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Palacio Chico 1948

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Central Park

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Courtyard
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Garden
Palacio Chico 1948 sits in central Antigua, offering travelers a peaceful garden retreat and authentic local breakfast included with each stay. Guests appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi and the security of round-the-clock front desk service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Historic Center, a neighborhood in Antigua Guatemala, is home to Palacio Chico 1948. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Tanque La Unión, while House of the Giants and Museo del Hermano Pedro are cultural highlights. Casa K'Ojom Museum of Mayan Music and Xtrema Bungee are also worth visiting.
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Map
2da Ave. Sur #14, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Antigua Guatemala Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Las Capuchinas Convent - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casa Santo Domingo Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Catalina Arch - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rincon Tipico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffea - Cafés Especiáles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Antorchas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Por que no? - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patio De La Primera - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Palacio Chico 1948

Hotel near Central Park
Close to Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and Casa Santo Domingo Museum, Palacio Chico 1948 provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Palacio Chico 1948 boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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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

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

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

Property is also known as

Palacio Chico 1948 Hotel
Palacio Chico 1948 Antigua Guatemala
Palacio Chico 1948 Hotel Antigua Guatemala

Frequently asked questions

Is Palacio Chico 1948 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palacio Chico 1948?

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. Tanque La Unión and House of the Giants are just steps away.

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Palacio Chico 1948 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

RonS, Chicago

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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