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Hotel Xibalba

Stay at Hotel Xibalba, a 4.3-star extended stay hotel in Chis., Mexico offering traditionally furnished rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, restaurant, and easy access to Mayan ruins.

MERLE GREEN, 29960 100, Chis., Mexico View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 479 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with great location and friendly service

Guests appreciate the hotel's quiet setting near the bus station and local amenities, highlighting its cleanliness, helpful staff, and convenient access to nearby attractions. Some practical notes on limited hot water and occasional noise are mentioned.

Guests often praise

  • Excellent location within walking distance of the ADO bus station and local restaurants, coffee shops, and gelato places.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms with good air conditioning and strong water pressure in showers.
  • Friendly, accommodating staff who provide useful amenities like umbrellas and allow use of common spaces after checkout.
  • Free Wi-Fi with reliable connection, even extending to nearby restaurants.
  • Quiet and peaceful atmosphere in a leafy neighborhood with pleasant garden views.

Worth knowing

  • Hot water availability can be inconsistent, which some guests noted as expected in this region.
  • Some language barriers reported on arrival, though staff managed to assist effectively.
  • One-off disturbances such as noise from nearby tree maintenance have occurred but are not typical.
  • No pool, fitness center, airport shuttle, or pet-friendly facilities on site.
  • Breakfast is paid and not included with the stay.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a quiet, budget-friendly extended stay in Palenque with good access to transportation.
  • Visitors interested in exploring Mayan ruins and nearby natural sites using the hotel as a convenient base.
  • Guests who appreciate simple, traditionally furnished rooms with modern comforts like AC and reliable Wi-Fi.
  • Families and small groups, as rooms accommodating multiple guests are available.
  • Those looking for friendly service and a relaxed environment away from noisy tourist hubs.
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About this property

Welcome to Hotel Xibalba

Hotel Xibalba is an extended stay option located in the quiet, leafy neighborhood of La Cañada in Palenque, Mexico. The property offers traditionally furnished rooms with Mayan-inspired rustic accents, providing a subdued and comfortable atmosphere suitable for visitors planning longer stays. Its setting benefits from greenery and a peaceful environment, yet it is conveniently positioned just a seven-minute walk from the ADO bus station.

The hotel features practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Guests appreciate the clean, simple rooms which include hot water and good water pressure, as well as accessibility options and kid-friendly facilities. Some guests have noted that while the property is basic in style, it offers a relaxed and cozy environment, supported by attentive and friendly staff.

Its location is ideal for exploring nearby attractions such as the renowned Zona Arqueológica Palenque – one of the prominent ancient Maya sites – just 9 km away. Other points of interest within easy reach include the Palenque Temple of Inscriptions and Misol-Ha waterfalls. The Palenque International Airport is approximately a 10-minute car ride from the hotel, making arrivals and departures relatively straightforward.

Reviews highlight the hotel's quiet surroundings and proximity to local restaurants, coffee shops, and other conveniences. While some visitors mentioned minor inconveniences, such as occasional disturbances outside the property, overall there is positive feedback about the cleanliness, helpfulness of the staff, and value for money. This makes Hotel Xibalba a practical choice for travelers seeking a comfortable base in a green, accessible area of Palenque.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Business center
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AG
Amelia Gil Apr 16, 2026
10

It’s a really clean hotel great staff restaurants across the street down quiet area if you love coffee there is lots of coffee shops down the street

MD
Mike Dahbour Apr 08, 2026
10

Great experience here 3 beds in one room for three travellers is amazing that they have this. Hotel staff is very nice and lent us umbrellas when we needed them for a couple of hours.

TH
Thea Hollett Mar 17, 2026
10

Only 5 minutes walk to the ADO station. Nestled in a beautiful barrios in Palenque, full of restaurants, gelato and coffee shops. The owner, Marco Morelos, and his archaeologist cousin carved many replicas in the studio of the museum. A restaurant, all amenities including hot water showers, AC, daily maid service, free drinking water, TV, and accessibility. A great base for tours to Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilan and Robert Barrios Falls.

T
T-mo Feb 27, 2026
10

Amazing location! Just a couple minutes walk from the bus station in the hotel district which is like a lush beautiful park. Palenque is very walkable town; walking to the center area felt like nothing (probably like 5-10min walk). The room is simple but very clean and its shower has the best water pressure during our stay in Mexico so far. The staff are friendly and professional. The hotel also has water (cold!) for the guests to refill...super comfortable stay and we extended our stay :) highly recommend!!!

CW
Carl White Feb 19, 2026
8.0

A comfortable stay for one night. Palenque itself is worth checking out as it's a nice place. Staff didn't speak English when I arrived but I was able to secure a room without a problem.

JJA
Jasz Jordan Abdilla Gough Feb 17, 2026
10

Decent hotel, cute room with a view of their garden. Place didn’t have hot water but it’s expected in these places. Staff where friendly. Unfortunately a tree fell down in the restaurant across the hotel in the middle of the night so electricity has to be disconnected through the night and chainsaw sound through the rooms but that’s not their fault and clearly a one off. Happy with our stay

JG
Jay Glover Jan 04, 2026
8.0

Great location in shady Cañada area, but still walkable into town. Very clean, quiet and good price. Simple, but cozy rooms with some nice touches. Good hot water. Good WiFi-- strong enough that I still had connection at a nearby restaurant! Nice cotton sheets, towels and bedspread (cotton is so much more comfortable in the heat!). There was a fan so that I didn't have to use the AC (which I dislike). Plenty of space to put my stuff in the bathroom. A "desk" area for using a computer. A safe. Hooks and hangars for clothes. Lots of restaurants and resources (pharmacy, stores, etc.) conveniently nearby. Just a few blocks from bus station and can walk to catch a colectivo to Palenque ruins or Ocosingo. Staff was pleasant and helpful. My kind of place-- I'd stay here again.

SS
Simone SA Jan 01, 2026
10

Great place! Excellent location, great price for the size and quality of rooms, good wifi and friendly service. Bag storage provided, plus we were allowed to hang out in the common spaces after check out. Really appreciated :)

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hotel Xibalba

Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Set among greenery in the neighborhood of La Cañada, this rustic hotel with Mayan-inspired accents is a 7-minute walk from the ADO bus station and 9 km from Mayan ruins at Zona Arqueológica Palenque.

  • Palenque - Tren Maya Train Station 1 hr 1 Walk
  • Palenque Bus Station 4 min Walk
  • Palenque International Airport 10 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Chiapas. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Zona Arqueológica Palenque 20,204 reviews

Zona Arqueológica Palenque

Carretera a Palenque- Zona Archaeologica Km. 8, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico

4.8 · Archaeological Site
Palenque Temple of Inscriptions 250 reviews

Palenque Temple of Inscriptions

29960 Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

4.8 · Archaeological Museum
Misol-Ha 295 reviews

Misol-Ha

29905 Chis., Mexico

4.7 · Waterfall
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