We just spent 5 days in Antigua over Christmas and really loved Yellow House. While a little on the high side in price (about $23 US for a private double), it was value for money. Our double room had the most comfortable bed I've slept in in Central America so far, the shared bathrooms are spotlessly clean and the water is always hot. The breakfast is not only very substantial but also delicious and the shared kitchen is well stocked. What makes the place even better are the really warm and accommodating staff. Not only did they still serve breakfast on Christmas Day but they had decorated the table and included extra treats, a nice touch when travelling though the holidays.

Took a double private and were very impressed, room a little tight but warm and well laid out with a very comfortable bed. The breakfast is exellent by hostel standards and the owner pleasant to deal with. We had no issues with noise and the room was cleaned to a high standard every day. Kitchen facilities are available , the bathrooms are kept spotless with hot water everyday. The presence of a night guard makes it very secure, it also has a very relaxing vibe with a profusion of plants throughout and lovely area for sipping Tea and having a chat with other travelers on the top floor. You do perhaps pay a premium compared to other hostels but you certainly get what you pay for.

Would return for sure

Yellow House is by far one of the best hostels I've stayed in in Guatemala, and I've lived here a year. The beds in the dorm are normal, comfortable beds, as opposed to little mattress pads they sometimes have in other hostel dorm rooms. The service is great, the place is cleaner than any other I've seen, especially the bathrooms, which are spotless. The showers always have hot water, which is rare for Guatemala. The breakfast is amazing, and the prices which include it are definitely reasonable. And I can't forget to include the fact that the staff members are some of the friendliest, most animated people I've met here. I highly recommend Yellow House, you'd be crazy to stay anywhere else!!!

If I remember correctly, this place had the prestigious "Our Pick" in the new Lonely Planet guide, which gave me too many expectations. It is a decent hostel, with an EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT breakfast, but the dorm room was a bit dirty and the beds weren't that great and I didn't love the showers. I mean it's a good place but expect a regular hostel, not an "our pick" type hostel. I also stayed at Hostal Antigua, and I honestly liked that place better.