Zona Historico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Catedral Metropolitana

Catedral Metropolitana

Learn about the local history of Guatemala City when you take a trip to Catedral Metropolitana. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Catedral Metropolitana
Constitution Square

Constitution Square

Explore the great outdoors at Constitution Square, a lovely green space in Guatemala City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Constitution Square

Central Market

During your visit to Guatemala City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Central Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Central Market

National Palace (Palacio Nacional)

Learn about the local history of Guatemala City with a stop at National Palace (Palacio Nacional). Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

National Palace (Palacio Nacional)

Palacio Nacional de la Cultura

Find out about the history of Guatemala City with a stop at Palacio Nacional de la Cultura. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Palacio Nacional de la Cultura

Cerrito del Carmen

Find out about the history of Guatemala City when you spend time at Cerrito del Carmen. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Cerrito del Carmen

Activities

Lake Atitlán Cruise & Santiago Village Full-Day Tour

Lake Atitlán Cruise & San Juan La Laguna Full-Day Tour

AU$175
Per adult
Lake Atitlán Cruise & San Juan La Laguna Full-Day Tour
UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour

UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour

AU$91
Per adult
UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Thermal Baths Tour from Guatemala City

Pacaya Volcano Hike & Thermal Baths Tour from Guatemala City

AU$99
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Thermal Baths Tour from Guatemala City
People looking throughout Chichicastenango market in Guatemala

Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlán Tour

AU$122
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlán Tour
Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City

Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City

AU$114
Per adult
Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City
Visit The Heart of The Mayan Kingdom: TIKAL, on a 1-Day Tour From Guatemala City

Tikal Shared Experience: Flight from the City + One Day Tour

AU$524
Per adult
Tikal Shared Experience: Flight from the City + One Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Zona Historico Hotel Deals

Hotel Metropolitano
Hotel Metropolitano
2.5 out of 5
17 Calle, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$37 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$37
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (34 reviews)
"Muy bien"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Hotel Metropolitano
Hotel Maya Excelsior
Hotel Maya Excelsior
3 out of 5
Centro Historico, 7ª. Avenida 12 - 46, Zona 1, Guatemala City
The price is AU$98 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora ...
5.2/10 (38 reviews)
"Visited by artists and president"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2024

Hotel Maya Excelsior
Hotel España
Hotel España
3 out of 5
9A Avenida 15-59, zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$54 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$54
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo are ...
6/10 (5 reviews)
"Good wifi and hot water. VERY loud. In a bad part of town. Panhandlers and black market dealers 24 hours a day. Someone solicited me for s3x as I was wlaking to my room."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Hotel España
Hotel Capri
Hotel Capri
2.5 out of 5
Novena Avenida 15-63 Zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$63 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Good rate outstanding service
"Room is simple very basic. Two electrical outlets in the room. Plus an additional one in the bathroom. No cooling system, so the drapes need to be drawn to avoid overheating. Property is three stories without an elevator. Staff really accommodating in locating you on a lower floor on request. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Hotel Capri
Villa Verona
Villa Verona
3 out of 5
1-55 11 Avenida zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora ...
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Close to pretty much everything , the only down side is having to ring the doorbell and wait for the front desk to open the door. The area is not bad but the wait outside is the one thing I didn’t like . Everything else is ok. Sometimes it’s noisy overall very convenient to get to many parts of the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

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Villa Verona
Barceló Guatemala City
Barceló Guatemala City
4.5 out of 5
7 Avenida 15-45, Zona 9, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$125 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,567 reviews)
"Barceló is a very nice place to stay. It will be always my first choice next time. They have a tour agency at the lobby that is a plus plus I scheduled 3 tour it were excellent a wonderful experience. Thanks Barceló for my nice vacation as a solo traveler."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Barceló Guatemala City
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Historico

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Guatemala City Historical District

While visiting Guatemala City Historical District, you might make a stop by sights like National Palace (Palacio Nacional) and Central Market.

Guatemala City Historical District
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Zona 1

Zona 1 is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Central Market and National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

Zona 1
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Zona 3

Zona 3 is well liked for its archaeological sites and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, National Palace (Palacio Nacional) and Guatemala City Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Zona 3
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Zona 4

Visitors to Zona 4 enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Avenida La Reforma is worth a stop.

Zona 4
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Zona 5

Though Zona 5 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paseo Cayala and Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores.

Zona 5
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Zona 2

Visitors to Zona 2 like its monuments and historical sites, and Relief Map is a sight worth a stop.

Zona 2

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