Guatemala Guide
Guatemala City
Accommodation
1 El Aeropuerto Guest House 15 C A 7–32
2385 8400
www.hotelaeropuerto.centroamerica.com Convenient for the airport this option has comfortable rooms, some a little musty, with or without private bathroom. There's a grassy garden area, a bar and free internet and continental breakfast. Price: $31-40
2 Airport Inn 8 Av 17–74
2261 2963
www.theairportinn.com Set on a quiet street this functional place has rock-bottom rates, free internet, a garden, and sitting room with TV. A complimentary breakfast is served from 5am. Call for a free lift from the airport. Price: $8–40
3
Casablanca 15 Calle C 7–35
2261 3129
www.casablancagt.com A superb guesthouse, in a tranquil location with very stylish accommodation. All rooms are light, airy and spacious, with private bathrooms (most en-suite) and good storage. There's a well-stocked bar and an attractive sitting room, parking, and meals can be prepared if ordered in advance. Breakfast and airport transfers are included. Price: hotel $41-60Price: b&b $41-60
4
Dos Lunas 21 C 10–92
2261 4248
www.xelapages.com/doslunas The area's original guesthouse and still top of the pack, thanks to the indefatigable efforts of owner Lorena Artola, a fluent English-speaker. Comfortable rooms, with attractive bedspreads and reading lights are spread between two adjoining houses, or book the stylish new suite (with kitchenette) for more space. Lorena offers informed travel advice, and can arrange shuttle buses and taxis and almost anything else you'll need. Free airport pick-up and drop-off, internet and wi-fi, and a filling breakfast. Very popular, so book well ahead. Price: hotel $21-30Price: b&b $21-30
5 Hostal Los Volcanes 16 C 8–00
2360 3232
www.hostallosvolcanes.com Decent B&B in a modern house close to the airport where all rooms have TV and some have private bath. There's a little garden in the back, two sitting rooms, and breakfast is included. Price: hostel $18Price: hotel $21–40
6 Hostal Villa Toscana 16 C 8–20
2261 2854
www.hostalvillatoscana.com An immaculate guesthouse with stylish, very well-presented rooms, with neutral colour schemes contrasting with vibrant Maya textiles; all have cable TV, #9 has a balcony and the suite has a private terrace. A big breakfast is included, there's ample parking and free internet. Keenly priced. Price: b&b $41-60Price: hotel $41-60