Nostalgic Hostel

2.0 star property
Guatemala City hostel in Zona 1 with a restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior entrance
Interior
Exterior detail
Reception
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
8va avenida 14-17 zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Central Market
    11 min walk
  • Guatemala City Hall
    12 min walk
  • Catedral Metropolitana
    12 min walk
  • Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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About the area

Guatemala City

At Nostalgic Hostel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Museum of Invisible Musicians and Museo de Musicos Invisibles. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also motorbike parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Zona 1 hostel include Paseo Cayala and La Aurora Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • U.S. Embassy in Guatemala - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Embassy of Mexico in Guatemala - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • La Aurora Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Paseo Cayala - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Paseo La Sexta - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪China Queen 1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bamboo China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Nostalgic Hostel

Guatemala City hostel in Zona 1 with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Nostalgic Hostel also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Guatemala City hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Nostalgic Hostel offers 9 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Guatemala City hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GTQ 50 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GTQ 15 for adults and GTQ 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express 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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GTQ 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately GTQ 15 for adults and from GTQ 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GTQ 80 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: GTQ 50 per night (33 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GTQ 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Las Carolinas Hostel
Nostalgic Hostel Guatemala City
Nostalgic Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Nostalgic Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Guatemala City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nostalgic Hostel?

Nostalgic Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Nostalgic Hostel?

Yep, but only for motorcycles. Discounted parking is available nearby (reservations required).

Does Nostalgic Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nostalgic Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nostalgic Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Nostalgic Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nostalgic Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Nostalgic Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 18 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
They double charge you. The room smelled gross and there were mosquitos everywhere. Despite this, it was cheap, safe, staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is endless cockroaches throughout. The pictures of the private room are not the same as the actual room. Most uncomfortable bed in Guatemala. There were people yelling in the common area until 3 am, then construction in the street at 8 am. No sleep, and even if I could sleep the mattress was only springs no cushion. Not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

hugo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there only for 2 3 hours and I left to another hotel they supposed to refund my money but I never got any back
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Solomon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful oasis in a big city
This place was a pleasant surprise, much better than we expected. It was rather quiet and peaceful except for the street noise, and we loved the little courtyard. The staff provided exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Dayana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad como tal no me gustó. Los colchones super sucios y apestosos las sabanas muy manchadas y como son de color carmelitas pues no dan buena impresión. Había una pareja fumando marihuana. Los baños del lugar sinceramente dan vergüenza. El lugar como tal necesita ser remodelado al menos que cambien los colchones y las sabanas manchadas. Las personas que trabajan ene l lugar son amables. Cuando llegue al lugar y me lo mostraron a los 10 mnts q vi el bañó y las condiciones decidí cancelar mi reservación no estuve ni diez minutos y me dijeron que ya no podía a pesar de haber pagado en efectivo. Dijeron que ya no se podía devolver el dinero así que me enoje y me fui prefería perder mi dinero que estar ahí.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sara Adalgiza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No habia cupo cuando llegamos
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANANIA

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

María de la Cabeza

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El sitio es bonito
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Para lo que uno paga esta bien esta bien ubicada y una zona tranquila
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio muy excelente y amable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

laura

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hostal estaba sucio y las camas era muy poco cómodas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Maria Isabel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Las personas que trabajan hacen su mejor esfuerzo para que los huespedes tengan una estacia adecuada, y el lugar es hasta agradable y tienes la posibilidad de ver e interactuar con viajeros guatemaltecos, sin embargo, la calidad de las instalaciones, la limpieza, la conexion a WiFi, etc. no me harian regresar. Creo que por un poco mas de dinero o lo mismo, se consiguen mejores opciones.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019