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Hotel Histórico - Hostel

1.5 star property
Travelers connect with Guatemala City's vibrant history at this centrally located hostel, where local landmarks and entertainment options await just steps away.

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi - Hotel Histórico - Hostel (Guatemala City)
Located in Guatemala City's Historical District, Hotel Histórico - Hostel combines history with modern comfort. Guests can use in-room WiFi, relax in front of the lobby TV, or get assistance planning tours to nearby attractions that reveal the city's rich heritage.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bed with a headboard, two pillows, a blanket, and a rolled towel.

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a headboard, two pillows, a blanket, and a rolled towel.

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a different patterned bedspread, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a purple bedspread, a headboard with a brick pattern, and two pillows with a geometric pattern.

Traditional Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Tacontento
    10 min walk
  • Carnicería San Miguel
    8 min walk
  • Vero's Cafe
    1 min walk
  • El Proyecto Poporopo
    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

5.2

Cleanliness

3.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

2/10 Terrible

Luis

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
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2/10 Terrible

Dora

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

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
Verified

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ramiro

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar, amables los encargados
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Todo esta bien, excepto la falta de Higiene.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jad

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je suis arrivé avec ma réservation déjà payée, l’hôtel avait donné ma chambre à quelqu’un d’autre et n’avait aucune solution à me proposer. C’est inadmissible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

El precio era bajo, pero pudo ser mejor.

Positivo: El encargado fue muy amable. Negativo: - El ingreso fue hasta las 4:30pm y no 11:30am como decía hotels.com. - La habitación estaba bien, pero la única ventana estaba en el baño. - No nos dieron jabón o shampú. - La ducha estaba en el mismo espacio que el inodoro (lo cual hacía que se mojara todo después de ducharse).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sofia

Fui y salía q no tenía ninguna reservación y pagué x adelantado
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024