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( 7952-1358; 6a Av 2-19, Zona 1; s/d Q45/75; )
This cheerful, clean hotel, 1½ blocks north and
two blocks west of the plaza, is an excellent deal. It has many flowers, and a good cafeter-
ia next door.
Posada de Don Antonio $$
( 7951-1792;
www.hotelposadadedonantonio.com
; 5a Av 1-51, Zona 4; s/d Q180/330; )
This atmo-
spheric two-story place provides some of the best value in town. Rooms are spacious with
two (or even three!) double beds, high ceilings and loving attention to detail. Breakfast
(Q30 to Q50) in the lush patio area is a great way to start the day.
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Pensión Monja Blanca $$
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( 7952-1712; 2a Calle 6-30, Zona 2; s/d Q170/225, without bathroom Q120/150; )
This place is peaceful
despite being on busy 2a Calle. After walking through two courtyards, you come to a lush
garden packed with fruit and hibiscus trees around which the spotless rooms are arranged.
Each room has an old-time feel to it and is furnished with two good-quality single beds
with folksy covers, and has cable TV.
The hotel's central location and tranquil atmosphere make it a good place for solo wo-
men travelers.
Hostal de Doña Victoria $$
( 7951-4213;
www.hotelescoban.com
; 3a Calle 2-38, Zona 3; s/d Q150/215; )
This lovely hotel in a
restored mansion more than 400 years old is jam-packed with eye-catching decorations
varying from an old copper coffee machine to wooden masks to antique religious statues.
Eight brightly painted comfortable rooms, with bathroom and TV, surround a central
courtyard with lush plants and a restaurant-bar.
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Casa Duranta $$
( 7951-4188;
www.casaduranta.com
; 3a Calle 4-46, Zona 3; s/d Q305/430; )
Some rooms at this
carefully restored, eclectically decorated place are excellent value, while others are a bit
cramped for the price. Have a look at the rooms if you can.
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