Intro
Xamanek is a "cool spot" in Guatemala City, probably the best youth hostel in town...
Right in the heart of the "Zona Viva", you can walk from here to some of the city's best museums and markets, relax either in our gardens or in one of the nice cafés around the block, or take the bus to visit our major monuments.
If you're looking for a hotel in Guatemala City with excellent travel tips, Guatemala tourism information, multilingual staff, cool guests and perfect location, check us out, and for any additional information, drop us a line at xamanek@mayaworld.net!
Location
The hostel Xamanek Guatemala is located in the center of the Zona Viva, about 10 minutes' drive from the International Airport, and 5 minutes' walk from the Obelisco Plaza.
You will find it easy to discover the city and move around Guatemala City from our hostel. The neighborhood could be compared to the Village in New York, the Latin Quarter in Paris, or Las Ramblas in Barcelona (just to take a few examples), with some of the best places to hang out just a few blocks away, the country's largest museums accessible by foot and easy access to the bus terminals.
Guatemala City has a lot to offer, both in terms of culture and convenience. All roads from Mexico, El Salvador, the Pacific coast and the Atlantic cross in Guatemala City, making it the perfect hub for your trip. So choose a place where you can feel at home, where you will get excellent travel advice and meet extraordinary people... come to Xamanek Student Inn!
To have a better look at our location, download our Guatemala City Map (high definition version also available on our links page).
You can find out more about Guatemala City and tourism information on our litte Guate page...
Facilities
In Xamanek Student Inn we have given the greatest importance to making the whole place welcoming to you, making it a youth hostel like none other!
We currently have a capacity of 24 beds in dormitory-style rooms (female-only rooms available on demand) and 2 private double bedrooms with bathroom. The showers and restrooms are always impeccable and hot water is guaranteed!
Two gardens, a living-room / bar area, a kitchen and an internet zone provide all you need to chill out, discuss with fellow travellers, find out about Guatemala or have a drink with your friends.
Each shower has its own separate changing room. Showers and restrooms are cleaned throughout the day. Hot water guaranteed !
Other services :
- Complete computer access (multi-card reader, CD burner, communication software, Internet)
- Laundry
- Bar area (soft and exotic drinks served, we don't serve alcohol, but you're free to bring your own)
Find out more about our activities on the
Activities page...
Pictures
"What a relaxing, calm environment. Spacious, exceptionnally clean and funky dining room chairs! Great to find a more affordable option in Zona 10 than all the big chain hotels. Very welcoming and friendly - thank you for our stay".
Karen and Darren Dyckson - London and Canada
"Very warm and welcoming place to stay. Ana Cristina and Manuel were very pleasant hosts. I was also very pleased to have such a great amount of information available. Great place to start your travels and an incredible atmosphere. I would recommend Xamanek to any traveler. Thank you so much for making me feel at home".
Harris Michael Ambush - Florida, USA
"I stayed here the first days of my trip. As the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming I decided to stay here also on my last night. It was like coming back home. The staff is friendly (very) and the hostel very clean and feels safe. I wish Xamanek all the best, hope the hostel will be busy and keep its great atmosphere."
Heidi
"Oh, and this is REALLY important. Free panqueques (pancakes) and coffee in the morning. Loads of hot water, and I never saw a bug inside the hostel. And…the bird sounds outside the hostel are just rockin! So nice to wake up to after a long flight."
Travel Goddess (more
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Prices
The price in dormitory bedrooms is $15.00 per night per person.
Private rooms are $35 per night for 1 person, $45 for 2 people.
Includes taxes, continental breakfast, sheets and Internet access.
Special airport shuttle price ($5 per trip, up to 4 people). Long stay discounts are also available, so please ask us! Towels and shower products also available at front desk.
At Xamanek Guatemala there won't be any unpleasant surprises for your wallet. We accept payments in Guatemalan Quetzales, American Dollars
or Euros. The exchange rate is just what the bank charges, so don't worry, you won't be ripped off!
We try to offer you everything you need to get you started for an incredible trip. You can ask for advice, check our travel books, do your laundry, back up your pictures, write to your friends and family (to tell them you're not going back!), well, almost everything we could think of...
In the neighborhood you will find every kind of restaurants and bars for every budget, from authentic Guatemalan cuisine to Japanese sushi bars. Otherwise, you can get groceries from the small "mercado de la Villa" a couple blocks away or from a more western supermarket across the street and make yourself a meal in our kitchen.
Contact Us...
The best way to contact us is online.
E-mail: xamanek@mayaworld.net
Address: 13 calle 3-57 zona 10
Phone: +502 2360 8345
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Xamawho?
Say "Shamanek"
(From www.godchecker.com) XAMAN-EK: God of the North with a black monkey head. You may think there is worse to come - but no, he is all peace and benevolence. In fact he's a God of Holiness and Godliness. A real God's God.
His symbol is the North Star, used for guidance and direction, so he's the one to call upon if you get lost. He's also known as God C. C is for Copal Trees. His only indulgence, if you are offering, is incense from the resin of the copal tree.
Also known as AH-CHICUMEK, AH-CHICUM-EK, KUH, CHUEN, XAMEN-EK, GOD-C
