La Zona Hostel — Hotel in San Salvador

My first day that I was supposed to be booked with the hostel I had an issue where they couldn't find me in the system despite me confirming a day earlier 🙃buuuuut after crying because of that and some other situation, Jilmer who was at the front desk spent some time looking for options for private dorm then transitioning me into a dorm room for a few days too and I couldn't of had been more happier! I didn't see it then but in retrospect, I needed that private room for one day to decompress but then when I finally did use the dorms it was a nice transition. The private rooms are beautiful and VERY clean! The dorm rooms are very clean too and the workers that work there are extremely kind!

Some notes on the dorm rooms- the bunk beds are very spacious, have a yellow light bright enough to read and yet not disturb others (on the third floor) and my bed didn't come with a curtain cover but i was okay with that because you could just use your towel for it! I didn't use the fan only bc mine was dusty lol but that was okay with me because there's a huge window in the third floor and it offers a pleasant breeze. The second floor dorm however, do have an AC! One thing about the third floor dorms was that I did get bit by mosquitos my first night there bc the window was open and i did not use bug spray my first night but truly, just use bug spray in your space when no one is around and then you should be good! Didn't have problems after that :)

As for the location, great location in a very safe neighborhood, close to the Bambu mall, fast food chains and some tasty local restaurants, as well as their museo de antropología which you should not miss! :) You could take local buses there but I honestly walked a lot of places even to the artisan market and Centro histórico because I enjoy walking so to me, this was a good location.

THE STAFF WERE AWESOME!!!!!🤟🏽❤️ Truly enjoyed my experience even more because they were laid back, helpful and just not over the top, they were very genuine and spoke with me and others often which I appreciated and tbh the hostel is definitely set up in a way where you're bound to speak to other guests which was great!

I would 100 percent suggest staying here! Jilmer and the others are awesome and this hostel does provide tours btw! :)...

These were outstanding accommodations. Here are all the reasons why. 1. Location. The hostel is just across the street from the San Benito Tica Bus stop. 2. Location. The area is safe; it's where the rich people live. 3. Location. The hostel is near a lot sights: the Cadejo craft brewery, the Presidential Theater and Revolution Monument, the Beer Station craft beer bottle shop, the Super Selectos San Benito supermarket, the Gran Via shopping mall, and more. 4. Location. There are places to eat and have a beer just across the street, but more exciting are the local food stands in walking distance from the hostel: 4 pupusas for $1 just past the Cadejo brewery, and in the afternoon a plate with three portions for $1 around the corner on Avenida de la Revolucion corner of Calle Country Club. 5. The place is clean and has lockers. 6. The capsule beds have two electrical sockets. 7. Happy Hour beers are just $1. 8. Guests have full access to the kitchen. 9. The staff is friendly, helpful and honest, and they have good taste in music. 10. The cat is cute and likes to play; the dogs bark at strangers but are harmless. 11. Laundry service is available for $5. 12. For guests who are interested, there are evening activities. 13. The place is set up nicely. Now, a couple of minor cons about the place: 1. I had to wait until 15:00 for my bed to be ready. 2. No hot water. 3. Mosquito zappers are urgently...

Well me and my boyfriend went on vacation it was my first time there we spent 3 days. There was a bit of confusion because this was not our first choice the first hotel we wanted to stay at was only $19 a night which is what we budgeted before we left for El Salvador but the hotel was in a bad area so he decided to contact this hotel and ask them what was the rate per night which he informed us was $30 it was a bit more but we decided ok let's do that when we got there however they changed their mouths and said it was 45 because it was two of us even though we only needed one bed so that was a throw out from the beginning because if you tell us one thing even if it's not so I feel like you should honour that but whatever the staff was very friendly although there was a language barrier between me and them they were very nice the atmosphere is very beautiful and artsy I like that you have access to the kitchen an the whole floor basically the downfalls are they somewhat Force you to eat with everyone else downstairs being an introvert myself it wasnt a good experience for me, they don't allow you to have alcohol in your room or to borrow plates or knives or any type of cutlery I feel it's a bit unfair considering you know we pay for the room would I stay here again 50/50 also I understand its a hostel but I still feel like they should give you more than two towels an proper sheets...