About

Ximena's Guest House is a cozy property in a residential neighborhood just two blocks off the main drive; Blvd. de Los Heroes.

The combination of peace and tranquility and easy access to bus departures to all corners of the country makes Ximena's a great choice for lodging. This is a safe area and everything you need as a traveller such as banks, pharmacies, malls, restaurants, bars, cinemas etc. are all within walking distance.

Ximena's has both basic dorm rooms with shared bath and hot shower as wel as private rooms with private bath, hot shower, cable TV, ceiling fan and A/C

In our common rooms, roof terrace and patios, travellers from all corners of the world meet up and enjoy each others company while sharing information and making travel plans. Our helpful staff provide tourist information and first hand information on subjects from bus routes to embassy addresses as well as tourist destinations all over the country.
Founded in 1983, Ximena's Guest House is one of the oldest properties in town and we have throughout the years specialized in foreign travelers and NGOs.

Our services include internet service, phone calls via Skype, cable TV in common room, safe deposit lockers, book exchange, laundry service, restaurant, tours and transport services etc.

Another advantage by staying here is the personalized and up to date tourist and travel info we provide our guests.
Ximena's is a place travellers feel at home and love to come back to.

Please Note:
We accept credit and debit cards but we add a 5% surcharge when you pay with cards.
Cash is accepted.

Check In Time: 2pm
Check Out Time: 12pm
18% Taxes not included

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Covid-19 safe
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

7.0Very Good(121)
  • Value for Money
    6.4
  • Security
    7.8
  • Atmosphere
    6.5
  • Cleanliness
    7.3
  • Staff
    8.2
  • Location
    6.2
  • Facilities
    6.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Ximena's Guest House in San Salvador offers a friendly welcome and comfortable beds, with free towels provided. While it's a quiet spot, some guests note it's not the most affordable and can require transport to explore the city. Recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance.

Stayed in Jun 2026
10
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Sasha
Female, 31-40, USA
So grateful to Lena and her staff for making my first trip to ES unforgettable. I was treated like family! Besides that, they are helpful with all navigation around the it’s and country. The hostel is centrally located in the city, so I walked a lot daily. I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed in Apr 2026
6.6
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Alfie
Male, 25-30, England
I want to start off by saying the staff were friendly and helpful. I stayed in a 4 bed dorm. I also appreciated the free towel, not many hostels do that. The beds weren’t very private like some hostels that feature bunk beds with curtains, however it’s not a deal breaker since the beds were very cozy. You may need to take a few Ubers to get around the city. If you’re looking for a quiet place to stay for a few nights stay here. However it wasn’t the most affordable hostel
Stayed in Apr 2026
5.4
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lyna
Female, 41+, USA
Super old cluster of bdlgs added on probly for decadespp and very poorly maintained, wifi rarely worked, super hilly location, noisy neighbor on next property playing repeated tribal singing until 2am,sidewalks r very narrow, steep.n broken up n so are the roads.
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Location

Calle San Salvador #202A, Col. Centroamerica, San Salvador, El Salvador
1.7km from city centre