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Hotel Histórico - Hostel

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a different patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall. - Hotel Histórico - Hostel (Guatemala City)
A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard and white bedding. - Hotel Histórico - Hostel (Guatemala City)
A narrow stairwell with a small framed picture and a vase with long, thin branches. - Hotel Histórico - Hostel (Guatemala City)
A staircase with a white wall and a black step. A small, square, cardboard box is placed on the floor next to the wall. - Hotel Histórico - Hostel (Guatemala City)
A staircase with a potted plant on the landing. - Hotel Histórico - Hostel (Guatemala City)
Hotel Histórico - Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A bed with a headboard, pillows, a blanket, and a folded towel.

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bed with a headboard, pillows, a blanket, and a folded towel.

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a different patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a vase, and framed pictures on the wall.

Basic Triple Room

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

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Two single beds with wooden headboards, white and pink bedding, and a small bedside table with a remote control.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a purple bedspread, two folded towels, and patterned pillows.

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a purple bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels.

Traditional Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Guatemala City, Hotel Histórico - Hostel is in the historical district. Palacio Nacional de la Cultura and Cerrito del Carmen are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Constitution Square and Kanajuyú Ecological Park. Museo de Musicos Invisibles and Museo de Ferrocarril are also worth visiting. Visit our Guatemala City travel guide
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1era Calle 3-49 Zona 1, Guatemala City, 01001

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large central entrance, multiple flags, and a colorful street vendor cart.
    Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Newspaper Archive of Guatemala
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Constitution Square
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • La Esquina Jazz Café
    3 min walk
  • Vero's Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Carnicería San Miguel
    8 min walk
  • Tacontento
    10 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

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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 10 per room

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Histórico - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 3.

What time is check-in at Hotel Histórico - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Histórico - Hostel?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Does Hotel Histórico - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Histórico - Hostel located?

Located in Guatemala City Historical District, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Newspaper Archive of Guatemala, Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, and Constitution Square. Catedral Metropolitana and Central Market 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

Hotel Histórico - Hostel Reviews

5.6

5.4

Cleanliness

3.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff treat me really good I felt very comfortable, the cost of transportation to the airport was very affordable and one thing I have to mention it is not a 5 star hotel but for me was more than enough thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good, the staff is very efficient. Thank you.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kingston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be very careful with this accommodation. The booking platforms explicitly state that the rooms have air conditioning, but upon arrival, there is no air conditioning unit at all. In addition to the misleading advertising, the management operates in a completely dishonest manner: Withholding prepaid money: I paid a balance in advance for additional nights (confirmed in writing by management). However, when I arrived, they refused to honor the payment. They claimed to "not remember" the transaction and blamed an unreachable "boss" to keep the money. Insect infestation: The room has a cockroach and bed bug infestation, posing a serious hygiene risk to guests and their belongings. Nighttime interruptions: Staff members banged on the door aggressively late at night without prior coordination or justification. Lack of formal attention: There is no permanent reception or actual administrative oversight. In Zone 1, there are much better options—completely clean, honest, and truly professional—for the same price. Avoid this place at all costs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here before it was nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

nana amma

Disliked: Amenities
Good value for the price. I have travelled a lot and this place for was great. Own room and private bathroom can’t be beaten in Guatemala City. The area is not the best and it can get loud at night , but it depends on where your room isn’t located. Plus hot shower. You are like 3 minutes walk to the center and everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i was checking in they told me that they give my room to someone else that if i want to leave my luggage in a nasty storage im going to report i would like my money back
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice home that has been turned into a hotel with private bedrooms. Staff is always on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Gisella

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely mad… Room was not available at arrival, was given to someone else. MUST get a full refund
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jose luis rojas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was killed 20 cacuracha really creepy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

andres

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

Stay at your own risk!

When a serious problem emerged, no one at Hotel Histórico took responsibility. No hotel management available. There is no visible sign on the street to indicate that this is a hotel. Stay at your own risk!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No like
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place is not easy to find because it does not have an exact address on the map and they do not have a sign
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When i got there they said they were full and wouldnt let me in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dora

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like nothing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Aser

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

Irresponsible a**holes

I was in contact with the hotel the whole day. I arrived in the afternoon to the city and told the hotel that I am hungry will go find something to eat and then go to the hotel. They confirmed. I went to the hotel first the sign says another name. Second after waiting half an hour outside this guy comes out and speaks to the taxi telling him they are fully booked!!! At 7 pm in the night I was left with no place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Britney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of this place was zero to none. Pretty sure the tub had not been cleaned in weeks if not months. There was rubbish and hair in the tub from the previous guests. On top of that the shower head had some sketchy power running to it that actually shocked us during a shower. The location was great and close to town but we would never stay there again. Management had zero information about the area. And above all they charged us extra because apparently "Expedia" only charged for 1 person not 2 in the one room. Would not recommend this place. Save yourselves the trouble and spend a little more cuz cheap isn't worth it here.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start with this hotel experience... Our bus was delayed into Guatemala City which meant we didn't arrive at the hotel until 10pm. Luckily our taxi driver hung around and helped us find this place. There is nothing on the front of the building which identifies it as a hotel. Secondly, once they answered the doorbell they said they were full. Luckily after showing a reservation they invited us in whilst they made some calls. With 15 minutes we were being whisked away in a car to another hotel. So credit where credits due they did sort it out and ending up in the same hotel chain but closer to the historic centre. However, luckily it was late and after a near 12 hour bus we didnt care too much where we were because the room was very poor and only provided a fleece blanket as a sheet... It makes my skin crawl thinkong about it. Finally, we had a bit of time before our next transfer so we wanted to explore the city but unfortunately we werent allowed to leave our bags! Wbich really was the cherry on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Angelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT GO TO THIS “HOTEL”. We arrived at the location and address provided by Expedia, the location was the correct hotel that we booked as it was the same location as the pictures provided. Once we arrived, the front desk guy immediately left the room and hopped on call. He came back and said we were at the wrong location and that he was going to drive us to the “right” location that was 8 blocks away. Even though we showed him where Expedia told us to go and that the pictures and name of the hotel matched up, he insisted that we were at the wrong location. This location was well over 30 blocks away and in a terrible neighborhood. We walked in “Hotel Malybu”, and the hotel was super run down and the people staying and working there just gave us an extremely unsettling vibe. We voiced our concerns that we were certainly not the hotel we booked and the front desk guy kept talking to us like we were stupid (typical scammers). He told us that Expedia still needs to update the pictures and location (like what?). However I read a review from 2018 and they experienced the same thing. This was a TOTAL SCAM. I have traveled to so many countries as a backpacker and have never experienced a scam like this. DO NOT TRUST THEM. In order to stay safe and avoid further confrontation, we accepted the room he gave us after, stayed in it for about 10 minutes to call Expedia about it, and immediately left. We never gave them any attitude about it in order to stay safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hermes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amables
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alba

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
El recibimiento estuvo mal, un colaborardor sin camisa me recibió, cambiaron mis cosas de habitación sin estar yo presente y d ela limpieza está terrible e infestado de cucarachas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy mala atención y no hay parqueo ni aire acondicionado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026