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Ximena's Guest House

Calle San Salvador # 202A | Colonia Centro America, San Salvador, El Salvador
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Ranked #11 of 25 San Salvador B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Luke O
Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011

Ximenas was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our bed was firm and comfortable. We used the hostel as a base to explore the West of El Salvador for two weeks. We would not have done so unless we had been persuaded of the countrys charms by the very helpful and knowledgeable manager. We owe her... More

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Jasper077
Chicago, Illinois
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2011

After reading some of the reviews I was hesitant to stay at this place, but it exceeded my expectations. The rooms are very clean, my bed was comfortable and the staff were very helpful. Lena (the owner) speaks perfect English and she was really friendly and gave me a lot of advice on what to do and see. I really... More

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JR M
Houston, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I enjoyed my stay at this guest house. I don't speak any Spanish, so the lady working called the owner. She was wonderful and assisted me with things to do and see in El Salvador, as a matter of fact she gave me her mobil number, if I had any additional questions. The two individuals working at the guest house,... More

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Av d
London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011

Ximenas is cheap and the beds aren't comfy, but if you're paying the price I did ($2 per bunk bed) you cannot really complain too much as it'll probably more of a stop-over for travels around El Salvador / Central America than a luxury retreat (If you're interested in that, there is an Intercontinental in San Salvador which is >100x... More

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VancouverRainforest
Vancouver
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14 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2011

They are very friendly and helpful. There is a nice courtyard. They have good coffee. The private rooms are clean but very basic with stained ceilings and walls. For $35 for a single room there are much better places around. For $20 for a private room this would be a maybe. $35 is a bad joke. More

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wanderingtheworld200
San Diego, California
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49 reviews
57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Pros: location, personnel Cons: cleanliness, lack of others staying there The hostel has definitely seen better days in terms of upkeep. I found the people running the place to be very nice. The room I had was just next to the front desk. The bathroom was disgusting and the room was not in the best shape at all. Considering the... More

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Nessim
New Jersey
Contributor
14 reviews
88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at Ximenas for one week, as I used it as base to explore the rest of El Salvador. The hotel is located in a great and safe neighborhood called Colonia Central America. It is within 5 minutes walking distance to many restaurants, and 15 minutes by foot to the Metrocentro Mall. It is 40 minutes by car to... More

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wilburry
colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I just read a couple of reviews about Ximena's Guest House in San salvador!! I just visited this same hostel (in December) and disagree with the descriptions given in other posts. I found the room very clean, the people who worked there were helpful and even gave me advice on how to find places of interest in other parts of... More

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dennis317
cincinnati ohio
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

There are numerous other places to stay in San Salvador that won't break the bank. Ximena's Guest House was uninhabited when I visited in November 2005; after one day I found out why, I left and found other lodging cheaper, cleaner and nicer than this place. You will be greatly disappointed in Ximena's, to say the least. Smells like urine... More

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Lena Johannessen, Gerente at Ximena's Guest House, responded to this review
October 27, 2011

We have recently renovated the hotel so much has changed since this review was written. (2006) Ximena's Guest House is now a very well kept and clean place and we still operate with competitive prices. The area we are located in is a safe and tranquil residential area, but still very close to the Blvd de Los Heroes and center... More

A TripAdvisor Member
new york
1 review
8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2005
8
people found this review helpful

ximena's is awful. crappy beds, dirty bathrooms, no fans, no window screens. how did this place get on this website? i changed hostels after two nights of misery. the place i found is just a couple blocks away - it's called La Almohada. it's on Calle Berlin, next to Cafe Luna. much better plus it's only $7 per night. More

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Lena Johannessen, Gerente at Ximena's Guest House, responded to this review
October 27, 2011

We have recently renovated the hotel so much has changed since this review was written. (2005) Ximena's Guest House is now a very well kept and clean place and we still operate with competitive prices. The area we are located in is a safe and tranquil residential area, but still very close to the Blvd de Los Heroes and center... More

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