The best available Hostels hotel to stay near San Ignacio

May 2, 2023 Russell Mellin

It’s true: parts of Belize are getting touristy. But San Ignacio remains rustic, making it a great base for budget-friendly tropical adventure travel. Canoe on the Macal River, or walk to Mayan ruins at Cahal Pec (just be warned: it's uphill).
Restaurants in San Ignacio

1. Hidden Haven

Mile 58 Western Highway Belle Road, Unitedville, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 27 reviews

Hidden Haven

Hidden Haven Eco Cabanas in Jungle Set in 15 acres of beautiful and tranquil Mayan jungle, the secluded Hidden Haven Belize offers a range of holiday cabanas . We are located only a quarter of a mile from the Western Highway where buses and taxis pass frequently. We offer breakfast daily, and now have a restaurant and bar on site. All rooms come with free Wifi, ample charging points, room fans and personal lockable cabinets. We also offer air conditioning in three of our cabanas! Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and big groups. We are a little off the beaten track and you certainly are compensated for this by the quiet, and beautiful peaceful sounds of the jungle at night. Hidden Haven is a good base for those wanting to explore Belize. We'd be delighted to assist guests with booking and organizing eco-activities, Mayan ruins site visits, and various other adventure activities that Belize is famous for. We also have a newly built salt water pool 40 ft by 20 ft.

Comfortable with Nice Amenities

Reviewed By BackRoadBruce

A nice, private, pretty location not far of the highway. Easy to fine with good signage. The family running the place is very nice and offered lots of good tips for area activities. There is a nice pool and bar/restaurant on site. Meals were available on request. I stayed in one the private cabins. Wifi was excellent. The cabin was equipped with a kitchenette and A/C. It had a good shower and comfortable bed. You do get noise from the highway, but this peters out by 8:00pm. There are many dogs in the neighborhood and some nights there was a lot of barking through the night. The location is excellent for exploring the area. Tours will pick one up right at Hidden Haven. I would stay here again.

2. Yellow Belly Backpackers

1 Caracol Street, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
82%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Yellow Belly Backpackers

Established in 2020, Yellow Belly Backpackers was created by backpackers for backpackers and we pride ourselves on being a social, friendly, and comfortable place to stay. Located only minutes from downtown, overlooking the rolling hills of San Ignacio, we welcome you to grab a drink and settle in. Our friendly staff is here to answer your questions, help you book tours, and guide you during your stay. ​ Whether you want to share a Belikin beer (or three) with new friends or simply relax after a long day of adventures, you can do it in comfort.

Great Place at a Great Value

Reviewed By Jonathan1775

We stayed at Yellow Belly Backpackers with a university group. We essentially rented out the entire building for a very reasonable rate for three-nights. The staff was very attentive to our needs. The students loved the common area to chill out, listen to music, and do homework. Bubbles and Jess (brother/sister team) were attentive to our needs. Same-day laundry services were available on premises and most of our students took advantage of it. The only downside is the location away from Burns Ave (the pedestrian touristy area). It took approximately 20-minutes to walk from Yellow Belly to downtown San Ignacio. The walk was a straight-line downhill, but coming back was a bit of a challenge (highly recommend a cab which have reasonable rates). The students also appreciated the strong wi-fi connection.

3. Rosa's Hotel

# 65 Hudson Street, San Ignacio 50101 Belize
Excellent
39%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 75 reviews

Rosa's Hotel

Rosas Hotel is located right downtown in walking distance of all shopping, tour guides, and restaurants/entertainment!

We loved it!

Reviewed By chriscR8668CT

Super nice hotel, the owner is also super friendly, always willing to help and also showing interest in the guests. Free water + best wifi we’ve seen in mid America. Big 5 stars from us for this price! (We stayed for 4 nights)

4. Kawoq Hostel

45 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Kawoq Hostel

Kawoq Hostel - The place for a friendly and fun stay! As we are known as the best Hostel in San Ignacio, we are proud to announce that our services include accommodation in shared rooms, bar with a variety of national and imported liquors, and a kitchen open to all guests. We offer accommodation for up to 48 total guests in shared rooms equipped with new and comfortable bunk beds.

Excellent, peaceful and comfortable hostel

Reviewed By Vacation446679

Air con a huge plus, friendly and helpful staff to accommodate your needs and excellentantly located just far enough away from the main Street to be quiet but only 1 min walk away. Fresh filtered water and kitchen with fridge available too.

5. Bella's Backpackers

4 Galves St, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
47%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
10%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 212 reviews

Bella's Backpackers

Bella's Backpackers hostel has both private w/private bath and semi private with shared bath. The dorms are a mix of semi-private connecting rooms with three to five beds per room. We have a centralized kitchen and social areas with comfy chill-out couch, hammocks, chairs, and a BBQ grill for your use. High speed wifi, nice people, communal dinners sometimes, hostel outings sometimes are offered. We have tour recommendations and courtesy bookings are possible. We are your base for your adventures while in San Ignacio with information about the rest of Belize.

Nice atmosphere, accommodation so-so

Reviewed By lukarmb

We booked a room with private bathroom, that was available on their website. The girl at check-in was friendly and helpful and first impression of the hostel was good. But when we entered our room we were less impressed. The lights (switches for them?) didn't work (it was possible to use one light by (un)plugging it from/to the socket), fan was broken and the room was dirty (and generally in a bad state) - not so the bed, but the walls were full of stains. Through a door we saw the nicer looking dorm and we decided to change the room and stay in the dorm (luckily it wasn't ful). It was quite basic (bed not especially comfortable), but it was OK (and in the end we were alone in one of the dorm rooms). Bathroom and toilet were actually quite nice. The best part of the hostel is for sure the open air rooftop terrace to enjoy a beer or hang out with folks. WiFi worked well. The location is good, close to shops and the main square and bus station.

6. Hidden Haven

Mile 58 Western Highway Belle Road, Unitedville, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 27 reviews

Hidden Haven

Hidden Haven Eco Cabanas in Jungle Set in 15 acres of beautiful and tranquil Mayan jungle, the secluded Hidden Haven Belize offers a range of holiday cabanas . We are located only a quarter of a mile from the Western Highway where buses and taxis pass frequently. We offer breakfast daily, and now have a restaurant and bar on site. All rooms come with free Wifi, ample charging points, room fans and personal lockable cabinets. We also offer air conditioning in three of our cabanas! Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and big groups. We are a little off the beaten track and you certainly are compensated for this by the quiet, and beautiful peaceful sounds of the jungle at night. Hidden Haven is a good base for those wanting to explore Belize. We'd be delighted to assist guests with booking and organizing eco-activities, Mayan ruins site visits, and various other adventure activities that Belize is famous for. We also have a newly built salt water pool 40 ft by 20 ft.

Comfortable with Nice Amenities

Reviewed By BackRoadBruce

A nice, private, pretty location not far of the highway. Easy to fine with good signage. The family running the place is very nice and offered lots of good tips for area activities. There is a nice pool and bar/restaurant on site. Meals were available on request. I stayed in one the private cabins. Wifi was excellent. The cabin was equipped with a kitchenette and A/C. It had a good shower and comfortable bed. You do get noise from the highway, but this peters out by 8:00pm. There are many dogs in the neighborhood and some nights there was a lot of barking through the night. The location is excellent for exploring the area. Tours will pick one up right at Hidden Haven. I would stay here again.

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