Guatemala City Historical District Travel Guide
Guatemala City
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Popular places to visit
Central Market
During your visit to Guatemala City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Central Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Palacio Nacional de la Cultura in Guatemala City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Constitution Square
Explore the great outdoors at Constitution Square, a lovely green space in Guatemala City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Catedral Metropolitana
Learn about the local history of Guatemala City when you take a trip to Catedral Metropolitana. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
La Merced Church
La Merced Church is just one of the places to see in Guatemala City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cerrito del Carmen
Find out about the history of Guatemala City when you spend time at Cerrito del Carmen. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Things to do
UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour
Pacaya Volcano Shared Hiking Tour
Guatemala City Highlights Shared Tour
Private Full-Day Antigua, Hoobitenango and Altamira from Guatemala city.
Top hotels in Guatemala City Historical District
Hotel Capri
The staff was very nice and they had clean rooms. Note that ours did not have a mini fridge or microwave. The location was very walkable and we got breakfast and dinner at many different spots. Room got a bit cold at night, as the temperature got down around 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit. They do have ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Barceló Guatemala City
Nice hotel, centrico y buena comida
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Porta Hotel Antigua
Lovely
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Museo Spa Casa Santo Domingo
Absolutely outstanding place. Loved it
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Camino Real Antigua
Good
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Guatemala City Historical District
Zona Historico
Unique features of Zona Historico include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Constitution Square or Central Market while you're exploring the area.
Zona 1
Zona 1 is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palace of Justice and Central Market.
Zona 3
Zona 3 is well liked for its archaeological sites and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Palace of Justice and Kaminaljuyu are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Zona 5
Though Zona 5 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paseo Cayala and Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores.
Zona 4
Visitors to Zona 4 enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Avenida La Reforma is worth a stop.
Zona 2
Visitors to Zona 2 like its monuments and historical sites, and Relief Map is a sight worth a stop.
