Hostal Del Lago
Located off of the main street, and away from the tourist-pathways near the docks, Hostal Del Lago is truly a backpacker’s hostel, and our top pick for San Marcos (unless you need to sleep before 10pm.) They have multiple lodging options, from private rooms to a large dormitory, spread out over a small compound that stretches from the road to the water. Nights here are full of activities, from live music to documentary nights. There is a restaurant on site, and a communal kitchen for guests. Also Spanish classes are offered Monday through Thursday, and drop-ins are always welcome. Yoga classes are also offered on the patio overlooking the water in the mornings. With all that’s going on, and access to the lake and it’s beautiful views, it’s hard to imagine a reason to leave. Oh, and a hearty breakfast comes with your stay.
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Rates:
Camping: Q45/night or Q40/night for 6 nights
Dorms: Q55/night or Q50/night for 3nights or Q45/night for 6nights
Single rooms start at Q90 for one night.
Doubles start at Q150 for one night.
Three and Four bed rooms also available!
Contact:
Phone: 5898 9872
And it’s a short tuk-tuk ride from the Main Road. If walking, take a right on the main road from the paths. Take the road behind the Catholic Church, and follow that to the hostel.
Hostel San Marcos
Taking the first Left you see leaving the docks, the path winds back and leads you directly into Hostel San Marcos. Hostel San Marcos offers a restaurant with open seating, pizzas, beers, and WIFI access. If you’re looking for a quiet option that’s still affordable, the dorms here are Q50 ($6.50) and include breakfast, which is currently served at Restaurant Fe. You have the option of eggs with toast, oatmeal, or pancakes, served with coffee or tea. And if peace, quiet, and privacy are what you are looking for, Hostel San Marcos is a great option. It’s also in the middle of many restaurants, close to the Nature Reserve, a pretty centralized location for the pathway-section of San Marcos. Also a plus, the dorms here only have 2 beds, which can make sharing accommodations a lot more comfortable.
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Rates
Dorm: Q50/person/night
Single, Private bath: Q75( about $9.50 USD)/night
Contact:
Phone: 3009-5537
Email: hostelsanmarcos@outlook.com
http://hostelsanmarcos.com/index.html
Hotel Paco Real
Though there are cheaper options for a tramper, the fairy-tale-like bungalows set in a beautiful, lush garden can be a tough deal to pass up as you’re meandering through the pathways of San Marcos. Paco Real is one of the first accommodations you’ll see signs for, and if you end up here, you won’t likely be disappointed. The rooms are all private, though you have the option of shared bath/shower. (The shared shower and bath are in a round building between the rooms and the office/hotel.) The grounds are peaceful, relaxing, and quiet. If you’ve spent any time recently in accommodations that are more resembling of a jail cell than a hotel (we’ve left these places out of our recommendations) then Paco Real could quite easily feel a lot like paradise. Without a kitchen, or drinking water for quests, Paco Real isn’t the ideal tramper accommodation, but their cheaper rooms fit within a $20/day budget. It’s clean, beautiful, the showers hot, the wifi signal strong, as well as the coffee (Q10), and the food is delicious. Meals are around Q30 and up.
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Contact:
Phone: 4084 5974
or 5723 5426
Rates:
Room with shared bathroom and shower: Q60 (just under $8 USD)
Single with private bath, shared shower: Q70 ($9 USD)
Suite with private bath: 100Q (around $13USD)
(These are low-season prices, which technically last until some time in December)
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