Western El Salvador
Located on the rugged oceanfront of Barra de Santiago, near the Guatemalan border, these six luxury apartment–style rooms with king-sized beds open onto a…
Must-see hotels in Western El Salvador
Western El Salvador
Carlos and his team at Casa Verde display the kind of resourceful, conscientious hospitality that makes this country such a joy. From the roof terrace,…
Western El Salvador
Mazeta is a wonderful small hostel overseen by English owners who have decorated the converted home with panache. The double rooms are decorated with…
Western El Salvador
To many travelers, Hotel Anáhuac is synonymous with Juayúa. Space is used effectively throughout, from the internal garden to the upstairs double room…
Western El Salvador
The ubiquitous Cafe Ataco brand hails from this charming finca, which has been operating since the 1930s. The original house, La Casona, has been…
Western El Salvador
Mamá runs Tacuba's best hostel, and luckily it exceeds expectations for such a remote town. All the action takes place in the trellised garden where…
Western El Salvador
This charming property is perfect for families looking for a little run-around room. Lounging on the manicured lawn by the sparkling swimming pool with…
Western El Salvador
Hostal Villa Limón is a collection of three forest cottages that can each sleep four people comfortably, possibly more. It is located 14km north of…
Western El Salvador
Go through the portones (gates) and past a charming cafe and interior garden to reach six neat rooms, tucked away at the back of this youthful, nicely…
Western El Salvador
Not much has changed in recent years at one of Ataco's best little hostels. Rooms are adequate for the price, the rooftop balcony is still a great place…
Western El Salvador
In a region famed for its hot springs, the sprawling set of pools at Santa Teresa surpasses expectations. You can opt for the bathing only (US$10), or…
Western El Salvador
The smartest choice in town is this well-run hotel in the quaint old quarter. The pristine tile floors keep the place cool, while the spacious rooms are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…
