Budget
GuateFriends Bed & Breakfast
(http://www.guatemalahostel.com), 16 calle 7-40, zona 13. aurora 1 tel +502 5308-3275. from $18 p/p in shared rooms and $24-30 p/p in private rooms. in zona 13, one minute from la aurora international airport, safe, private parking, affordable, breakfast, lunch and dinner, international foods prepared.
Hostal Hermano Pedro
(http://www.hhpedro.com/se...) 6 avenida 20-53, zona 13. tel +502 2261-4181 [email protected]. free services included :airport transfer to or from la aurora airport, breakfast and wifi internet. dorms and private from $17 p/p. close to the airport.
Hostal Los Volcanes
(http://www.hostallosvolca...), 16 calle 8-00, zona 13 aurora. tel +502 2261-3040 /+502 2261-3584 /+502 5853-7016. [email protected]. dorms and privates from $15 p/p. it is located just 600 meters from airport la aurora.
Hotel Spring
(http://www.hotelspring.com/) 8 avenida 12-65, zona 1. tel 232-2858. double room $22. english spoken. situated in the colonial house, it has a nice cafeteria in the courtyard. but one annoying thing is that the entrance to the bathroom is very low, expect to bang your head at least once. it also provides internet access, but the prices are a bit steep. apart from that clean and pleasant.
Pension Meza
(http://www.paginasgratis....), 10 calle 10-17, zona 1. tel +502 2232-3177. from $4 p/p in shared rooms and $8 p/p in private rooms. in zona 1, near the parque central, safe, cheap, basic.
2 Lunas Guest House
(http://www.hoteldoslunas.com/) 21 calle 10-92, zona 13. tel/fax +502 2261-4248. [email protected]. free services included :airport transfer to or from la aurora airport, breakfast and wifi internet.dorms and privates from $14 p/p. close to the airport.
Hotel San Martin
7. av. between 15 and 16 calle; tiny rooms but "real" budget: 3,5$ p/p
Xamanek Student Inn
(http://www.mayaworld.net/...), 13 calle 3-57 zona 10. tel +502 2360 8345. [email protected]. prices from $15 dorm rooms and $35 for private rooms including taxes, continental breakfast, full kitchen access and internet . although this is in an area of nightlife and great restaurants, there is an inexpensive local place to eat at nearby as well and a mcdonalds also if you go to that sort of place. you can walk to the museos popul vuh and ixchel and to the archaeological museum and the zoo from there. reservations are recommended, but they can be done via e-mail.
Quetzalroo Backpackers
Quetzalroo backpackers is a hostel located in the financial district near the airport. And is easy to find, as it's neighbors with the McDonalds in Zona 10. The atmosphere has the laid back Aussie aspects from Jodie and the local knowledge of Manuel, who are the owners.
Midrange
Hotel Princess Guatemala
(http://www.hotelesprinces...), 13 calle 7-65, zona 9. [email protected] . tel +502 2423 0909. one mile from aurora international airport. free shuttle. rates from $89
Best Western Stofella
(http://www.stofella.com/), 2 avenida 12-28, zona 10. tel +502 24108600. in the heart of zona 10. rates from $66, continental breakfast included.
Ciudad Vieja
(http://www.hotelciudadvie...), 8 calle 3-67, zona 10. tel/fax +502 2331-9104. email [email protected]. doubles from $69 + taxes with continental breakfast and one free hour internet.
Hotel Pan American
(http://www.hotelpanameric...), 9 calle 5-63, zona 1. tel 232 6807/8/9. fax 232 6402. email [email protected]. doubles from $60. beautiful old hotel with decorations from around guatemala. nice restaurant with waiters dressed in traditional costumes.
Hotel Mansión Imperial
15 calle 5-85, zona 10. fax 367 2874/75/76. [email protected] doubles from $66 + taxes with breakfast. a peaceful oasis close to zona viva.
Comfort Hostel
(http://www.comforthostel.com/), 17 calle 14-35 zona 10. a new breed of personalized, first class service hostel, located at guatemala city's most exclusive area, only 10 minutes to the airport, and 5 minutes to zona viva. contact: [email protected] , 5022367-0754, 55.
Top end
Barceló Guatemala City
(http://www.barcelo.com/ba...), 7 avenida 15-49, zona 9. tel +502 2320 4000. [email protected]. in a early booking you can get rates from $109 for a double. the hotel is set right in the heart of the city, in the main business district.
Westin Camino Real
(http://www.starwoodhotels...) avenida la reforma y 14 calle. tel +502 2333 3000. [email protected]. rates from $120.
Real InterContinental Guatemala
The Real InterContinental Guatemala has 160 total rooms, 48 rooms club Intercontinetal, 24 business room, 6 junior suites and 1 Presidential Suite, Rooms for disabled and InterContinental Ambassador floor. In their space features 3 restaurants, gymnasia, spa, jacuzzi and pool.
Uxlabil
(http://www.guatemala.uxla...), 15 calle final, oakland, zona 10. for those planning a longer stay in the city. differently sized mostly small apartments with kitchen. cleaning service included. internet connection in the reception. washing machine. around $600 per month shorter stays also possible.
Most accommodations in the Zona Viva are within a few blocks making location less important than amenities like airport transfers or breakfast. Check for hidden costs and taxes 22% before booking.