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Casa Renaissance $
HOTEL
( 3121-6315;
www.casarenaissance.com
;
9a Calle 11-26, Zona 1; r Q150, without bathroom Q110; )
This
colonial mansion has been reborn as a casual guesthouse with five huge, beautifully re-
stored rooms along a delightful patio. Managed by friendly, informative Dutch hosts, the
place has a relaxed atmosphere: take drinks from the cooler, prepare your own meals in
the kitchen or watch videos from their voluminous collection. Rates drop significantly by
the week.
Black Cat Hostel $
HOSTEL
( 7756-8951;
www.blackcathostels.net
; 13a Av 3-33, Zona 1; dm incl breakfast Q60, r Q160; )
A great
place to stay if you're looking to meet up with other travelers, this full-service hostel fea-
tures a sunny courtyard, a bar-restaurant and lounge/TV area. Though sparsely furnished,
the rooms are done up in soothing colors with nice wood floors.
Hotel Kiktem-Ja $
( 7761-4304;
hotelkiktemja.com
; 13a Av 7-18, Zona 1; s/d Q135/160; )
Set in a great old colonial
building downtown, the Kiktem-Ja is all floorboards at weird angles, stone arches and
squiggly wood columns along plant-draped corridors. Rooms are spacious with sturdy
bedsteads, fireplaces and pretty tiled bathrooms.
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HOSTEL
Hostel Nim Sut $
( 7761-3083;
www.hostelnimsutquetzaltenango.weebly.com
;
4a Calle 9-42, Zona 1; dm Q62, s/d Q140/170,
without bathroom Q95/115)
Conveniently placed a block east of the Parque Centro América, this
restored colonial relic has plenty of large rooms with basic bedding and clean parquet
floors, some considerably brighter than others. The top terrace, with fine views over the
town, is a good place to enjoy an espresso from the cafe downstairs.
Guest House El Puente $
( 7761-4342; celasmaya@gmail.com; 15a Av 6-75, Zona 1; s/d 65/130, without bathroom Q50/100)
The four
rooms here surround a large garden; three share well-used bath facilities. Connected to the
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