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Selina Atitlan

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6.5km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 156
  • Perfect Location
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$12.00

You’ll feel right at home in Panajachel (Pana) located right on the shores of Lake Atitlan.... More...

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Free Cerveza

Campsite
4.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 1194
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$5.84

Luxurious but budget-friendly glamping on the lake shore. Nightly bonfires. Fun & games. Cheap drinks. Social vibe. Free cerveza at dinner. Free kayak + sauna. Summer camp for adults!... More...

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La Iguana Perdida

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4.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 832
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.85

La Iguana Perdida in Santa Cruz is home to amazing views, delicious food, comfortable rooms, great diving, and world-class laziness!... More...

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Hostel Fe

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7.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.5
Fabulous 553
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$8.00

Hostel Fe is a beautiful Lakefront hotel on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala!... More...

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Mr. Mullet's

Hostel
7.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 695
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

On weekends you might find yourself dressing up like a superhero, trailer-trash or rock star for one of our theme parties.... More...

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The Doozy Koala Lakehouse

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6.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 73
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
US$4.29

The Doozy Koala Lakehouse is perfect to enjoy your holidays!... More...

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Hostel San Marcos

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6.7km from city centre - Show on Map
7.3
Very good 44
  • Perfect Location
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$8.00

Hostel San Marcos features laid-back cabana-style accommodation in San Marcos La Laguna. There is an onsite bar, private garden with hammocks.... More...

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Hostel del Lago

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6.5km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 158
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.72

Hospedaje Del Lago is a family owned hostel located directly on the shores of Lake Atitlan.... More...

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Posada Schumann

Hostel
6.6km from city centre - Show on Map
7.5
Very good 45
  • Wonderful Location
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$17.50

Posada Schumann is the perfect match for your trip to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala... More...

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San Marcos Buddy Bear Hostel

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6.6km from city centre - Show on Map
7.2
Very good 17
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$6.64

San Marcos Buddy Bear Hostel is the perfect match for your trip to Lake Atitlan... More...

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Eco-Hostel Mayachik

Hostel
9.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 42
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$8.00

San Juan La Laguna is a quiet and traditional village where Mayan culture is still very alive.... More...

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Pacucha Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast
8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 1
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$4.50

Pacucha is a great place to stay in Lake Atitlan... More...

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Mikaso Hotel y Restaurante

Hotel
7.2km from city centre - Show on Map
7.9
Very good 326
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$7.78

Mikaso Hotel y Restaurante is right on the edge of lake Atilan... More...

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Casa Felipe San Pedro la Laguna

Hostel
7.4km from city centre - Show on Map
7.9
Very good 236
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$8.30

Casa Felipe is the perfect Eco-friendly-hostel to live in while exploring Lake Atitlan. We take pride and giving our guests the best experience possible. Come join us :)... More...

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Eagle's Nest Atitlán

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7.3km from city centre - Show on Map
6.9
Good 1
  • Wonderful Location
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$16.25

Eagle's Retreats offer Retreat facilities (includes on-site accommodation), stand-alone accommodation rentals, weekly event schedule (acroyoga, yoga, ecstatic dance, sauna & healing workshops).... More...

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Villas De Atitlan Guest House

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4.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$15.00

Villas De Atitlan Guest House is the perfect location for your holidays... More...

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Casa Emanuel Hospedaje

Bed and Breakfast
7.9km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
US$7.50

Casa Emanuel Hospedaje is the perfect place to have a relaxing holidays... More...

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Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala's jewels. It's 19km long and reflects a backdrop of volcanoes studded with colourful Mayan villages. If you can tear yourself away from the waterfront cafés there's kayaking, hiking and yoga, as well as craft markets where you can watch local women using ancient techniques. Allow enough time to explore a few of the lakeside towns: they each have very different characters.

Hostels on Lake Atitlán are all about socialising in the pure highland air, so expect open-air bars and swimming piers. Some run yoga classes free for guests. You can have dinner at the waterfront restaurant of a Lake Atitlán hostel or try a vegetarian meal in a vegan bar. Another hostel was built using sustainable materials, including a traditional Guatemalan sauna. You can even sleep in a treehouse room or bell tent. Most have free Wi-Fi, but it's worth checking as a few Lake Atitlán hostels encourage 'digital detoxing'.

The area around Lake Atitlán is divided into small towns and villages. Panajachel is the main town, so you'll probably arrive here first. Make sure you head further round the lake for a more authentic feel of the area. San Pedro La Laguna is another popular town where you can socialise in one of the waterfront bars or on the hiking trails. For a glimpse at indigenous life, go to Santiago Atitlán, the largest community on the lake, or the often overlooked village of San Antonio Palopó, identified by unique local headwear.

The activities available around the lake are incredibly varied. You can hike up San Pedro volcano at dawn for 360 degree views over Lake Atitlán. Another option is to rent a kayak: morning is best when the water's still. At sunset you can jump on the 20-minute cruise that leaves Panajachel on weekend evenings, or for a cultural experience sign up to a traditional Mayan weaving course in San Juan La Laguna. Panajachel has the most shopping, dining and nightlife.

Panajachel is the transport hub of Lake Atitlán, with regular shuttle buses arriving from Guatemala City (4.5 hours) and Antigua (2.5 hours). Once at the lake you can get between villages and towns by a lancha, a local motorboat. Some towns are linked by road so a bus is sometimes an option and short distances can be covered by tuk-tuks or on foot.

Top rated hostels in Lake Atitlan

We have 17 hostels in Lake Atitlan with an average rating of 8.3 based on 1,570 reviews 17 of 17 properties available in Lake Atitlan

About Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala's jewels. It's 19km long and reflects a backdrop of volcanoes studded with colourful Mayan villages. If you can tear yourself away from the waterfront cafés there's kayaking, hiking and yoga, as well as craft markets where you can watch local women using ancient techniques. Allow enough time to explore a few of the lakeside towns: they each have very different characters.

Hostels on Lake Atitlán are all about socialising in the pure highland air, so expect open-air bars and swimming piers. Some run yoga classes free for guests. You can have dinner at the waterfront restaurant of a Lake Atitlán hostel or try a vegetarian meal in a vegan bar. Another hostel was built using sustainable materials, including a traditional Guatemalan sauna. You can even sleep in a treehouse room or bell tent. Most have free Wi-Fi, but it's worth checking as a few Lake Atitlán hostels encourage 'digital detoxing'.

The area around Lake Atitlán is divided into small towns and villages. Panajachel is the main town, so you'll probably arrive here first. Make sure you head further round the lake for a more authentic feel of the area. San Pedro La Laguna is another popular town where you can socialise in one of the waterfront bars or on the hiking trails. For a glimpse at indigenous life, go to Santiago Atitlán, the largest community on the lake, or the often overlooked village of San Antonio Palopó, identified by unique local headwear.

The activities available around the lake are incredibly varied. You can hike up San Pedro volcano at dawn for 360 degree views over Lake Atitlán. Another option is to rent a kayak: morning is best when the water's still. At sunset you can jump on the 20-minute cruise that leaves Panajachel on weekend evenings, or for a cultural experience sign up to a traditional Mayan weaving course in San Juan La Laguna. Panajachel has the most shopping, dining and nightlife.

Panajachel is the transport hub of Lake Atitlán, with regular shuttle buses arriving from Guatemala City (4.5 hours) and Antigua (2.5 hours). Once at the lake you can get between villages and towns by a lancha, a local motorboat. Some towns are linked by road so a bus is sometimes an option and short distances can be covered by tuk-tuks or on foot.

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