Hostel Del Lago

I really enjoyed my stay at Hostel Del Lago. For starters, the staff are really lovely and helpful. You get lots of choice for the free breakfast, which was a nice surprise, and the portions are great. You can access the lake via the hostel, and there’s a lovely deck where you can sit and relax. The yoga classes were great, and a very good price (50Q). The rooms are very basic, and a bit dirty. I was also pretty cold at night but you can ask for extra blankets. The WiFi wasn’t great in the room I was in. Overall, I enjoyed my stay!

I had such a good time here. The hostel is really nice, you are directly at the lake with a little dock, the yoga platform where they have yoga everyday is the nicest place I had yoga in my life (with a view of the lake and volcanoes). The volunteers working there are amazing and I felt very welcome. The breakfast that is included is really yummy and so is the other food offered at the cafe.

Volunteered here so a little biased but Del Lago is an awesome place to stay. Great price which included breakfast. Food is amazing! And the local staff and owners were great. Nice bar area and upstairs area.
Real homely feel with locals coming to hangout often.
Miss this place, will definitely be back.

Lovely staff and delicious breakfast included! This place is right at the lake and the views are amazing. You can also find great Yoga classes at the lake front yoga deck.

I loved my short stay here. The hostel is beautiful, loved the free breakfast, and the location can’t be beat, right on the water! The yoga room is especially lovely.

One of my favorite hostels! It’s right on the lake with its own dock you can swim from. There are great vibes and it was really easy to meet people here. We kept extending our stay because we didn’t want to leave

Amazing staff, amazing location! Really lovely dock. Rooms are average but also pretty decently priced :)

We really enjoyed our stay here. Great location right on the water, and we loved the included breakfast. Thanks!

We stayed in the private Fuego room and it was really good value for money. It was new and clean. The room has gas heated showers and not the usual electric ones with electric wires hanging around (this is what we got for the same price range). Compared to the accommodations nearby, this is really good value. The breakfast was really good too and there were many options. Their yoga platform has a view of the lake and volcano, price per class is reasonable. Their lakeside platform is perfect for lounging. It's one of the nicest mid range rooms we stayed at in Guatemala with comfortable amenities.

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Great food, very inexpensive, amazing views

I really enjoyed staying here and look forward to coming back. Lake view is amazing. Yoga studio is great. Volunteer staff is warm and very helpful. Breakfast is delicious with great portions.

I stayed in a private room, which was located down the walkway and away from the road, so it was pretty quiet at night. Hot water was great. There is construction on site currently, but it is minimal.

Only suggestion would be to have 1-2 nightly events where travelers can meet and get to know one another - movie night, game night?

We didn't stay here but we did go to their restaurant and visited the premises. The food at this resto is one of the best we had during our trip at Lake atitlan. I think it is because of the fact that it has a lot of influence from foreigners. The ingredients were fresh, they had alot of variety, good portions and they serve amazing nachos!

Their terrasse is also gorgeous and the place is very well decorated. If you are looking for good food and a place that won't overcrowded, this is by far the best restaurant in San Marcos!

Their bar also serves amazing drinks and all at very affordable prices

PS: Please note the plance is run by volunteers backpackers, so don't feel shy to impose yourself at the bar and ask them to give you a menu.

I really really enjoyed my stay at Hostel Del Lago, I only stayed for one night but if I go back to San Marcos this will 100% be where I stay again! Free breakfast is included in the price and on Sundays there is free use of the sauna. The beds are extremely comfortable and the overall atmosphere is very chill. Lots of amenities and the showers are very spacious and hot! Would definitely recommend.

My family and I (me, my partner and our little one), stayed at this hostel for 10 days at the end of November, and are very glad we did. One of the best things was there always being other kids around to play with, and other parents for us to meet and connect with. The owners are super helpful with advice about places to eat, activities happening, and just generally navigating a new place, language, culture...etc. This was very much appreciated, as travelling with little children can be daunting! And the volunteers were all super kind - we made friends with some of them and have kept in touch. Very friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Also it's an easy walk to anything in San Marcos, as well as the dock for exploring other towns on the lake.

Hostel Del Lago is such a special place. A piece of my heart will forever stay there, and I know if I'm ever in Guatemala again, this is for certain the place to stay. Not only has the best location in the whole lake, with amazing views of the 3 volcanoes, but it also has a very relaxed atmosphere, ideal to relax and enjoy time in quiet nature. There's also plenty of things to do at the hostel or very close by, and for all different ages (daily yoga classes, renting kayaks/sup, bouldering, and even a sauna!!!). The place was always very clean, with hot showers, nice and comfortable rooms, and good wifi in the whole property.
The staff was so incredibly kind and friendly, and the owners Sarah and Bryan take care of the place and its guests with so much love and commitment.
I'd especially recommend to eat/hang out at La Sala, a very cozy bar that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and weekly events. It has good and cheap local food, and it's ran by the most amazing people ever (Lauren & Ben).

I stayed at this hostel for 2 months, and felt like I never wanted to leave. Thank you for such an incredible time!!!

We really enjoyed Hostel de Lego.
We slept in a private cabin with a great balcony.
An amazing place to do yoga in the morning and enjoy the pleasant sun by the lake.
You should pay a little more attention to the cleanliness of the rooms.
We had a great stay and would love to come back again.

I loved this hostel. The owner is super creative and a great host, and it's one of the most beautiful spots on the lake. The cafe had great food and there's an awesome sauna and yoga deck. I highly recommend this place.

Spent the most amazing time here! This hostel has the best views and access to the lake and deck where you can swim/kayak/SUP! There’s lots to do in the lake for all ages.
The rooms are super sweet and cosy and have everything you need, hot showers and wifi!!
My all time favourite place to have some food and drinks was La Sala; a breakfast/restaurant/ bar with the best views and the best owners(Lauren and Ben).
Couldn’t recommend this hostel enough, thank you Sarah and Bryan for an amazing unforgettable stay!

Highly recommended place! The hostal has a dock in front of the lake and a beautiful yoga shala, I spent most of my stay hanging there.

Super friendly crew, delicious breakfast and simple and clean rooms.

This is definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. It’s scenic patio bar with deck straight out to the lake is just breath taking. Evenings are filled with fun events, such as local drumming and dancing around camp fire, and movie night. During the day there are yoga classes, hikes, and other activities. Food is reasonably priced and delicious (carrot ginger soup, garlic fish, and vegetable fried rice were my favourite). The rooms are a bit basic and showers can be cold at times, but the location, environment and friendly staff made my stay super enjoyable there! Oh and the breakfast included was so good! Will definitely stay here again in the future.