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Socialtel Atitlan

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Lake Atitlán

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Outdoor pool
Sports facility
Lounge
Yoga
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Calle del Embarcadero Zona 2, Panajachel, Solola, 7010
  • Place, Azul Maya Archaeological Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Atitlán
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Panajachel

In Panajachel .Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Lake Atitlán and Azul Maya Archaeological Museum. Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center and La Galeria are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Azul Maya Archaeological Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Atitlán - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Church of Saint Francis - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Spoon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Delhi 6 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guajimbos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Caldos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Atitlan

3-star hostel near Lake Atitlán
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Socialtel Atitlan.

This 3-star Panajachel hostel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Atitlan offers 37 accommodations. This Panajachel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Atitlan

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children

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 accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Panajachel Selina Atitlan Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Socialtel Atitlan to the airport?

Socialtel Atitlan is 51 mi (117-min drive) away from the Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Socialtel Atitlan?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel Atitlan on Jun 4, 2026 start from $71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Socialtel Atitlan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Socialtel Atitlan.

Does Socialtel Atitlan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Socialtel Atitlan, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Socialtel Atitlan?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Atitlan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Socialtel Atitlan?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Socialtel Atitlan have a pool?

Socialtel Atitlan features an outdoor pool.

Does Socialtel Atitlan have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Socialtel Atitlan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Socialtel Atitlan to downtown Panajachel?

Socialtel Atitlan is 0.7 mi away from Panajachel.

Socialtel Atitlan Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 176 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved everything about this place! The staff the room the tours and amenities! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the hotel very much especially the staff .h
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options, great service. Location is great and you will generally always need earplugs anywhere in the town Panajachel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, spacious and the bed was very comfortable! All the staff I interacted with were very friendly and the pool/common areas were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel very close to shops and restaurants and the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel with excellent service. Note that this hotel chain is very focused on a younger crowd so expect dance music from breakfast onwards in the bar/restaurant as well as lots of ads and evening activities focused on partying. The organized outdoor activities such as hikes and lake tours were great and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large clean room ( we were in one of the private suites.) no bugs! Very close to the docks and everything else you will want to explore in Pana and super cute lounge/ pool area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Celinda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel age is apparent, and it would benefit from maintenance. Additionally, some of the promotional images are misleading. I specifically booked this hotel based on picture depicting two hands framing a volcano view; however, this particular viewpoint is not on the premises. It is approximately a 10-minute walk away, and access is coingent upon purchasing a yoga class
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nagarjun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff very courteous & professional. Can improve cleanliness- towels had hair on them. Hot water stopped working my last night & morning
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Amenities
Great place and location. Lots of activities. Definitely recommend the private rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, due to our room located on the 1st floor too many bugs coming in at night. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was conveniently located, room was spacious and clean. Staff very helpful. Caters a bit more to younger crew with great activities at reasonable price and good on site restaurant. A good option!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location and clean and friendly staff

Tadeo and Rosa really friendly and nice. And good location super clean. Share room was so big. Bathroom in the room always clean. Swimming pool also great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in took some time if you get there early, other than that the standard rooms were very spacious. Its quiet. very central to everything. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricey for what you get, dated just ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, value,staff, activities and services. The pool did not look so inviting and it can be a little noisy, but we absolutely would go again. I recommend not booking with breakfast through Expedia, it is sometimes included with activities you can book there and there are many options to discover around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and chill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice place, chill vibes, several options of entertainment. Pool was a bit dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Genesis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with nice employees. The dorms weren’t the cleanest and the shower broke. It would clog up nearly enough to spill out of the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic experience!

It was magnificent, safe, calm, just simply awesome experience. It was my first time in a hostel and this experience was great! The people were amazing: Abner, Bartel, and Lisbeth were so wonderful. Panajachel and Guatemala in general will always be in my heart. Thank you for being so fabulous! I can't wait to come back...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023