Antigua
Though on the small side, rooms at this stylish establishment are nicely decked out, with classic tile work, crafted iron bed frames and sponged-on paint…
Must-see hotels in Guatemala
Flores & Santa Elena
A tropical fantasy, the Santana holds a commanding presence at Flores' southwest corner, with a popular terrace restaurant and its very own ferry dock…
San Pedro La Laguna
'Ultra-laid-back' best describes this Israeli-run establishment. It's reached down a long, jungly boardwalk opposite the Museo Tz'unun 'Ya. Behind the…
Panajachel
At the end of the row of hotels leading up from the Playa Pública, the 'king of the road' is about the tidiest and quietest option. Two levels of spacious…
Caribbean Coast
Set in a classic historic building down on the waterfront, this place has plenty of style, although the rooms themselves are fairly ordinary. Views 'of…
Cobán
Some rooms at this carefully restored, eclectically decorated place are excellent value, while others are a bit cramped for the price. Tile floors grace…
El Petén
East of the center are these 15 rustic cabins scattered around a wooded tract. A big open-air restaurant serves pastas, tacos and river fish (Q50). It's…
The Pacific Slope
This palm-thatched beach cabin is a good option if there is a group of you, as it has four netted double beds as well as a simple kitchen (there's no…
Chichicastenango
Popular with tour groups, this large colonial-style hotel wraps around garden patios with tinkling fountains, squawking macaws, and lots of potted plants…
Lanquín
By far the best option in the town itself, El Muro is a happy little hostel/bar featuring good-sized dorms and rooms. Most have attached bathrooms and…
Quiché
Between the bus station and plaza, the Rey K'iche is excellent value with well-maintained, brick-walled rooms around a quiet interior, and affable staff…
Antigua
The 10 rooms at the San Pedro are neat and inviting, with swabbed-on mustard or chocolate tones, azulejo (painted ceramic tile) bathrooms and cable TV. A…
The Pacific Slope
Pacifico del Mar is nothing fancy, but it has decent-sized, clean rooms with fans (though no nets). The good-sized swimming pool is a welcome addition, as…
Flores & Santa Elena
This glossy business-class lodging holds a commanding presence at the southwest corner of the island. Rooms are luxuriously appointed with iguana motifs…
Monterrico
A humble but sprawling beachside setup with a mix of dorms and rooms. Those with bathrooms also come with air-con; all beds have mosquito nets. Rooms are…
The Pacific Slope
On the highway on the west edge of town, the Santiaguito is fairly lavish for Guatemala's Pacific Slope, with spacious tree-shaded grounds and a nice…
Quiché
This friendly, central establishment – just a block from the Parque Principal – has decent-sized rooms with big comfy beds and flat-screen TVs along plant…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
This slightly faded place features a restaurant/sitting area in a tall, thatched-roofed structure with fire pits. The rustic, upscale theme extends to the…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
A brand new, spick-and-span spot on the outskirts, best for folks with cars or those who don't mind a taxi once in a while. The almost Italian chic, the…
Guatemala City
This is the most hostel-like of the near-the-airport options. Rooms are mostly set aside for dorms, which are airy and spacious, but there are a couple of…
Flores & Santa Elena
Shady corridors lined with terracotta floors wind around a stunning courtyard, centered on a gurgling fountain. Rooms are tasteful and comfortable, though…
Antigua
Half a block west of Parque Central, this colonial confection has big bright rooms reached by a cool staircase and a wall of carnival masks. There's a…
Tikal
The inn of choice for youthful, independent travelers has duplex and quad bungalows with thatched roofs and hammocks on the porches, plus a smart little…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
In the village of Chahal, 20km southwest of Las Conchas, is this surprisingly comfortable family-run operation. There's a small botanical garden out back,…
Caribbean Coast
The best-looking bungalows on the river are located here, a five-minute lancha (small motorboat) ride south from town. There are a few rooms too. There…
Tikal
Across the road from the visitors center, the campground covers a large, grassy area and has a clean bathroom block and thatched shelters for hanging…
Quiché
This well-maintained option a block east of the plaza features 21 rooms around a courtyard with a jacaranda tree in the middle and a small restaurant for…
Panajachel
Twenty-one spotless little rooms surround a lush garden at this tranquil family-run establishment down a lane off Calle Santander. Upstairs units get a…
San Pedro La Laguna
This massive L-shaped property is high above the Santiago dock and is brilliant value. Sparkling clean rooms are done up in cloud or dove motifs, with…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
A short walk from the center, Hostal Casa Vieja is the best hotel in town. Rooms are delicately decorated and the garden areas are lovely. The whole place…
San Marcos La Laguna
A two-minute walk down the path off San Marcos' central plaza, Swiss-owned Paco Real has simple but stylish rooms in thatched adobe cottages, each with…
Quetzaltenango
This B&B in the center of town is a welcoming sort of place. Done up with antique decor, historic photos and colorful woven bedspreads, the seven large…
Flores & Santa Elena
Rooms are cheerily decorated here with a dash of chintz. Definitely choose the lake balcony units as they cost no more than interior ones. A good-sized…
Flores & Santa Elena
Popular with package travelers, this place has a Caribbean flavor. Smallish rooms line a long veranda facing a pool with a rock garden and adjacent lake…
Panajachel
Centrally located but set back from the road behind a wall of vegetation, Larry's Place offers good-sized, cool rooms in a sylvan setting. Traditional…
Guatemala City
One of the few cheaper hotels in Guate with any tangible sense of style, the Ajau is a pretty good deal, with lovely polished floor tiles and cool, clean…
Lago de Atitlán
A fair choice for lodging in Sololá is this tranquil retreat halfway between the bustling market and the central plaza. Simply adorned rooms and several…
Antigua
Somebody has restored this place with a whole lot of love and attention to detail. Rooms are spacious and if they're a little on the plain side, they do…
El Petén
The nearest place to the junction, this excellent-value homey guesthouse has neatly kept and well-ventilated rooms with TVs, screened windows, and porches…
Guatemala City
OK, so it goes a little heavy on the baroque furnishings, but this place is still a good deal. Set well back from the busy street, it's quiet, and the…
