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Why Not Hotel

3.0 star property
This cozy Antigua hotel puts travelers right in the heart of the city's charm, with staff who make genuine connections with guests

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Located in central Antigua, Why Not Hotel offers travelers a vibrant place to stay with WiFi throughout. The 24-hour front desk proves especially helpful, and the multilingual staff consistently impresses visitors with their warm, attentive service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Traditional Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Historic Center, a neighborhood in Antigua Guatemala, is home to Why Not Hotel. Monumento a Landívar and Santa Clara Convent are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include House of the Giants and La Azotea Cultural Center. Casa K'Ojom Museum of Mayan Music and Xtrema Bungee are also worth visiting. Visit our Antigua Guatemala travel guide
Map
1 6a Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez

What's nearby

  • Palacio de los Capitans Antigua, Guatemala
    Central Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Panoramic inside the ruins of Antigua's Cathedral, one of the many buildings that collapsed after the earthquake that destroyed the city in 1773.
    Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The famous Arc of Santa Catalina, representative of the city of Antigua.
    Santa Catalina Arch
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Antigua Guatemala Colonial Art Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Las Capuchinas Convent
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Condesa
    3 min walk
  • Alegría Café
    2 min walk
  • Ta'Cool Taco Shop
    1 min walk
  • Casa Escobar
    1 min walk
  • Roofttop Antigua
    1 min drive

About this property

Why Not Hotel

Hotel near Central Park
Close to Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and Casa Santo Domingo Museum, Why Not Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Why Not Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 37 per person (one-way)
  • Towels fee: USD 3.5 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Why Not
Why Not Hotel Hotel
Why Not Hotel Antigua Guatemala
Why Not Hotel Hotel Antigua Guatemala

Frequently asked questions

Is Why Not Hotel 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 Why Not Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Why Not Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Why Not Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 37 per person applies.

Where is Why Not Hotel located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is steps from Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española and Central Park. Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and Casa Santo Domingo Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Why Not Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how safe the property was and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was in a convenient location close to every major landmark and for the price it was worth it. Staff very friendly and efficient. Overall I would definitely stay here next time I visit Antigua.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharonda

I really loved this locations. It is centrally located so everything is walkable. There wasn’t any hot water and I paid for a private room at the top however it’s connected to the rooftop so there is a lot of traffic crossing my room to get there. And other patrons weren’t abiding by the quiet hours. It’s a great area to catch a sunrise so I don’t blame them but the stomping up the stairs and the drones flying at 5:45/6am were not fun for us light sleepers. Besides that all good. Love the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quick stay and acceptable hotel for the price we paid. Our toilet was missing the seat (weird) but we just chose to deal with it as we were leaving early next day anyway and did not stay much at the hotel. Bed slept good enough. Shower had an attached heater to the shower head which I had never seen. It warmed the water enough so it did not feel cold. Location was also very convenient which is the main reason we chose this location. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked the private room. Nice and cozy, staff super helpful, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooftop view. Friendly staff. They even let me keep my suitcases there a few extra days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CANDICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hostel, I loved the bright colours and the friendly staff. Very close to the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

May Flor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A basic hotel that’s in very good location within the historic town. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gleny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this hotel is the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here! Very friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, pretty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Is in a great location walking distance to everything restaurant and entertainment around.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff are absolutely amazing. So nice. The accomodations are basic but everything is extremely clean and well maintained. The place has cool character and is surrounded by an endless amount of super cool restaurants, bars, and shopping. Directly in the center of the town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyung ro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good

I had an awkward gap in my schedule before heading to Mexico, so I booked a budget accommodation—but it exceeded my expectations. The staff was very friendly, and the place was clean with just the right temperature and humidity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall great stay! The only issue was that the shower wouldn’t drain. Other than that, everything was perfect and the staff was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value

You get what you pay for. Great location, sufficient accommodations for a week long or shorter stay, friendly staff, decent bed with a fan in the room and clean bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best bathrooms that I encountered in Guatemala. Nice hot shower. The only downside was that there was no place to hang clothes in the room. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Amenities
Simple and centrally located. Friendly staff. Clean facilities, what else can you ask for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Yang Song Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very close to fast food restraunts as well as local eateries. Supermarket is also within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked my hotel stay last minute and I wasn’t expecting the best however it was amazing just for one night. Everything is near by and I was able to grab a bite to eat without worrying of venturing to far. There is no running AC but the humidifier and fan in the room was good and I slept well. I love the rooftop area as well It’s my first solo trip and starting my trip at the why not hotel was a good option for me I highly recommend to book with them
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't beat it for the $$

Found this a very pleasant place to stay. The location is great, there is a rooftop deck with views of the Fuego Volcano erupting in the distance and the staff were very kind. The rooms are basic but comfortable and there are lounging areas with bean bags if you just want to chill somewhere. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023