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( 7832-0463;
www.junglepartyhostal.com
; 6a Av Norte 20; dm Q60; )
With bar service, hammock
hangouts and the famous all-you-can-eat Saturday barbecue, the Jungle Party has a great
atmosphere, and the smiling staff know exactly what's needed by travelers.
HOSTEL
The Terrace Hostel $
( 7832-3463;
www.terracehostel.com
;
3a Calle Poniente 24; incl breakfast dm Q65, r with/without bath Q275/200)
The key feature at this fun-filled establishment is the rooftop terrace, a fabulous perch for
both volcano views and Q10 Brahvas (Happy Hour starts at noon). Below deck, rooms are
fairly bare but kept tidy. Don't miss the Monday pub crawl, taking off from here at 3pm.
Casa Santa Lucía No 1 $
HOTEL
( 7832-1386; 6a Av Norte 43; r Q183)
Step back in time, down arched hallways with heavy ex-
posed beams, to reach the well-maintained paint-dappled rooms equipped with blasting
hot showers. Though the staff could be a tad more communicative, the price is right and
the location is convenient, just north of La Merced.
Hotel Burkhard $
( 7832-4316; hotelburkhard@hotmail.com; 3a Calle Oriente 19A; r Q110; )
Usefully located next to
the excellent bar El Muro (
Click here
)
, this tiny establishment has a dozen compact, fanci-
fully decorated rooms over two levels.
HOTEL
Proatur
CAMPGROUND
( 5978-3586; 6a Calle Poniente Final; )
You can park an RV or pitch a tent on the
grounds of Proatur, the tourism police. There's no charge, but it's appreciated if campers
contribute items such as tools or bug spray.
Casa Jacaranda $$
HOSTEL
( 7832-7589;
www.hosteljacaranda.com
;
1a Calle Poniente 37; incl breakfast dm Q95, s/d without bathroom Q120/
240; )
At this original hostel (not a party center), the rooms are simple but display a
bit of flair. So does the airy front lounge, with plush armchairs and a mural after Klimt
