This is a Peace Corps favourite, which tells us two things - it's good value, and it's packed full of home-based comforts. When these folks come out of the hills, they head for the best. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This beautiful little boutique hotel has such a warm atmosphere that it feels more like a home than a hotel. Chances are you'll come away wishing your home was more like it. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sparklingly clean, light and spacious, the rooms at the second of the four Santa Lucías have terracotta tiled floors waxed to perfection and plenty of colonial charm; and the showers are great, too - just make sure you ask what time they turn on the hot water. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Another winner in the Santa Lucía group, this one offers more colonial charm in a quiet part of town, right by the picturesque Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced. The hot showers are just about the best in town. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is the place to indulge your plantation-owner fantasies. Sit back with a tall glass in your wicker rocker on wide, colonial, tiled passageways and cool off while the central fountain tinkles away. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of Antigua's original boutique hotels, this little place right by the main square is almost impossibly stylish, combining a designer's eye with colonial charms. Each room has a unique design, but all are picture-perfect. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Everything about this place is big. From the Texan owner to the bar/restaurant, to the rooms and the beds. Even the showers are big. On top of that there's a huge patio strung with oversized hammocks. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Oozing with style, this is one of the stalwarts in Antigua's colonial hotel scene. There are some lovely period touches accompanied by the sorts of modern comforts you'd expect for the price. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You want central? This little gem of a place maintains a quiet air despite being half a block from the bustle of central park. Unless you have your own tent, it doesn't get any more central than that. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Coming in off the road through the garage door is perhaps an inauspicious arrival, but crossing the verdant cobbled courtyard, things very quickly get a whole lot better in this beautiful little hotel. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A few steps from the bus station, the Landívar has rooms set well back from the road, so remain quiet despite what's going on outside. This intimate little place combines the best of all three worlds - modern comforts, colonial styles and indigenous flavours. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Many wonderful, tasteful little touches and excellent attention to detail make this place a comfortable, stylish option. Despite the heritage atmosphere, the place has been well renovated, producing a good mix of old and new. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With a leafy courtyard dominated by a massive ornamental fountain, the San Vicente's clean and quiet rooms offer some of the best value for money in this price range. It's close to good entertainment options. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Out on the east side of town, this sprawling property features all the necessary comforts on flower-packed grounds. It's a very child-friendly place, with playgrounds and swimming pools galore. Considerable discounts are offered for stays by the week. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Boasting not one, but two attractive leafy patios, this place exudes a calm, welcoming air. Rooms are set colonial-style around the patios and there's an unlikely amount of seats and sofas for your lounging pleasure. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Serious self-caterers looking to shun the temptations of Antugia's culinary scene should check out the little apartments on offer here. Prices drop drastically the longer you are prepared to stay. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With an excellent location, these good-sized rooms are set around two pretty patios. The one in front has a mellow cafe/restaurant, the one out the back is a bit more rustic. In quieter seasons prices can be slashed by almost half. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Ignore the fact that the entrance is a handicrafts store. Then ignore the almost obscene amount of junk and knick-knacks cluttering the reception area. Once you get to the first of two leafy patios, you'll have a better picture of what this place is all about. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sun bursts onto the patio at this little hotel - its budget price belies a tranquil, cheerful atmosphere. The seven spotless, comfortable rooms have good mattresses and traditional appointments including reading lamps and mirrors made by the friendly, attentive host. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just walking into this place you know you're in for an unusual treat. The cool, dark lobby is jam-packed with an eclectic assortment of knick-knacks, relics, statues and scattered curios from a bygone era. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sporting a sprawling range of rooms over three levels and enough bells and whistles to cater for most demographics, this hostel has a sociable air that makes up for it being a bit scruffy around the edges. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Massively unimpressive from the outside, this friendly little budget hotel has hidden charms. They conceal themselves quite well behind the street-front travel agent and Internet cafe. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A near-overdose of quaint in this comfy little two-story hotel - they lay it on thick with the indigenous bedspreads and soft pastel paint job, but it's a quiet spot in a good area and a good deal for the price. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Of all the Santa Lucías in town, this is probably the nicest, and definitely the most central. Why is it the cheapest? Another mystery of Guatemala. There's an excellent, colonial atmosphere on offer here, at a fraction of what it usually goes for. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Safe, friendly Don Ismael's, hidden down a small side-street, fills up fast. The seven cheerful, comfy rooms share three hot-water bathrooms. There's a pleasant roof terrace, washing sinks, drinking water and breakfast available. Full Lonely Planet Review ›