Nostalgic Hostel

2.0 star property
Guatemala City hostel in Zona 1 with a restaurant

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Interior entrance
Interior
Exterior detail
Reception
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8va avenida 14-17 zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala

What's nearby

  • Guatemala City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Palace (Palacio Nacional) - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • U.S. Embassy in Guatemala - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • La Aurora Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Paseo Cayala - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 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

Hostel near Paseo Cayala
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area at Nostalgic Hostel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Nostalgic Hostel include comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Private yards, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GTQ 50 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip 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 elevator
  • 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 accommodations

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of GTQ 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GTQ 15 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Nostalgic Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GTQ 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Nostalgic Hostel?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Nostalgic Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nostalgic Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Nostalgic Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of GTQ 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nostalgic Hostel located?

Located in Zona 1, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Invisible Musicians and Museo de Musicos Invisibles. Museo de Ferrocarril and Church of St. Francis are also within 10 minutes.

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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