Heart of Guatemala City.Within a 10-minute walk of this Zona 4 hostel, you'll find Avenida La Reforma and Botanical Garden. Torre del Reformador and Centro Cívico are also within half a mile (1 km).
Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Guatemala City Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
U.S. Embassy in Guatemala - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Øl - 1 min walk
Red Zebra - 2 min walk
Trova Jazz - 2 min walk
Las Carnitas - 2 min walk
San Martín - 3 min walk
About this property
Hostal Urban
Hostel near La Aurora Zoo in Guatemala City
Public spaces have free WiFi.
This Guatemala City hostel is smoke free.
16 guestrooms or units
Front desk (24 hours)
No smoking on site
Hostal Urban offers 16 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
More
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cash deposit: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Hostal Urban Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This place is nothing like the photos advertised. The room was filthy, smelled awful, and the beds were dirty and had bugs on them. When I arrived, they demanded my passport and refused to return it unless I paid Q200. The walls were stained with what appeared to be bodily fluids, and the bathroom smelled so bad I couldn’t even shower there.
I immediately showed them the pictures I took of the bed and walls, but they still refused to give me a refund. I had no choice but to leave. Thankfully I found a great hotel around the corner called (Good Hotel) that save my day, and the experience was a totally 180* from what I experienced with Hostal Urban. This was an extremely unpleasant and unsafe experience, and I would strongly warn others to avoid staying here.
Hans
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Nate
Oct 10, 2025
Nate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Nate
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing special
It is a decent stay, nothing special. I was the only tennet that night so i switched toba more comfortable room. I wish i moved to the hostel before to interact with mote guests and for a better price. The only benefit is location for this place, but the fee is a little to high for the quality of the place.
Nate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Nate
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for the cost
The rooms were very clean and functional. As has been mentioned before, the beds are old and springy. You definitely get great value for the price. The staff is very helpful and understanding. The rooftop balcony has a good view of zone 4. One bonus of location is the nearby mall and supermarket.
Good location, decent room for the price, nice quiet coffee shop in the same property.
They ask you to leave a deposit or your ID.
Not a bad place to stay place to stay for a couple of nights for the price.