Hotels in Antigua, Guatemala

In the central highlands of Guatemala lies Antigua, a city known for its preserved colonial church ruins and Spanish baroque architecture. The closest airport to Antigua is Guatemala City, with a few public transport options to get you to Antigua, Guatemala hotels and surroundings. The city has various modes of transport from shared shuttles, Uber, taxi services and a local public bus called the chicken bus. Car rentals are available in Antigua, however, rideshare services like Uber and shuttles are the recommended modes of transport to get around the city. With most restaurants and bars near hotels in Antigua, Guatemala, some may be within walking distance.

Antigua Guatemala is a small, charming city, yet it has a variety of accommodations catered to the nature of your travel. Well positioned, close to the World Heritage Site of Antigua, Casa Encantada is a charming guest house fit for a tourist in the city. Plus, it’s also close to nightlife and the Cathedral of San José sight. With so much class and luxury, the Porta Hotel Antigua is famous for hosting a few events like weddings, a perfect fairytale for honeymoons or romantic getaways. On 8va Calle Poniente, the hotel within walking distance to several sights like Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala Colonial Art Museum and Antigua Cathedral.

Known for its preserved baroque Spanish architecture, there is no doubt why Antigua is one of Guatemala’s popular tourist destinations. With a great wealth of must-visit sights, some are located within a range of cheap hotels in Antigua, Guatemala. Constructed in the 1690s, and the most iconic landmark in the city is the Arch of Santa Catalina, also popular as a symbol of greater Guatemala. Within walking distance of many hotels in the city, the Arch is located on Avenida Norte. Near the city centre stands the oldest active church in Antigua, with its stunning colonial architecture, the Church of San Francisco houses a museum in memory of Hermano Pedro. Toast marshmallows on the hot rocks of Pacaya Volcano, still active and accessible today. To get to the hilltop, it is without saying that a moderate fitness level would be a great advantage for such a steep hike.

Throughout the city of Antigua, bars, restaurants and nightlife entertainment comes in a wide variety. Enjoy both authentic Guatemalan and international cuisines offered throughout the island. On Casa Santo Domingo Street, enjoy Guatemalan cuisine at El Refectorio, a walking distance from several hotels on the same street. Renowned for their fantastic seafood and Latin cuisine, visit Hugo’s Ceviches in the city centre, on 7ma Calle Poniente. If you are looking for a good place to unwind, that has a variety of alcoholic beverages, then Antigua is just the place to visit. Perfectly located on the corner of 3rd and 5th Ave, between the Arch and Central Park.

When planning your trip to Guatemala, keep their unique and traditional annual festivals in mind. With so many festivals and events happening throughout the year, these three are just a few you can’t miss when you’re in the city of Antigua. During June, the Dance of the Giants sees the Cathedral Square blocked and crowded by thousands to see the spectacular giant figures dancing. Both locals and tourists join in the festivities of this fun street event. The Guatemala Easter Festival is the mother of all events in the city of Antigua, standing proud as one of the largest Easter festivals in the world. Held in April, the festival has a day's itinerary of parading around Guatemala, with a point at the Parque Central, in Antigua. Catch a shuttle to the point, drive if you have a rented vehicle, and note some roads may be blocked to accommodate the event.

A hotel room in Antigua will generally set you back around £111 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.

August is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Antigua. Prices can be 82% lower than other, busier months, so this is a great time to get a good deal.

Room prices for hotels in Antigua will be at their lowest on Wednesday and peak on Monday.

£160 is around the price you are going to have to pay for a luxury hotel room in Antigua. This is on average a 53%% increase on the cost of a typical Antigua hotel, which is more likely to charge £111 a night.

Antigua has 77 hostels if you aren’t interested in staying at a hotel. Yes Please Hostel is the most popular based on our user data. Compare hostels in Antigua.

The number of operators available for hotels in Antigua is 834 as of December 2023.

Prices for hotels in Antigua are updated daily.

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