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Friendly House

1.0 star property
Hostel near Plaza Merliot in Santa Tecla

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4a avenida norte, Santa Tecla, La Libertad Department
  • Place, Paseo El Carmen
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo Tecleño
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Merliot
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Single Room | Room amenity

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Tecla

City center stay.You'll find Paseo El Carmen and Museo Tecleño within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Tecla hostel. Plaza Merliot and Merliot Sports Complex are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paseo El Carmen - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museo Tecleño - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plaza Merliot - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Monumento al Salvador del Mundo - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Metrocentro - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Salvador (ILS-Ilopango) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piccola Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maurita, Mariscos Y Cocteles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Palacio Tecleño de la Cultura y las Artes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paseo El Carmen Sombrero Azul - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Palacio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Friendly House

Hostel near Plaza Merliot in Santa Tecla
Friendly House offers its guests express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Santa Tecla hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Friendly House offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Santa Tecla hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Friendly House Santa Tecla
Friendly House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Friendly House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Tecla

Frequently asked questions

How close is Friendly House to the airport?

Friendly House is 13.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the San Salvador (ILS-Ilopango) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Friendly House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Friendly House.

Does Friendly House offer free breakfast?

Friendly House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Friendly House?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Galaxy Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Friendly House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Friendly House?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Friendly House have a pool?

Friendly House does not have a pool.

Does Friendly House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Friendly House to downtown Santa Tecla?

Friendly House is 2.8 mi away from Santa Tecla.

Friendly House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elmer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy práctica , tiene todo lo necesario, muy accesible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose, Canoga Park

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well is close to almost everything, to me was very convenient other than is very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property location is great close to public transportation. The area surrender the property is safe walkable, medical facilities near by, markets at close proximity. The room was clean comfortable bed. Happy with the experience. I will book this property again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but small. But in all fairness for the price very reasonable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

emilio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy limpio, ambiente tranquilo, el anfitrión muy dispuesto a ayudarte en lo que el pueda. Lo recomiendo 100 por ciento.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

SUNIL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness
no lo recomiendo
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most I liked was they have washer and dryer. Very convenient. Happy for the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolene

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is close, I felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yesica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jose, Canoga Park

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was a good experience, since was the first time staying in a place like this. Quiet and convenient and price was way better than a hotel.since prices for a hotel in El Salvador are way high than a hotel in USA. Was no human contact , everything by text, but alway reply very quickly. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bryant, spring

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien solamente la ducha casi no sale agua para bañarse
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024