El Carmen Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Antigua Guatemala Cathedral

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Courtyard view
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
A reception desk with a dark wooden finish, a vase with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Explore the area

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3a. Avenida Norte #9, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Catalina Arch
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Antigua Guatemala

City center stay.A stay at this Historic Center hotel places you steps from Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from Central Park. Choco Museum and Antigua Tabaco Compania S.A. are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Catalina Arch - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Capuchinas Convent - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Antigua Guatemala Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casa Santo Domingo Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cuevita De Los Urquizú - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sobremesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cat Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Adobe Antigua Guatemala - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪12 Onzas - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Carmen Hotel

3-star hotel near Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at El Carmen Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Antigua Guatemala hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Carmen Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Carmen Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Carmen
Hotel El Carmen Antigua Guatemala
El Carmen Antigua Guatemala
Hotel El Carmen
El Carmen Hotel Hotel
El Carmen Hotel Antigua Guatemala
El Carmen Hotel Hotel Antigua Guatemala

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Carmen Hotel to the airport?

El Carmen Hotel is 25.1 mi (70-min drive) away from the La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Carmen Hotel?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Carmen Hotel on Jul 13, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Carmen Hotel have an airport shuttle?

El Carmen Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 65 per vehicle, one-way.

Does El Carmen Hotel offer free breakfast?

El Carmen Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Carmen Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at El Carmen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Carmen Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Carmen Hotel have a pool?

El Carmen Hotel does not have a pool.

Does El Carmen Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Carmen Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, hot stone massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is El Carmen Hotel to downtown Antigua Guatemala?

El Carmen Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Antigua Guatemala.

El Carmen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 832 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elibel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Variety of breakfast choices and the restaurant staff was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Friendly staff and good terrace views! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice rooftop restaurant with views of the volcano
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Delicious breakfast that was included!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location could not have been better! Staff were amazing; breakfast delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

aristides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, pretty close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanria Vestra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,friendly staff,rooftop restaurant, lots of great places in walking distance. Good food and not expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Silhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay! Very clean, food was amazing, sheets and towels were very comfortable. Overall great experiences, even enjoyed a massage!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roweena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly helpful staff as super comfortable bed and a lovely breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were pleasant and helpful. Hotel is in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and accommodating. They let us leave our bag in the hotel before our check in and let us check in an hour early. The rooftop breakfast was so good and the view was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Many choices for breakfast welcoming staff comfortable beds, very clean great towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel close to everything in town. Breakfast was delicious, the view was spectacular. Very attentive staff. Even packed us breakfast since we left before breakfast was served. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was amazing. Good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amit

Staff was nice and the roof top was great and breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Location in the city center. Nice rooftop terra e with a view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The staff very helpful and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop here was AMAZING, and the included breakfast was a brilliant perk. The staff was so lovely, the room was spacious, and the bathroom was great. Location was peak as well, would recommend staying at El Carmen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Personnel was amazing. Rooftop restaurant is really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, excellent bed, and nice roof top terrace to have breakfast and hang out. Central location. Super friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth Vanesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025