Located in San Ignacio, a 8-minute walk from Cahal Pech, Yellow Belly Backpackers has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Actun Tunichil Muknal is 17 miles from the hostel. All rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property. You can play darts at Yellow Belly Backpackers. El Pilar is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Barton Creek Cave is 16 miles from the property. The nearest airport is San Ignacio Town Airstrip, 5.6 miles from Yellow Belly Backpackers, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for San Ignacio
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cookson
    United States of America United States of America
    Plenty of space in dorm plus lockers, personal fan And outlet, wifi good, enough shared bathrooms, areas to sit outside or inside, lots of tours and night activities like game or trivia, next to a park plus easy walk to ruins and hilltop view and...
  • Ray
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was good, room was a good size and bed was comfy.
  • Karina
    United States of America United States of America
    Well located in San Ignacio and offered a lot of tours to explore the surrounding areas at good prices. The owner, Bubbles, was amazing. Good for socialising and meeting other travellers.

Area info

Amenities of Yellow Belly Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Yellow Belly Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Cash Yellow Belly Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Yellow Belly Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Yellow Belly Backpackers

    • Guests staying at Yellow Belly Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet

    • Yellow Belly Backpackers is 2,600 feet from the center of San Ignacio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yellow Belly Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Happy hour

    • Check-in at Yellow Belly Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Yellow Belly Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.