpfull and nice staff. Good kitchen. Nice terrace.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Johanna
GermanyI got recommended that hostel and I was very happy to stay there - People who worked there were so helpful and both staff and hostel guests were very nice, I liked that you have separate beds instead of bunk beds
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Kate
IrelandNothing to complain about really, other than the bathroom door. It does not close properly unless you slam it, which can be quite loud at night.
The private deluxe room is spacious and comfortable. There were tables on both sides of the bed, one which had a lamp, which was handy. Not a lot of hostals in Guatemala have bedside lockers, so it was nice to have somewhere to leave my water in the nighttime and then turn off the lamp without having to get out of bed! There is not always someone at reception, but the owner Tom is very responsive and responded to our what's app messages immediately. Location is good. 3 min walk to parque Central.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Juan
ColombiaShower is a small, the house could use some remodeling.
Great location, spacious room, the roof top offers drinks and food which is very convenient and tours and shuttles can be arranged directly with the hostel
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Chiara
SwitzerlandThere is no inside common area to hang out and there are only 2 showers and 2 toilets but somehow I never had to wait a long time to use either :)
You can easily meet people here (most people are here for hiking) and the rooftop bar is amazing. The kitchen is nice and has everything needed. The owner is very helpful and provides you with all the info needed. I loved it here :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Collins
IrelandGreat location , great kitchen , staff very helpful at organising tours and hikes
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Leanne
United KingdomIt is very loud in the room with the bar upstairs but we were pre warned about this before we came. Doesn’t go on until too late :-).
Great owners who are super helpful with information. Fun atmosphere with the bar on top.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Eleanor
United KingdomNothing!
Very cute place and rooftop bar is great for meeting other people as a solo traveller. Owner knows a lot of options for tours in the area which was sooo helpful!
Stayed in August 2023
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