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Overview

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, a country in Central America. With a population of around 3 million people, Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala. It can be interesting to visit "Guate," as it is also called by the locals, or la capital as much of the country calls it. Guatemala City has attractions and restaurants, often with few tourists. Sunday evenings' gatherings of hundreds of locals at the main plaza is certainly an unforgettable experience.

Understand

Guatemala City is in the department (territorial division) of Guatemala, and it's the capital of the country. All the main highways start at Kilómetro 0, inside Palacio Nacional de la Cultura (National Palace), in Centro Histórico (Historic Center).

Guatemala City became the capital after Antigua Guatemala had been destroyed by an earthquake in 1773.

INGUAT, 7 Avenue 1-17, Zone 4. Travellers have mixed reports about the service being unreliable here at the official travel office. There is little written material. You can get some nice posters for Q6 (quetzales), and if you bring your own blank CD, they will copy some marimba music for you.

Although it holds a repelling reputation for violent crime, Guatemala is also known for its good-natured, friendly citizens.

Get in

There are daily international arrivals from the US, México, El Salvador, Honduras (San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa), Costa Rica (San José), Nicaragua (Managua), and Panamá and less frequent arrivals from Spain. The only available domestic flights are with Avianca (formerly TACA Regional) and TAG from Flores near Tikal. The number of arrivals are in parentheses: Aeroméxico: México City (3) American Airlines: Miami (3), Dallas (1) Avianca: Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington, México, San José (3), El Salvador (3), San Pedro Sula (2), Tegucigalpa (1), Flores (2), Cancún. (most outside Central America and Guatemala via San Salvador) CM (Cielo Maya) Airlines: San Pedro Sula (1) Copa Airlines: Panamá (5), Managua (2), San José (2). Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (1), Los Angeles (1). Iberia: Madrid (direct 3 times a week). (Rest of the week via San Salvador, San José, or Panamá. No fifth freedom rights for travel within Central America, meaning they cannot take on passengers who only want to travel from San Salvador or Panama to Guatemala City.) JetBlue: New York City-JFK Sosa Tegucigalpa (1 M-F) and San Pedro Sula (1 M-F) Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos (TAG): Flores, Puerto Barrios, Belize City, Roatan, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador Ilopango United Airlines: Los Angeles, Houston (3), Newark (on Saturdays), Washington Dulles Volaris/Volaris Costa Rica: Cancun, Guadalajara, Mexico City, San Salvador & San Jose CR Wamos Varadero & Madrid

If you need to change money or withdraw cash from an ATM, do so before exiting customs. There is no currency exchange or ATMs located past customs in international arrivals. You would need to go upstairs to Departures for these services.

There are always taxis at the airport. If your hotel is in Zona 10, chances are high that there is a free shuttle service.

There is also a bus route operating the road that passes the airport that will take you to Zona 10 at around La Reforma and 12 Calle. If you are going to the old city center (Zona 1), many buses go that way from La Reforma or from 7 Avenida that runs in parallel with La Reforma, one block away. The red city buses are not safe due high incidences of crime against the driver and passengers. It is recommended passengers use taxis locally.

By car Central American highways CA-1 and CA-9 run through Guatemala City.

CA-1 is part of the Pan-American Highway and comes from the border with Mexico near Tapachula through the western highlands. Within the city, CA-1 is first Avenida Roosevelt, then Boulevar Liberacion and then Bulevar Los Proceres. It then becomes Carretera an El Salvador outside of the city and it leads to the Chinamas border with El Salvador.

By bus Being the national transportation hub there are various bus lines going into and out of Guatemala City in all directions, from around the country, and from neighboring countries at varying distances. Most foreigners coming into the country would most likely fly in but it's also possible to travel from various cities in the U.S., through Mexico, to Guatemala City; and from Panama through the Central American isthmus by bus.

The city has four major bus stations based on the compass points. They are:

Centra Norte. Bus station and a major shopping mall integrated into one big retail complex in the northeastern part of Guatemala City. First class pullman and chicken buses go from here to Eastern Guatemala, Caribbean Coast, Northern Lowlands (Peten) and to Alta Verapaz.

Centra Sur. Buses from points south such as San Miguel Petapa, Amatitlán, Bárcena, Villa Nueva, Esquintla, Puerto San José and the Pacific Lowlands. Centra Sur is also the southern terminus and bus station for the green Transmetro buses going into Guatemala City.

La Terminal in Zona 4 is closed as a bus station and only functions as a large (informal) marketplace.

The pullman companies and some chicken bus companies have their own terminals in Zona 1 near the old train station (Museo de Ferrocarril), a dodgy area. It is best to get a taxi to get around there especially after dark. There are other bus stations in Zona 10, 11 and in other parts of the city, some of which are in better areas. Some of the same companies have an additional presence in either Centra Norte or Centra Sur in addition to their own terminals:

Get around

The city is divided into 21 zones (zonas). Zona 1 is the old historic center. Here are the national palace, the presidential palace, the cathedral, the main plaza, and the Central Market. South of Zona 1 is Zona 4, with many of the official buildings like the national bank, the national theatre, and the tourist board (INGUAT). Farther south is Zona 10 and Zona 9, divided by Avenida La Reforma. Zona 10 hosts most of the high class hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping facilities. A small part of Zona 10 is called Zona Viva (the lively zone) because of its nightlife.

If you walk, make sure to do so accompanied.

By bus Transmetro is Guatemala City's bus rapid transit (BRT) system. The fleet consists of (green) modern buses that have fixed stops and partly run on dedicated lanes, avoiding other traffic. Stops and vehicles are guarded by municipal police. The system has seven lines, numbered 1, 2, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 18. Service on each line begins between 04:30 and 05:30, and ends between 20:00 and 22:00. You must pay using a "Citizen's Card", which is available from the machines at each bus stop. Subsequent trips are 1Q each (2025). You may also use a Visa or MasterCard contactless credit or debit card. Cash is no longer accepted. Transurbano (blue & white) buses provide slower service on more routes. To use this system you have to buy a pre-paid card from special booths, such as in Zona 1's Plaza Barrios, the CentraNorte bus terminal and the Zona 10 TransUrbano office on Av La Reforma. Cash is not accepted on board. It has surveillance cameras, and panic buttons in the units, which communicate directly to police officers. The old red city buses, los rojos, are hotbeds of violent robbery and extortion, and should only be used in an emergency.

Of the metered taxis, the best service is given by Taxis Amarillo (yellow cabs). It is not possible to hail them in the street so you have to call 1766. With Amarillo, every trip is logged, and riding is considered safe.

The other kind of taxis are white. Normally, the white taxis should be cheaper, but unless you negotiate well, the yellow taxis might actually be the cheaper choice. It is also the question of safety. There are approximately 800 unlicenced and stolen white taxis circulating the city. If you do find a white taxi who is decent, the driver will be happy to give you a card and pick you up if you call in advance; many locals who can afford the odd taxi have their favorite "taxista" whom they call, and the drivers themselves can refer you to another reliable driver should they be busy.

The ride hailing service Uber operates also in Guatemala City.

See

Antique churches provide the capital city with a very special historic and architectural touch, such as Cerrito del Carmen, Catedral Metropolitana, Calvario, Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Iglesia de Yurrita, and Iglesia de la Merced. The archaeological site of Kaminal Juyú is in this capital city, which according to specialists, is a city buried under one of the most commercial areas of the city, comprising Zona 7 and Zona 11.

National Palace of Culture. Symbol of the city and former presidential palace. Tours operate every 15 minutes. You can see the interior courtyards and official function rooms, decorative artwork, wall murals, and a small statue commemorating the end of the civil war: a pair of hands that hold a fresh rose.

Mapa en Relieve. At Minerva Park, at end of Av. Simon Cañas, Guatemala Zona 2. Entrance is Q16. This relief map depicting Guatemala's precipitous topography is so immense you have to view it from an observation tower. What makes it even more amazing is that it was built in 1904, before satellite or even aerial photography.

La Aurora Zoo. See local and exotic animals in a decent environment. Make sure to listen to the songbirds that gather in the trees above.

Kaminal Juyu Parque Arqueologico. An early Maya ruin right in the heart of the city. The buildings are mostly mounds, however, the excavations have opened up a lot of areas that are interesting to tour.

Parque Central (Plaza de la Constitucion). A town square established in 1776.

Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala. Consecrated in 1815. Beautiful, outside and inside.

Jardines Botánico. First botanical garden in Central America. Houses a large variety of indigenous and exotic plant species in a mature, well-maintained facility. The garden is part of the Museum of Natural History, an operation of UCA.

Cayalá City. A planned district built in a traditional style. Popular with locals and tourists.

National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Presents an archaeological sample of the Mayan civilization. This is where you find the famous Tikal mask.

Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing. A large collection of traditional costumes, information on weaving and dying techniques, the processing of the materials in use, the history and development of the traditional costumes and a collection of paintings by Carmen Pettersen. The explanations are in English and Spanish. The museum also has a shop where you can get fine examples of Guatemalan artesania. The prices are higher than at the markets, but the quality is also higher and the selection is good. The shop also has a variety of books, including its own series of publications about the traditional costumes of Guatemala, hard to come by in other book stores, and also the book The Maya of Guatemala - life and dress (with text in English and Spanish) by Carmen Pettersen, for Q465 (raised because the book is now out of print).

Popol Vuh Museum. The museum has no particular focus on the Popol Vuh as the name suggests, but has a rather nice collection of archaeological items from the pre-Hispanic Mayan world. There is also a room dedicated to Colonial items. The explanations are in English and Spanish.

Miraflores Museum. Museum that focuses on the ancient city of Kaminaljuyú.

Museo Carlos F. Novella. Free museum tracing the legacy of the cement industry.

Guatemala City Railway Museum. The museum has exhibits of locomotives, passenger carriages and other rolling stock.

Do

Recreational activities can be done as well, from climbing volcanoes (Agua and Pacaya), to swimming in several recreational facilities, as well as water sports in Lago de Atitlán (lake).

For recreation, you can visit 4 Grados Norte: pedestrian roads that offer great entertainment, commerce and cultural activities, and Zona Viva, an area of Zona 10 that has become the main center for nightlife. Guatemala City is an urban center with cultural diversity, cosmopolitan as well as traditional, in which traditional and folkloric abundance stands out, with legends such as El Cadejo or La Llorona. The city offers the tourist all the services and commodities and is normally the center of operations to set out to any of the other destinations in the Republic.

Shopping at the Central Market Every Sunday hundreds of People stroll at the Main Plaza ("Plaza Mayor") in Zona 1, where music, arts and food is provided Cinema Los Proceres La Pradera Miraflores. Tikal Futura Pradera Concepcion. Newest cinemas in Guatemala with IMAX Theater

Guatemala National Football Team. If you want to experience a football game in a country that's obsessed with football (Spanish: fútbol; North American/Oceanian English: soccer), spend a Sunday morning/afternoon at Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores. The most popular football club in the country, CSD Municipal ("Los Rojos"). Tickets are cheap and you can get them at the stadium entrance. Go to to see when there is a local match. "Palco" is the most expensive seating with ample spaced seats followed by "Preferencia", "Tribuna", where the "hinchas", or fanatics, sit and "General Sur y Norte" which are the cheapest. The first three are best for a good view. The other big Guatemala City football team is Comunicaciones ("Los Cremas"). If Municipal isn't playing, go see Comunicaciones play as they share a stadium as their home venue.

Authentic Guatemala. Visit the highlights of the city with this comprehensive and educational tour. Tours run daily, call in advance. Private transportation and tour service is available throughout the entire country.

Learn

Oxford Language Center. A small, friendly language school specializing in English, but also offering several other languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Dutch, French, Italian, and German, which are taught exclusively by native speakers. This school gives personal service with payment required up front, no refunds. Oxford Language Center also has a second location in Coban.

IGA - Instituto Guatemalteco Americano. Ruta 1 4-05, Zona 4. Teaching in small groups, normally 1-5 students. 7 levels, starting at basic level. More weight on grammar than the typical language schools in Antigua, with some courses on just practicing. You can get a discount if you only plan to follow part of the course. The classes are from 09:00-11:00 or 11:00-13:00, and you can combine two classes. The students are from all over the world, many of them children or spouses.

Academia Europea. Most of the teachers (in other languages) from this academy teach their native language. It has taken a large portion of the market for language learning because of its unique and patented system.

Instituto Austriaco Guatemalteco - Österreichische Schule

University courses Some of the universities give courses open to the public. Check out their websites for more information. Universidad Rafael Landivar Universidad Francisco Marroquin Universidad Del Istmo Universidad del Valle Universidad San Carlos

Other studies Intecap, Calle del Estadio Mateo Flores, 7-51 zona 5. An organization created since 1960 for job training. You can learn Guatemalan cuisine, International cuisine, carpentry, mechanics, basic and industrial electricity, electronics, mechatronics, English as a foreign language, dairy processing, meat processing, welding, painting, computer programming, web design, database administration, hair stylist, administration, mansonry, hotel administration, bartender, barista, tailoring of garments, hand crafting, bakery, etc.

Work

If English is your native language (with Spanish as your second language), you might find work as a private English tutor or translator. Look at the classifieds in Prensa Libre.

Buy

Guatemala is famous for its textiles. In the city you should be able to find textiles from all over the country. If you are particularly interested in Guatemala or the Maya, you might find books (in Spanish) here that are hard to get anywhere else. For books in English, you get better prices at an online bookstore like Amazon in most cases.

Textiles and artesania In Nola, 18 Calle 21-31, Zona 10. M-F 08:30-18:30, Sa 08:30-13:30. Enormous selection of fabrics by the yard (prices from Q20-60 depending on quality/thickness). Wood, clothes, leather, ceramic, souvenirs, traditional costumes. You can also get clothes sewn there. The artesania market, Zona 13.

Lin-Canola. Enormous selection of fabrics by the yard (prices from Q20-60 depending on quality/thickness). Wood, clothes, leather, ceramic, souvenirs, traditional costumes. You can also get clothes sewn there.

Centro guatemalteco de textiles, 5 Calle 9-41, Zona 1. Ceramic, wood and fabrics by the yard (Q15-25). Can't compete with the selection at Lin-Canola, but cheaper. Central Market, between 8 and 6 Calle/8 and 9 Avenida, Zona 1.

Bookstores You can rarely find travel guides for the region at these places (not even a Guatemala guide).

Mundo de los Libros a Domicilio Guatemala.

Shopping malls La Pradera, Blv. Los Proceres, Zona 10

Oakland Mall. The newest shopping mall in the city, boasting the first restaurant aquarium in Latin America going by the Nais Aquarium.

Pradera Concepción. In Puerta Parada, next to the road to El Salvador.

6 Avenida (Zona 1) This street has undergone massive changes and is now free of street vendors. It is almost fully pedestrianized, and is best experienced on a Sunday afternoon or early evening. Several coffeeshops and restaurants.

Aurora International Airport The airport is going through remodeling in phases. The first phase, the North wing, has been finished. It is a modern design with nothing to envy from airports in developed nations. Phase two will see the construction of the South wing. When finished, the airport is said to be the most modern and largest airport in Central America being able to tend to 32 airplanes of different sizes at one time.

One thing you should take home with you from Guatemala is the prize-winning rum Ron Zacapa Centenario. If you don't drink, somebody else is bound to be very happy for a bottle of this exquisite rum. There are two duty-free shops. The fancy one everybody passes by on the way to/from the gates and one at the end of the terminal behind Gate 11. The latter one is about 20% cheaper for Ron Zacapa rum. If Ron Zacapa is still too expensive for your taste, you may find a bottle of Indita Aguardiente for Q50 more to your liking. The souvenir shops have some nice things if you need some last minute gifts before you leave the country (a bit more expensive than the markets, but not too bad).

ATM Visa is the most common credit card for use in ATMs. In the main shopping areas, especially in Zona 10, you should have no trouble finding an ATM that takes Visa.

all 5B atm's in Guatemala take Mastercard but 5B atm's have a fee of Q40 per Q2500.

There is a Visa/MasterCard ATM at the south side of the central plaza 8 Calle 5-36, a Visa-only ATM at 5 Avenida 9-39, and a MasterCard only at the corner of 5 Avenida/11 Calle, all in Zona 1.

ATM key pads can be oriented with the 9 at the top left with the numbers descending right and down, or with the 1 at the top left with numbers ascending. If you have a spatial memory and have memorized the motion of punching in your PIN instead of the actual numerical sequence, you might be in for a surprise!

Banks (international) CitiBank or Citi is found throughout the country. The retail branch in La Antigua Guatemala is a fine place to bank and perform international transactions.

Eat

Fast food You can find quite an array of American fast food restaurants (McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Wendy's, etc.) as well as Pollo Campero which is the most popular Guatemalan fast food chain. Fast food restaurants in Guatemala are very clean and accessible.

Street food Though a little risky, there are great street vendors that offer a variety of good local foods. Just remember to scope out the one with the best hygiene. This is the most more local.

Shucos can be found in carts that are usually parked in between "Estadio del Ejercito" and "Campo Marte" zona 5. They are comparable to a super charged hot dog with guacamole, meats such as "longaniza", "chorizo", and bacon. Just make sure you get the one with everything (Con todo). Mangoes or cucumbers with salt, pepitoria & limón - you can also get sliced fruit such as mangoes with "pepitoria" (roasted, crushed pumpkin seeds), salt, and lemon in a small clear bag. Or sliced oranges from carts all over the city. Gauchitos are also good cart foods. They are basically a pattie with scrambled egg, "chimichurri" and some dressings on a bun. You can find them in various places throughout the city. One favorite is on the "Mirador" on Carretera an El Salvador. It sits adjacent to Cafesa, diner like restaurant, on an outlook overlooking the city. You can order a "Súper Gauchito", a soda, and sit and admire the hustle and bustle of the city below. Atol de Elote is a very local and custom drink made from a corn (maize) base. It's somewhat sweet and a drink you must try. It's very rich so if you're not too hungry you can substitute it for a meal. The best place to try it is on the outlook on the other side of the city leaving towards Antigua. Just before you get to San Lucas. It's also another place where you can sit and admire the city from atop a mountain.

Carretera a Antigua Guatemala Restaurante La Abuelita, the best homemade food in San Lucas.

Zona Viva, between Avenida La Reforma, 6 Avenida, 16 Calle and 10 Calle in Zona 10 is the best place to find restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Hacienda Real. 5A Avenida 14-67, Zona 10. One of the best places for steak. Try the tortillas with guacamole, frijoles (beans) and chorizo for starters, and the steak pimienta as the main course. Serves a free, delicious caldo while you wait for the meal.

Tamarindos. 5 Avenida 9-27, Zona 10. Asian fusion cuisine, duck, ostrich, steak, shrimps, and maybe the best sushi in the city. Try the Moo Shu Duck, the tuna dishes, and for dessert the bread pudding with ice cream and bourbon sauce, or the chocolate surprise. Expensive cocktails, Q45.

Restaurante Fridas. Mexican food. Chicken fajitas, Tortilla soup, pechuga de pollo en salsa de mango, pay azteca, a la flauta flautas, and for starters the queso fundido mixto (melted cheese with mushrooms) are all good.

Donde Mikel, 6A Avenida 13-32. Great place for steak and shrimps. Often full, so book in advance, or show up early.

Tapas y Cañas. 13 Calle 7-78, Zona 10. Spanish tapas. Try pinchos españoles, pinchos de pollo and albondigas de lomito. You have a choice between sitting in the restaurant or in the bar.

Pizzeria Vesuvio, Blvd. los Proceres 3-35, close to Los Proceres shopping mall. Great pizza made over open fire. Maybe the best coffee in Guatemala City. Serves cakes and small dishes. Expensive. Zürich, 6 Avenida 12-52, Zona 10. Swiss bakery with cakes and chocolate. Also serves breakfast and lunch.

Hooters. Avenida La Reforma 16-01, Zona 10, local 18. The same as the ones in the USA.

Friday's, 12 Calle 1-25 Zona 10, Edificio Géminis 10 and 8 Calle 26-55 Zona 11, Parque Comercial Las Majadas and at Pradera Concepción shopping mall; the same as the ones in the USA. JalapeñoHabanero, 16 Calle 432. Serves excellent tacos for Q20-28 per set of three. Try the spicy pulled pork tacos. The crowd is a mix of hip locals and foreigners. Chili's, 14 Calle 4-69, Zona 10. Big burgers and Tex-Mex style food. Slow service.

Los Cebollines. Plaza España, 7 Avenida/12 Calle, Zona 9.

Zona 1 Altuna, 5 Avenida 12-31, Zona 1. Stylish interior. Spanish and Basque cuisine, seafood and paella.

Hotel Pan-American. Continental restaurant.

Hotel Ajau. 8a av 15-62, Zona 1. Beautiful old hotel with decorations from around Guatemala. Nice restaurant with waiters dressed in traditional costumes. Q80.

El Rey Sol , 11 Calle 5-51. Vegetarian restaurant, good value.

San Ángel, Carretera an El Salvador. Great view of the city, especially at night; security is very tight, so you can eat with no worries. Try the lomito and the one called Mar y Tierra (Sea and Land): you get a large steak and big shrimps.

Santa Catarina Pinula (suburb just above Zona 10 and the airport)

This town is historically famous for its pork products, and the best tasting, cleanest, most authentic place around is "La Cabanita" which is a quarter block directly south of the cathedral. Fresh "carnitas" Guatemalan style, plus "chicharrones", "longanizas". If you're a fan of those exotic dining-gems from the Food or Travel channels then you'll love this place.

Supermarket and food markets Super Del Barrio Discount. supermarkets all over Guatemala city Despensa Familiar Discount. has 181 stores. Max Despensa has 45 stores. Paiz has 27 stores. Walmart Supercenter has 10 stores. Dollarcity Discount. has 100 stores. Central Market, between 8 and 6 Calle/8 and 9 Avenida, Zona 1 Econo Super, Discount. Av Reforma/16 Calle (close to Obelisco), Zona 9 Gourmet Center, Blv.

Drink

4 Grados Norte. A cultural district in Zona 4 in Guatemala City. It was a project of the municipality to convert this area into an attractive pedestrian area in 2002. Many green areas were created. Today the district also features bars, restaurants, shopping and cultural activities and has become one of the city's trendy and open minded areas, competing with Zona Viva in Zona 10. The most interesting places are perhaps the ones just outside the main street. It has, however, become less popular and developed a poor reputation.

Bodegita del Centro, 12 Calle 3-55, Avenidas 3/4, Zona 1. El Portal, inside the complex (entrances from 8 Calle, 9 Calle and 6 Avenida) facing Parque Central, Zona 1. Supposedly Che Guevaras favorite place when he lived in Guatemala City in the early 1950s.

El Establo. Everyone is just really chill and relaxed.

The gay circuit in Guatemala is somewhat extensive, and it is growing every day.

Genetic Majestic Club. It is Guatemala's biggest gay club, where you can get for free if you come before 21:00. It has two floors, and shows a variety of music: from Latin beats to europop.

Sleep

Most accommodations in the Zona Viva are within a few blocks making location less important than amenities like airport transfers or breakfast.

Hostal GuateFriends. In Zona 13, one minute from La Aurora International Airport, safe, private parking, affordable, breakfast, lunch and dinner, international foods prepared. Breakfast served 07:00-10:00

Pension Meza. In Zona 1, near the Parque Central, safe, cheap, basic.

Dos Lunas Guest House. Free services included: airport transfer to or from La Aurora airport, breakfast and WiFi internet. Close to the airport.

Hostal Hermano Pedro. Free services included :airport transfer to or from La Aurora airport, breakfast and WiFi internet. Close to the airport.

Hostal Los Volcanes. It is 600 m from airport La Aurora.

Hotel Spring. 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.

Quetzalroo Backpackers. A hostel in the financial district (near the airport). It is easy to find, as it's neighbors with the McDonald's in Zona 10. The atmosphere has the laid-back Aussie aspects from Jodie and the local knowledge of Manuel, who are the owners.

Tequila Sunrise Hostel. 14 bed capsule mixed dormitory, garden, terrace, sun deck, shared lounge/tv area, baggage storage, Lockers, shared kitchen, speaks English, tour desk, free wifi in all areas.

Hilton Garden Inn. One mile from Aurora international airport. Free shuttle.

Best Western Stofella. In the heart of Zona 10. Continental breakfast included.

Comfort Hostel. 10 minutes to the airport, and 5 minutes to Zona Viva.

Hotel Pan American. Beautiful old hotel with decorations from around Guatemala. Nice restaurant with waiters dressed in traditional costumes.

Barceló Guatemala City. The hotel is set right in the heart of the city, in the main business district.

Real InterContinental Guatemala. Offers 160 total rooms, 48 rooms club Intercontinental, 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. 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.