Accommodation for women
Foto: Amy Alvarado- Trama's volunteer- Sololá
At Trama House, we warmly welcome women seeking safe, friendly, and affordable accommodation in Quetzaltenango (Xela).
By staying with us, you directly support Trama Textiles and our work empowering Indigenous Maya women weavers in Guatemala. All income from the accommodation helps fund our programs, making your stay part of a meaningful social impact.
Trama House is located right next door to our headquarters and shop, in the heart of Xela. We are just a five-minute walk from Parque Central and the Municipal Market, with cafés, Spanish schools, cultural spaces, and local attractions all within easy walking distance.
Live the culture. Support women. Feel at home.
Stay close to a local Maya family, immerse yourself in daily life, and learn the art of backstrap weaving in a space rooted in community and tradition. More than just a place to stay, Trama House offers an experience that connects you directly to the women and stories behind our textiles.
Minimal stay: 1 week.
💛 Why Stay With Us
Your stay at Trama House is more than just a place to sleep — it’s a cultural experience.
- Support a women-led social enterprise: Revenue from accommodation contributes to Trama Textiles’ work empowering Maya weavers.
- Live like a local: Stay close to a Mayan family and immerse yourself in daily life in Xela.
- Ideal for women travelers & volunteers: Safe, community-oriented space designed with cultural exchange in mind.
- Perfect for digital nomads or language learners: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms lets you work online or practice Spanish.
🛏️ Rooms & Facilities
We count four comfortable rooms , each named after a Maya language group:
- Ixil (two beds)
- K'iche' (one bed)
- Mam (one bed)
- Tzutujil (one bed)
The bathroom is shared and there is also a shared kitchen should you wish to cook at home.
Accommodation Rate - 350 Q (50 USD) per week per person / 50 USD
- A cozy private room in a traditional home with shared bathroom and kitchen, sharing with volunteers and people interested in weaving.
- Cultural exchange
- Optional weaving classes with master artisans
- Walking distance to Spanish schools, parks, cafés, and markets
Whether you’re here to volunteer, practice Spanish, learn weaving, or explore Western Guatemala, Trama House is the perfect base. Read the FAQ's for more information towards our policies.
📩 How to Book
Email: coordinator@tramatextiles.org
WhatsApp: (+502) 3455 6735
We’ll reply with availability, arrival information, and any special options (weaving classes, volunteer stays, local tips).