Zona 1 Travel Guide
Guatemala City





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.
Palace of Justice
Palace of Justice is just one of the places to see in Guatemala City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Guatemala City Hall
Guatemala City Hall is just one of the places to see in Guatemala City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Church of St. Francis
After visiting Church of St. Francis, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guatemala City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour

UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour

Pacaya Volcano Shared Hiking Tour

Lake Atitlan Day Tour from Antigua or the City | Boat & Villages

Guatemala City Highlights Shared Tour

From Lanquin: Semuc Champey Park and Kanba Cave Guided Tour
Top hotels in Zona 1

CASA DE LAS FLORES
Very clean, nice courtyard and the rooms in the back are very quiet. I don’t think you can do much better for the price.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Barceló Guatemala City
Love the hotel
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
Very nice close to a lot of restaurants,and the mall Breakfast was nice. Overall good experience.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hotel La Galeria
Clean
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Porta Hotel Antigua
Room was okay, the place is beautiful; Antigua is magical and the hotel is nice and beautiful everywhere you go. The issue is service needs work. I was asked to leave my ID for a lent umbrella, leaving me with no ID in case police stops me, I’m paying well over two hundred per night and they don’t ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hotel Las Americas
The hotel is top-notch, the staff are attentive, only the front desk staff lack a bit of empathy upon arrival
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona 1

Guatemala City Historical District
While visiting Guatemala City Historical District, you might make a stop by sights like Central Market and Constitution Square.

Zona Historico
Unique features of Zona Historico include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Central Market or Constitution Square while you're exploring the area.

Zona 5
Though Zona 5 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores and Central Market.

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.

Zona 8
While Zona 8 isn't home to many top sights, Torre del Reformador and Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
