8.5

583 reviews

El Carmen Hotel

El Carmen Hotel

3 Avenida Norte 9, Antigua Guatemala, 03100, Guatemala

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Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

El Carmen Hotel

Welcome to El Carmen Hotel, located in the charming city of Antigua Guatemala. This hotel is a traveler's dream, offering a convenient location only 0.3mi from the city center. With 583 reviews to its name, El Carmen Hotel is a highly recommended choice for your stay.

With prices starting from $140, El Carmen Hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Start your day with a delicious breakfast, included with your stay. Relax and rejuvenate with spa and wellness packages or take advantage of the free Wi-Fi to stay connected. The hotel also offers a range of services including 24-hour front desk, room service, and a bar and restaurant on-site. Plus, with its pet-friendly policy, you can even bring your furry friend along for the adventure.

Rest assured knowing that El Carmen Hotel has your comfort in mind with air-conditioned non-smoking rooms. Take in the beautiful surroundings on the sun deck or terrace, or explore the garden. Additionally, the hotel offers convenient amenities such as free toiletries and a private bathroom in each room. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, El Carmen Hotel caters to all your needs, making it the perfect choice for a memorable stay in Antigua Guatemala.

At El Carmen Hotel, we understand that your furry friends are part of the family, which is why we have a pet-friendly policy. You can bring your beloved pets along for the adventure and explore the beautiful city of Antigua Guatemala together. Please note that charges may apply, and pets are allowed on request. So, don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff for more information.

When it comes to dining, you don't have to go far to indulge in delicious local and Latin American cuisine. El Carmen Hotel boasts two on-site restaurants that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our main restaurant offers a delightful selection of local and Latin American dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients to ensure a memorable culinary experience. For a quick pick-me-up, head to El Carmen Coffee Shop, where you can savor aromatic Guatemalan coffee and tasty treats that will keep you energized throughout the day.

At El Carmen Hotel, we strive to provide you with a convenient and hassle-free stay. That's why we offer a variety of payment options to suit your needs. Whether you prefer to pay with cash or use your credit card, we accept Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, and JCB. So, you can rest easy knowing that your preferred payment method is available.

Choose from our range of comfortable and cozy rooms to find the perfect accommodation for your stay. From our spacious Standard Triple Room, accommodating up to four adults, to our cozy Queen Room with a comfortable queen-sized bed, we have options to cater to your specific needs. And with amenities such as free toiletries and private bathrooms in each room, we ensure that your comfort is a top priority. So, whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a group of friends, El Carmen Hotel has the perfect room for you to make your stay in Antigua Guatemala unforgettable.

Closest airports

La Aurora International Airport

13.8mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Massage

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Family Suite

1 King Size Bed

375 sqft

Microwave

Wheelchair accessible

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Family Suite is 377 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus extra beds on demand, desk, satellite tv , and ironing set and is Wheelchair-accessible with a Disability-friendly bathroom.

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe King Room in El Carmen Hotel

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Deluxe King Room is 194 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Queen Room in El Carmen Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Triple Room in El Carmen Hotel

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Standard, Triple

3 Double Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Twin Room in El Carmen Hotel

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Standard, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Two Double Beds

Standard, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Flat-screen TV

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Suite King Size Bed

Room

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Family, 2 Bedroom

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Superior, View

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Deluxe, Triple

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Guest reviews

8.5

583 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Janelle

10

July 2025

The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly and kind. Arnold was just lovely to our family and he felt so genuine and warm hearted. It was so sweet to have the staff say hello daily to our son and remember him by name. Location was perfect, easily walkable to points of interest and also easy to grab a tuk tuk to anything further out. Breakfast was fantastic every time and you cannot have a better view to start your day. The rooms were very clean. Would stay here again and would recommend to others! We really loved our stay.

Our room felt small for our family, but we booked last minute. They definitely have bigger rooms that we would choose next time.

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Tanisha

9.1

September 2024

This property is in the absolute best location within walking distance of great restaurants, cafes etc. Had such a at home feeling staying here.

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Sara

10

May 2025

We loved this stay. We booked the 3 bed room. The breakfast on the terrace was really good, the women at the front desk was very attentive. We were able to leave our bags there overnight while we did a tour to Acatenango. The parking is only a couple of blocks away, very accessible. The beds were comfortable and the room and bathroom where clean. It is possible to change USD to Quetzales at the front desk (yet not much $50 in our case and at a lower rate 6.5). We would definitely recommend!

The only thing would be that the windows that face the inner courtyard have curtains - they do the job of keeping light out to an extent and not being see through of course. Yet, during the day if you want natural light and open the curtains, you’ll have little privacy

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Luis

9.1

December 2024

Great location, staff and building. Only challenge was how treacherous it was to take a shower. The shower floors are extremely slippery. My young son fell twice and I had a slip up. They need to put some anti-slip mats because it’s quite dangerous taking a shower. Otherwise, we quite enjoyed our stay.

Great location, staff and building. Only challenge was how treacherous it was to take a shower. The shower floors are extremely slippery. My young son fell twice and I had a slip up. They need to put some anti-slip mats because it’s quite dangerous taking a shower. Otherwise, we quite enjoyed our stay.

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Dana

8.2

May 2024

The hotel is right across from the jade museum, a half block from an artisan market and 2 blocks/4 minutes walking from the main square. It’s also 10-15 minutes walk from several artisan markets and great shops (we liked the big market in the square next to condesa cafe the best) The hotel has a great rooftop, and if the weather is clear you can watch fuego volcano erupting in the distance and have great views of Acatenango. The breakfast is really nice. We had a room on the second floor, so we didn’t experience any of the dampness that others have complained of. We also didn’t really hear any noise after 9pm-so we are either less sensitive, came during a lower tourist season or were too tired to notice.

We, as many have said, did have a lot of problems with the hot water BUT if you go to the desk they can fix it. Not sure if they turn the hot water off or if the heaters turn off at a certain point but they’d turn the hot water heater back on and within 5 minutes or less there would be hot water again. Annoying for sure, but not really a huge impact on our stay. Otherwise everything was great!

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Bruno

9.1

September 2024

Location is great for exploring Antigua. Roof top terrace served very good breakfast and great views. Gerardo who worked the evening reception was tremendously courteous and professional. There was also an excellent lady in the mornings but didn't catch her name. Everyone we encountered working here was so nice and friendly. I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it.

Initially I got room 211. Doesn't have a wardrobe nor any place or hook to even hang something. As comfortable as the beds were, it's a bit of an issue as I was staying for 4 nights. Lady in reception easily changed the room for us after the first night. But something to consider, hence why it's not a 10 score, had to pack again for the move. A pole with hooks would come in handy!

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Carlos

8.2

December 2023

Location was excellent and so were the breakfast options and view from the terrace

Had to switch rooms due to excess humidity/dampness in the original room.

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Silvia

8.2

February 2024

Good service from the reception and hotel reservations area, they respond quickly. The best thing about the hotel is definitely the impressive view from the terrace, where the restaurant is located. There they serve breakfast or it is also possible to have lunch à la carte. Excellent location to walk from and explore the whole town.

The shower space is very small, the water from the shower wets the entire bathroom floor and this is uncomfortable. We thought that for the price charged for the room with a king size bed, it would be more spacious and with a view of the internal courtyard, but no.

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Rustom

9.1

October 2023

Excellent in most ways

Only one electric power outlet in the room which is inadequate should have another one near desk and rooms quite small.

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Taylor

9.1

November 2024

Location was close to everything, free breakfast was good! Front desk was nice and helpful. There is free water fill up station and they offered to hold our luggage since we got there earlier than we could check in. Excursion planner was helpful and gave us a map of the city and suggestions on places to eat and visit. Great view of volcanoes on roof.

Inside room was a little loud as we were near the stairs and our window opened to the inside of the hotel.

Points of Interest Around El Carmen Hotel

Attractions

Jade Factory and Museum (Jade Maya)

0mi

Las Capuchinas (Convento de Las Capuchinas)

0.1mi

Palace of the Captains General (Palacio de los Capitanes Generales)

0.2mi

Santa Catalina Arch (Arco de Santa Catalina)

0.2mi

Casa Santo Domingo (Monasterio de Santo Domingo)

0.3mi

Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)

0.3mi

Antigua City Hall (Palacio del Ayuntamiento)

0.4mi

Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)

0.4mi

Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

12.8mi

National Palace

13.6mi

Pacaya Volcano

14.3mi

Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central)

15.8mi

Iglesia de Santo Domingo

16mi

Relief Map (Mapa en Relieve)

16.5mi

Iximché

21.5mi

Restaurants

El Carmen Café & Restaurante

Cuisines

  • American
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Latin American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

El Carmen Coffee Shop

Cuisines

  • Local
  • Latin American

Amenities of El Carmen Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Massage

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - El Carmen Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - El Carmen Hotel

Does El Carmen Hotel allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at El Carmen Hotel. They allow pets on request, although there may be charges that apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Carmen Hotel?

Guests at El Carmen Hotel can check in starting from 03:00 PM and need to check out by 12:00 PM.

Is there parking available at El Carmen Hotel?

Yes, parking is available at El Carmen Hotel. The hotel offers free public parking, located at a nearby location. However, it is important to note that a parking reservation is required in advance.

How much does a stay at El Carmen Hotel cost?

Accommodations at El Carmen Hotel can start from $140. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

Which room categories can I book at El Carmen Hotel?

The El Carmen Hotel offers a variety of room types, including Standard Triple Rooms with three double beds and a room size of 237 sqft, Standard Twin Rooms with two double beds and a room size of 161 sqft, Deluxe King Rooms with a King size bed and a room size of 151 sqft, and Queen Rooms with a Queen size bed and a room size of 129 sqft. All rooms do not allow smoking and accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and no children.

What activities does El Carmen Hotel offer?

At El Carmen Hotel, guests have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can relax and rejuvenate with spa and wellness packages, indulging in services like full-body massage, couples' massage, and facial treatments. For those who prefer outdoor relaxation, the hotel offers a sun deck where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful views.

In terms of dining options, guests can savor the flavors of local and Latin American cuisines at the on-site restaurants. The hotel features a restaurant that offers a range of delicious dishes, showcasing the local flavors. Additionally, there is the El Carmen Coffee Shop where guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or light snacks.

Whether guests are looking for relaxation, indulgence, or a culinary experience, El Carmen Hotel has something for everyone to enjoy during their stay.

Does El Carmen Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, there are hotel restaurants available on site at El Carmen Hotel. The main restaurant offers local and LatinAmerican cuisines, and there is also an El Carmen Coffee Shop that serves the same cuisines.

Which payment methods are supported by El Carmen Hotel?

El Carmen Hotel accepts cash as a payment method along with Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, and JCB.