Zona 1 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Guatemala City Hall

Guatemala City Hall is just one of the places to see in Guatemala City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Guatemala City Hall
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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)
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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
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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

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Semuc Chapey & Kamba Caves 3 days 2 nights

AU$509
Per adult
Semuc Chapey & Kamba Caves 3 days 2 nights
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3-days Tour in the Mayan World: Tikal, Yaxha, & Island Adventures

AU$2,247
Per adult
3-days Tour in the Mayan World: Tikal, Yaxha, & Island Adventures
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Picture Perfect: Immersive Photo Adventure through Guatemala City

AU$748
Per adult
Picture Perfect: Immersive Photo Adventure through Guatemala City
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Mayan Mysteries Unveiled: Lake Atitlan's Archaeological Sites

AU$597
Per adult
Mayan Mysteries Unveiled: Lake Atitlan's Archaeological Sites
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Guatemala city Walking Tour and public bus

AU$45
Per adult
Guatemala city Walking Tour and public bus
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Las Verapaces Oddyssey: Semuc Champey, Caves, El Quetzal, & more

AU$2,849
Per adult
Las Verapaces Oddyssey: Semuc Champey, Caves, El Quetzal, & more
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Our pick of the best Zona 1 Hotel Deals

Villa Verona
Villa Verona
2 out of 5
1-55 11 Avenida zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$31 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$31
per night
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo are located nearby. ...
6.4/10 (5 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

Villa Verona
Hotel Maya Excelsior
Hotel Maya Excelsior
3 out of 5
Centro Historico, 7ª. Avenida 12 - 46, Zona 1, Guatemala City
The price is AU$97 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$97
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free parking, breakfast, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo are located ...
5.2/10 (28 reviews)
"The hotel is not new. But the room is clean and the staff is nice. Easy check in and out. No air conditioning but have warm water and big room."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2023

Hotel Maya Excelsior
Hotel Metropolitano
Hotel Metropolitano
2.5 out of 5
17 Calle, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$36 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$36
per night
11 May - 12 May
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! (27 reviews)
"The attention and quality of service"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2024

Hotel Metropolitano
Hotel España
Hotel España
3 out of 5
9A Avenida 15-59, zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$53 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$53
per night
13 May - 14 May
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 ...
6.6/10 (3 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$67 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$67
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo are located nearby. Discover ...
7/10 Good! (22 reviews)
Good property great price
"Check in was flawless even though it was a last minute booking. (Within 8 hours of arrival) Older hotel very well maintained. There is no elevator even though the building is 4 stories. Only negative hot water was just available in the early morning hours. Staff was very accommodating. They allowed ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2023

Hotel Capri
Barceló Guatemala City
Barceló Guatemala City
4.5 out of 5
7 Avenida 15-45, Zona 9, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The price is AU$143 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$143
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Guatemala City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,252 reviews)
"The rooms were very good. And the buffet breakfast was fantastic. The business center was very helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Barceló Guatemala City
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona 1

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Zona Historico

Unique features of Zona Historico include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by National Palace (Palacio Nacional) or Constitution Square while you're exploring the area.

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 Constitution Square.

Guatemala City Historical District
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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 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 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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Zona 8

While Zona 8 isn't home to many top sights, Torre del Reformador and Teatro Nacional are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zona 8

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