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Friendly House

1.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Tecla, near Plaza Merliot

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Double Room
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$59
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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4a avenida norte, Santa Tecla, La Libertad Department
  • Plaza Merliot
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • La Gran Via Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • U.S. Embassy in San Salvador
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Single Room | Room amenity

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Santa Tecla

Friendly House places you in the centre of Santa Tecla, within just a 15-minute stroll of Paseo El Carmen and Museo Tecleño. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel has free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Tecla hostel include Plaza Merliot and La Gran Via Shopping Center.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza Merliot - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • La Gran Via Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Multiplaza - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • U.S. Embassy in San Salvador - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Monumento al Salvador del Mundo - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • San Salvador (ILS-Ilopango) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peche Cosme - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Classica Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Veraneras - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Palacio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Rayuela, Paseo El Carmen, Santa Tecla - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Friendly House

Hostel in Santa Tecla, near Plaza Merliot
Friendly House offers its guests express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Santa Tecla hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Friendly House offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Santa Tecla hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 12 metres
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Friendly House Santa Tecla
Friendly House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Friendly House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Tecla

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friendly House?

No, Friendly House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendly House?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendly House on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$59.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time are check-in & check-out at Friendly House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Friendly House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Friendly House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property location is great close to public transportation. The area surrender the property is safe walkable, medical facilities near by, markets at close proximity. The room was clean comfortable bed. Happy with the experience. I will book this property again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but small. But in all fairness for the price very reasonable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

emilio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy limpio, ambiente tranquilo, el anfitrión muy dispuesto a ayudarte en lo que el pueda. Lo recomiendo 100 por ciento.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

SUNIL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness
no lo recomiendo
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most I liked was they have washer and dryer. Very convenient. Happy for the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolene

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is close, I felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yesica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jose, Canoga Park

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was a good experience, since was the first time staying in a place like this. Quiet and convenient and price was way better than a hotel.since prices for a hotel in El Salvador are way high than a hotel in USA. Was no human contact , everything by text, but alway reply very quickly. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bryant, spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien solamente la ducha casi no sale agua para bañarse
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024