Antigua
The Antigua branch of the Israeli-run hostel on Lago de Atitlán translates well to Antigua's colonial setting: sparsely furnished dorms surround an open…
Must-see hotels in Guatemala
Tikal
Nearest of the hotels to the site entrance, this was originally built to house archaeologists working at Tikal. Self-contained bungalows, plus a bank of…
El Petén
This amiably managed little lakefront hotel is on the incredibly idyllic Peninsula San Miguel, just a five-minute passage over from Flores by lancha (Q15,…
Lago de Atitlán
Perched high on a cliff at the east end of the bay with astounding views, this semi-luxurious property features conventional cypress cabins and a…
Guatemala City
A little island of glamor amid the rough and tumble of 6a Av, this place offers most comforts. The style is modern-reconstruction, with plenty of dark…
Quetzaltenango
Incorporated into a late-19th-century Xela house, Casa Seibel is cozy and comfortable. Set around two plant-filled courtyards, its dorms and private rooms…
Lago de Atitlán
This retreat a bit west of the main dock consists of large, simply furnished cabins at various levels of a florally abundant hillside, all with hammock…
Chichicastenango
Founded in 1932, the inn today encompasses several restored colonial houses on either side of 8a Calle. The courtyards are planted with tropical flora and…
El Petén
Built in time for the dawn of the new baktún (a baktún equals about four centuries) of the Maya calendar (in 2012) is this glitzy addition to the Gringo…
Antigua
Within stumbling distance of plenty of cafes and restaurants, El Hostal is a super-relaxed budget option with a hint of colonial style. Set around a…
Antigua
There are just a dozen rooms at this hotel on a pretty backstreet near La Merced. Though compact, all are quaintly appointed with típico (traditional)…
Chichicastenango
Near the Arco Gucumatz, this homey, solar-powered spread is one of Chichi's more original accommodations. All nine rooms are idiosyncratically appointed,…
Antigua
Bask in antique splendor at this impressively restored colonial mansion in the center of town, replete with lushly planted courtyards and various…
Quetzaltenango
The 'Seven Ears' (named after a nearby mountain range) is a scrupulously maintained hostel on a quiet street northwest of the center. The pseudocolonial…
Antigua
Juma Ocag's seven spotless, comfortable rooms have quality mattresses and traditional appointments including wrought-iron bedsteads, armoires and mirrors…
Antigua
Check in any time you like to this party hostel and join the flock of global youth sunning by the poolside bar or soaking in the hot tub against a…
San Pedro La Laguna
About midway along the trail between the two docks, the Sak'cari (Tz'utujil for 'sunrise') has 20 clean wood-paneled rooms with lots of shelves. Rooms at…
Tikal
Built in the late '60s, this resort-style lodging offers rooms in the main building and thatched bungalows alongside the pool and rear lawn, with little…
Panajachel
This pristine hotel a block from the lakefront is a swish spread with a proper dose of indigenous style. Rooms on three levels line up along brick…
Guatemala City
Guatemala City's best downtown hostel has nine private rooms and 14 beds in four different dorms, a cramped kitchen area and a great rooftop terrace. The…
Antigua
This is a quiet hostel for outdoorsy types, particularly as it specializes in its own volcano hiking trips. It's a cute but modest place, with capsule…
Quetzaltenango
The oldest and grandest hotel in Xela looms above the Parque Centro América. Comfortable, refurbished rooms are on the top three floors; the 2nd-floor…
Lago de Atitlán
This is a low-key resort on the site of a former coffee-processing plant, with 20 colonial-style rooms with local textiles, plus a few cottages around a…
Antigua
A global inn with an emphasis on comfort, the San Carlos features spacious rooms along a corridor that opens onto a neat patio with fountain. Both private…
Guatemala City
One of the very few options with colonial stylings in this part of town, the Villa Española has some beautiful touches. It's on a busy road, but rooms are…
Guatemala City
A modern construction decked out superbly with old-world touches, the Ciudad Vieja is one of the few truly atmospheric hotels in this part of town. The…
San Marcos La Laguna
This features seven rustic cabins (three log, four stone) in two separate banks with large front windows (which unfortunately cannot be opened) and a six…
San Marcos La Laguna
Set in gardens that stretch right to the shores of Lago de Atitlán, Posada Schumann has neat rooms in stone or wooden cottages, some with kitchens. An…
Quetzaltenango
In the family for generations, this atmospheric old residence has been converted into a cozy B&B. All six rooms have beautiful furniture and modern art…
Panajachel
Just across the river from Pana town is this 'ecocultural B&B,' featuring seven cozy rooms in a relaxed home, plus a volcanically heated tub, medicinal…
Panajachel
These eight cottages stand amid lush gardens bursting with heliconia, orange trumpet and ferns where no fewer than 46 types of birds have been spotted…
Quetzaltenango
A cozy guesthouse centered on the obligatory courtyard, with clean white rooms and dark-wood colonial-style furniture. The rooms on the upper level are…
Quetzaltenango
Set in an atmospheric 100-year-old house downtown, the Kiktem-Ja is all squeaky floorboards at weird angles, stone arches and squiggly wood columns along…
Quetzaltenango
One component of a cultural center occupying the rear of the Pasaje Enríquez, this Euro–Guate-run hostel contains basic but stylishly renovated rooms that…
San Pedro La Laguna
This party point in lakeside San Pedro overflows with fun seekers who pile into the four-bed dorms and cell-like private rooms on two levels or crowd the…
Lago de Atitlán
In stark contrast to its humble surroundings stands this luxury spread with elegant restaurant and pool fringed by palm trees and sumptuous gardens. The…
Panajachel
Family-run Lupita is great value for staying in the town center. Facing a plaza below the church, it's removed from the tourist drag. Accommodations are…
Panajachel
Down a narrow street near the church, the Montana is an old-fashioned establishment with simple rooms and wonderful plant-laden balconies fronted by pot…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
The Posada de Quiriguá gets high marks, not only for lovely rooms and a gracious owner, but also for delicious Japanese food that's served there. There…
Guatemala City
One of the 'new breed' of airport hotels, Toscana features big, comfortable rooms, LCD TVs, a tranquil atmosphere, a kitchen for guest use and a lovely…
