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Tequila Sunrise B&B is situated in Guatemala, 1.5 km from Popol Vuh Museum. Free WiFi is offered.

The property has two terraces, a shared fully equipped kitchen and laundry service.

Buffet breakfast is included from 8:00 to 9:00 am.

Staff is really friendly and helpful. The facilities are also pretty nice and clean, we'd definitely come back.

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8.3
Very good
2,154 reviews
Price from
ISK 1,855
per night

Situated in Guatemala and within 2.5 km of Popol Vuh Museum, Central Hostel Reforma has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 5.7 km from National Palace Guatemala, 5.8 km from Miraflores Museum and 31 km from Hobbitenango. Santa Catalina Arch is 37 km away and Pacaya Volcano is 46 km from the hostel.

24 hour reception meant we received a whatsapp to confirm we were ok coming from the airport at midnight, and that we had a really lovely welcome from the gentleman at the desk. Also breakfast was included which was great for us before leaving for Antigua the following day.

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8.5
Very good
366 reviews
Price from
ISK 1,954
per night

Set in Guatemala, 1.8 km from Popol Vuh Museum, Central Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 6 km from National Palace Guatemala, 6.4 km from Miraflores Museum and 32 km from Hobbitenango. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The place was clean. They want up for us up to 11 pm. Breakfast was good too

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8.2
Very good
478 reviews
Price from
ISK 1,563
per night

Featuring a garden, Global Airport Inn FREE Shuttle offers rooms in Guatemala, 3.9 km from Popol Vuh Museum and 4.4 km from Miraflores Museum. Located around 7 km from National Palace Guatemala, the hostel with free WiFi is also an 18-minute walk away from La Aurora Zoo. The property is set in the Zona 13 district.

The owners of the hotel were a kind couple. The husband was the shuttle to the airport in the morning, and the wife packed me a sandwich and snacks to go for my 3:30am shuttle because I was leaving before the included breakfast. They were so amazing and helpful! So nice! Would definitely stay again!!! I felt at home!

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8
Very good
796 reviews
Price from
ISK 5,873
per night

Life Builders is a Christian mission renting out rooms to care for their widows and orphans program. We are located in the south of Guatemala City just a 5-minute drive from Guatemala City International Airport. Free coffee, purified water, and WiFi.

The hostel was clean and tidy, the bed was comfortable, had a convenient pickup and drop off service

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8.2
Very good
265 reviews
Price from
ISK 1,610
per night

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At L´Aurora Inn hostal rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower.

Museo de los Niños Guatemala is 3.2 km from L´Aurora Inn hostal, while La Aurora Zoo is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is La Aurora, a few steps from the hostel, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

Where to begin!!! This place is amazing! First of all, incredibly affordable, you really get a lot for your buck! While it is listed as a hostel, the premises were beyond my expectations. The room had its own bathroom, the linen was very good quality, crisp, sparkling white ánd neat. It felt luxurious. The staff..made this place 5 star! They were efficient, incredibly helpful ànd friendly. I observed they treated each guest with care and genuine interest in our comfort. the free breakfast and coffee all day was a delicious added bonus! Special shout out to Juan Pablo, Edgardo and the ladies..they are true professionals in this industry! They went out of their way to make my stay Amazingly comfortable and relaxing!! They run this place like a well oiled machine!!! Thank you greatly!

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8.3
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
ISK 10,313
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,164 reviews
    Chose this place because I had a long layover was a great location. Was collected and dropped off back at the airport. Breakfast was delicious. Had dinner in the house next door and it was a great find! Super safe neighbourhood and I went for a run in the morning, felt like home!
    Katharine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 5,395
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,155 reviews
    12$ for bed in dormitorium with breakfast is cheap, english speaking staff, great location, comfortable bed with curtain, fan, lamp, electrical outlet , strong wifi signal
    Marcin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,228
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,222 reviews
    Great location for night before flight, comfy room and bathroom and so lovely as someone who’d been staying in cheap hostels for months! Quite liked the fact that you can only Uber eats for dinner too :))
    Martha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 5,395
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,155 reviews
    Hostel is in safe modern area - lot of hipster coffee spots (one of them just next door), restaurants and also great modern foodcourt 1 min walking. It has quite nice terrace and kitchen. It is approx. 20mins walking to the city center. Overall, although accommodation was not ideal, for 1-2 nights it was okayish, taking account the fact, that it is hard to find cheap accommodation in safe zones in Guate City.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 5,395
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,155 reviews
    The location was fantastic. Close to the airport and in an upmarket, safe area but only a 20 minute walk from the city centre. There are some nice restaurants and some shops nearby. The Hostel is in a secure compound with a garden and terrace where you can have an excellent breakfast. The room was basic but clean and good value for money. The staff were friendly and helpful. It's a great choice for travelers on a budget.
    charlotte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 8,742
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 109 reviews
    Great stay! I had to spend a night in Guatemala City before my flight and Novohostel was perfect! Lovely staff, good breakfast provided. Located in a gated street so I felt very safe. I was also allowed to order food to my room, with help of staff which was great as I was very tired! Thankyou :) Also, I would recommend getting an uber to and from the airport if you can as it is much cheaper than the white taxis (I paid 100GTQ for Uber vs 700GTQ for taxi outside airport)
    Isabella
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 5,395
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,155 reviews
    Hostel is in a safe neighborhood and is actually cheap so I didn't expect much. However it definitely needs better cleaning cause I don't think our beds had their linen changed on that day cause we saw hair in our sheets and they had dust stains.
    Bralmasi
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 5,395
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,155 reviews
    I like Christian the manager , he is very helpful. The breakfast is basic but nice and sets one up for the day. People are friendly and accommodating. The showers are always warm. The bed sheets are changed every couple of days on request. The area are quit but safe and an ATM and shop are 30 m walk from the hostel. The kitchen is well set up for making own meals. As a budget traveler the hostel meets all requirements.
    Scheepers
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 3,426
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 265 reviews
    Great location, this place was extremely clean and I felt safe the whole time. The gentleman who runs it was incredibly friendly and drove me to the airport for very cheap. Also this hostel is for an incredible cause and amazing value for money. I would absolutely recommend people to stay here.
    Margaret
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 5,395
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,155 reviews
    nice rooftop with open kitchen. Pretty Safe sourroundings with small Shop, Coffee place and Restaurant Close by. The capsule was spacious and gave privacy. Super cheap price and booking in short notice possible. At night it was about 15 minutes with a Taxi to the airport. You can book a Taxi trough the Hostel but Uber is cheaper.
    Nadja
    Solo traveller

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