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A pool area with stone flooring, lounge chairs, and a mountain backdrop.

A pathway flanked by bamboo poles and a metal fence, leading to a building with a blue roof.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a small table, and a bench.

A beachside seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the sea and mountains.

1. Socialtel Atitlan

Panajachel

$59

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A dock with several boats, a wooden pier, and a mountainous backdrop.

Two beds with blue patterned bedding and a remote control on one bed.

A multi-story building with a flat roof and a series of windows.

A balcony with a view of a mountain and a red building in the background.

2. Hostal Sweet Dreams

Panajachel

$28

$34 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

3. The Madevelyn Hotel

Panajachel

$38

$71 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A patio with two chairs facing a mountain view.

A hammock chair with a view of the beach and ocean.

A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden walls, and a window with curtains.

A rustic wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a windowed entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

4. La Iguana Perdida - Hostel

Santa Cruz La Laguna

$34

$41 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A building with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a rocky landscape.

5. Hostal Xeabaj La Cascada

Santa Cruz La Laguna

$18

$22 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A beach with a sculpture, a calm sea, and a distant cityscape.

A room with a table and chairs, a window with a view, and a poster on the wall.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and mountains in the background.

A room with a glass table, black chairs, a wooden desk, and a bookshelf.

6. Hostal el Talpetate San Pedro la Laguna

San Pedro La Laguna

$18

$21 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden staircase leading to a house with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.

A group of people gathered around a fire pit in an outdoor setting.

A small, wooden room with a bunk bed and a patterned blanket.

A rustic building with a corrugated metal roof, a small window, and a wooden door.

7. The Hub

San Juan La Laguna

$31

$37 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A bedroom with two beds, a window with pink curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A small, single-bed room with a striped bedspread, a light green curtain, and a blue pillow.

A two-story building with a yellow facade, a sign for 'Hostal Maya Land', and closed garage doors.

A small, simple room with two beds, one with a striped blanket and the other with a quilt. There is a chair and a red pillow on the left bed.

8. Hostal Maya Land

Santa Cruz del Quiché

$24

$29 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Top landmarks in Panajachel

A market stall with colorful woven textiles and a pair of shoes.

Panajachel Municipal Market

8.8/10 (581 reviews)

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Panajachel Municipal Market when visiting Panajachel.

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A historic church with a large wooden door and arched windows.

Church of Saint Francis

8.8/10 (216 reviews)

Church of Saint Francis is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Panajachel, why not stop by during your stay.

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A garden with potted plants, a wooden pergola, and a stone pathway.

Azul Maya Archaeological Museum

8.8/10 (97 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see in Panajachel, then you might want to head to Azul Maya Archaeological Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in Panajachel, Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó isn't far either.

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Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center

8.8/10 (123 reviews)

Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Panajachel, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center, you'll love Atitlan Reserve Butterfly Garden, located nearby.

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La Galeria

8.8/10 (114 reviews)

If you like art, you might want to browse the collections at La Galeria in the heart of Panajachel. If you want to see more of the museums in Panajachel, Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó isn't far either.

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Piedra del Zope

You might want to head out to Piedra del Zope for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Panajachel. Panajachel has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Atitlán.

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Learn more about Panajachel

Along the shores of Lake Atitlán, a vibrant marketplace unfolds on Calle Santander where haggling for handwoven textiles becomes an art form. Boats bob at wooden docks, ready to ferry visitors to traditional Mayan villages scattered around the volcanic caldera. Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center showcases local creativity while the Municipal Market offers a sensory explosion of colors and aromas. Take a day trip to the ancient stone temples of Iximche Mayan Ruins or expand your understanding at the Azul Maya Archaeological Museum. When the afternoon sun glints across the water, locals gather at lakeside cafés where time slows to match the gentle lapping of waves against the shore.

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What's it Like to Stay in a Hostel in Panajachel?

If you wish to visit Panajachel without eating into your savings, consider staying in a hostel. Hotels.com offers many colorful hostels in Panajachel. Kick back and relax with new people in the shared kitchen and pick up tips about this relaxing city. You and your travel buddies might like the lake views in Panajachel. Whether you’re on a long backpacking trip or a short weekend break, you're sure to enjoy Lake Atitlán, Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center, and Panajachel Municipal Market.