Excellent
135 Guest reviews
16 Street 7-40 zone 13, Aurora I, Guatemala City, Guatemala. See map
With a stay at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel in Guatemala City (Zona 13), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Children's Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from National Museum of Modern Art. Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Car required
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
English
French
Spanish
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Concierge services
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Library
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Designated smoking areas
Snack bar/deli
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Free grocery shopping service
Terrace
Games
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Street parking
Outdoor furniture
Children's toys
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchair accessible – no
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
It was generally fine. The shared bathroom was coed and not very private so I didn’t love that and I didn’t really go around the area, but it doesn’t seem like there’s much as you’re just near the airport and that’s the convenience of it. The people were kind and it’s a really good place if you want to be near the airport
Service and courtesy are excellent! I only wish they could have other options to pay for food beside just cash only… But nevertheless, everything else was good!
Muy buen servicio
Super easy great staff. Came in late and left early. Quiet and safe as a woman traveling alone.
Good
Very nice place to stay one night, on way in or out of Guatemala. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Hit water. Small room but adequate for a short stay.
close to airport
very close to the airport, only a 10 minuet walk. Not much else around. I only had one night there as I had a layover.
Staff was communicative, kind, and helped me to get to and from the airport.
Good deal
Very accommodating and helpful. Friendly staff and great location in proximity to everything.
Better than expected service after hours
This hostel helped me out when my initial booking fell through in the middle of the night. They picked me up on short notice at the Aurora Intl Airport and I got a nice private room with a shower bathroom that was not shared. The breakfast provided was large and filling, and they helped me get my luggage to the Antigua shuttle. Very nice people and I would stay here again.
Convenient. Comfy. Free shuttle to the airport was super appreciated at 4:00 am
Very friendly staff. Got picked up from the airport. They were kind to accommodate my early check-out time which was 3am due to flight. Very nice and homey place
Hot rooms. Cold coffee
Extremely loud all night. Doors slamming…. No soundproofing. Room hot and stuffy. No fans. Breakfast was really poor and not ready when indicated. Cold coffee
This is an incredibly tiny hole in the wall hostel. But it's clean, the tiny rooms have everything you need. And of course - it's walking distance to the airport.
this was the perfect place to stay for one night before an early flight. It was clean, basic and had a very reliable free airport shuttle running hourly from 4am-midnight, or for a small fee if you need it between midnight and 4am.
Beautiful courtyard, great staff, good breakfast. Had a private room and bath-was a bit shabby but livable for a night.
Nice, friendly staff always willing to help out. Location is very convenient to the airport.
Son bien racistas, hacen diferencia en atencion y trato si es un gringo o un hispano. Y los banos hay que compartirlos con otra gente porque los cuartos no son privados..
I booked this place primarily for the free airport shuttle as i was arriving into Guatemala at 11pm and didn’t feel it safe to taxi alone at that time. The shuttle service pickup was great, but the shuttles going to the airport were not exactly as advertised (they had changed the times and cut down the shuttles) so communicate directly with them about this - I ended up having to Uber anyways unfortunately. I paid more money for a private room and it was not worth it. The room was shabby overall, dirty walls, bugs, uncomfy bed. For the price point of the private rooms you can find something much nicer in the city. The staff were nice and this place may be worth it if you are just staying in the dorms, but not worth it for private rooms.
Good for a day. A bit loud at night. Cool staff.
Great
Just the night before flight. Met all expecations, no roblems
The property is in good location easy to go anywhere
Muy limpio, silencioso y las personas son muy amables y amistosos.
I really liked the place, it is very confortable and the staff is caring and worried for cleaness and any need one could have.
They reserved me room with private bath and I requested room with shared bath, so I changed the room and requested lower price...$23. She said she would have to report me to you and 'no show'. I hope you won't penalize me for this error.
I enjoyed the view and the welcome into the space. Breakfast was delicious and the staff is very nice.
Nice plants in the entrance garden. Asked for payment on arrival, I thought Expedia charged my MasterCard. Ten minute walk to airport.
The staff is extremely helpful and go out of their way to help make everything easy and stress free
Que era difícil utilizar transporte público porque hay que utilizar una tarjeta y no había información de él lugar en que la venden
Fits the need.
I arrived late at night and was picked up at the airport promptly after I called them. I stayed in a 4 bed room by myself. It was clean, quite and just what I needed after a 12 hour flight. I plan to stay here on my return.
Great place before your flight
I needed a place to stay before my early flight out of Guatemala City. This was a perfect choice, very close to the airport, free shuttle, and reasonable. The family running it was wonderful, although my interaction was limited to check in and then the morning shuttle.
The room was clean but the toilet was dirty. Good breakfast.
Fantastic location, clean, quaint, great breakfast. Parking was tight and space wasn’t guaranteed
This property was run by a friendly family who made sure we were very comfortable. Room and bathroom was clean.
Very near from airport, so it's really convenient. Excellent price/quality relation.
This is with no doubt the best hostel to stay if you need to stay near the airport. It is a nice and cheap place, the staff is incredibly nice, they pick you up/take you to the airport with no additional charge!! And last but not least, the breakfast is included and is really tasty
Good service
Good breakfast, very close to airport
Friendly staff
Great place to stay near the airport. Staff is friendly, hot water and comfortable.
The person working picked me up from an incredibly late flight and was still cheerful and accommodating
Great staff, organised, clear and well kept rooms. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
The staff are extremely helpful. They have a play area for children which was nice when my granddaughter visited. The ride to and from airport is fast and easy. I’ve stayed quite a few times over the past 3 years.
Clean, neat, timely with shuttles and even had a luggage scale! Very handy if need to be near airport
Staff very nice and welcoming. Hotel 2 minutes away from airport. Good hotel for 1 night before leaving the country. Fair price and good conditions.
3min from the Airport
An excellent family operated hostel. A 3 min drive from the airport with complimentary pick up and drop off. Breakfast is included and comes with eggs, beans, fruit, bread and coffee. Be sure to request for a room in the back as aircraft noise until 1am and road traffic from 5:30am will make it impossible to sleep. Might also be difficult to dine near the hostel as it is licated in a residential area. However, meals can be ordered in. Overall, good for a transit stay close to the airport in a safe location.
Property was 3 mins via free shuttle to the airport and had a beautiful patio for relaxing in great weather. Affordable and comfortable.
Great place for single person rooms are shared staff are great breakfast is ok
Very friendly. Quick airport pick up and drop off. I only stayed for a few hours to sleep before catching another flight and I was worried about the noise level. However it was very quiet when I was there. Room was clean. WiFi worked great. Shared restroom was clean. The whole place seemed safe. Which is great if you are a woman traveling alone as I was. I will definitely stay again.
Convenient location, clean.
Very nice hostel with good safe location. Onle a few minutes from the airport which was a huge plus.
Ruth was very friendly and accommodating. A good place to stay near the airport.
Great hospitality for the value. Super close to airport with shuttle service.
Great staff
The host could speak English and was very helpful and gave me suggestions on how to get around the city..very short distance from the airport and they were very prompt in getting me to the airport...Highly recommended this hostal...
they went above and beyond my expectations
it was perfect next to the airport they woke me up and drove me on time they even gifted me some cookies for new years
Great convenience and service
My 12 year old son and I arrived late at night and were looking for an inexpensive place close to the airport with pick up service. This place was great! We had a shared bunk room that luckily no one else was in. The family who own and run the place are fantastic and you feel at home. They also helped us coordinate a ride to Antigua the next morning on Christmas! Great place
This is a nice place to stay. Secure, clean, simple.
Overnight stay close to airport
Clean, comfortable and friendly. Within waking distance from airport but they do a free pick up. Home cooked breakfast also. Ideal if you have an early or late flight.
very good sector, 3 min from airport. not to noisy
very quiet at night, good service transportation to airport,
Trip to Guatemala
The staff was amaizing And very friendly. The airport transfer was very punctual. We felt safe and secure in the hostel
Super close to airport, free shuttle
Beautiful family, food , love would recommend to anyone flying into GuatemalaCity . Ruth and her family were the best!
Decent hotel close to Airport
Clean small rooms (no frills), friendly efficient staff, English spoken, arrangements can be made for Shuttle to/from Airport and to the Litegua bus station. Breakfast included, but if you arrive late evening, bring your own food as there are no restaurants/stores near by. Evening meal may be arranged ahead of time - need to ask. TV (no English channel). Communication by email.
Excellent value for the money.
My room was very clean, bed was comfortable and shower was hot! This family owned hostel brought a welcome atmosphere with friendly service and good food. I will stay here again. It is literally 1 minute from the airport. A bonus, the daughter/receptionist speaks very good English.
Close to the airport, free breakfast and shuttles
Great place to stay if you need a no-frills spot that is close to the airport. Fast reliable wifi, free breakfast and shuttles to the airport. Super friendly staff. Not much signage out the front, but easy enough to find.
Highly Recommended for the Budget Traveler
I was picked up at the airport by the very friendly bilingual owner. It is a casual family-style place. It seemed like many of the other renters live there full-time. The family-style breakfast was a delicious traditional Guatemalan breakfast with eggs, fried plantains, black beans, fresh cheese, and coffee. The room was clean and comfortable with a large flat-screen television. The Internet was a bit spotty from my room.
Colourful and clean
Free airport pickup and breakfast. Really colorful rooms and friendly staff.
Convenient and Comfortable
I needed a place to stay near the airport, coming in on a late flight. This was perfect! They picked me up at the airport and we were only a ten minute ride away. Everyone I met was very helpful. Nice breakfast in the morning. I would stay here again and recommend it to others
Staff is Excellent
Staff was very accommodating in assisting with travel to airport. Dinner was delicious as was breakfast (breakfast is included with room, dinner was Q30). The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean (I had a private room). Hot water was warm not hot. Internet was more than adequate. I would stay at Hostel Guatefriends again.
close to the airport. ..bought supper there. ..reasonable price.
Guatefriends - great for the early flights!
Nice bed and breakfast for the red eye flights. The airport shuttle service is complimentary. I called them prior to my arrival, letting them know I would be there late for check in and confirming the shuttle time/availability. It was a 3 minute ride from there. Rooms are small and very clean, beds are very basic which was to be expected, so no complaints. Overall a great value for the price and convenience. Staff is helpful and polite.
cold rooms. ...
Rooms are very cold and no extra blankets available. The room was supposed to be prepaid but it was not and the hotel couldn't process credit card on file, demanding cash payment.
Preis Leistung passt
Preis Leistung stimmt hier. Das Hostel ist sehr nah am Flughafen und das Frühstück war gut. Die Zimmer sehr einfach aber ausreichend. Es gab nur ein einziges Badezimmer und mir wurde nichts gezeigt/erklärt, sodass ich mich etwas unwohl fühlte alleine durch die Etagen zu irren. Das Frühstück wird einem frisch gemacht, auch das musste ich selber in Erfahrung bringen. Die Kommunikation kann verbessert werden.
Serca del aeropuerto muy conveniente
La atencion personal muy buena
Gracias por todo
Muy bien
Nice and clean property