Set in San Ignacio, 700 metres from Cahal Pech, Yellow Belly Backpackers offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. You can play darts at Yellow Belly Backpackers. El Pilar is 17 km from the accommodation, while Barton Creek Cave is 26 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for San Ignacio
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johannes
    Germany Germany
    The hostel is just amazing. Good breakfast. Always clean and the staff is just so friendly. It really makes fun to stay there. Always good vibes!!
  • Jarvis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a great hostel run by a lovely familly. The families age good with a nice common area, good kitchen and good Wi-Fi. Also lockers provided in the dorms. They have two cats and a dog which are very friendly!
  • Oliver
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful, happy and helpful staff. Easy tour coordination with delightful guides.
  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    The staff are all pretty fantastic and the hostal is really clean (thanks Honduran lady!). Actually a really good breakfast as well, there has been a good attempt to create ambience also with a few lights and smoking/social are.
  • Marta
    Poland Poland
    The staff was super helpful with transportation info. Breakfast is fine and there is a lot of space to work/ sit.
  • Verena
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hostel is run by a family and they are absolutely amazing people. They make the atmosphere of the hostel great. Breakfast is nice, the beds are good, it's social but not a party, you have everything you need. It's clean and the people are...
  • Ingrid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    La gente son muy muy bien. Great tours run by the hostel. Very welcoming
  • Aleksandra
    Poland Poland
    Décorations, delicious breakfasts and friendly personnel
  • Juan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds were soft and rooms stayed cold Amazing free breakfast Close to ruins Friendly staff Good showers
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good hostel all around, and very easy to book excursions through them. The staff were nice too.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yellow Belly Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Yellow Belly Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Yellow Belly Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Yellow Belly Backpackers

    • Yellow Belly Backpackers is 850 yards from the centre of San Ignacio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Yellow Belly Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Yellow Belly Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
    • Check-in at Yellow Belly Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yellow Belly Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Happy hour