Hotel Modelo
Owned and operated by the same family for over 100 year the Hotel Modelo offers old world charm in the heart of Quetzaltenango.
Hotel Villa Real Plaza
The Villa Real Plaza sits on the same block as Quetzaltenango's wonderful Central Park. It is a lively area with lots of restaurants and nightlife. Nice rooms, hot showers with Cable TV in every room.
Hostal La Estacion
The hostel is located not far south of Mercado de Democracia and is a short walk to Parque Central. Q40 for a room with two double beds similar to dorm style and Q50 for a room with one bed. There is also a cheap single room on the terrace that costs about Q30 per night. If you stay for a week or a month you can get a cheaper rate. You can also buy great home cooked food for Q15 a meal. The hostel is run by a very nice womanDoña Maria who has years of experience hosting backpackers. It has a fully equipped kitchen, 24 hr. hot water, free bicyles that guests can borrow and a family atmosphere.
Itzamna Xela Homestay
is a service placing travelers with a family for a homestay. They can accommodate stays of a few days to months.
Casa Argentina
Friendly and central, very close to a small fruit and vegetable market. Home of Quetzaltrekkers, a non-profit trekking company. It has a wi-fi or use their computer, kitchen a bit dirty and run down, hot water use the top one - hottest, and it's solar (?). 25 Q for a Dorm room, 35 Q for a single room. If you are going to be in Xela by the week tell Leanora when you pay-May 2010-there is a weekly rate at least for the private room with bath. Some find this a great kicked back place, but do check your mattress for signs of bed bugs.
Casas Luna De Xelaju
Nice two storey house with 3 beds, 2.5 baths with garage and apartments 2 beds, 1 bath.
Posada San Andres
Located next to Bab's Home, 5 blocks from the park, 7 huge rooms surround a colonial courtyard. Guests share a kitchen and two bathrooms with hot water. Wi-fi internet also available. Perfect for more long term guests. Q700 a month.