Set 300 metres from National Palace Guatemala and 5.5 km from Popol Vuh Museum, edificio el lago features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchenette, terrace and seating area. This recently renovated guest house is located 7.5 km from Miraflores Museum and 32 km from Hobbitenango. All rooms include a patio with views of the city. Some units are air conditioned and include a balcony and a a dressing room. All units feature bed linen. Guests may wind down in the in-house lounge, while a minimarket is also available. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Guatemala, like cycling. Santa Catalina Arch is 38 km from edificio el lago, while Pacaya Volcano is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is La Aurora Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Guatemala
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  • Anne-christine
    Netherlands Netherlands
    -Female 4 bed dorm was spacious enough -Very comfortable bed with socket+light+curtains+locker -Bathroom next to the dorm (shared with a male 4 bed dorm) with toilet + lukewarm shower -WiFi worked well (also in the dorm) -Location two blocks...
  • Renato
    Guatemala Guatemala
    The hostel is very well located, close to restaurants and shops as well as the city bus station. It also has very good facilities and cleanliness. I definitely recommend it.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, good WiFi, comfortable bed, nice common area, good location

Hosted by Juan Antonio

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score

Juan Antonio
Our hostel offers the perfect blend of convenience and culture. You'll find us just 15 minutes away from the airport, making it a hassle-free journey to begin your Guatemalan adventure.
Hello, I´m Antonio your host we can talk about Culture, History and politics of course. I love to Cook specially italian Cuisine, i love my dogs and learning new things. i love to read, politics Scifi and fantasy. i love my country and my heritage, but the best thing of being a host is to know more people around the world.
Plus, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala is just an hour away, making it an ideal day trip destination. Experience the best of Guatemala's past and present at our welcoming hostel."
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of edificio el lago
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

edificio el lago takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash edificio el lago accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.