Western El Salvador
Wake up in a concrete igloo surrounded by volcanoes, in a landscape resembling Teletubbyland. Bizarrely beautiful. On the road up to Cerro Verde, follow…
Must-see hotels in El Salvador
El Salvador
These rooms and cabins in the woods near San Ignacio are a good choice if you plan to hike. You can walk to Río Sumpul and El Pital from the doorstep,…
El Salvador
This hostel is run by the Association for Reconstruction and Municipal Development (ARDM). The spartan rooms are in faux-cabins (pine on concrete) and…
Eastern El Salvador
The next village around from Alegría is Berlín, which is also pretty but larger; it's possible to hike between the two. If you decide to stay overnight…
Eastern El Salvador
In a prime location, this plant-filled hostel charges a fair price for clean rooms and relaxing common areas. The showers are icy cold though, so be…
Central El Salvador
Located near the eponymous pedestrian-only area, Carmen offers spacious tiled room and a large grassy garden that's ideal for kids. Staff are cheerful and…
Central El Salvador
Canegue is a no-frills hostel run by local surfer Zancudo, who loves to chat with guests. The private rooms and dorms are nothing special, but it's right…
Central El Salvador
The restaurant fills with day guests on weekends, but during the week the four-room guesthouse is ghostly quiet. It's on a beautiful, peaceful beach, and…
Eastern El Salvador
The best value in Alegría is found at this house two blocks west of the plaza, which has four cabañas in a flowery garden. Owner Betty will prepare…
San Salvador
The San José has an efficient motel feel, with a pleasant patio for breakfast. A little pricey for the humble location, but nonetheless convenient for…
Western El Salvador
Pretty gardens and a spread of local antiques and artwork round out a very pleasant hotel experience. Rooms face an internal courtyard and have original…
Western El Salvador
The owners make every effort to make guests feel welcome in this functional, small hotel close to the bus station. The interior design feels like the set…
San Salvador
There are better rooms in town than those on offer at this relaxed family-run hotel, but El Torogoz' big appeal lies in its leafy gardens and inviting…
Eastern El Salvador
Hotel Miraflores has elevated views of the famed Las Flores wave and respectable rooms. The pool area overlooking the beach invites all day-long lounging.
Eastern El Salvador
Mama Cata will sort you out for a cheap, clean room right by the breaks. She will also cook, and treat you like the reckless young person you have become.
Western El Salvador
The warm welcome extended by the owners makes up for the lack of communal areas at Raíces. It's good value, and the peace and quiet may suit couples.
Western El Salvador
Casa de Cristal has rustic cabañas and a campground; it's Iocated in San Blas on the road up to Casa Verde. It also organizes guided hikes.
Eastern El Salvador
This rough hotel with a half-decent facade has something of a port town feel. The rooms have high ceilings and all the basics – plus air-con – but wooden…
San Salvador
Ximena's has been serving the travel community for nearly two decades, and it is starting to show in some of the more tired rooms. On our last visit the…
Eastern El Salvador
Manuel and his wife Corina oversee this converted lumber mill tucked away 500m south of town. The rooms are fairly unappealing, but there is hot water and…
Central El Salvador
The double and dorm rooms at this small hostel are no-frills but OK value, with plenty of greenery outside your window. The guest kitchen is very basic,…
Western El Salvador
One of the few places in town to offer dorm beds is the Meson de San Fernando. Service is satisfactory but the walls are thin and the rooms crowded with…
Central El Salvador
In a town notoriously low on sleeping options, Renacer just squeaks into the upper ranks. Its seven rooms with private bathrooms are popular with long…
Central El Salvador
Oldest of the old school, Sunzal Point is a basic backpacker joint catering predominantly to the surfer crew. The sprawling garden property is its…
El Salvador
This old-fashioned cheap sleep located downhill from the garrison building will do in a pinch.
