Western El Salvador
Mamapan is a 19th-century house opposite Plaza Concordia that celebrates authentic Salvadoran life in the food, artwork and quiet respectfulness of the…
Must-see hotels in El Salvador
Central El Salvador
Boca Olas has upped the sophistication of little Tunco with this manicured, high-end offering, which has two fine pools (complete with swim-up bar), plush…
Western El Salvador
To fully explore Parque Nacional Montecristo it's best to spend the night in a tent (if you have your own gear) or in one of two cute wooden eco-cabins,…
Western El Salvador
The former colonial residence of a wealthy Santaneco, this beautifully restored guesthouse consists of a dozen bright rooms with original features and…
Western El Salvador
In a pleasant corner building covered in greenery, the Jardín has simple rooms with exposed brick walls; most access a wraparound balcony with mountain…
El Salvador
It's worth paying extra for a room with a view here – the lake is spectacular – and the private terraces are another plus. Overall the hotel has a feeling…
Central El Salvador
The 21 rooms at this quirky boutique hotel have real personality, such as the tree-house suite, which is constructed around a large trunk with a balcony…
Central El Salvador
Just outside Playa El Sunzal is the finest upscale accommodations in El Salvador. This small hotel is remarkably discreet, with only four rooms…
San Salvador
This neat guesthouse offers excellent value and prompt, courteous service, though it is short on communal areas. The 14 rooms are spacious and well…
Eastern El Salvador
A welcoming local family does a fine job of managing this hotel on Av Roosevelt. The internal courtyard with swimming pool is a relaxing place to hang out…
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro Historico
San Salvador
The majority of budget hotels in San Salvador are bland in their presentation, but the Florencia Centro is refreshingly unorthodox. Antiques abound and…
Eastern El Salvador
On the highway out of town is the best hotel you'll find for miles. From the pool there are views over the Golfo de Fonseca, and the rooms are better than…
Western El Salvador
Rosa is a natural host and the Napoli is a restful, stylish guesthouse on the road out of Santa Ana, where the gardens grow wilder and the houses were…
Central El Salvador
A neat pool, grassy lawns, a well-equipped guest kitchen and a ban on music makes this quiet hotel a good option for families. Rooms are small and…
San Salvador
The Angel offers a peaceful retreat in the city, with a range of bright, oversized rooms arranged around a pretty garden and terraces. The location is…
Central El Salvador
La Sombra is an upbeat little hostel that punches above its weight. The tidy dorm rooms are the best value in El Tunco and the small pool does the trick,…
Western El Salvador
Italian Massimo has opened his home (and his action-figurine collection) to budget travelers, and the town is better for it. Natural light fills the well…
Western El Salvador
'Iguana House' is heaven for beach bums, its golden-sand path leading to nutrient-rich, rocky shallows in front (known as Playa La Amor) and to a string…
Western El Salvador
Francisco is a cultured gentleman who politely scrutinizes travelers' itineraries from the comfort of his splendid open home. Each double room has a small…
Eastern El Salvador
The only hostel in El Cuco proper is Casa de Canela, a well laid-out property on the town's main street. Wi-fi is only available during the day, but there…
Western El Salvador
Vital Yek is a fun addition to the Santa Ana travel scene. Popular with local musicians and artists, the narrow hangout area is covered in graffiti and…
Western El Salvador
Set inside an old mansion filled with colonial-style furniture, this slightly ostentatious hotel is a fine choice to start or end your journey down the…
El Salvador
The views at this leafy premises are simply incredible. Enter through an unremarkable reception area, where the rooms are also a little gloomy. But press…
Central El Salvador
The best accommodations in Puerto de la Libertad is this passable option with direct access to the waves. Breakfast is included in the rates and pricier…
Central El Salvador
Run by the same couple who own the famous restaurant on the point in La Libertad city, this popular local resort is a day-tripper's delight for the…
San Salvador
The socially conscious Almohada hostel supports a local kids' charity by selling a cheap place to rest in a welcoming, communal atmosphere. The quiet,…
Eastern El Salvador
Small and welcoming, El Guanaco has enormous rooms with hot-water bathrooms and cable TV. Quieter rooms are on the 3rd floor. There’s a pool table and a…
El Salvador
A small, peaceful hostel tucked a block behind the church. Rooms on the 2nd floor have private bathrooms (no hot water), while the simple singles…
Western El Salvador
These simple cabins at Cerro Verde in Parque Nacional Los Volcanes have bunk beds and bathrooms with hot water, and are located steps away from the…
San Salvador
Competition for customers brings out the best in the International, overseen by the charmingly effusive Alma. Wi-fi is fast, beer is chilled and the beds…
San Salvador
In an area with numerous small hotels offering similar rooms, Tazumal stands out for its homey communal spaces, natural light and pretty courtyard. Not…
Western El Salvador
This popular hostel is in the small village of El Congo at the top of the road into Coatapeque. The sleeping options include tidy dorms and five double…
El Salvador
It's a tough climb with your backpack to this white concrete hotel, and the interior decor doesn't really reward the effort. There is a little convenience…
Eastern El Salvador
This eccentric family home cluttered with religious carvings, photos and bric-a-brac serenades as an informal hostel with four spare, tiled rooms. Two…
Western El Salvador
This yellow, flat-roofed property has a good swimming pool and a restaurant, and is located in a pleasant neighborhood. Its rooms are an ode to 1980s…
El Salvador
Freshly painted rooms with colorful murals and a pleasant courtyard garden brighten up this simple family-run place. The price is good, but there's no hot…
Western El Salvador
More like a house than a hostel, this mustard-colored corner building in the center of town feels like a sharehouse for 20-somethings, decorated by one of…
San Salvador
The Morrison is a professional operation that can soften the landing or energize your departure. The tidy rooms are on the small side, but everything is…
Eastern El Salvador
San Vicente's smartest sleeping option is Hotel Pablito Tesak, which has 33 rooms arranged around a courtyard parking lot. After climbing Chinchontepec…
Western El Salvador
If you're camping – or want to launch into nature from your backdoor – don't go past this fun place 6km north of Juayúa. Loads of activities are on offer,…
