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Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel
8.8

Excellent

135 Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent
135 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.0/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.0/10
Condition8.4/10
Neighborhood7.6/10

16 Street 7-40 zone 13, Aurora I, Guatemala City, Guatemala. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Concierge services
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel in Guatemala City (Zona 13), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Children's Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from National Museum of Modern Art. Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Parking height restrictions apply

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Car required

Professional property host/manager

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-in by: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 12:00 PM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

You need to know
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Instructions
  • 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
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
  • This property accepts credit cards
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Early check-in fee: GTQ 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GTQ 60 (subject to availability)

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

Spoken Language

English

French

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Childcare

Other

Concierge services

Barbecue grill(s)

Coffee/tea in common areas

Laundry facilities

Library

Free breakfast

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Picnic area

Front desk (limited hours)

Express check-out

Designated smoking areas

Snack bar/deli

Parking (limited spaces)

Free self parking

Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Free grocery shopping service

Terrace

Games

Shared microwave

Water dispenser

Street parking

Outdoor furniture

Children's toys

Handrails in stairways

Wheelchair accessible – no

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel reviews

8.8
Excellent135 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.0/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.0/10
Condition8.4/10
Neighborhood7.6/10
8/10
Excellent
AJESHWAR, 19 Aug 2024
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Nice and clean property

8/10
Excellent
Sheila, 18 Jun 2024
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It was generally fine. The shared bathroom was coed and not very private so I didn’t love that and I didn’t really go around the area, but it doesn’t seem like there’s much as you’re just near the airport and that’s the convenience of it. The people were kind and it’s a really good place if you want to be near the airport

8/10
Excellent
latinboy, 31 May 2024
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Service and courtesy are excellent! I only wish they could have other options to pay for food beside just cash only… But nevertheless, everything else was good!

10/10
Exceptional
David, 24 Mar 2024
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Muy buen servicio

10/10
Exceptional
Jordan, 21 Feb 2024
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Super easy great staff. Came in late and left early. Quiet and safe as a woman traveling alone.

10/10
Exceptional
Rocio, 06 Feb 2024
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Good

10/10
Exceptional
Manuel, 09 Jan 2024
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Very nice place to stay one night, on way in or out of Guatemala. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Hit water. Small room but adequate for a short stay.

6/10
Fair
Fiona, 06 Jan 2024
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close to airport

very close to the airport, only a 10 minuet walk. Not much else around. I only had one night there as I had a layover.

10/10
Exceptional
Julia, 02 Jan 2024
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Staff was communicative, kind, and helped me to get to and from the airport.

10/10
Exceptional
Paul, 26 Nov 2023
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Good deal

10/10
Exceptional
Lynda, 22 Oct 2023
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Very accommodating and helpful. Friendly staff and great location in proximity to everything.

8/10
Excellent
Jennette, 13 Aug 2023
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Better than expected service after hours

This hostel helped me out when my initial booking fell through in the middle of the night. They picked me up on short notice at the Aurora Intl Airport and I got a nice private room with a shower bathroom that was not shared. The breakfast provided was large and filling, and they helped me get my luggage to the Antigua shuttle. Very nice people and I would stay here again.

10/10
Exceptional
Vahid, 28 Jul 2023
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Convenient. Comfy. Free shuttle to the airport was super appreciated at 4:00 am

10/10
Exceptional
Jacquelynn, 07 May 2023
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Very friendly staff. Got picked up from the airport. They were kind to accommodate my early check-out time which was 3am due to flight. Very nice and homey place

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 06 May 2023
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Hot rooms. Cold coffee

Extremely loud all night. Doors slamming…. No soundproofing. Room hot and stuffy. No fans. Breakfast was really poor and not ready when indicated. Cold coffee

8/10
Excellent
BARBARA, 04 May 2023
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This is an incredibly tiny hole in the wall hostel. But it's clean, the tiny rooms have everything you need. And of course - it's walking distance to the airport.

8/10
Excellent
Helen, 12 Feb 2023
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this was the perfect place to stay for one night before an early flight. It was clean, basic and had a very reliable free airport shuttle running hourly from 4am-midnight, or for a small fee if you need it between midnight and 4am.

8/10
Excellent
Aquariuss, 27 Dec 2022
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Beautiful courtyard, great staff, good breakfast. Had a private room and bath-was a bit shabby but livable for a night.

10/10
Exceptional
Lavon, 11 Aug 2022
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Nice, friendly staff always willing to help out. Location is very convenient to the airport.

4/10
Poor
Janeth, 16 Jul 2022
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Son bien racistas, hacen diferencia en atencion y trato si es un gringo o un hispano. Y los banos hay que compartirlos con otra gente porque los cuartos no son privados..

6/10
Fair
Sarah, 27 Apr 2022
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I booked this place primarily for the free airport shuttle as i was arriving into Guatemala at 11pm and didn’t feel it safe to taxi alone at that time. The shuttle service pickup was great, but the shuttles going to the airport were not exactly as advertised (they had changed the times and cut down the shuttles) so communicate directly with them about this - I ended up having to Uber anyways unfortunately. I paid more money for a private room and it was not worth it. The room was shabby overall, dirty walls, bugs, uncomfy bed. For the price point of the private rooms you can find something much nicer in the city. The staff were nice and this place may be worth it if you are just staying in the dorms, but not worth it for private rooms.

10/10
Exceptional
aurelio, 20 Apr 2022
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Good for a day. A bit loud at night. Cool staff.

10/10
Exceptional
S. Ron, 23 Feb 2022
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Great

Just the night before flight. Met all expecations, no roblems

8/10
Excellent
Liliana, 10 Jan 2022
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The property is in good location easy to go anywhere

10/10
Exceptional
Lilian, 10 Dec 2021
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Muy limpio, silencioso y las personas son muy amables y amistosos.

10/10
Exceptional
Claudia, 11 Oct 2021
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I really liked the place, it is very confortable and the staff is caring and worried for cleaness and any need one could have.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 19 Aug 2021
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They reserved me room with private bath and I requested room with shared bath, so I changed the room and requested lower price...$23. She said she would have to report me to you and 'no show'. I hope you won't penalize me for this error.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 08 Jun 2021
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I enjoyed the view and the welcome into the space. Breakfast was delicious and the staff is very nice.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 18 May 2021
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Nice plants in the entrance garden. Asked for payment on arrival, I thought Expedia charged my MasterCard. Ten minute walk to airport.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 03 May 2021
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The staff is extremely helpful and go out of their way to help make everything easy and stress free

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 06 Apr 2021
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Que era difícil utilizar transporte público porque hay que utilizar una tarjeta y no había información de él lugar en que la venden

10/10
Exceptional
Beverly, 04 Nov 2020
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Fits the need.

I arrived late at night and was picked up at the airport promptly after I called them. I stayed in a 4 bed room by myself. It was clean, quite and just what I needed after a 12 hour flight. I plan to stay here on my return.

10/10
Exceptional
Karla, 19 Mar 2020
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Great place before your flight

I needed a place to stay before my early flight out of Guatemala City. This was a perfect choice, very close to the airport, free shuttle, and reasonable. The family running it was wonderful, although my interaction was limited to check in and then the morning shuttle.

8/10
Excellent
Claudia, 12 Mar 2020
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The room was clean but the toilet was dirty. Good breakfast.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 27 Feb 2020
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Fantastic location, clean, quaint, great breakfast. Parking was tight and space wasn’t guaranteed

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 09 Nov 2019
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This property was run by a friendly family who made sure we were very comfortable. Room and bathroom was clean.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 17 Oct 2019
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Very near from airport, so it's really convenient. Excellent price/quality relation.

10/10
Exceptional
Silvia, 04 Sep 2019
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This is with no doubt the best hostel to stay if you need to stay near the airport. It is a nice and cheap place, the staff is incredibly nice, they pick you up/take you to the airport with no additional charge!! And last but not least, the breakfast is included and is really tasty

10/10
Exceptional
shef, 22 Aug 2019
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Good service

Good breakfast, very close to airport

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 28 Mar 2019
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Friendly staff

Great place to stay near the airport. Staff is friendly, hot water and comfortable.

10/10
Exceptional
GuatemalaTravel, 20 Mar 2019
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The person working picked me up from an incredibly late flight and was still cheerful and accommodating

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 08 Mar 2019
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Great staff, organised, clear and well kept rooms. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 28 Feb 2019
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The staff are extremely helpful. They have a play area for children which was nice when my granddaughter visited. The ride to and from airport is fast and easy. I’ve stayed quite a few times over the past 3 years.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 27 Feb 2019
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Clean, neat, timely with shuttles and even had a luggage scale! Very handy if need to be near airport

8/10
Excellent
phil, 26 Feb 2019
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Staff very nice and welcoming. Hotel 2 minutes away from airport. Good hotel for 1 night before leaving the country. Fair price and good conditions.

8/10
Excellent
Ashley, 21 Feb 2019
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3min from the Airport

An excellent family operated hostel. A 3 min drive from the airport with complimentary pick up and drop off. Breakfast is included and comes with eggs, beans, fruit, bread and coffee. Be sure to request for a room in the back as aircraft noise until 1am and road traffic from 5:30am will make it impossible to sleep. Might also be difficult to dine near the hostel as it is licated in a residential area. However, meals can be ordered in. Overall, good for a transit stay close to the airport in a safe location.

8/10
Excellent
Kendra, 26 Aug 2018
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Property was 3 mins via free shuttle to the airport and had a beautiful patio for relaxing in great weather. Affordable and comfortable.

8/10
Excellent
Richie, 15 Jul 2018
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Great place for single person rooms are shared staff are great breakfast is ok

10/10
Exceptional
Kristy, 19 Jun 2018
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Very friendly. Quick airport pick up and drop off. I only stayed for a few hours to sleep before catching another flight and I was worried about the noise level. However it was very quiet when I was there. Room was clean. WiFi worked great. Shared restroom was clean. The whole place seemed safe. Which is great if you are a woman traveling alone as I was. I will definitely stay again.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 13 Apr 2018
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Convenient location, clean.

Very nice hostel with good safe location. Onle a few minutes from the airport which was a huge plus.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 25 Feb 2018
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Ruth was very friendly and accommodating. A good place to stay near the airport.

10/10
Exceptional
Steven, 27 Jan 2018
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Great hospitality for the value. Super close to airport with shuttle service.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 16 Jan 2018
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Great staff

The host could speak English and was very helpful and gave me suggestions on how to get around the city..very short distance from the airport and they were very prompt in getting me to the airport...Highly recommended this hostal...

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 08 Jan 2018
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they went above and beyond my expectations

it was perfect next to the airport they woke me up and drove me on time they even gifted me some cookies for new years

10/10
Exceptional
Corinne, 02 Jan 2018
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Great convenience and service

My 12 year old son and I arrived late at night and were looking for an inexpensive place close to the airport with pick up service. This place was great! We had a shared bunk room that luckily no one else was in. The family who own and run the place are fantastic and you feel at home. They also helped us coordinate a ride to Antigua the next morning on Christmas! Great place

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 04 Jul 2017
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This is a nice place to stay. Secure, clean, simple.

8/10
Excellent
mark, 19 Apr 2017
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Overnight stay close to airport

Clean, comfortable and friendly. Within waking distance from airport but they do a free pick up. Home cooked breakfast also. Ideal if you have an early or late flight.

10/10
Exceptional
François, 08 Apr 2017
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very good sector, 3 min from airport. not to noisy

very quiet at night, good service transportation to airport,

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 07 Mar 2017
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Trip to Guatemala

The staff was amaizing And very friendly. The airport transfer was very punctual. We felt safe and secure in the hostel

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 03 Jan 2017
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Super close to airport, free shuttle

Beautiful family, food , love would recommend to anyone flying into GuatemalaCity . Ruth and her family were the best!

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 22 Nov 2016
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Decent hotel close to Airport

Clean small rooms (no frills), friendly efficient staff, English spoken, arrangements can be made for Shuttle to/from Airport and to the Litegua bus station. Breakfast included, but if you arrive late evening, bring your own food as there are no restaurants/stores near by. Evening meal may be arranged ahead of time - need to ask. TV (no English channel). Communication by email.

10/10
Exceptional
Vonnie, 10 Nov 2016
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Excellent value for the money.

My room was very clean, bed was comfortable and shower was hot! This family owned hostel brought a welcome atmosphere with friendly service and good food. I will stay here again. It is literally 1 minute from the airport. A bonus, the daughter/receptionist speaks very good English.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 14 Oct 2016
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Close to the airport, free breakfast and shuttles

Great place to stay if you need a no-frills spot that is close to the airport. Fast reliable wifi, free breakfast and shuttles to the airport. Super friendly staff. Not much signage out the front, but easy enough to find.

10/10
Exceptional
Daniel, 03 Sep 2016
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Highly Recommended for the Budget Traveler

I was picked up at the airport by the very friendly bilingual owner. It is a casual family-style place. It seemed like many of the other renters live there full-time. The family-style breakfast was a delicious traditional Guatemalan breakfast with eggs, fried plantains, black beans, fresh cheese, and coffee. The room was clean and comfortable with a large flat-screen television. The Internet was a bit spotty from my room.

8/10
Excellent
Chris, 03 May 2016
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Colourful and clean

Free airport pickup and breakfast. Really colorful rooms and friendly staff.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 29 Mar 2016
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Convenient and Comfortable

I needed a place to stay near the airport, coming in on a late flight. This was perfect! They picked me up at the airport and we were only a ten minute ride away. Everyone I met was very helpful. Nice breakfast in the morning. I would stay here again and recommend it to others

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 04 Mar 2016
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Staff is Excellent

Staff was very accommodating in assisting with travel to airport. Dinner was delicious as was breakfast (breakfast is included with room, dinner was Q30). The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean (I had a private room). Hot water was warm not hot. Internet was more than adequate. I would stay at Hostel Guatefriends again.

8/10
Excellent
Andrew, 25 Feb 2016
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close to the airport. ..bought supper there. ..reasonable price.

10/10
Exceptional
Ronny, 23 Feb 2016
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Guatefriends - great for the early flights!

Nice bed and breakfast for the red eye flights. The airport shuttle service is complimentary. I called them prior to my arrival, letting them know I would be there late for check in and confirming the shuttle time/availability. It was a 3 minute ride from there. Rooms are small and very clean, beds are very basic which was to be expected, so no complaints. Overall a great value for the price and convenience. Staff is helpful and polite.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 23 Feb 2016
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cold rooms. ...

Rooms are very cold and no extra blankets available. The room was supposed to be prepaid but it was not and the hotel couldn't process credit card on file, demanding cash payment.

8/10
Excellent
Franziska, 10 Oct 2024
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Preis Leistung passt

Preis Leistung stimmt hier. Das Hostel ist sehr nah am Flughafen und das Frühstück war gut. Die Zimmer sehr einfach aber ausreichend. Es gab nur ein einziges Badezimmer und mir wurde nichts gezeigt/erklärt, sodass ich mich etwas unwohl fühlte alleine durch die Etagen zu irren. Das Frühstück wird einem frisch gemacht, auch das musste ich selber in Erfahrung bringen. Die Kommunikation kann verbessert werden.

8/10
Excellent
Adriana, 04 Jun 2024
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Serca del aeropuerto muy conveniente

10/10
Exceptional
Eleazar, 17 Sep 2023
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La atencion personal muy buena

10/10
Exceptional
El Daniel, 13 Aug 2023
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Gracias por todo

10/10
Exceptional
Adam, 17 May 2023
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Muy bien

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