Universidad del San Carlos de Guatemala - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
U.S. Embassy in Guatemala - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Mundo Petapa - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Oakland Mall - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 2 min drive
Restaurants
Tucan's Flight Apto La Aurora Guatemala - 8 min walk
Barreto Cafe - 8 min walk
Food Court Aeropuerto - 10 min walk
Gallo Cerveza - 10 min walk
Bar Flights Gallo - 9 min walk
About this property
Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel
Hostel near La Aurora Zoo
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a playground.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Games, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Children's dinnerware and children's books
Showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Games
Library
Playground
Family friendly
Children's books
Children's dinnerware
Children's toys
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free grocery shopping service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1995
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private or shared bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Dryer
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GTQ 60
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GTQ 60
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: GTQ 60 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GTQ 60 (subject to availability)
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GTQ 60 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GTQ 60 (subject to availability).
Where is Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel located?
Located in Zona 13, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Natural History Museum and La Aurora Zoo. Museo Nacional de Historia Natural Jorge Ibarra and National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Hostal Guatefriend's - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 144 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 144 reviews
8 - Good
48
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 144 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 144 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 144 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Clean , service was excellent. 5 minutes from airport
Karol
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Everything was great. Would definently stay again
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Everything is good for me
People nice, facilities clean, good information etc.
Clementino
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
This was the first time I stayed at a hostel. It was clean, quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Kerry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Nice, friendly staff always willing to help out. Location is very convenient to the airport.
Lavon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Very accommodating and helpful. Friendly staff and great location in proximity to everything.
Lynda
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10
Nice and clean property
AJESHWAR
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Staff was communicative, kind, and helped me to get to and from the airport.
Julia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10
Beautiful courtyard, great staff, good breakfast. Had a private room and bath-was a bit shabby but livable for a night.
Aquariuss
8/10
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.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10
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.
BARBARA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
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.
Manuel
10/10
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
Jacquelynn
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
6/10
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.
Fiona
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
Super easy great staff. Came in late and left early. Quiet and safe as a woman traveling alone.
Jordan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Staff were efficient, kind, welcoming. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well kept. Stayed in a dorm, other guests were polite and quiet. I felt safe and secure in the compound and in the rooms. Breakfast was great and just what I needed at 7a before I left for the airport. Coffee was great! Thank you so much! Would definitely stay there again.
Rheanna
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Good deal
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
8/10
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.
Jennette
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
I arrived around 9:45 and they couldn’t locate my original reservation. They said they couldn’t find me and didn’t have my reservation. After looking she found the reservation I had made almost 2 months ago she said it was their mistake. Even though they didn’t have my type of room available they were able to accommodate me with another room. After that everything was perfect
Krystal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
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
Sheila
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10
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