A Traveler Run Hostel That Gets It

We're not just hostel owners, we're travelers who've been in your shoes. Before opening Casa Seibel, one of us backpacked the world and the other one Guatemala and all its rural areas. Combined, we stayed in countless hostels. We know what matters: a genuinely warm welcome, a peaceful place to recharge, clean shower and sheets, and unbeatable value for your money.

That's why we've created the best of both worlds: a cozy family home that feels like a sanctuary from the outside chaos, right in the heart of Xela where everything you need is just steps away.

Perfect Downtown Location, Peaceful Atmosphere

Even though we're in the center of Quetzaltenango, our hostel is your quiet refuge. Within a 5 minute walk you'll find:

  • Central Park & Central Market (authentic local life)

  • Restaurants, cafes & bars

  • Supermarkets & shops

  • Spanish language schools

  • Public transport to volcanoes, hot springs & Lake Atitlán

Getting here: Just 15 minutes (no rush hours) from Quetzaltenango Airport by car or La Terminal de Buses, easily accessible from the Tapachula/Mexico border crossing.

Unbeatable Value

Whether you choose a shared dorm or private room, you'll get exceptional quality at backpacker friendly prices. Clean beds, hot showers, fast WiFi, and that home cooked meal feeling, without breaking your travel budget.

We offer:

  • Reliable Wi-Fi

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Free drinking water

  • Bathrooms with hot showers

  • Two garden patios

  • Dinning and TV room

  • Weekly specials

  • Free storage for bags while on your hike

  • City map and a list of activities to do around Xela Towels on request

  • Group accommodations

  • Discounts in drinks and breakfast at the restaurant in the corner: La Esquina Asiática