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El Gato Negro (Black Cat Hostel)

5 calle Poniente #11A, Antigua, Guatemala
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3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Let me start by saying the included breakfast is AMAZING! I would eat there everyday if I could! The location is also good, just behind the Parque Central. We paid for a private room, which was dark and tiny! Our window looked out onto the stairs, which meant no privacy, and the curtain was not big enough to cover the... More

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Perth, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

I love this hostel almost as much as I love their bartenders. Super laid back and relaxed, this place has it all while being just a block away from some of the best sights and partying in Antigua. The hostel itself is well priced, comes with a great breakfast and is quiet. Meanwhile the bar up front is staffed by... More

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Portland, Oregon
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The look and vibe totally fit into Antigua. Came in unannounced and were provided a double bed (albeit in a very small room) at a reasonable rate along with a really cheap, early morning shuttle ride to the airport. There is a cool little bar/cafe in the front and a commons room in the center that we met some great... More

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Antigua, Guatemala
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Over all this hostel was pretty fun. There is an awesome/cheap bar out the front that always has drinks specials and a good place to meet other travelers. Breakfast is included and its the best I've had in Guatemala. However the down side is there is no hot water even though its advertised and for some reason the bathrooms smell... More

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San Francisco
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I loved this hostel! It had a really fun, chill vibe with great food. Everything was reasonably priced and actually a lot cheaper than anything else around the plaza. It is walking distance to everything in Antigua too! The staff was super helpful and the beds were really comfortable. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is going... More

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Manizales, Colombia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

When I was there, there were two black cat hostels in Antigua. When I stayed here, it was with a group and 4 of us stayed in one of the apartments. The grounds of the hostel were very nice and even had some green space in the open air patio inside. The breakfast, which we took on the roof, was... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011
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The Black Cat Hostel is pretty with a fun vibe. The dorm beds are comfortable but could definitely be cleaner (we suspect they might have bed bugs as my friend got strange bites one morning). The free breakfast is AMAZING! Most staff are nice and easy-going however my friend and I had trouble with one of the staff member. One... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011 via mobile

Great breakfast, but when full packs are going missing and padlocks busted off lockers and passports going missing, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011

We got a room for three. There was mold on the walls, pretzels on the floor and hairs in the sink. After being disgusted for 20 minutes in the room, we decided to leave. That was the best decision we took that day. You can find cheaper and better.

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