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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Purpose Hostel in Antigua Guatemala offers family rooms with ground-floor units, work desks, and wardrobes. Each room includes a shower and tiled floors. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Services: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, and luggage storage. Yoga classes are available on-site. Local Attractions: Santa Catalina Arch is a 12-minute walk away, Cerro de la Cruz lies 1.2 mi from the property, and La Aurora Airport is 24 mi distant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicole
United States“The staff are all very friendly, helpful and enjoyable to conversate with. The location is far enough from the Central Plaza that there is less traffic noise, etc while also being able to walk to many places within a few minutes and the center...” - Nicole United States“This was my second time staying at the Purpose Hostel and it was just as excellent as the first! The staff are all very friendly, helpful and enjoyable to conversate with. The location is far enough from the Central Plaza that there is less...”
- Jojo
Canada“The best place to stay in Guatemala. Clean, safe and comfortable. Quiet and good location. Good staffs.” - Bishrut“Staffs were friendly, nice and helpful. Free access to water, tea and coffee.”
Maurício
Brazil“Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are clean, staff is really nice. Rooftop has an incredible view to the city. It’s not a party hostel but you can meet a lot of nice people there.”- Claire
United Kingdom“We only stayed one night after returning from the Acatenango hike. We arrived before check-in but were able to use their facilities which was perfect as we were very tired! It has a very ‘wholesome’ vibe in everything they do. The kitchen was well...” - Lila United Kingdom“I’ve been travelling in south america for 8 months and I don’t think I’ve found friendlier, more helpful staff in any other hostel. They even bought a birthday cake for a guest who was celebrating her’s whilst there! thank you to Tatiana, Wendy...”
- Oliver United Kingdom“The best hostel we’ve stayed in during our time jn Central America. Lovely staff, very clean and very accommodating with any hiking plans!”
- Laura United Kingdom“Brilliant hostel in a great location in Antigua. Initially booked for 3 days but ended up extending for a whole week. Friendly + helpful staff. Very clean, good facilities, the staff even wash your dishes if you cook! Nice view of the mountains /...”
- Kathryn
Thailand“My stay here was absolutely wonderful! The location is perfect, the hostel is immaculately clean, and the rooftop view is stunning. The hosts are attentive, thoughtful, knowledgeable and genuinely kind, always making sure I felt comfortable and...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
