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Palacio Chico 1948

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A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, wooden bookshelves, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a view of the outdoors. - Palacio Chico 1948 (Antigua Guatemala)
A covered outdoor area with a checkered floor, potted plants, and a seating area with chairs. - Palacio Chico 1948 (Antigua Guatemala)
A breakfast plate with eggs, sausage, and toast, a cup of coffee, and a basket of bread on a glass table with a striped placemat. - Palacio Chico 1948 (Antigua Guatemala)
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a bathroom, and a checkered floor. - Palacio Chico 1948 (Antigua Guatemala)
A courtyard with a potted plant with purple flowers in the foreground, a traditional building with a tiled roof in the background, and a small fountain. - Palacio Chico 1948 (Antigua Guatemala)
Close to Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and Central Park, Palacio Chico 1948 provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with a red pillow, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and red pillows. A nightstand with a lamp is between the beds. A painting of a street scene is on the wall above the beds.

Classic Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden beams on the ceiling, a patterned floor, and a TV on the wall.

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a chair, a table, and a mirror.

Classic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Historic Center, a neighborhood in Antigua Guatemala, is home to Palacio Chico 1948. House of the Giants and La Azotea Cultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Jade Maya Factory and Museum and Nim Po't Traditional Textiles Center. Casa K'Ojom Museum of Mayan Music and Xtrema Bungee are also worth visiting. Visit our Antigua Guatemala travel guide
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2da Ave. Sur #14, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez

What's nearby

  • An ancient architectural structure with arched ceilings and columns.
    Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with yellow and white architecture, featuring multiple arches and columns, situated on a cobblestone street.
    Central Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic yellow archway leading to a clock tower, surrounded by old buildings.
    Santa Catalina Arch
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Clara Convent
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Capuchinas Convent
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Rincon Tipico
    3 min walk
  • El Adobe Antigua Guatemala
    3 min walk
  • Unión Café Antigua
    3 min walk
  • Rincón Antigüeño
    3 min walk
  • Café Porqué No?
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Palacio Chico 1948 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Palacio Chico 1948?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Palacio Chico 1948?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Palacio Chico 1948 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palacio Chico 1948 located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Clara Convent, Central Park, and Antigua Guatemala Cathedral. Casa Santo Domingo Museum and Santa Catalina Arch are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palacio Chico 1948 Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

7.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Courtyard is a large open space to hangout and staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained boutique hotel in an old Spanish Colonial property. 24hr friendly staff. Safe area just blocks from the central square. Tons of restaurants within a few minutes walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy amable, excelente servicio, buen desayuno! Mejoraría la limpieza en la habitación
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019