El Petén
Right at the junction with the north-shore road, this cordial hotel/restaurant/shuttle operator has two sections: the wood-paneled rooms at the front are…
Must-see hotels in Guatemala
Antigua
One of eight Antigua lodgings under the stewardship of a former resident of Tennessee, this long-standing lodging a block west of Parque Central is done…
Cobán
MC Escher's famous Relativity painting could have been inspired by the multiple staircases in the lobby here, but this atmospheric two-story place…
San Pedro La Laguna
One of several ultra-budget options along a side street, this concrete tower offers modestly furnished rooms with frayed curtains and wayward electric…
Santiago Atitlán
This good-value option is a short walk north of the ferry dock along the San Lucas road. It has modern, comfortable units with handsome wood ceilings and…
El Petén
A 15-minute walk from the Tikal road, Santiago's place maintains a good balance between jungle wildness and Euro sophistication. Quirkily furnished cabins…
Santa Cruz La Laguna
Linked to Santa Cruz by a lovely lakeside trail, this holistic arts sanctuary holds a suitably secluded corner of the bay at Paxanax. Like a village, the…
Flores & Santa Elena
A haven for archaeologists, historians and fans of pre-Hispanic cuisine, Café Arqueológico Yaxha now offers a clean and simple place to lay your head…
San Pedro La Laguna
The Mikaso stands proudly at Atitlán's shores, surrounded by local kitchen gardens. Big rooms with carved wood furniture and ceiling fans ring a garden…
Monterrico
This hotel comes in two sections on either side of the street. On the beach side, there's the reception and the 'economy' rooms, leading down to the waves…
El Petén
This friendly family-run place has seven basic, adequately ventilated rooms, each with two single beds and screened windows, in a two-story clapboard…
The Pacific Slope
Thatched dorms are the order of the day here, with a pool to laze by and an open-sided longhouse to while away the hours when you're not surfing. Doubles …
El Petén
About 150m from the north-shore junction, this two-level wooden structure has a relaxed environment, with plenty of hammocks in the patio and along the…
Lanquín
On the outskirts of town, heading toward Semuc Champey, this is the best full-service hotel around. Rooms are by no means fancy (and dorms are available),…
Guatemala
San Cristóbal El Alto's single lodging option is a supremely relaxing one, two blocks east of the main square, enjoying a tranquil setting on grounds…
Antigua
Everything about the 'rustic house' feels right, from the lily-shaped fountain in the patio to the tiled tables on the top deck. It's also one of the few…
Panajachel
A modern, three-story hotel with 13 large, well-maintained rooms and quality furniture, the Utz Rajil (Kaqchiquel for 'good deal') features cool balconies…
Panajachel
Founded in the 1940s, the Rancho Grande has a dozen rooms, suites and thatched cabañas in German country-style villas amid manicured lawns dotted with…
El Petén
This modern hotel has all the comforts a family traveling through might want: wi-fi, a restaurant and spare but clean tile-floor rooms. The pool even has…
Guatemala City
A step up from most hotels in this price range, the Sevilla doesn't quite live up to its self-awarded three-star status, but it still does a pretty good…
Antigua
This is a fine budget choice. Rooms vary in style and size, but comfy beds, recessed lighting and screened windows are the norm. It can get crowded with…
Santa Cruz La Laguna
Slightly east of the dock, this is a low-key lodging amid wonderfully lush gardens traversed by Gaudí-esque tiled paths. Stay in homey, pink-tinged rooms…
Caribbean Coast
One of the more low-key options in the area, this place is set on a lovely little inlet about 200m from the main river. Cabins are well built and…
Chichicastenango
In a quieter residential zone north of the center, this feels like an apartment building, though the rooftop terrace is an exotic extra. Simply furnished…
Antigua
Behind the big wooden doors, La Merced sports a modern interior. Rooms in the rear section have a lot more pizzazz (and are pricier), with típico weavings…
Lívingston
This medium-sized hostel, 20 minutes by boat from Lívingston, has a 1st floor with a pleasant riverfront bar/restaurant/hammock area. On the 2nd floor…
Panajachel
Down by the lakeside, this hotel has landscaped grounds that hold many delights – squash courts, a swimming pool with waterslide, a couple of saunas and a…
Panajachel
Along the road to Santa Catarina, about a 15-minute walk or lightning tuk-tuk ride outside Pana, this modern hostel is a slice of Japan. Hailing from…
El Petén
On the lakeshore below the Yaxhá ruins is Campamento Yaxhá, where you can camp for free on raised platforms with thatched roofs. Outbuildings have showers…
San Marcos La Laguna
Along the upper trail that links the two main paths, the holistically minded La Paz has rambling gardens holding bungalows of traditional bajareque (a…
Hotel La Estancia de la Virgen
Alta & Baja Verapaz
Chisec's best hotel, on the main road at the northern exit from town, has neat and sensible rooms, a restaurant, and a swimming pool with some excellent…
Flores & Santa Elena
At Laguna Petenchel, a small lake east of Santa Elena, this hotel is among the finest in the area. Ensconced within its own wildlife refuge, the…
San Pedro La Laguna
Though certainly not in the prettiest part of town, beyond its plant-draped entryway and up a spiral staircase are bright rooms with colorful abstract…
Caribbean Coast
Accommodations are available in a rustic wood-and-thatch cabin or in the campground. Note that the facility itself does not have any contact info. All…
Lago de Atitlán
Jaibalito's budget choice is just up from the dock on the left. The German-owned operation is remarkable value, with dorm and a few private rooms…
Antigua
Just a block and a half from Parque Central, this low-key hostel favors cleanliness and comfort over frenetic socializing. Roomy 12- and four-bed dorms…
San Pedro La Laguna
Fe's flag-draped front is unmissable if you arrive in San Pedro by boat. It's a massive concrete block 100m south of the Pana dock. It's a destination of…
Antigua
A little south of the center, the Santa Clara has brilliantly restored antique chambers alongside a small courtyard, with carved-wood bedsteads and…
Antigua
This place is always hopping, both as a hostel and a bar. It's cramped and the dorm beds have you stacked like sardines, but the social scene and mellow…
The Pacific Slope
A beautiful mid-19th century hotel built around a huge swimming pool. Swan dives from the top balcony are tempting, but probably unwise. Rooms are…
