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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.

I liked everything- the staff at the front desk I wish I remembered the name of the gentleman who received me at the hostel in the morning. I had run into issues with my flight out of Guatemala at 5 am and returned to Guatemala City feeling anxious and sad and the way he helped me settle down, offered me breakfast (although I was only checking in at 3 pm that day), got a room cleaned up earlier and allotted me so I could have some rest. I will not forget his help all my life. I found my dorm clean, the kitchen is well equipped and clean, the breakfast is good, the place is in a good location. I slept well the bed was comfortable

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8.3
Very good
2,140 reviews
Price from
£11
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.

I arrived at La Aurora International Airport (GUA) at 19:30 and got an uber to this hostel, 8 min drive! It was very easy to find with a huge picture of a hummingbird in the entrance way. The area feels safe and has a lot of restaurants. Unfortunately I don't know more as I was only there for one night and pretty much went straight to bed! The manager is delightful!! Facilities are really good, free filtered water, great showers, clean kitchen and lounge areas upstairs. Really comfy beds with curtains for privacy. I left early to get the 0600 shuttle to Antigua from the westin across the road (leaves from the Forecourt) and the manager still made me early morning pancakes! In the kitchen he had a jar of, what I would describe as a pineapple jam and then he offered me something that looks like pineapple but is actually weatermelon! I put both on and my breakfast was delicious! Recommended hostel :)

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8.5
Very good
356 reviews
Price from
£11
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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.

Great place, facilities are nice and clean

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8.3
Very good
462 reviews
Price from
£9
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 hotel was really close by the airport and the room was modern, comfortable and super clean. The staff was wonderful and it was a great place to stay before heading to the airport.

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8
Very good
794 reviews
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£34
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.

I booked Life Builders as I just wanted to stay one night in Guatemala City. The close distance to the aitport makes it very easy to continue your travel from there (many shuttles to Lake Atitlan and Antigua start from Zona 13 or the airport). Eduardo the host is super welcoming and nice. He helped me and others with finding an ATM, a SIM card and dropped me where my shuttle picked me up. I felt home right from the beginning. The setup of the hostel is so cute. It s super clean and comfortable. Also you have a beautiful view from there over Guatemala City and you can see how airplanes approach the airport. It was great. Thanks for having me 🥰✨️ PS: when you arrive it does not look as all the hostels i ve been to before (no big sign, reception or anything, don t wonder). It really is more like going home to someone - what made it even more special to me.

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8.2
Very good
265 reviews
Price from
£10
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
14 reviews
Price from
£59
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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  • Avg. price/night: £58.98
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
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    Fantastic, cheap, safe option for airport. Breakfast and included taxi service excellent. Very clean
    Jeffrey
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  • Avg. price/night: £34.03
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,140 reviews
    Best Hostel in the city , super helpful and friendly staff !
    Stef
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  • Avg. price/night: £36.27
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 88 reviews
    Lovely people with a New hostel in a gated street, so very safe. They picked us up at 2 in the night from the airport. Great room and breakfast. Highly recommended!
    max
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £34.03
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,140 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
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  • Avg. price/night: £34.03
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,140 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: £50.42
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 108 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: £34.03
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,140 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: £34.03
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,140 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: £22.28
    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: £34.03
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,140 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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