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The Purpose Hostel

Hostel

9 Calle Oriente #6

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$209

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$209

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
19 mentions

The most friendly and helpful staff I have ever experienced in a hostel

Kind staff and beautiful terrace for sunsets

Clean rooms
11 mentions

The facilities are very clean and they have lockers in the rooms to fit your lar…

It was always clean, with kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas being cleaned con…

Great location
10 mentions

Such a great stay and super central to everywhere

The staff were absolutely amazing and so extremely helpful, and the location was…

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Comfortable rooms

They also stored my luggage and had my room all ready for me when I got back fro…

Good value
1 mentions

I always recommend this place to anyone looking for a great value hostel in Anti…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Good Wifi

Overview

The Purpose Hostel is located in Antigua Guatemala. This hostel offers a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are fitted with a patio. This property is a 100% inclusive Hostel, members of the property staff are people with limited capabilities because the main focus of the Hostel is help the people with some needs, the staff speak sign language. If you stay on the property you can join as a volunteer of some social activities. At the hostel, some rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom, while certain units at The Purpose Hostel also have a seating area.

Traveller reviews

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Claire

couple

June 7, 2026

9

Perfect for 2 nights

Really nice shabby chic place Lots of hangout areas and a roof terrace for great views Really great owners who helped with everything

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Ellen

couple

March 22, 2026

10

Amazing staff, clean facilities, great stay.

The most friendly and helpful staff I have ever experienced in a hostel! They are very knowledgeable about the Acatenango hike tours and answered all of our questions we had during our stay. The facilities are very clean and they have lockers in the rooms to fit your large backpacks. Would definitely come back here.

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Tanja

solo_traveller

January 3, 2026

9

Kind staff and beautiful terrace for sunsets. Comfortable rooms. Good Wifi.

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Philippa

solo_traveller

December 6, 2025

10

Great backpackers hostel 10/10

The team at the hostel were super accomodating and let me check in early after arriving on night bus. They also stored my luggage and had my room all ready for me when I got back from the volcano hike. Such a great stay and super central to everywhere! Would absolutely stay again.

J

Joshua

couple

December 2, 2025

10

Great vibes hostel

K

Kyrah

couple

October 28, 2025

10

Perfect stay in the perfect location! Amazing staff <3

The staff were absolutely amazing and so extremely helpful, and the location was perfect. Short walk to the centre of town and close to beautiful restaurants and cafes. It was always clean, with kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas being cleaned consistently! Never a mess in sight.

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Claire

couple

October 9, 2025

10

Wish we had stayed longer!

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 resourced and very clean. They had lots of organised activities (free and paid) and also let you know what was going on it the local area. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We wish we had stayed here for our whole visit to Antigua!

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Lila

solo_traveller

September 25, 2025

10

kindest staff ever!

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 and the other receptionist whose name I didn’t catch for making it such a comfortable stay. It’s super clean, and there’s a great kitchen. The staff do your washing up for you! great location, beautiful roof terrace and the highlight was the (free) group excursion to El Pilar with Tatiana. The hostel also seems quite environmentally conscious.

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Oliver

couple

September 23, 2025

10

The best hostel we’ve stayed in during our time jn Central America. Lovely staff, very clean and very accommodating with any hiking plans!

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Laura

solo_traveller

September 18, 2025

10

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 / volcanoes from the roof + good recommendations for activities.

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Kathryn

solo_traveller

September 9, 2025

10

Highly Recommend

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 cared for throughout my stay. Everything was so smooth and enjoyable—I honestly have nothing bad to say. It was an incredibly enjoyable experience, and I’d happily return anytime!

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Lia

family_with_children

July 22, 2025

9

Amazing cute hostel, feels very homely especially because of the lovely people working there :))

The kitchen equipment, the terrace with the view, the places to cozy up in, the lovely staff!!

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Ijw92

solo_traveller

February 18, 2025

8

The staff were amazing and super friendly, everything was very clean and it's a great location.

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Connor

couple

August 20, 2024

10

Such a nice spot to stay in Antigua! Nice and close to all the attractions. The rooms were super clean, there were always staff there keeping the place nice and tidy. The hosts were super friendly and helpful with any questions. It was a nice chill vibe as well which was good before tackling the Acatenango hike! Can you sit on the terrace and watch Fuego erupting in the distance which is cool if you're not doing the Acatenango hike.

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Yael

solo_traveller

July 19, 2024

10

Thanks for the nice stay. The location of the hostel is perfect, the rooms are clean and the common rooms are cozy. The staff (Jorge) is the best and ready to help you with everything. Gracias!

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Adam

solo_traveller

June 29, 2024

10

Excellent, as usual!

I've stayed at many hostels in Antigua over the last 2 years and Purpose Hostel is my favourite that I keep coming back to. Really relaxed environment, maybe the best terrace in town, always clean, the staff are lovely, comfy dorm beds, areas to hang out, quiet at night, in a great location and even has a space with desks and chairs where you can work. I always recommend this place to anyone looking for a great value hostel in Antigua

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Oliver

solo_traveller

January 9, 2024

9

Next time again!

Best staff, inclusive hostel (sign language), very nice and helpful, great atmosphere. Would stay there everytime again

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Shun Yang

solo_traveller

January 4, 2024

9

Amazing staff!

The staff are amazing. They were always approachable and friendly. They also gave many useful suggestions. I also received a Christmas card from them for staying around the Christmas period! Location is good as it’s not far from the plaza but tucked in a quiet street.

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FrankOnTheRoad

solo_traveller

December 7, 2023

9

Staff were absolutely amazing. Not just helping when you asked but going the extra mile to do more than you asked for. Lovely building, great roof terrace with superb view.

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hugh

solo_traveller

November 28, 2023

9

Really beautiful little hostel with super friendly and helpful staff.

Super cool little hostel. Really well run with great staff and cheap beer.

Facilities

Activities

Yoga classes

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Services

24-hour front desk, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers

Deluxe Family Suite

This Family suite has lockers and a wardrobe

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom0
Standard Queen Room

This double room has lockers and a wardrobe

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 03:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 1:15 AM

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