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Celas Mayas Spanish school, it's often occupied by language learners who congregate in
the kitchen.
Hotel Casa del Viajero $
( 7761-4594; 8a Av 9-17, Zona 1; s/d/tr Q80/160/240; )
This homey hotel stands at a high-traffic
intersection, though things are considerably calmer beyond the reception area. A series of
flourescent-lit, brick-walled rooms of varying size and shape open onto a quiet interior
patio.
HOTEL
Casa Argentina $
( 7763-2320; casargentina.xela@gmail.com; Diagonal 12 8-37, Zona 1; dm/s/d Q25/35/50)
This sprawling
guesthouse west of the center is a port of call for itinerant quetzal-pinchers, but steer clear
of the outrageously overcrowded dorms and opt for the marginally pricier private rooms
with cinderblock decor. Señora Argentina and daughter Leonor are eager to please.
HOSTEL
Hostal Don Diego $
HOSTEL
(
7763-1000;
www.hostaldondiegoxela.com
;
6a Calle 15-12, Zona 1; dm Q45, s/d/tr from Q55/100/150;
)
This popular budget traveler's choice has sparely furnished rooms with sagging beds
flanking a sunny courtyard. Reduced rates are offered for weekly or monthly stays, in-
cluding use of a well-equipped kitchen.
Casa San Bartolomé $$
( 7761-9511;
www.casasanbartolome.com
;
2a Av 7-17, Zona 1; s/d/tr incl breakfast Q205/287/350 ; )
In
the family for generations, this atmospheric old residence a 15-minute walk east of the
park has been converted into a cozy B&B. All seven rooms have beautiful furniture and
modern art, and there's an excellent library. An elaborate breakfast featuring herbal tea
grown in the garden is served on the lovely rear terrace.
B&B
Hotel Casa Mañen $$
HOTEL
