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Socialtel Atitlan

3.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Lake Atitlán

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Outdoor pool
Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sports facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Large Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle del Embarcadero Zona 2, Panajachel, Solola, 7010

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of Saint Francis - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Spoon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante el chaparral - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero Panajachel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Atitlan

Hostel near Lake Atitlán
You can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities at Socialtel Atitlan. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Socialtel Atitlan have amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Selina Atitlan Hostel Panajachel
Selina Atitlan Hostel
Selina Atitlan Hostel Panajachel
Selina Atitlan Hostel
Selina Atitlan Panajachel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Atitlan Panajachel
Panajachel Selina Atitlan Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Atitlan
Atitlan
Selina Atitlan
Socia/tel Atitlan
Selina Atitlan Hostel
Socialtel Atitlan Panajachel
Socialtel Atitlan Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Socialtel Atitlan Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panajachel

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Atitlan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Socialtel Atitlan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socialtel Atitlan?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Atitlan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Atitlan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Socialtel Atitlan located?

Situated in Panajachel, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Azul Maya Archaeological Museum and Lake Atitlán. Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center and La Galeria are also within 10 minutes.

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Socialtel Atitlan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 143 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs some urgent upgrades; dated furniture; very old towels and bedding; bathroom renovations; better care of the garden. Swimming pool was dirty, no one goes in the water. Staff is nice and friendly. Breakfast options at the restaurant were good and tasty. But I wouldn’t recommend this place until needed upgrades and renovations are completed. Customers should not get used to pay for poorly maintained properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

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

8/10 Good

joyce

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

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

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

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

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

8/10 Good

Mariamawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is close to a lot of things. The only thing is that the pool is dirty and it’s loud at night. It’s close to the main road, so you’ll heard all the neighbor dogs barking at night. Our room had a foul bathroom smell- when we closed the bathroom door it was contained and wasn’t bad. Other than that it’s a great place to stay. The staff, the location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was really dirty they had an algae problem, restaurant area was not clean and overall maintenance of the garden and lobby was really poor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Glennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique accommodation with the 'teepee' but there was a smell and was not clean especially the bathrooms for the teepee. The staff seemed to be inconvenienced when asked a question. Never gpt back to me on the services and tours they "offered."
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Noam

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

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, clean, spacious, well layed out and well equiped. Staff is very good, rooms are not sound proof .... so lots of noise from other unruly guests partying staying in adjacing room past midnight Pool was green with algea and not usable. Great spa services!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Julio

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 2 nights at this property ,but we didn't stayed even 30 minutes,because of bad smell. We booked another hotel for the same 2 nights. When I returned the key the next day the person at the front desk told was the sewer and she offered a bottle of something to mitigate the smell .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place has potential. They’ve included some thoughtful things that hostel-oriented travelers will appreciate, and the dining options are great. The woman at the reception desk during the day was super friendly and helpful. I appreciated that they had a king size bed, but the mattress was extra firm, which made my back hurt after a few days. There were a number of maintenance issues, but it did appear that they were actively working on them. Overall, if you don’t mind a hard bed, this is a good option in Panajachel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sameer

Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk staff was not welcoming. Overall there is lot of noise late into night. However, the hotel is decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Indira

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

Okay

Overall, good experience; cold nights, we needed extra blankets. Saturday night was noisy because people was all over the hotel drinking, talking loud and partying. Shared bathroom was not clean regularly ( trash cans over flowing).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023