82%Jungle Party Hostal

dirty toilets. we pay for 2 beds in a 4 beds room, and we had to share the same bed; so in a 4 bed room we slept more than 4 people, and we paid for 2 people not for one bed. horrible! After this reserve I came bach to La Antigua and we didn´t sleep in this hostel. We found one cleaner,...

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by virginiaibarzo3557 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

The company of other travellers made my experience at Jungle easier to digest as the staff was rude and the facilities extremely dirty. There was no tilet paper and we had to go buy our won locks to put on the lockers.

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by lvilan – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

Fantastic hostel, definitely recommend it.

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by grichardson2383 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

2

They do not permit you to bring outside food or beverages inside the hostel because they want you to buy their overpriced drinks and food. Other than that, it is a pretty cool place.

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by redmosqu – posted on Jul 14, 2008

2

A nice place if you want to party, but the rooms are all built around a courtyard so the noise at breakfast time starts about 8.30am so its not always the most tranquilo place if thats what you want.

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by Stevedm1470 – posted on Mar 25, 2008

4

I had booked in here for two nights but couldnt make it to Antigua for the first night so I called the number listed on the booking 12 times throughout the day and no answer. When I got there the following day they had cancelled my booking and told me they dont have a phone anymore!!!The girl at... more I had booked in here for two nights but couldnt make it to Antigua for the first night so I called the number listed on the booking 12 times throughout the day and no answer. When I got there the following day they had cancelled my booking and told me they dont have a phone anymore!!!The girl at reciption was really rude and didnt even to offer to help me. So I stayed at the Black Cat Hostel which was great ,good vibe and an amazing breakfast.close

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by martinjcarey – posted on Jan 12, 2008

17

Having two toilets to cater for 30 people is a complete joke. After the fifth or sixth time you have to wait at the door, it gets very tiresome. The music during the day was so bad we had to leave the hostel when all we wanted to do was relax.

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by moggyboy – posted on Dec 21, 2007

3

The breakfast was great and the beds were comfortable and free movies in the evenings are also bonuses. I had no complaints but I don´t think the hostel is as fun as the previous reviewers made it to be.

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by kli1121978 – posted on Dec 7, 2007

6

The staff had so much information at their fingertips and they were a very fun crowd. Breakfast was yummy!!!!!

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by laracindy4324 – posted on Nov 28, 2007

2

10 out of 10. And the free breakfast is incredible. Its not some stale bread and jam. You get a selection of 8 or so massive breakfasts. Constant music and movies. Friendly, cool staff. GREAT hostel.

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by finchy8967 – posted on Apr 30, 2007

12

This is a good place to stay. We lucked out and were able to grab three beds for two nights, but that was also after reserving our first night ahead of time. This is a great place to stay in Antigua, whether you're staying for a while or just passing by. You might want to at least call ahead,... more This is a good place to stay. We lucked out and were able to grab three beds for two nights, but that was also after reserving our first night ahead of time. This is a great place to stay in Antigua, whether you're staying for a while or just passing by. You might want to at least call ahead, though, to make sure there'll be beds available.close

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by jgahan2481 – posted on Apr 15, 2007

6

Not very good food, but cheap. and I never got my free beer, because it`s only when it´s happy hour, and then you have to by 1 to get 1 free, and i never understood when happy hour was cause I was told different everytime i asked... but it´s still cheap and a nice place.

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by ingah – posted on Apr 12, 2007

2

really chill place to come during the day if you´re staying here or not. Kind of pricey, but not horrible. The name is misleading though, there is rarely a party, and never a jungle. Overall great spot though, the staff is a blast.

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by andrew4773 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

1

This is a great hostel but it would be even better if they had metal lockers.

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by suechambe – posted on Apr 3, 2007

7

it had bed bugs bitting me. very cheap place,ya get what ya pay for

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by djami – posted on Jan 12, 2007

5

Very decent for the price, they have free internet, and a big screen tv that seems to be always playing some good movies. Also the free breakfast is ACTUALLY breakfast, not just toast and juice, you can get an omlette the size of your arm, alright im exadurating a little but its still great.... more Very decent for the price, they have free internet, and a big screen tv that seems to be always playing some good movies. Also the free breakfast is ACTUALLY breakfast, not just toast and juice, you can get an omlette the size of your arm, alright im exadurating a little but its still great. Great for young travelers, there is always a staff member that is fluent in english. Helpful and friendly.close

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by scall7381 – posted on Jan 4, 2007

2

fab place!

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by Travelli342 – posted on Dec 13, 2006

1

READ THIS CAREFULLY. I booked and paid the booking fee and the 5% deposit of 3 nights bed. but when I checked out they said its just booking fee. i showed the recipt but they insisted its just booking fee so i have to pay 100%. I just paid all money because it´s actually cheaper than what... more READ THIS CAREFULLY. I booked and paid the booking fee and the 5% deposit of 3 nights bed. but when I checked out they said its just booking fee. i showed the recipt but they insisted its just booking fee so i have to pay 100%. I just paid all money because it´s actually cheaper than what hostelworld.com indicates. its 50 quetzal(less than 7 USD) for both 4 bed or 6 bedroom. they dont even have booking record. it´s a great place but u will lose your money if u book through hostelworld. Just walk in. there are always plenty of rooms.close

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by kimsuy – posted on Nov 22, 2006

3

lights off early in the common area meant no place to read if you don´t want to go to sleep at 10 (unless you had a private room and could therefore keep the light on).

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by mchans – posted on Sep 15, 2006

2

Great place to stay. Staff is helful and friendly.

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by timsco – posted on Jul 13, 2006

8

I was a bit apprehensive at first staying here. But I really liked it there and stayed there for more than I thought. They have fun events and a lot of people come through to this place. They have hot showers. They also have this amazing breakfast included in your price. The only down side is... more I was a bit apprehensive at first staying here. But I really liked it there and stayed there for more than I thought. They have fun events and a lot of people come through to this place. They have hot showers. They also have this amazing breakfast included in your price. The only down side is that it is only available from 8 to 10am and if you're like me, I had very little time and I had to shuttle to different cities and what not every time I was staying there. (I used Jungle Party as a home base) They also have friendly staff and a security guard at night. It's functional and cheap. Try to get in one of the 4 bed dorms if you want more privacy vs. the 6 bed dorms.close

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by nathancha – posted on Jun 24, 2006

2

Nice place, and happy management, but management also happy to charge you extra, for instance if you book through the internet. I should have booked just one night and then booked the following night on the spot, then I would have been charged much less for the second night. One girl walked in... more Nice place, and happy management, but management also happy to charge you extra, for instance if you book through the internet. I should have booked just one night and then booked the following night on the spot, then I would have been charged much less for the second night. One girl walked in one day, asked for prices, and came back the next day, and the manager had decided to put up the prices that very day. I heard others complaining about management charging extra for things as well. Nice breakfast included, but only if you book it the night before and you can only have it between 8 and 9 am- pointless for people going on early tours or taking language lessons starting at 8. Can buy it, but cheaper breakfast down the road (go right out of the hostel and take the next left). Nice and substantial but expensive meals other than breakfasts. Free Internet though!!close

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by nadia2292 – posted on May 25, 2006

4

This hostel has a really chilled environment, fantastic breakfasts and a really groovy set of staff which make for a really pleasant stay. So if you are in Antigua, head here!!!

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by Charliem1561 – posted on Apr 12, 2006

5

The staff is ok, everything was fine, but for what you get the prices are too high, especially for their food.

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by mszil4501 – posted on Apr 10, 2006

1

Great little place with very friendly people. Handy location and fab free brekkie!

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by cally281 – posted on Mar 3, 2006

4

This is not really a hostel for budget backpackers. I left with an overwhelming feeling that the hostel was trying to squeeze every penny out of me by means hook or crook. For instance, the exchange rate USD to Quetzals is 7.5 everywhere in Guate, however, in the hostel they gave me an exchange... more This is not really a hostel for budget backpackers. I left with an overwhelming feeling that the hostel was trying to squeeze every penny out of me by means hook or crook. For instance, the exchange rate USD to Quetzals is 7.5 everywhere in Guate, however, in the hostel they gave me an exchange rate of 8.0! They charge a mandatory tip on food and drink, so if you want a beer from the bar you have to pay a 10% tip on top of what is not a very competitive rate for a beer. A tip to reach a bottle of beer from the fridge!! However, the staff were nice and helpful and the place has its merits with a nice courtyard out the back and free internet. It´s just a shame they rip you off in other ways which spoilt my view of the place. I also didnt like the rules poster which isnt particularly friendly (eg "keep your f/&$ing mouth shut at night"), nor the fact that this poster does not deter the cleaners and staff holding loud conversations at 7.30 in the morning outside the rooms, but then that seems to happen in most places.close

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by stavlang – posted on Jan 5, 2006

7

Very close to centre and clean. Staff too are friendly and helpful. It is overpriced for the area though...cheapier and nice places can be found. The exchange rate used to convert USD to Quetzals is the worst yet I have experienced in Guatemala !!

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by slyem – posted on Jan 3, 2006

3

A great hostel, but it had better be for the price. It is too expensive ($15 USD for a dorm, high season) compared to places nearby where you can get your own room for half the price. I really liked staying here, but when I come back to Antigua I'm going to find someplace cheaper.

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by bgburw – posted on Dec 29, 2005

3

its a good place tough some of the beds are a bit too hard. it was very easy to meet other people!

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by knapr – posted on Oct 31, 2005

3

Place has great potential but too many boring Israelis while I was there

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by Sharpshooter – posted on Oct 14, 2005

2

The placed was so filthy that I did not even check in. I certainly would not recommend it. I stayed at the hostel El MOntanes instead.I believe you should offer that one since it was excellent! Best Ilaria

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by ilaria2776 – posted on Jul 18, 2005

2

music was bit loud late at night, but a great place to meet people & the staff is very friendly.

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by babui – posted on Jul 15, 2005

1

The staff are very friendly.

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by dplumbley – posted on Apr 21, 2005

10

Better places available in Antigua for less money

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by emilyabroa – posted on Apr 6, 2005

1

the building is too old. Plaster is crumbling and small holes in wall probably made by ants. Rooms had no windows just big wooden doors, but the price was ok.

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by M2bor – posted on Jan 22, 2005

1

Fantastic cafe serving a good range of food and drinks. The fruit smoothies alone are worth travelling to Guatemala for!

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by susie2sh – posted on Oct 6, 2004

2