Three times I've visited Guatemala. From Livingston to Puerto Quetzal, from Totos Santos Cuchumatan to Esquipulas, I've enjoyed Moza, Gallo, Cabrio and aguardiente. But, I've always avoided the capital. Even though they have the four essential elixers of life just like the rest of the country. This last trip, however, I treated my lovely wife to two nights at the... more

As soon as we arrived at Posada Belen, my friend and I were greeted as if we were old friends and family. The hosts and staff were extremely pleasant folks and were constantly making sure that our stay was comfortable and worry free. If you ask nicely, someone may give you a free marimba dancing lesson! The food was excellent!... more

A group of us came to Guatemala to do research and found the Posada Belen to be a wonderful respite from Zona 1 in Guatemala City. The hotel is beautifully decorated, and the three gentlemen that run the hotel attended to our every need, helping us get taxi, making us special vegetarian meals, and giving us restaurant recommendations. The highlight... more

I just had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Posada Belen in Guatemala City. I had little time for preparations beforehand for my trip, and Rene and Francesca, who own the hotel, were incredibly responsive and helpful in arranging my stay and travel within Guatemala. All at reasonable prices. The hotel itself is really quaint and comfortable, though the walls... more

I stayed at the Posada Belen one night in January 2008 on my first night in Guatemala and then again as I was leaving the country in Feb 2008. I arranged my stay directly with the hotel via the Internet. A taxi sent by the hotel picked me up at the airport and it was about a 15 minute ride... more

My wife and I stayed at Posada Belen four nights during January, 2008 and were very pleased with the experience. More specifically: Re Security: while Guat City can be dangerous, the Posada is very security conscious with closed circuit cameras observing the front door. During the day it was quite safe to walk to the nearby Central Plaza. At night,... more

I know many others have said it, but I will say it again. The Posada Belen is truly a diamond in the rough. The surrounding neighborhood ain't all that pretty, but once you enter this authentically-decorated colonial-style hotel, you forget you are in the middle of Guatemala City. The central courtyard with its resident five turtles is an oasis at... more

A most original and friendly place! A charmnig Posada with a little garden in the middle and a huge amount of interesting things to look at. The rooms are simple but clean, and there is everything one needs including hot water in the shower. The food is excellent and the staff is lovely and always helpful. We booked through the... more

Booked directly with the owners through their website but did not meet them while there. Used their airport transfer which was very efficient. Wake up call was a knock on the door in the morning. The hotel is located in an area of town that is generally not considered safe but security at the hotel seemed good and did not... more