If you prefer to organize independent accommodation, we’re here to assist you. Here are some recommendations to get you started:
Accommodation Costs
You can expect to pay between $100 USD for a very basic room in a shared facility and up to $700 USD per month for a spacious private apartment with lots of amenities. Food costs will be between $100 USD and $300 USD, depending on whether you choose to cook for yourself or dine out. There are plenty of local markets offering a wide variety of affordable and delicious locally-grown fruits and vegetables.
Our Own (Slightly Biased) Recommendations!
Casa San Andres – Annex Building
We offer rooms and a studio apartment at our annex, Casa San Andres, which is just a 4-minute walk from Central Park. The available rooms are spacious and overlook an enclosed courtyard. There’s a fully equipped shared kitchen and shared bathroom. Rooms can be rented by the day, week, or month through Airbnb via Jocelyn, but special discounts are available for students. For more information, please email: posadaxela@gmail.com.
Buganvilia Room (smallish room but very light, most economical)
Cala Room (huge room, normally rented long term, 2 weeks plus)
Orquidea Room (another huge room, normally reserved for short term stays
Rooms and Apartments with Rosita
Our coordinator, Rosita, offers six different options from rooms in her shared apartment to spacious and modern private apartments listed on Airbnb under Stay in Xela. Please contact her directly via WhatsApp at +502 4261 4971 to get a discount as an Utatlan student!
Other Recommendations
Short term
Casa Seibel : A hostel in a charming colonial house with dorms and private rooms starting from Q50 per night. www.casaseibelhostelinxela.com
Kasa Kiwi: A hostel with a rooftop bar, offering dorm and private options, starting from Q75 per night. www.kasakiwi.com
Long term
For students staying longer than a month, we can also recommend the rooms at the local non-profit Entremundos. This facility features basic furnished bedrooms and amenities including Wi-Fi and access to a computer room. More information can be found at www.entremundos.org or by emailing volunteering@entremundos.org