Reviews of The Purpose Hostel
9 Calle Oriente #6, 03001 Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
#34 of 162 hotels in Antigua Guatemala
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 31 hostel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Ijw92
Canada14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattresses all had massive dips in the middle and weren't very comfortable.
The staff were amazing and super friendly, everything was very clean and it's a great location.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Connor
Australia25 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing worth writing about!
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.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Yael
Netherlands10 reviews11 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Bishrut
Abkhazia, Georgia2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staffs were friendly, nice and helpful. Free access to water, tea and coffee.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Maurício
Brazil16 reviews10“Would definitely stay again at The Purpose hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Kitchen could have more utensils
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.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Oliver
New Zealand21 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Next time again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They don't have a proper kitchen. Hope that changes in the future. There is no AC in the rooms, I suspect it will be a bit hot in the summer. The beds need to be renewed, but they are not as bad as the look
Best staff, inclusive hostel (sign language), very nice and helpful, great atmosphere. Would stay there everytime again
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Shun
Australia59 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Amazing staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilets often get clogged or easily, even without paper.
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.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Hugh
United Kingdom26 reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Really beautiful little hostel with super friendly and helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe a little pricey but it’s expected in Antigua,
Super cool little hostel. Really well run with great staff and cheap beer.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Frankontheroad
United Kingdom47 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Michał
Poland17 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good price for stay and amazing Staff”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really friendly staff helps me with few things.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Garence
France13 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really nice hostel with an amazing rooftop terrace, everything was really cleaned, reception 24/7 with such nice people
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Ting
Canada31 reviews2 helpful votes10“Go for the Purpose hostel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I like everything! Especially the staffs, they are so helpful
The location is good, the hostel is clean, everything is good ! What impressed me the most is the staffs! Thanks so much to Sory , Miller, José & Tatjana and Sylvia and others I didn’t know the name ! This is the most organized hostel I’ve ever stayed! I travelled during the Protest time of Guatemala, also my flight has changed, because of the fantastic staffed, I managed the travel essy during the roadblock time!
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Followers
Costa Rica7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“The space is light, bright and full of spaces that enliven & assist in rejeuven8ing. ThanQ for the”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
One staff was a little impatient, perhaps having a bad day, felt rushed and judged when expressing adesire for the proper bed and room for optimum joy and comfort.
Lovely cleaning ladies, love the plants and atmosphere is supportive of many varieties of activities, private or group. A SHARING bin would be gr8, take clothing, leave clothing or any iteitems!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Ingrid
United States24 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing.
The staff is very attentive and the facility is always clean.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Sarah
United States23 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
not a super social hostel
very nice rooftop, hot showers, nice common areas
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 15 October 2022
Solange
United Kingdom3 reviews10“A must stay hostel in Antigua”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All was great.
Wow this hostel is the perfect place to stay. All of the staff were outstanding in their politeness and kindness. I was unfortunate enough to be ill during my stay and I was very well taken care of and offered tea and hot water bottles. The staff, especially Tatiana and Soli went above and beyond with support and advising me on a doctor to see. The hostel was also exceptionally clean, the cleanest I have ever been to! Also, free tea and coffee whenever was a big bonus.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Najet
Australia15 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Such a great hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. The room was clean, bathroom was clean, kitchen facilities were good There rinking water and coffee provided. Nice rooftop. shuttles to other places.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Marisela
United States19 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
wifi was a bit spotty
very clean, staff very friendly
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Eva
Austria30 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Tatjana was such a lovely host- she cared about US feeling safe and happy.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 13 July 2022
Camilla
Spain15 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good economic option, amazing terrace, dorms could be bigger”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Irregular pressure showers with irregular warm water, dark and a bit uncomfortable to change clothes before and after, small kitchen without running water, small dorm rooms
Terrace view amazing, super friendly staff! Clean and good shared spaces
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 8 July 2022
James
United Kingdom34 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The Wi-Fi did not work in our room which was really annoying (it was supposed to!). We appreciate the staff trying to fix this issue although it was never fixed.
Very clean and comfortable, and in a good location! Staff were very helpful!
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Cristina
Spain3 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room and the location is fantastic but I think that it should include the breakfast as it is not a cheap property. Also, in Guatemala on many hotels you can't flush toilet paper and you leave it in a bin, but I had to ask to have the room cleaned as after two days they still hadn't emptied the bin or clean the room. So for the price I expect to have breakfast included and clean the room more often. I booked an ensuite double room. Also they didn't accept credit cards, but I hope this is been fixed.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Mike
Netherlands17 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Mike
Netherlands17 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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