Soon you're leaving in Guatemala and looking for a place to stay in Antigua? Discover the best areas to stay in Antigua according to your wishes.
Antigua is the former capital of Guatemala, but also the most visited city in the country. It is known for its beautiful colonial architecture, for its proximity to volcanoes and its pleasant weather throughout the year.
The town of Antigua is not very wide, and it can easily be crossed from the North to the South and from the West to the East in about 40 minutes. However, in order to fully enjoy the charm and atmosphere of the city, it is highly recommended to visit Antigua on foot and stay in the city centre.
The town centre of Antigua
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The city centre extends from the Merced Cathedral to the central park. The center corresponds approximately to the 5th and 6th Avenue North, as well as to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenue South. The city is organized “American” and the streets are numbered in a logical order. It is in the vicinity of these streets, near the Arch of Santa Catalina, that you will find the most developed hotel offering, with hotels of varying standing. In fact, in Antigua there are cheap hostels with dormitory beds, but also great 5-star hotels located in old-fashioned posadas or old buildings.
It is also in this central area that you will find many restaurants, as well as shops to bring back a few memories of Guatemala . Finally, these streets are home to many vestiges of churches, very pleasant to visit to discover the local heritage. This is the area where to stay in Antigua.
Find a hotel in the centre of Antigua
Find a hotel near the Arch of Santa Catalina
Quiet alleys around the center
Photo credit: Flickr – K Parks
Antigua being a very busy one, especially on the weekend, it is not uncommon that the establishments are a little noisy. If you want a bit of calm, it is recommended to get away from these streets to favor more calm streets. You will find very beautiful establishments for different types of budget, close to the Capucines convent, but also south of the city, after the Tanque la Union park.
In any case, you will find the establishment that will best match your desires. As mentioned above, sleeping in Antigua a bit outside the centre is not a problem, the city being small, you can easily reach the city center on foot.
Find a hotel in Antigua
Main Photo Credit: Flickr – Ralf Steinberger
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